Indian passenger vehicle sales decrease by 6.3% in June 2025 Indian passenger vehicle sales in June 2025 were down 6.3% y/y to 275,766 units. For April through June of 2025, total vehicle sales were down 1.2% to 1,235,097 units, compared to the same period of 2024. PVs (passenger vehicle, UV and van) sales were down 1.4% y/y to 1,011,882 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Cars and Tata). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales were down 0.6% y/y to 22...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

New Isuzu mu-X 2025 SUV officially launched in Vietnam Announced on June 6, 2025, Isuzu Vietnam has officially launched the new Isuzu mu-X 2025. This upgraded multi-utility SUV features a bold and refined design, cutting-edge technology, and enhanced performance.  The exterior showcases a bold and dynamic new look with a redesigned grille and Bi-LED headlights. Inside, the mu-X presents a luxurious and refined cabin with leather seats and a flex...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

University of Valencia, Spain and PowerCo launch Battery Tech chair to increase talent and innovation On May 8, the University of Valencia (UV) and PowerCo signed an agreement to launch a new chair focused on advanced battery technology. The goal is to make Valencia a leading hub for both industry and knowledge in this field. The chair aims to develop future talent by updating chemistry-related courses to meet the latest industry needs and streng...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Henkel launches Loctite AA 5885 UV gasket solution for automotive electronic sealing On April 3, Henkel announced the launch of Loctite AA 5885, a one-part UV-curable polyacrylate solution designed for Cured-in-Place Gasketing (CIPG) applications. Loctite AA 5885 offers high-performance sealing against extreme temperatures and harsh environmental conditions. it excels in applications where multi-substrate sealing, serviceability and chemical res...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

E&E products with backlighting, illuminated indicators, and noise reduction, improving user interaction and reducing vibrations. The Light Effect TPE benefits the automotive industry, especially in electric vehicles, by enhancing interior ambient lighting, reducing noise and vibration, and offering UV resistance for improved durability and aesthetics. Based on KRAIBURG TPE press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

c. The project receives financial support from the Région Normandie. It will offer an innovative solution that replaces traditional plastics with natural fibers such as linen and hemp, while meeting the industry’s high technical requirements, including dimensional stability, mechanical strength, UV resistance, and industrial reproducibility. A recycling solution will be implemented soon to incorporate recycled materials. A Life Cycle Assessmen...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

ery sector, offering advanced technologies like TF Technology. Its High Laydown Technology helps create uniform, high-performance coatings, ensuring battery safety and durability. Shifang specializes in battery surface inspection and advanced visual algorithms. It has shifted from blue PET films to UV inkjet printing using Xaar's printheads, offering cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions. Similarly, Shenzhen Omijia, a leading EV battery equip...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

. The display features eight models, i.e. the all-new Kylaq and its accessorized version, Kushaq Monte Carlo variant, all-new Kodiaq, all-new Superb, facelifted Octavia vRS, Elroq, and Vision 7S concept car, at their pavilion in Hall 3 at Bharat Mandapam. Skoda Kylaq which is the first sub-4-metre SUV designed for India, features a 1.0 TSI engine with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmission. A fully accessorized Kylaq version with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

Indian passenger vehicle sales increase by 11.4% in December 2024 Vehicle sales from October to December 2024 were up 3.9% y/y to 1,296,195 units. PVs (passenger vehicle, UV and van) sales were up 4.5% to 1,058,145 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales were up 1.2% to 238,050 units (excludes Daimler and Scania). Based on the release of carmakers in December, the available sales results of PVs and CVs are ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

play as early as 2027. Hyundai Mobis will also showcase a new human-centric interior lighting system that intelligently adapts to user needs, moods, and the environment. It offers 32 situational modes and can relieve driver stress, alleviate motion sickness, prevent dismounting hazards, and provide UV-C sterilization, a feature recently added to the new Hyundai Santa Fe and Genesis GV70. It will also showcase M.Brain, the company’s new brainwav...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

