l deliveries. In June 2025, VinFast inaugurated its second local EV factory in Ha Tinh, focusing on compact models such as the VF 3, Minio Green, and EC Van, serving both domestic and export markets. To further bolster its operations, VinFast aims to achieve over 80% localization by 2026, enhancing supply chain development and production efficiency. (From VinFast Auto press release dated July 11, 2025)...

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GM’s EV strategy boosted by new Ancker-Johnson Battery Cell Development Center On July 14, General Motors President Mark Reuss talked about his company’s strategy in building a North American supply chain to power its lineup of EVs.    •    With the Ultium Cells plants in Spring Hill and Warren, Ohio, GM has the largest OEM battery cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S. Building on a USD 2.3 billion commitment, Ultium Cells Spring Hill...

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re pleased with the strong response from customers across multiple regions,” said Peter Wang, Chairman and CEO of Cenntro. Cenntro's purpose-built ECVs, inclusive of its line of class 1 to class 4 trucks, are designed to serve a variety of commercial applications. Cenntro is building a globalized supply-chain, as well as the manufacturing, distribution, and service capabilities for its innovative and reliable products.  (Cenntro release on Jul...

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Livista Energy and Tianqi Lithium, China partner to localize European battery materials supply chain On July 9, Livista Energy Europe and Tianqi Lithium Corporation signed a cooperation agreement to localize the European battery materials supply chain in Livista's advanced Lithium Refinery in Le Havre, France. The cooperation considers developing binding agreements for the supply of spodumene from Tianqi's diversified raw material production. It ...

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Ionic Technologies, Ireland secures UK government funding to lead rare earth supply chain project On July 14, Ionic Rare Earths Limited (IonicRE) announced that its subsidiary, Ionic Technologies, has received UK Government funding for the next three years through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK’s (APC) Collaborate programme. This funding will help build a sustainable and independent UK supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets (REPM). Io...

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Ola Electric to deploy rare earth-free motors and in-house ABS from Q3 FY 2026 On July 14, Ola Electric announced that it has developed heavy rare earth (HRE)-free motors, scheduled for production deployment in Q3 FY 2026 (ending December 2025). The development is part of the company’s strategy to reduce costs, enhance performance, and improve supply chain resilience through vertical integration and R&D investment. Ola Electric stated that it c...

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hat it has infused EUR 50,000 into the equity share capital of a proposed wholly owned subsidiary, WIL Europe GmbH. The company, currently in the process of incorporation, has yet to commence operations. It will be engaged in automotive and non-automotive activities, including business development, supply chain management, and related services. The objective of the investment is to develop business activities in the European market. Wheels India ...

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arjavalta, Finland. The funding from Business Finland is part of the EU’s Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF), which allows support for companies making components needed for the shift to a net-zero economy. The funding support shows Finland’s commitment to building a strong local supply chain for important raw materials. Fortum Battery Recycling recovers critical metals from used lithium-ion batteries and production waste, pro...

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Tosyali Iron and Steel Complex, Algeria to produce flat iron for the automotive industry On July 9, the Minister of Industry, Algeria visited the Tosyali iron and steel complex in the municipality of Bethioua, Oran. Tosyali iron and steel complex is working on a new expansion project for flat iron production for the automotive and vehicle industry. It will help to develop the local supply chain for the automotive industry and reduce dependence on...

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TactoTek, Finland partners with TK Group for automotive IMSE film supply chain in China On July 10, TactoTek announced that TK Group (Holdings) Limited, a precision molding company, has joined its IMSE ecosystem as a licensee. The partnership establishes the first automotive-grade IMSE functional film supply chain in China and positions TK Group as a global Tier 1 supplier of finished IMSE products for non-automotive markets. Under the agreement,...

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Nissan’s restructuring plans create uncertainty among suppliers Suppliers of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) are paying close attention to the automaker’s course of action for restructuring and changes in purchasing policy. With the suppliers, which hold the key to Nissan’s supply chain, being invited, a meeting of the Nissho Kai (Nissan’s parts supplier organization) was held in Yokohama City in the afternoon of July 9. Although the top ...

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olume production. Meanwhile, automakers have a business practice of paying 24 months after volume production begins, which has placed a burden on suppliers' cash flow. For this reason, Toyota will change the payment method for its suppliers to a lump-sum payment system, which will help maintain the supply chain. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 11, 2025)...

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e materials that are critical for auto production, especially EVs.  MP Materials received USD 45 million from the Biden administration in 2022 and expects to soon begin production of magnets for General Motors. Now the U.S. Defense Department has acquired a stake in the company to help establish a supply chain not dependent on China.  MP Materials agreed to build a second factory for rare-earth magnets, and the Defense Department ensured that e...

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ustry becomes more complex, Audi needed a scalable digital solution to improve process flow across departments, close integration gaps, and focus on value-added tasks. Audi’s first two projects with Camunda focused on procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes, i.e., flexible tool transfers and proactive supply chain alerts. After a successful pilot test, Audi plans to expand Camunda to more areas this year, including procurement, production, and HR. O...

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1, Jianglai Manufacturing, a joint venture (JV) between NIO Holdings Ltd. (NIO Holdings) and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp., Ltd. (JAC Group), has a registered capital of CNY 510 million. Its business scope covers on-road motor vehicle manufacturing, production line management services, and supply chain management services. Jianglai Manufacturing was mainly engaged in the production of the ES8, ES6, and EC6 high-performance intelligent el...

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The industrial plan includes hiring 300 people, with the possibility of growing to 500. It will revive historic Italian brands and focus on producing new premium vehicles. The project is based on assembling cars entirely in Molise, using a significant share of components from the Italian automotive supply chain.  Based on press release from Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan/ social media updates of DR Automobiles ...

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U.S. tariff sparks concern over Malaysia’s auto parts supply chain Reported on July 8, 2025, beginning August 1, the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on Malaysian-made goods as part of a broader policy targeting countries with trade imbalances. This follows an Executive Order signed by President Trump on July 7, which postpones the expiration of certain tariff rates from July 9 to August 1. Letters were sent to multiple countries, notifying them o...

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CATL, Geely to deepen strategic cooperation Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed an agreement on comprehensively deepening strategic electrification cooperation with Geely. Taking this agreement as an opportunity, the two companies will further deepen cooperation in areas such as power battery technology, product platform integration, and supply chain system establishment to promote the in-depth synergistic development of the e...

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is a sense of alert about the possibility of growing requests from Nissan and reconsideration of business dealings. Opinions on the details of the collaboration that is reported to be under consideration between Nissan and Foxconn seem divided. A person concerned stated regarding the possibility of supply chain reorganization led by Foxconn and business loss, “Automotive parts suppliers will be selected based on their competitiveness, quality a...

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10th iEVTech Conference highlights Thailand’s EV ambitions From July 2 – 4, 2025, iEVTech 2025 was held in Bangkok, marking its 10th year as a key platform for advancing electric vehicle development in Thailand and Southeast Asia.  Themed “Mobilize to Globalize: Innovative Supply Chain and Technology for Sustainability,” the event highlighted Thailand’s goal of becoming a regional EV hub and achieving 30% zero-emission vehicle adoption...

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