e in excessive price competition with local manufacturers. We want to sell our products to customers who appreciate NHK Spring's technology and value. Q6. The United States has imposed tariffs on Mexico. What is your response to this? A6. We basically produce based on the idea that local production should be for local consumption. We are not considering relocating production operations because of the current US tariffs. However, we are taking a f...

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rs and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry’s future is at stake. “China poses a clear and present threat to the auto industry in the U.S.,” the group wrote in a statement for a U.S. House hearing on Chinese vehicles. The group also said lawmakers should maintain the U.S. Commerce Department’s prohibition on importing information and communications technology and services from China that effec...

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ansition to electrification. Ford has outlined three steps for a successful transition to electrification in Europe: The policymakers need to set CO₂ goals that match market adoption and allow hybrids to remain an option, giving automakers and consumers a realistic 10-year plan. The governments should provide consistent purchase incentives and expand charging infrastructure beyond cities to rural areas. To support the working economy, commerc...

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with the European Parliament to reach a final agreement. The amendment introduces incentives for road transport to adopt zero-emission technologies and permits the use of European Modular Systems (EMS) between member states that authorize them. The Council agrees that zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) should be able to benefit from a weight bonus beyond the weight of the technology. At the same time, it is also important to avoid damaging the infras...

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of 0.4% and diesel cars fell 19.3% to 29,471 units with a share of 11.8%. No new registrations were recorded for natural gas-powered vehicles. On November 28, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that even after 2035, not only purely electric vehicles but also plug-in hybrids and range extenders should continue to be permitted. The federal government also announced that it will introduce a new funding program so that more private individuals c...

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sion’s Automotive Package.  ACEA suggested a bolder approach to regulatory simplification in the automotive sector, supported by dedicated industrial policy tools and synchronised with key demand-side stimulus. ACEA advised a careful approach to “Made in Europe”. The automotive supply chain should rely on smart incentives and be designed to respect trade partners and rules. ACEA recommended a “three-lane” approach for the transition t...

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German Government to discuss 2035 combustion engine ban with European Union On November 28, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the government intends to strengthen the automotive industry while reconciling climate protection, competitiveness, and job security. He said that after 2035, not only purely electric vehicles but also plug-in hybrids and range extenders should continue to be permitted. Highly advanced combustion engines, as dem...

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aluation planned after year-end industry results are reviewed. In contrast, the Ministry of Industry maintains that incentives remain important due to the automotive sector’s significant multiplier effect on the economy, particularly in supporting employment. The ministry believes fiscal measures should still be prepared for 2026 to maintain competitiveness, though details of the proposed incentives have not been disclosed. These differing posi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Maruti’s E-Vitara has begun, with the biggest increase forecast for Q4 FY26 and beyond. NDR Auto Components Limited holds a full share for Maruti’s WagonR and half for the Alto, and it now supplies body-in-white (BIW) parts for the new Victoris model. From October 2025, new rules for small cars should add a small amount to the parts provided for each vehicle. Based on NDR Auto Components...

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fferent motor with continuous output of 235 kW (290 kW peak output), as well as a three 98 kWh packs for a gross battery capacity of 294 kWh, enabling a range of 250 km. The 6×2 version of the F-Line E has a DC charging capacity of up to 285 kW, while the 4×2 has a capacity of up to 213 kW, which should limit the charging time to less than 45 minutes to charge the battery from 20% to 80%. (Based on Ford Trucks press release on November 19, 2025...

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s, and operational resilience is needed to keep the EV motor and inverter safe. Secure boot processes and digitally signed firmware make sure that only trusted code runs at the hardware level. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) protect encryption keys from being changed. Powertrain systems in the car should work in separate domains from infotainment and external interfaces. Intrusion detection systems (IDS) should keep an eye on torque commands and...

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ompany), will "make us whole with regards to the remaining monies" that went unpaid as the company missed payroll for the last two pay periods. "I am working on creating checks for the 10/31/2025 payroll and believe they will be in hand on Monday," Watson wrote. "It is the end of an era but one you should all be very proud of." Bollinger Motors, headquartered in Oak Park, was founded in 2015 and built the B4 chassis cab truck in Livonia, through ...

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feng Group, a subsidiary of Huayou, have strengthened their joint venture YFPO, China’s leading manufacturer of exterior body parts (bumpers and tailgates), by expanding into module assembly activities and signature and decorative lighting solutions. The integration of these new activities, which should be finalized in 2026 subject to approval by the Chinese authorities, will generate sales and industrial synergies. It will enable YFPO to broad...

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duct Development Center) Q2: Aisin is engaged in a wide range of electrification products designed for all sorts of vehicles such as ICEs, EVs, PHVs, and HVs. In terms of development and production, what areas and technologies are your current focus? A2: We are currently reviewing what our strategy should be for electrified products. We are currently monitoring the different trends in electrification region by region. We have noticed that needs v...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

hub for frame-based trucks, By 2030, Nissan will have U.S. hybrids in the compact, midsize and full-size segments, Espinosa said. The company will electrify light trucks and is also considering an Infiniti spinoff of the Rogue to be built at its Smyrna plant to replace the discontinued QX50. “We should see offers in the C segment, in the D segment, and likely in the B segment. We see the hybridization accelerating very quickly,” Espinosa sai...

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GM reported asking part makers to move supply chains out of China General Motors has directed several thousand of its suppliers to alter their supply chains of parts from China, four people familiar with the matter said. The automaker has set a 2027 deadline for some suppliers to dissolve their China sourcing ties, some of the sources said. GM executives have been telling suppliers they should find alternatives to China for their raw materials an...

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twater is now revising its investment plans for Phase I of the Kellyton Graphite Plant, US to align processing capacity with its current offtake deals and financing. The change will likely reduce the plant’s initial capacity, lower costs, and speed up the path to commercial production. The review should be finished by year-end, with an update expected in early 2026. SK On and Hiller Carbon agreements remain active. While FCA may consider a new ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

ctor with EV incentives and global trade deals, helping drive growth and encourage decarbonisation. But scrapping the Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) would undermine that progress – penalising workers, reducing Exchequer income and putting green investment at risk. At a time when the Budget should fuel growth, the measure will do the exact opposite. It is time for a rethink,” Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said. (SMMT press releases from Octob...

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ld immediately unlock over USD 20 billion in new American investments," Hyundai said to the USTR. "Every month of ambiguity slows job creation, site selection and technology development."     • Tesla urged "to continue this forward momentum and strengthen U.S. competitiveness, the United States should support the continuation of USMCA as a trilateral agreement", recommending also that the three countries adopt an industry-accepted North Ameri...

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ately report the embedded emissions of their imports. However, the European Commission has yet to publish details on how important elements such as emission calculation methodologies, default values, the sale and repurchase of CBAM certificates, and the role of accredited verifiers, amongst others, should be applied. Based on ACEA press release...

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