for a new automotive platform project. The project involves several fuel and hybrid passenger vehicle models, with a planned annual sales volume exceeding 300,000 units and mass production expected in early 2028.This is the first time that CAAS EPS systems have entered the South American automotive supply chain on a large scale, and also marks a key achievement in CAAS’ international expansion strategy.The collaboration is based on Hubei Henglo...

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orted that Jetta Auto Tech will continue to operate as a VW sub-brand, while maintaining the maximum synergy with VW Group and FAW-VW. The company plans to launch five new vehicle models, including four New Energy Vehicle models, by 2028, and will strive to create a CNY 100 billion industrial value chain spanning research, production, supply, and sales by 2030. From multiple press releases...

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Nine BASC member companies to collaborate in EV storage battery production to compete with China and South Korea Nine member firms of the Battery Association for Supply Chain (BASC), including Hitachi, Ricoh, and JTEKT, announced that they will collaborate in the production of storage batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). They will set up a new company through a joint investment to develop, design, sell, and support the operation of production e...

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Industries (FTI), Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA), and Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association. The MOU establishes a strategic partnership to advance Thailand’s EV ecosystem, strengthen local companies, and connect them to the global supply chain. Initiatives include knowledge and policy exchange, talent and infrastructure development, technology transfer from Chinese firms, joint ...

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Betamek wins new MYR 176 million contract to provide electronic parts for Perodua’s new model Announced on December 22, 2025, Betamek Berhad’s wholly owned subsidiary, Betamek Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd., has been appointed by Perodua to supply electronic components for a new vehicle model. Under this Letter of Appointment, deliveries began in Q3 of the financial year ending March 31, 2026, with the 6-year contract effective from December 16, 2...

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NTN China holds 2025 supplier conference NTN China held a 2025 supplier conference in Shanghai, where heads of and core supplier representatives from production sites in cities such as Shanghai, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Xiangyang, and Changzhou attended to exchange views on the annual cooperation situation and future supply chain collaboration directions.The general representative of NTN China stated that the company will continue to promote local R&D...

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CATL, Voyah forge 10-year partnership Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a 10-year agreement on deepening cooperation with Voyah in Ningde, Fujian. The two companies will launch long-term cooperation in areas such as new technology application, product supply, brand synergy, and global market expansion.Under the agreement, on the technology side, CATL will provide Voyah with battery technology to promote the application of it...

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nc. (JAMA) announced that Vice Chairmen Koji Sato (President of Toyota Motor Corporation) will be appointed as next Chairman of JAMA effective January 1, 2026. Chairman Masanori Katayama (Chairman of Isuzu Motors Limited) will be assigned as Vice Chairman of JAMA. Amid heightened trade friction and supply chain risks, the global leader Toyota, as a global leader, will serve as the chairing company and take the lead in addressing key challenges. T...

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Volta Energy Solutions Canada battery materials plant on track with CAD 194 million funding On December 15, Volta Energy Solutions Canada (VESC) announced that it has been selected to receive CAD 194 (USD 40 million) from the Supply Chain Resilience Fund, under the Leading Company Supply Chain Resilience program hosted by the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance. Volta Energy Solutions Canada is an overseas subsidiary of Solus Advanced Materia...

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oducts. The company anticipates production of over 12,000 metric tons of IPCE annually at the new facility. “This facility will stand as the first major U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated advanced electrolyte production site, marking a significant milestone in our effort to build a resilient domestic supply chain for critical battery materials,” said Joe Papp, chief technology officer of Anthro Energy (Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development re...

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n Gunsan, Korea, has reached production-ready status. This milestone establishes the Gunsan plant as the first volume production facility globally for silicon-carbon materials dedicated to enhancing lithium-ion battery performance. The location provides Nexeon with unique and critical advantages of supply chain security. It ensures a reliable pipeline supply of critical monosilane gas. The strategic location in Gunsan also offers direct access an...

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system, for long-haul heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy-duty applications. The first units have been built up and are undergoing rigorous testing activities.  It has been working since summer 2025 with more than 30 leading global companies in the vehicle and accessories industry and the hydrogen supply chain in the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance (GHMA). It will reveal NextGen at its global launch on April 20, 2026, the first day of Hannover...

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ies, which jointly represent more than 60% of global tire production capacity. As one of the founding members of TIP since 2005, Continental will continue to contribute resources and its expertise, especially in tire and road wear particles, end-of-life tires, sustainability assessment methods, and supply chain transparency. (From a press release dated December 15, 2025)...

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playing field rather than target any specific country. Within the automotive industry, some organizations like AMIA expressed general support for the tariff reform, especially for finished vehicles but warned that increases in tariffs for auto parts could affect the deeply integrated North American supply chain. Similarly, ANPACT supported protective measures for finished heavy vehicles and proposed a 50% tariff on them amid a sharp drop in domes...

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sistant, engine oil. (Tanaka, Assistant General Manager, Advanced System Development Department, Advanced Development Office No.4) Q4. Do you plan to change your business strategy to deal with the tariffs being imposed by the U.S.A.? A4. Currently we have no plans to change our business strategy or supply chain in regards to any US tariffs. We will continue to closely monitor future developments and take a flexible attitude to deal with them. If ...

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fe. The first new LEAF is a two-tone Luminous Teal Evolve model with a 75-kW battery, offering up to 622 km of range (WLTP) and 150 kW DC fast charging, adding up to 420 km in just 30 minutes. The production of the new LEAF represents a GBP 450 million investment by Nissan across its operations and supply chain in UK. Nissan has modernized the plant with technologies such as big data, virtual reality, and digital plant mapping, added new press di...

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Ningde, Fujian. The two companies will collaborate on intelligent manufacturing, intelligent logistics, new energy technology, and zero-carbon solutions to promote the green transformation and intelligent upgrading of the industry. Under the agreement, the partnership mainly involves strengthening supply chain collaboration in areas such as supply of key battery materials and optimization of warehousing and logistics systems; advancing the appli...

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the first foreign customer signals Beijing's strategic approach to managing trade relationships through selective material access. "While we are pleased that some of our suppliers have secured these approvals, we urge the U.S. and Chinese governments to continue their collaboration to fully resolve supply chain issues," Ford said in a statement. The exclusion of German automakers from initial license approvals reveals the subordination of commerc...

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ptian ambassador held a meeting with Mitsubishi Motors executives to discuss prospects for enhancing industrial and investment cooperation. The meeting focused on opportunities for Mitsubishi Motors to expand its business in Egypt, including cooperation in vehicle assembly, parts manufacturing, and supply chain development, as well as the benefits of Egypt's strategic location and various trade agreements that could be leveraged as an export base...

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roduction to Thailand in 2002 and now serves over 120 markets. In April 2025, it also began exporting the D-MAX EV, the first electric pickup shipped from Thailand to Europe. The company continues to invest heavily in Thailand through high local-content sourcing, relocated R&D centers, and a robust supply chain. Operating in Thailand since 1957 and producing locally since 1963, Isuzu reached export milestones of 1 million units in 2014, 2 million...

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