tested under the programme to date. It scored 31.70 points for Adult Occupant Protection, the highest-ever AOP score among ICE vehicles in BNCAP history, and 45.00 points for Child Occupant Protection. The vehicle is built on the K3 platform with reinforced hot-stamped components and high-strength steel. Safety equipment includes six airbags, ESC, HAC, ADAS Level 2 with 21 features, blind view monitor, 360-degree surround camera, and side parkin...

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ArcelorMittal supplies Usibor 1500 steel for Renault’s new generation BEV models On March 31, ArcelorMittal announced that it is supplying Usibor 1500 XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel for five hot-stamped structural parts used on Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Alpine A290, and Renault 4 E-Tech electric. ArcelorMittal started supplies in September 2025. This steel grade is produced via scrap-based EAF production route with 75% scrap conte...

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Agratas, India completes steel frame at Sanand battery gigafactory On April 2, Agratas, the Tata Group's global battery business, completed the steel frame structure at its Sanand facility in Gujarat, a key construction milestone keeping the 20 GWh first-phase gigafactory on track for production in 2027. The structure spans 700 metres in length, 150 metres in width, and rises to 34 metres at its highest point, covering a built-up area of 105,000 ...

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on can also be used when ESP is on. The car uses AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive and, for the first time in an electric sports car, it has three axial flux motors. The vehicle features a high-performance hydraulic composite braking system. It combines carbon-ceramic brakes at the front with steel brakes at the rear. The car also includes AMG Active Ride Control air suspension, which balances sportiness and comfort. Lightweight components ...

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at has been confirmed to underpin a production midsize pickup to be built in the U.S. and be delivered by 2030.  While still in development, Hyundai confirmed that its future body-on-frame vehicles will be designed in America, developed for America, and built in America using Hyundai-produced U.S. steel. “Body-on-frame vehicles are the backbone of American work and adventure, and we intend to compete in the midsize pickup segment with everythi...

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p luxury design, and the GV60 Magma, the brand’s high-performance electric SUV, as well as the full vehicle lineup. The new models and expanded production initiatives build on Hyundai Motor Group's previously announced USD 26 billion investment in the U.S., which includes a new, state-of-the-art steel mill in Louisiana and a robotics innovation hub, and aligns with Hyundai Motor Group's broader localization and manufacturing goals in the Unite...

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KIRCHHOFF, Germany, signs MoU with Arvedi, Italy, for carbon neutral steel On March 27, KIRCHHOFF Automotive signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arvedi in Cremona, Italy. The agreement sets the strategic direction for integrating Arvzero steel grades into the KIRCHHOFF Automotive product portfolio in the coming years, making an important contribution to reducing its Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions include indirect greenhouse gas ...

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Mexico expects to renegotiate tariffs on auto parts On March 25, it was reported that President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, stated that Mexico expects to renegotiate tariffs on auto parts, aluminum, and steel with the United States through a newly established working group. Speaking at the 82nd annual assembly of CAINTRA, Sheinbaum indicated that discussions on the trade agreement are progressing positively, and that the creation of a formal re...

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Venue and Venue N Line received a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), with an Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) score of 31.147. Built on the Global K1 enhanced platform with 71% use of hot stamping, ultra-high strength, advanced high strength and high strength steel, the compact SUV comes with more than 65 advanced safety features including 33 standard across all variants, Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS wit...

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production of exterior and interior parts, wiring, seats, body parts, insulation materials, audio and infotainment systems. In 2026, it will launch press production and a new electroplating shop based on ADM Stamping, which will allow mastering the full cycle of automotive production, from cutting steel coils to final assembly of the finished vehicle. Based on press release from ADM group of companies...

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der the “Economic Security Promotion Act,” as well as the Japan-U.S. framework for securing the supply of rare earth elements. While maintaining the existing system—which evaluates manufacturers and vehicles on a 200-point scale and adds up to JPY 50,000 based on willingness to adopt “green steel”—the government will adjust the point allocation to give more weight to stable supply. Since this revision comes just three months after the...

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thyssenkrupp Steel expands lab capabilities to support green steel transition thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG, is allocating EUR 2.4 million to upgrade its laboratory facilities at the Duisburg-Schwelgern site in Germany, supporting its transition toward climate-neutral steel production and hydrogen-based processes. The investment builds on the existing blast furnace laboratory, enhancing its ability to evaluate raw ...

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omestically by 2030, while simultaneously increasing U.S. supply‑chain content from approximately 60% to 80%. The new models, advanced powertrains, and expanded production plans build on Hyundai’s previously announced USD 26 billion investment in the U.S., which includes a new, state-of-the-art steel mill in Louisiana and a robotics innovation hub. (Hyundai press release on March 26, 2026)...

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Tata Steel Netherlands and VW Group develops new ultra-high-strength steel for safer car bodies On March 19, Tata Steel Netherlands collaborated with VW Group for developing a new ultra-high-strength steel for car bodies to make vehicles safer and more sustainable. This steel can be pressed at lower temperatures, which reduces energy use during production. The new steel can also be coated with a special zinc layer, which is uncommon for this type...

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Egypt discusses industrial and investment cooperation with Baowu Steel, China On March 25, the Minister of Industry of Egypt discussed opportunities to enhance industrial and investment cooperation with the Chinese Baow Iron and Steel Group. Egypt wanted to promote the iron and steel industry as the backbone of strategic industries, foremost among them the automotive and household appliance industries. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ba...

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Coiltech 2026: thyssenkrupp Steel presents products for electromobility and energy transition thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG and its subsidiary thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel, part of thyssenkrupp AG, showcased products, process solutions, and application examples for electromobility and the energy transition at Coiltech 2026 in Augsburg, Germany. Highlights include the powercore traction NGO 020 120Y420 grade, engineered for highly efficient elect...

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batteries. The Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 vehicles that need replacements receive refurbished batteries with similar performance, helping reduce environmental impact and maintain battery value. Polestar aims to design premium electric cars using more sustainable materials such as recycled aluminium, steel, ECONYL-based carpets, and yarn made from PET waste. The company plans to offer cars that reduce environmental impact. Based on Polestar press r...

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g. The concept focuses on circular material use, efficient resource utilization, and updated manufacturing approaches. Under the project, Maxion Wheels contributes expertise in lightweight construction, design optimization, and material development, including the integration of recycled inputs. Its steel wheels are intended to support lower emissions and reduce the vehicle’s carbon footprint. (From a press release dated March 24, 2026)...

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ials, and an optional certified vegan interior. During vehicle production, Mercedes-Benz worked with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions, achieving about a 23% reduction for GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology. The biggest improvements focus on high-impact materials such as battery cells, aluminium, steel, and thermoplastics. Key environmental highlights: Low-carbon battery: Using renewable energy and cleaner materials in battery manufacturing cu...

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Benteler invests EUR 17 million to expand tube production in Paderborn, Germany Benteler Group is expanding its tube production at its Schloss Neuhaus plant in Paderborn, Germany, with an investment of approximately EUR 17 million. It will create 30 new jobs. The project will expand the plant’s capacity for seamless and cold-drawn steel tubes, especially for automotive uses, such as airbag tubes and rotor shafts. Production capacity will increa...

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