examples of collaborations you have conducted with partners such as OEMs and suppliers? And finally, please tell us how your company differentiates itself from local Chinese suppliers? A3. One company that we collaborate with is Seeing Machines, an Australian company with which we formed a capital alliance in December last year. Seeing Machines is a global leader in operator monitoring systems for transportation companies, based on AI. We are in...

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Fagor Ederlan, Spain, and Duoli Technology, China, partner to supply structural components for Leapmotor B10 On December 16, Fagor Ederlan Group and Duoli Technology announced a strategic alliance to create LIEDER AUTOMOTIVE SL. This project will allow them to supply structural components for the electric SUV Leapmotor B10, with production scheduled to start in Figueruelas (Zaragoza) in August 2026. Through this initiative, they will reopen the B...

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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 Messe. Based on cellcentric press release ...

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BYD, Huawei-backed HIMA launch internal testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen According to multiple press releases dated December 16, BYD and the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) recently launched internal testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen with local authorities. To date, BYD has completed over 150,000km of actual road validation of Level 3 autonomous driving. The test area covers open expressways and highw...

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ors, public transport providers, corporate fleets, and independent carriers. The company highlighted its focus on providing full aftersales services, including maintenance, repairs, and parts supply, backed by trained technical teams and a growing nationwide dealership network. VWCO stated that the alliance strengthens its regional footprint and leverages Grupo Purdy’s market credibility and operational capacity. Vehicles supplied to Costa Rica...

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c arc furnace steel mill construction project in Louisiana led by Hyundai Steel. As a result, POSCO will secure a 20% stake in the project company (tentatively named POS-Louisiana). This investment is part of a massive USD 5.8 billion (about KRW 8.5 trillion KRW) project referred to as the 'K-Steel Alliance'. Half of the investment, USD 2.9 billion, will be raised as capital by four companies, while the remaining USD 2.9 billion will be financed ...

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TIER IV, Japan, invests in Taiwan-based autonomous driving startup Turing Drive On December 16, TIER IV announced investment in Turing Drive, a Taiwan-based startup specializing in autonomous driving systems for geofenced areas and low-speed operations. The companies have established a capital and business alliance. TIER IV heads the development of Autoware, the world's leading open-source software for autonomous driving. TIER IV's Pilot.Auto sof...

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China’s installed drive battery capacity increases by 39.2% y/y in November On December 12, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for November 2025. In November, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 93.5GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 39.2%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehicle equipment totaled 18.2GWh, accounting ...

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Automaker group warns Congress that China poses threat to U.S. auto industry On December 11, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Ford, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Stellantis and other major OEMs, urged Congress and the Trump administration to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry’s future is at stake. “Chi...

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Huawei-backed HIMA unveils Luxeed V9 MPV On December 9, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) unveiled the Luxeed V9, its first MPV. The model is positioned as a mid-to-large-size MPV and available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants, with the market launch expected in the spring of 2026. The “V” stands for victory, and the “9” represents a technology flagship among HIMA products...

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Brakes India acquires 10% stake in Japan’s TBK Co. Ltd. On December 9, 2025, Brakes India, a TVS Group company, acquired a 10% shareholding in Japan’s TBK Co. Ltd. through a primary capital infusion, as part of a capital and business alliance agreement. The value of the transaction was not disclosed. TBK, a global auto components maker in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segment, focuses on brakes, pumps, and engine‑related parts. Un...

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Hyundai, Banorte bank ally in Mexico On December 5, Hyundai Motor de México announced a strategic alliance with Banorte bank in Mexico, which will now serve as its main financial partner to operate Hyundai Finance products and services nationwide. The collaboration aims to expand access to vehicle credit and offer more flexible and personalized financing options for Hyundai customers in Mexico. The partnership aligns with Banorte’s growing pre...

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Digital cockpit specialist ART SpA, Italy, joins eSync Alliance for OTA development On December 3, the eSync Alliance announced that digital cockpit specialist ART SpA joined it as a new member. It will enable ART SpA to contribute to the development of eSync-compliant capabilities for digital cockpit solutions. ART aims to ensure that various systems, dashboards, and platforms, such as e-Cockpit systems or telematics control units from multiple ...

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Chemnitz Automated Driving Alliance, Germany, joins Autoware Foundation On December 2, CADA – Chemnitz Automated Driving Alliance joined the Autoware Foundation as an “Alliance Member”. By joining the Autoware Foundation, CADA aims to build training opportunities that make use of Autoware-based systems, share insights and field experience collected from regional activities, and connect local talent with international open-source communities...

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Honda, Neoenergia ally for green hydrogen adoption in Brazil On November 27, it was reported that Neoenergia and Honda announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in Brazil’s mobility sector. The partnership will be developed at Neoenergia’s first green hydrogen refueling station, located in Brasília, which is set to open in December 2025. The project is part of the Research, Development, and Innovation Progra...

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aims to achieve sales of JPY 300 billion or more in the fiscal year that ends in March 2035 (FY2034). In the autonomous driving-related business such as LIDARs (laser scanners), it expects sales of about JPY 100 billion in FY2034. MinebeaMitsumi plans to fully implement its original strategy for an alliance of its strength in ultra-precision processing technology and its core businesses such as bearings and motors. By introducing high-value-added...

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HL Klemove chosen as core company for South Korea’s AI Future Vehicle Alliance Several South Korean media sources reported that HL Klemove Corp., an autonomous driving solution specialist of the HL Group, was chosen as a core company for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Future Vehicle Alliance led by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources of South Korea. By participating in this alliance, the company aims to incorporate AI across the thr...

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. An in-house developed vehicle-cloud dual-engine platform with an AI assistant allows for features such as real-time energy conservation guidance, route optimization, and safety alerts. Furthermore, GAC Commercial Vehicle is collaborating with Huawei on the establishment of the Ultra-fast Charging Alliance 2.0, and is actively promoting the construction of a megawatt-level super charging network to shorten HDT charging times to less than 20 minu...

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orm of the current version. The updated Kwid will receive major exterior and interior changes, including new body panels, a redesigned dashboard, and a 10-inch infotainment system. It will continue using the 1.0-liter three-cylinder flex-fuel engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The alliance’s strategy is to strengthen Renault’s leadership in affordable compact cars in Brazil. (AutoEsporte on November 18, 2025)...

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Kinetic Green, India and Exponent Energy launch 15-minute rapid charging for electric three-wheelers On November 18, Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Ltd. announced an alliance with Exponent Energy to introduce a rapid charging solution for electric three-wheelers, covering e-rickshaws and e-cargo carts. Kinetic Green’s L3 models—including Safar Smart, Safar Shakti, and Super DX—will offer 15-minute charging capability. The L5N Saf...

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