Ultraviolette Automotive, India F77 MACH 2 electric motorcycle receives Global Certification for road use On October 24, Ultraviolette Automotive (UV) announced that its F77 MACH 2 electric motorcycle had received global certification under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) regulations. The F77 MACH 2 has obtained the L3e certification, enabling it to be road-approved in 40 countries, including the European Union. With thi...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/25

A satellite center is being opened at the RRSL Jakkuru campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The laboratory will be equipped with EV battery testing equipment capable of conducting various tests, including electrical safety, EMC/EMF, FCC/ISED, functional safety, durability (life cycle), climate (IP test, UV radiation, corrosion), and mechanical and material tests (flammability, glow wire).aThe facility will serve as a comprehensive center for testing v...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/22

Karma introduces Ivara GT-UV design study, production-intent Kayeva in Monterey, California On August 16, in Monterey, California, Karma Automotive announced two global premieres: the Karma Ivara "GT-UV" Design Study, and the Karma Kaveya super coupe with production-ready interior.  The Karma Ivara Design Study establishes a new segment of multi-terrain capable vehicle, the "GT-UV," or Grand Touring Utility Vehicle, delivering a dramatic four-se...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/20

0-60, will be priced from approximately USD 300,000 when it arrives in 2026, and is anticipated to be the world’s first vehicle developed from the ground-up with true SDVA. All future Karma automobiles to follow the Kaveya, including the potential production version of Karma Automotive’s “GT-UV” Design Study which makes its Global Premiere at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, on August 16 in Monterey, California, will follow this same ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/15

Arkema, France announces UV/LED/EB technologies lab at its Kyoto Technical Center On July 31, Arkema announced the addition of a UV/LED/EB technologies lab at the Arkema Kyoto Technical Center (KTC). It will address customer needs for UV/LED/EB curable resins and additives for specialty coating and adhesive applications for advanced electronics, new energies, building efficiency, and e-mobility markets. It will promote Sartomer UV-LED and EB curi...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/05

Karma to present new portfolio at Pebble Beach in Monterey, California On July 22, Karma Automotive announced it will reveal the production-ready interior of the new Karma Kaveya super-coupe together with the global premiere of the "GT-UV" Design Study (name to be announced) at Monterey Car Week’s Quail event on August 16. The Design Study establishes a new segment of multi-terrain Grand Touring Utility Vehicle, or GT-UV. On August 17, at the M...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/24

,752 units increased 41.2% in June compared to the same month in 2023. Honda sales of 4,804 units decreased 5.4% from the same month last year. Kia sales of 21,300 units increased 9.8% from last year. Vehicle sales from April to June 2024 were up 3.1% y/y to 1,250,215 units. PVs (passenger vehicle, UV and van) sales were up 3.0% to 1,026,006 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales were up 3.3% to 224,209 un...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/16

RWTH Aachen University demonstrates higher efficiency of UV Coatings for Lithium-Ion Battery On June 20, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University announced that UV coatings on lithium-ion battery cells are more efficient than traditional PET adhesive films. The institute conducted various tests on two adhesive films and two UV coatings, that are currently used in the field by well-known OEMs. Th...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/21

de, separator and primer, Foranext Ultra-pure LiFSI salt and LiTDI additives for electrolytes, Graphistrength conductive additives, Bostik adhesives, Polytec PT Thermal Interface Materials, Rilsan Polyamide 11 for EV busbar insulation and cooling lines, Keptan PEKK and Polyimide films, and Sartomer UV curable solutions for insulation. Based on Arkema press release ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/12

suspension components.For ZF Rane, it secured INR 1.7 billion in orders for steering gear from a domestic MHCV customer and orders worth INR 70 million from domestic CV customers for EV applications. Under its Rane Engine Valve division, it won an INR 70 million order from a domestic customer for a UV (utility vehicle) model. Furthermore, Rane NSK secured a new business worth INR 2.5 billion for EPS from a domestic customer for a UV model and an ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/21