onsemi, GlobalFoundries join to develop next-gen GaN power devices On December 18, onsemi announced it has signed a collaboration agreement with GlobalFoundries (GF) to develop and manufacture advanced gallium nitride (GaN) power products using GF’s state-of-the-art 200mm eMode GaN-on-silicon process, starting with 650V. “We are on track to begin providing samples to customers in the first half of 2026, and scale rapidly to volume productio...

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Volta Energy Solutions Canada battery materials plant on track with CAD 194 million funding On December 15, Volta Energy Solutions Canada (VESC) announced that it has been selected to receive CAD 194 (USD 40 million) from the Supply Chain Resilience Fund, under the Leading Company Supply Chain Resilience program hosted by the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance. Volta Energy Solutions Canada is an overseas subsidiary of Solus Advanced Materia...

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CES 2026: ZF to unveil “Active Noise Reduction" software function for in-vehicle tire noise of SDVs ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it will premiere its new “Active Noise Reduction" software function for the chassis at CES 2026, with series production scheduled to begin in 2028. The solution, part of ZF's Chassis 2.0, reduces in-vehicle tire noise without requiring additional damping hardware. It uses the company’s Smart Chassis S...

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BMW prepares Munich plant, Germany for all-new i3 model from 2026 On December 18, BMW announced that its Munich plant, Germany is now prepared to produce the next generation of vehicles. New equipment has been installed in the body shop and assembly line, and all systems have passed initial functional tests. During these tests, all production steps are run without real parts, creating a “virtual” vehicle. This ensures every system works smoot...

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the newly launched X9 PowerX REEV at Melaka plant. Its wholly owned subsidiary, PEPS-JV (Melaka) Sdn Bhd (PJVM), signed a Framework Assembly Agreement (FAA) and Vehicle Assembly Agreement (G6/X9 VAA) with XPeng Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. on December 12. According to EPMB’s Bursa Malaysia filing, production of the G6 is scheduled to begin on March 31, 2026, and the X9 on May 25, 2026, with the G6 line expected to end by December 30, 2027, and t...

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tion for the Kia PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). The company plans to deliver the products for the Kia PV7 large-sized PBV, starting in 2027, in addition to the PV5. Moreover, Hyundai WIA will develop air-conditioning systems for internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicles (HVs), and will begin delivering them to Hyundai Motor Company in 2027. The company is continuously expanding production infrastructure for thermal management systems...

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Japanese and Belgian research institutions announce strategic collaboration for automotive semiconductors Japan’s Advanced SoC Research for Automotive (ASRA) and Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec), an international research institution headquartered in Belgium, officially announced their strategic partnership on December 16. They will begin by promoting the standardization of architectures for automotive semiconductors using a techn...

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Ford transitions EV strategy and plants in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan On December 15, Ford announced a new revised strategy for its EV and ICE efforts that will enable the company to face the changing marketplace and accelerate margin improvements across its Ford Model e, Ford Pro and Ford Blue divisions, as well as launch a new energy storage business. Ford said the moves will begin narrowing the financial losses for its Model e EV uni...

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Sollers, Russia unveils new SF1 minibus, production to start in early 2026 On December 12, the SOLLERS Group unveiled the new seven-seat Sollers SF1 passenger minibus in Moscow, Russia. The full-cycle production of the Sollers SF1 minibus is scheduled to begin at Sollers Yelabuga plant in the first quarter of 2026. The Sollers SF1 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that provides 136 hp of power. It is paired with a five-spe...

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MG might start production in Brazil in 2026 On December 11, it was reported that MG plans to begin vehicle assembly in Brazil as part of its renewed strategy in the country. According to the reports, MG will base its operation in Horizonte, Ceará, through an agreement with Comexport, owner of the former Troller plant now operating as Ceara Automotive Hub (PACE). The company already has a contract to assemble the Chevrolet Spark EUV in SKD format...

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Stellantis expands Canadian workforce at Windsor Assembly Plant On December 15, Stellantis announced it has surpassed 1,000 new hires at its Windsor Assembly Plant, a significant step toward the creation of 1,500 total jobs for the third shift launching at the plant in early 2026 to meet anticipated demand for new SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack, Charger Daytona and Chrysler minivan family. The hiring milestone builds on 600 new engineer...

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XPeng to set up third overseas production site in Malaysia with EPMB Group Announced on December 15, 2025, XPeng Motors plans to launch its third overseas localized manufacturing initiative, selecting Malaysia as the next base to deepen its footprint in Southeast Asia. The company recently formalized a partnership with Malaysia’s EPMB Group to move forward with the project, marking XPeng’s third localized production venture worldwide, followi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

GM’s Flint Assembly plant to extend holiday break to five weeks General Motors is planning an extended holiday shutdown at its Flint Assembly plant in Michigan, where it produces the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, as the company prepares the plant for production of its next-generation heavy-duty pickups. The downtime will begin on Christmas Eve, December 24, and extend into the new year through January 26. "Flint Assembly will take ...

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Genesis G90s hands-off driver assistance radar affected by silver paint, recalled in U.S. On December 4, Hyundai announced that it is recalling certain G90 sedans painted in Savile Silver because the paint can trick the front corner radar sensors into falsely detecting a vehicle merging and triggering the brakes. While only affecting about 483 Genesis G90s from model years 2023 through 2026, the recall is noteworthy from the technical aspect. Th...

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Hero’s VIDA launches size adaptive DIRT.E K3 electric off road bike in India On December 12, 2025, Hero MotoCorp’s electric mobility brand VIDA unveiled the DIRT.E K3, a size‑adaptive electric off‑road motorcycle for young riders aged 4–10 years, priced at INR 69,990, with retail sales scheduled to begin on January 15, 2026. The motorcycle is powered by a 350W continuous / 500W peak electric motor and a 360Wh removable battery that can ...

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BorgWarner to install new production line for flex-fuel turbochargers in Brazil On December 11, it was reported that BorgWarner will install a new production line for flex-fuel turbochargers at its Itatiba plant in Brazil, with operations scheduled to begin in 2027. The line will localize the production of a turbocharger currently manufactured in Europe to supply passenger vehicles from an automaker operating in the Brazilian market. Melissa Matt...

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Mazda reaffirms THB 5 billion MHEV investment plan for Thailand, production set for 2027 On December 8, 2025, senior executives from Mazda Motor Corporation held talks with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister and the BOI Secretary-General, reaffirming Mazda’s THB 5 billion MHEV investment plan first outlined in February 2025. Mazda will begin investing in early 2026 to establish Thailand as its global MHEV hub, targeting mas...

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the automotive sector, on the export side, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has begun shipping Fuso 1623 and 1828 medium‑duty trucks with Allison 3000 Series transmissions as completely knocked‑down kits to Daimler Truck South Africa. These programmes are tied to Allison’s ongoing expansion of its manufacturing facility in Chennai, which is scheduled to begin initial production in the first quarter of 2026 and reach full capacity in 2027....

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Nishikawa Rubber to globally reorganize business sites to improve cost competitiveness Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. (Nishikawa Rubber) will strengthen manufacturing competitiveness at its plants in and outside Japan. In Japan, the company will begin construction of a new plant equipped with labor-saving production facilities in 2030, and also consider reorganization including its existing plants. At its Indonesian plant, it intends to improve profi...

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Stellantis announces 2026 production and investment plans for South America On December 8, Stellantis Brazil announced major production and investment plans for 2026 across its South American operations. The company confirmed that its Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco will manufacture four new models equipped with locally developed Bio-Hybrid technology, following the earlier announcement that Leapmotor vehicles will also be produced there next...

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