Toyota successively opens EV stores in China to establish image as NEV maker Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has successively opened electric vehicle (EV) stores in China. The automaker aims to expand its corporate image as a new energy vehicle (NEV) maker for Generation Z (those born between 1996 and 2012), main buyers of EVs. In China, Toyota and other foreign-capital companies, excluding U.S-based Tesla, Inc. (Tesla), are recognized as tradi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

s—BE 6 and XEV 9e in collaboration with the Mahindra Group. The battery is designed with a high energy density and supports fast charging from 20% to 80% in 20 minutes. The system will be available in two variants, offering 59 kWh and 79 kWh total capacity. It will be integrated into Mahindra’s Born Electric Vehicle lineup. The battery has undergone comprehensive testing based on international safety standards, including fuel fire, nail penet...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

its 35kWh EV demonstrator, achieving a 10-80% charge in just under five minutes, Nyobolt has begun deploying innovative low-impedance cell design and software controls to support the electrification of high-uptime, heavy-duty vehicles. At the core of this breakthrough is Nyobolt’s anode material. Born out of cell chemistry research, Nyobolt’s systems can reach higher power density and supercharging capabilities, without degradation. Based on ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

VDL Groep partners with Netherlands Ministry of Defence to establish defence production at Born plant On March 21, VDL Groep partnered with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to utilize its capabilities and facilities in Born, Limburg, for defence production. In the partnership, Ministry of Defence plans to support VDL in setting up defence production at its Born location. This includes renting production facilities. Defence also plans to help c...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

VDL Groep, Netherlands plans to attract new business activities and transform Born plant On March 21, VDL Groep announced that its Car Assembly division is operating at a loss. The division's turnover has decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year due to the end of the production contract with BMW. The focus for the Born plant has now shifted to securing its future by building on its expertise in engineering, industrialization, and productio...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

m to make parking payments with ease, without leaving the vehicle. The service is powered by Parkopedia, with a comprehensive location database and Payment Platform for on-demand in-car payments across both on-street and off-street locations.  This new functionality is currently available on CUPRA Born and Tavascan models with the CUPRA Navi system across 17 European countries. The service is planned to be added to the remaining CUPRA range and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

Mahindra, India BE 6 and XEV 9e SUVs earn 5-Star safety ratings in Bharat NCAP tests On January 16, Mahindra Auto announced that its Born Electric SUVs, the BE 6 and XEV 9e, achieved 5-star safety ratings in both adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP) in the latest Bharat NCAP crash tests. The BE 6 scored 31.97 out of 32 points in AOP and 45.00 out of 49 points in COP. It excelled in safety tests, securing 15.97 out o...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

first contract in the U.S. market involves the delivery of two 40-foot battery electric buses and two 60-foot articulated buses. The agreement also includes an option for up to 12 additional units. Vehicle deliveries are expected in the second half of 2026. These buses will be based on an electric-born platform designed specifically for the North American market, compliant with all U.S. regulations, including FMVSS and ADA compliance. This platf...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24

o align with the shrinking European market and intensifying competition. This includes a newly formulated job security plan through to 2030. The plant utilisation agreed upon provides for the following realignments for the plants of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand: In Wolfsburg, ID.3 and CUPRA Born production will be added, while Golf and Golf Estate manufacturing will move to Puebla, Mexico from 2027. The plant will reduce the production li...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

l Motors, a mobility solutions provider, and Farizon Auto, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, signed an agreement to distribute new energy commercial vehicles in the United Kingdom. Farizon will introduce its SV large van, with sales starting in the first half of 2025. The vehicle is built on a 'born electric' modular platform with cell-to-pack technology, boosting battery capacity by 10%, reducing weight by 4%, and improving body rigidity by ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

e use of the name "6E" for Mahindra's electric origin SUV, the BE 6e. Mahindra has applied for trademark registration under class 12 (vehicles) for “BE 6e” as a part of its electric origin SUV portfolio. The mark “BE” is already registered with Mahindra in Class 12, and it stands for its “born electric” platform underpinning the BE 6e. Mahindra believes that it differs fundamentally from IndiGo’s “6E,” which represents an airlin...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/08

Ford Ranger Super Duty truck to arrive in 2026; developed in Australia, manufactured in Thailand Announced on November 19, 2024, Ford is preparing to introduce the Ranger Super Duty, a new mid-size truck, which will arrive in 2026. Born from direct collaboration with fleet customers, Ranger Super Duty was developed by Ford's IMG Product Development team, led by a 1,500-strong group of designers, engineers and specialists in Australia. It will be ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

GLN Moldes expands operations in Mexico On November 14, GLN Moldes announced the expansion of its operations in Querétaro, Mexico, within the Aeropuerto Colón industrial park, thanks to an investment of more than MXN 195 million. With this project, the Portuguese-born company will generate 64 new jobs and create a new division called GLN Advanced Solutions Automotive, which will be dedicated to promoting technological development in the automot...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

Faraday Future steps up U.S. marketing with new delivery on September 20 On September 19, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced the planned delivery of an FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance to Born Leaders Entertainment, a company in the entertainment business that helps support some of the biggest artists in the entertainment industry and provides recording management and support services for music tours and other events.  Born Leaders En...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

Montra Electric, India Born EV brand to launch electric small commercial vehicles (SCV) On August 30, Montra Electric, the EV brand of Murugappa Group announced its plans to launch its e-SCV in the coming months, marking its entry into the electric small commercial vehicle space. The development of the Montra Electric SCV has been a result of extensive research and testing at the state-of-the-art Ponneri plant. TIVOLT Electric Vehicles, a subsidi...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/30

Cupra starts accepting orders for Cupra Born VZ high performance version On July 2, Cupra announced the opening of orders for Cupra Born VZ high performance version. The fully electric vehicle is equipped with a 79-kWh battery powering a synchronous electric motor with permanent magnets of 240-kW (326 hp) and 545 Nm and allowing a range of up to 599 km. The vehicle can be recharged from 5% to 80% in 26 minutes connected to an 11-kW AC or to a DC ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

VDL Nedcar ends car production at Born plant in Netherlands VDL Nedcar, an independent vehicle manufacturer has announced that it has ended car production for the time being at its Born plant, in the Netherlands. The decision was taken due to the lack of new vehicle projects. The company has produced almost 1.2 million cars at the Born plant since 2014. Based on VDL Nedcar website...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/10

g electric vehicle and the product is at a different stage of evaluation. Subros will also associate with Maruti Suzuki for its hybrid model in the upcoming Kharkhoda plant.  For Mahindra, Subros is discussing the business of EV hoses and pipes. It has secured business for a few components for the Born BEV range.  Besides, AC product development for pick-up vehicles for Mahindra and Mahindra is at the SOP stage and a few similar projects are in...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07

Volvo Cars starts production of EX90, SUV at Ridgeville plant, USA On June 5, Volvo Cars started manufacturing the new electric flagship SUV, EX90 in its factory outside Charleston, South Carolina, USA. The first customer deliveries are scheduled for the second half of this year. The EX90 SUV is based on Volvo’s next-generation, born-electric EV technology base, with a fully electric range of up to 600 km. The SUV is powered by next-generation...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

CUPRA introduces sustainable flax fiber seats in CUPRA Born VZ On May 21, SEAT S.A. announced that CUPRA is partnering with Bcomp, Switzerland, and Sabelt, Italy to integrate flax fiber into the CUPRA Born VZ, reducing plastic use while maintaining carbon fiber safety levels. The new CUP Buckets' backrests are made from flax fiber, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 49%. Each seat will be unique due to the natural variability of flax fibers. As ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/21