Kim Long Motor, Vietnam boosts investment by VND 21 trillion for growth and global reach Reported on July 17, 2025, The People’s Committee of Hue City, Vietnam has confirmed that the total investment for the Kim Long Motor Hue complex, located in the Chan May–Lang Co economic zone, has been raised significantly, from VND 4.4 trillion to VND 25.6 trillion. Kim Long Motor Hue JSC has announced an additional investment of approximately VND 21 t...

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Subaru unveils all-new Uncharted electric crossover SUV in U.S. On July 18, Subaru announced that it unveiled the all-new 2026 Subaru Uncharted in New York City. The electric compact cross over SUV was jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru. It is scheduled for release in the U.S. market in early 2026. As the third model in Subaru’s global battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup, the all-new Uncharted combines usability and exceptional driveabili...

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MAN Truck & Bus secures EUR 50 million contract for bus delivery in Spain On July 17, MAN Truck & Bus announced it secured a EUR 50 million contract in Spain for the delivery of buses in Valencia. 84 city buses will be delivered to EMT Valencia, 57 fully electric Lion’s City 12 E and 27 hybrid Lion’s City 18 Efficient Hybrid. The contract includes vehicle delivery and maintenance and is part of a broader investment plan to modernize Valencia...

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Lucid, Uber to launch autonomous robotaxis in U.S. in 2026 On July 17, the Lucid Group and Uber Technologies announced a next-generation premium global robotaxi program created exclusively for the Uber ride-hailing platform. Expected to first launch later in 2026 in a major U.S. city, the new robotaxi service combines the software-defined vehicle architecture of the Lucid Gravity SUV, capability of the Nuro Driver Level 4 autonomy system, and Ube...

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Rivian to establish new East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia On July 17, Rivian announced it will establish a new East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as part of its landmark investment in the state. The office will open in late 2025, followed by further expansion in 2026 as construction accelerates at the company’s new manufacturing site 30 miles outside the city where it will build its mid-size R2 crossover. Rivian will occupy t...

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horizontally. The Next-Cube-Lite recognizes traffic participants such as pedestrians, bikes, and electric motorcycles and will automatically apply the brake. It supports AEB at 120km/h and comfortable braking in front of stationary objects at 100km/h. It has several features, including LKA and LCC City, as well as assisted driving in complex traffic conditions. The main control chip for the Next-Cube-Lite adopts a 10nm process, with an AI comput...

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he Mercedes-Benz in-house developed MB.OS (Mercedes-Benz Operating System) architecture, the CLA EV enables decoupling of software and hardware and custom development of software features, while supporting OTA updates. The model is available with intelligent driver assistance features such as CNOA (City Navigate on Autopilot) and HNOA (Highway Navigate on Autopilot), as well as the Sound Experience integrated sound effect system. From a Mercedes-...

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Guangxi Auto Group granted one of Guangxi’s first driverless vehicle testing licenses On July 11, at an exhibition for AI-enabled unmanned driving scenarios hosted by the People’s Government of Liuzhou City, Guangxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (Guangxi Auto Group) showcased several autonomous vehicles and was granted one of Guangxi’s first functional low-speed driverless vehicle testing licenses with five other companies. Concurrently, Liuzh...

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Nissan’s announcement of production transfer from Oppama Plant raises concerns among parts suppliers Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) has decided to end vehicle production at its main Oppama Plant (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) at the end of fiscal year 2027. Because of this, there are growing concerns about the future among parts suppliers that have a plant in Kanagawa Prefecture and surrounding areas. Since Nissan will transfer the produ...

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ctivities began in July. The company is recruiting professionals in various fields, including sales, HR, IT (Information Technology), procurement, research and development, and other areas. New workers will be assigned to work at Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Headquarters in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, or at a new office and a training center to be established in the UAE. As of the end of 2024, the company had a work...

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Zeon develops new hydrophilic polymer for winter tires Zeon Corporation (Zeon) announced on July 15 that it has developed a new polymer that enhances hydrophilic performance for winter tires. The new polymer, Nipol BR1300, uses polybutadiene rubber as a fundamental skeleton. The company began commercial production at its Tokuyama Plant (Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) in May. Zeon has improved the compatibility with water and the performance a...

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China's Tianneng plans battery assembly plant in Jaén, Spain to serve European market On July 15, multiple sources reported that the Chinese multinational Tianneng, known for manufacturing batteries for the mobility and energy storage sectors, is considering the city of Jaén in Spain as a preferred location for establishing a new battery assembly plant. The mayor of Jaén explained that they have met with company’s executive to understand the...

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H-ONE to construct new plant in Mie Prefecture On July 14, H-ONE Co., Ltd. (H-ONE) announced that it will construct a new plant at the Kameyama-Seki Techno Hills industrial park in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture. It will manufacture automotive body frame parts. The investment in the project is expected to amount to JPY 18 billion. Completion of the new plant is scheduled for September 2027, with commencement of operations expected in November of t...

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mand for electric vehicles (EVs) and competition with Chinese companies. JS Foundry was established in 2022 through a coalition between Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. and Sangyo Sosei Advisory Inc. to acquire the business of U.S.-based On Semiconductor Corp., which had a semiconductor plant in Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture. However, JS Foundry was hit by sluggish sales due to the slumping EV market and fierce competition in addition to the unprof...

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Nissan to end production at Oppama Plant and Shonan Plant On July 15, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the company plans to transfer and integrate vehicle production at the Oppama Plant, located in the Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd in Fukuoka Prefecture. The company will cease vehicle production at the Oppama plant at the end of fiscal year 2027. Following this, both current and future models scheduled f...

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BYD Auto Japan to start providing paid service to optimize EV drive batteries in 2025 BYD Auto Japan (Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), which is a group company of Chinese BYD Auto Co., Ltd. and a passenger vehicle dealer in Japan, will start offering a paid service to optimize electric vehicle (EV) drive batteries by the end of this year. The service is designed to maintain the performance of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batter...

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Panasonic Energy begins mass production of 2170 cells at plant in DeSoto, Kansas On July 14, Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. announced the official opening of its new cylindrical lithium-ion battery factory for electric vehicles. Located in De Soto, just outside Kansas City, Kansas, the facility marks the opening of one of the largest automotive battery plants in North America.  Panasonic Energy also announced it has begun mass production of 2170 cel...

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cing emissions in passenger transport. World Premiere of eDaily Low Entry Minibus: a new electric minibus designed for zero-emission urban transport. World Premiere of G-WAY: the narrowest midibus (2.33 m wide), available in 9.5 m or 10.7 m lengths, and compatible with biomethane. Ideal for narrow city streets. E-WAY: a fully electric city 12m bus with the latest batteries, offering all-day range on a single charge. CROSSWAY Low Entry ELEC and C...

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in a battery pack. From 2025 through 2030, the South Korean company plans to invest KRW 160 billion (JPY 17.6 billion) in this project. Valeo Kapec was established in 2017 as a joint venture between Valeo Group in France and Korea Powertrain in South Korea. It is headquartered in Daegu Metropolitan City, South Korea, and has plants in Waegwan and Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. (Based on several releases on July 7, 2025)...

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. (Nissan) are paying close attention to the automaker’s course of action for restructuring and changes in purchasing policy. With the suppliers, which hold the key to Nissan’s supply chain, being invited, a meeting of the Nissho Kai (Nissan’s parts supplier organization) was held in Yokohama City in the afternoon of July 9. Although the top management and executives of the suppliers gathered, Nissan explained only the plans it had previous...

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