ng the most affordable EVs in the country.  The TT01 features a dual charging system, allowing it to recharge through a conventional power outlet or via solar panels integrated into the roof, and has seating capacity for five passengers. However, the vehicle does not include airbags, offering only basic safety features such as seat belts. According to the company, the vehicle can reach a top speed of 50 km/h and deliver up to 250 km of driving r...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05

ocus of its five-year mid-term business plan, which started this fiscal year. “We want to produce the first tire (at the new plant) by 2030,” said President Shimizu, as the company rushes to finalize the location. President Shimizu also emphasized, "We are not a full-line tire manufacturer. Our basic principle is 'we won't do anything that isn't profitable’," suggesting that the plan could be frozen depending on external factors such as the...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05

agreement with LEO III.-VV25-B SAS, a company under DUBAG Group, a Munich, Germany-based financial investment company, for the transfer of seven consolidated subsidiaries engaged in the manufacture and sale of automotive components mainly for European customers. This share transfer is based on the basic agreement disclosed on February 27, 2026, and will be completed subject to the approvals of the relevant regulatory authorities. In its Second M...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29

n setting to walking after arrival. This marks the first time that "Mobility-Based Network" data, optimized for mobility-based route guidance, has been used in an in-vehicle device. This enables the provision of highly accurate location information and detailed intersection guidance. In addition to basic functions such as map display, facility search, bookmarking and editing, the Zenrin Navi Connect offers functions linked to the car navigation s...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

integrate UD Trucks' domestic sales functions in six regions (Kinki, Chugoku/Shikoku, Kyushu, Tohoku, Kanto, and Chubu) with six sales companies that are consolidated subsidiaries of Isuzu. The Isuzu sales companies will be the surviving entities and will retain their current names. In addition, a basic agreement was reached to establish new sales companies in five of UD Trucks' areas (Akita, Ibaraki, Saitama, Toyama, and Mie) and transfer them ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

NSK and NTN to integrate businesses, establish joint holding company in 2027 On May 12, NSK Ltd. (NSK) and NTN Corporation (NTN) announced that they have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint holding company by way of a joint share transfer and to integrate their businesses. Both NSK and NTN are expected to become wholly owned subsidiaries of the joint holding company. The companies plan to execute a definitive agreement within approxima...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

acious and premium interior designed for comfort on long trips. It can seat up to seven people and has easy access to the third row. For the first time, all doors are electrically operated, making entry and exit simple. The front seats feature ventilation and massage functions, while all seats have basic electric adjustment. The third-row seats can be folded down electronically, making it easy to switch between passengers and luggage space. The m...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

HR, and IT. Mercedes-Benz is building a flexible tech system where n8n helps connect and manage AI workflows across existing tools. Using a European platform also gives the company better control over its data and processes. The company is encouraging employees to adopt AI at different levels i.e., basic users, workflow creators, and advanced developers, so they can gradually move from using AI to actively building AI-driven solutions. This helps...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

ence with imported materials does not become a barrier to adoption. As one of the government's "17 strategic fields," this initiative aims to encourage investment in establishing a domestic manufacturing base from the perspectives of economic security and decarbonization. The government’s Seventh Basic Energy Plan, compiled last year, outlines a policy aiming to begin supplying low-carbon gasoline blended fuel with 10% bioethanol (E10) by fisca...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

figuration of the S-series, creating a unique offering within the industry. It will be produced at the Laxa facility in Sweden, with chassis manufactured in Sodertalje, and positioned as a low-volume solution for specialized applications. Designed as a flexible platform, the cab is delivered with a basic interior configuration and defined mounting points, allowing customers to customize the space according to their operational needs. The concept ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

y focused on production technology and automation. Special attention was given to power electronics and plate pack production, which are essential for making MEBeco parts. Employees received training in important areas such as automation, gear systems, heat treatment, laser technology, brazing, and basic pressing techniques. Based on Audi Hungaria press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

arge from 10% to 80% in about 23 minutes and provides a driving range of up to 329 km. The more powerful version uses a larger 52 kWh battery, offering up to 454 km range and a similar fast-charging time of about 24 minutes. The all-new ID. Polo comes in three grades i.e., Trend grade, which is the basic grade with fast charging, Life grade, which adds comfort features such as adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, and front parking sensors,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

s grip styles, including overhand, diagonal, underhand, and thumb-and-little finger grips, and developed a mechanism that automatically moves the elbow when the grip style is changed. It has been demonstrated that fatigue does not occur even after two hours of continuous driving on rough roads, and basic handling and fatigue issues have already been resolved through extensive panel testing. Furthermore, by employing a unique "friction plate" mech...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

or turbocharged for larger vehicles, delivering up to 120 kW. The engine, hybrid transmission, and two electric motors are packed into one unit. One motor (P1) mainly works as a generator, while the second motor (P3) helps drive the wheels. P1 motor works mainly as a generator (up to 70 kW in the basic version and 110 kW in the turbo version) P3 motor drives the wheels, either alone or with the engine In parallel mode, the engine can directly ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/20

’s first key laboratory related to the NEV and ICV industries, comes with 12 subordinate laboratories (including 2 remote laboratories in Nanjing) and a supporting test track. Specializing in the integrated development and application research of NEVs and ICVs, the new laboratory is positioned as a basic research institution engaged in areas such as energy and power, e-drive systems, intelligent driving, and automotive platforms. It aims to tac...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

for plastics and synthetic rubber. Going forward, the company will continue its efforts to achieve "diversified procurement" in cooperation with the Japanese government, and will work toward securing supplies for July and beyond. Currently, Asahi Kasei is maintaining a stable supply of ethylene, a basic raw material produced by refining naphtha. What is a concern is rising prices. “While we are requesting and seeing progress in passing on pric...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Daimler Buses unveils Mercedes-Benz Conecto for Germany market On April 9, Daimler Buses unveiled the Mercedes-Benz Conecto for Germany to meet the growing demand for city buses in the private transport sector. The Conecto will serve simpler needs, such as school transport and other basic city bus operations. The bus will be available as a 12-meter single bus, including a fuel-saving hybrid version, and as an articulated bus. The solo bus comes ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

Japan extends midstream naphtha inventory usage period by more than six months The Japanese government has announced that it has extended the period during which it can utilize its naphtha (crude gasoline), a basic raw material for plastics and synthetic rubber, which is feared to be in short supply due to the worsening situation in the Middle East, by doubling imports from outside the Middle East. In the future, the government plans to expand th...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

in Beijing. With focus on the research of super charging technology, the laboratory will be committed to tackling technologies for high-density fast-charging solid-state batteries, all-state intelligent battery management, and Level 4 autonomous driving-oriented high-safety batteries to promote the basic research and industrialization of related applications. From a Li Auto press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

l. Targeting the IT infrastructure of the companies that make up the supply chain (including operations in cloud environments), their security measures are evaluated in three categories: 3-star and 4-star (5-star will be considered in the future). A 3-star assumes a general cyberattack and requires basic countermeasures and system defenses. A 4-star assumes an attack that will have a major impact, including supply stoppages, and require comprehen...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31