Allison Transmission to expand India operations with new defense, mining, energy and export contracts On December 9, 2025, Allison Transmission announced that it is expanding its operations and investment in India through new partnerships in defence, mining, energy, and export manufacturing. In the automotive sector, on the export side, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has begun shipping Fuso 1623 and 1828 medium‑duty trucks with Allison 3000...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Stellantis gets default notice from Canada after moving Jeep program to U.S. The Canadian government is notifying Stellantis NV that it is in default on its taxpayer-backed financial aid after it moved planned auto production to a U.S. plant, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said. “Today, on December 4, I’m formally announcing that we’re serving Stellantis with a notice of default under the contracts,” Joly told a parliamentary committee. J...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

ment is boosting the Electric Car Grant program with an additional GBP 1.3 billion of funding and extending it to run until 2029-30 to support more consumers to switch. The government will delay changes to benefit-in-kind rules for Employee Car Ownership Schemes until April 2030. For those still in contracts at that time, transitional arrangements will also be put in place to provide additional support. To support the UK automotive manufacturing ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

r the mobility ecosystem. Working with Caruso Dataplace, CLEPA is studying available datasets including metadata and exploring new use cases and services made possible through improved access. The Data Act helps businesses share industrial and user data with third parties, protects them from unfair contracts, and ensures fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory data sharing. Suppliers need transparency about available data by brand and model to p...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/03

Ontario announces VW PowerCo construction milestone in St. Thomas On October 28, the Ontario government announced a major milestone in the construction of Volkswagen’s PowerCo facility in St. Thomas, which is on track to become Canada's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery plant with initial production set to begin in 2027.  With contracts awarded to two Ontario-based companies, concrete pouring is officially underway at PowerCo’s USD 7 bil...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

Adient to liquidate its branch in Novo Mesto, Slovenia in 2026 Several media sources reported that Adient plc (Adient)’s Novo Mesto branch in Slovenia will be liquidated in 2026, affecting approximately 100 employees. The closure follows the end of the Renault Clio project and the non-renewal of further supply contracts. Renault is expected to cease production of the Clio at the nearby Revoz factory in Novo Mesto in 2026, leading to the end of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

IVECO to supply 4,000 buses to Paris transportation system On October 29, it was announced that IVECO BUS signed three framework agreements with Île-de-France Mobilités to supply up to 4,000 low- and zero-emission buses and coaches between 2026 and 2032. The contracts, managed by CATP, cover three vehicle groups: the 12-metre GX 337 ELEC electric bus, 12- and 18-metre URBANWAY CNG buses, and the 12-metre CROSSWAY CNG intercity model. The CNG ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

eeing Machines expects to receive a formal award for this automotive platform production business during the first half of calendar year 2026, with an expected production start date in the second half of 2028. Many Japanese OEMs now require an upfront ADP phase before awarding automotive production contracts, and Seeing Machines expects this approach to become more common in future Japanese engagements. Based on press release from Seeing Machines...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

f the smaller, more agile bus segment. Though a niche market, it is expanding at an estimated 5% CAGR, supported by evolving regulations and shifting transportation needs. Across regions, decarbonisation is a common link. In Europe, low emission zones and EV minibuses are expected to dominate urban contracts. In the US, federal funding is fuelling the electrification of school fleets, with smaller Type A buses forecast to make up 30–40% of new ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

wap-body system for urban distribution. The vehicles’ connectivity, driver-assistance systems, and Euro 6 engines aim to optimize fuel use while minimizing environmental impact. Supported by Scania’s nationwide service network, the agreement also includes parts supply, training, and maintenance contracts focused on uptime. (Multiple sources on October 16, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Valeo wins contracts for new-gen Dual Inverter solution from two major Chinese automakers Valeo Group (Valeo) has secured serial production contracts for its new-generation Dual Inverter solution from two major Chinese automakers, with mass production scheduled to start in 2026. The solution will be deployed on the customers’ Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). It combines 2 inverters in a single compact unit that converts battery power t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

letter of intent with Chery Automobiles Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese automaker, to support Chery’s international expansion by leveraging OPmobility’s global R&D and production footprint. The long-term partnership aligns with OPmobility’s geographic diversification strategy and includes two new contracts to supply Chery with bumpers in Spain and Brazil starting in 2026. The company has operated industrial production facilities in Spain since ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

GM inserts change into supplier contracts as cost of tariffs, cancelled EV programs rise General Motors in recent weeks has inserted a new clause into its purchase orders giving GM the ability to extend contracts indefinitely, and dictate pricing adjustments as it seeks more operational flexibility for itself while costs rise within the industry. The “Program Extension Clause,” which applies to all contracts amended on or after September 20, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

hted its achievements, including manufacturing buses for Volvo in Belgium and Luxembourg and collaborating with other European partners. It also announced the launch of a new green hydrogen bus for Europe. While Geyushi showcased its sustainable, zero-emission buses for Europe and shared its export contracts to Europe, Arab countries, and Africa. Additionally, some more Egyptian companies participated at the exhibition, including the Auto Cool, w...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

ticipating agencies. Traditionally, these public agencies would go through a lengthy bidding process before receiving procurement approval. Sourcewell provides public agencies such as school districts, municipalities, and other entities with more streamlined procurement processes for pre-negotiated contracts. Through Sourcewell, public agencies have easier access to Nuvve’s charging solutions such as Level 2 AC chargers, unidirectional and bidi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

BMW plans hydrogen pipeline link at Leipzig plant, Germany On October 1, the BMW Group announced that BMW Group Plant Leipzig is planning a hydrogen pipeline link. It will become the first car plant in the world to receive hydrogen via a pipeline. BMW has signed contracts with MITNETZ GAS GmbH and ONTRAS Gastransport GmbH. BMW can use hydrogen in completely new ways, especially for the most energy-intensive processes. A 2-kilometer-long link will...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

importing engines from other Toyota plants abroad to resume production in Brazil. In a virtual assembly held on September 28, workers at the Sorocaba plant approved the layoff proposal with 96.3% of the votes. Out of 4,492 eligible employees, 3,709 participated, securing the temporary suspension of contracts with job and rights protection. The layoff will take effect on October 21 and may be extended monthly for up to 150 days. Both Toyota and un...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

technical evaluation and provide an A sample, which is a rolled product, to secondary battery manufacturers in South Korea and abroad. This, ASET thinks, will enable the company to expand its cooperation networks with global automakers and battery manufacturers, ultimately securing mass production contracts. (Based on several releases dated September 24, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

uring capacity in Germany alone over the next 4-5 years, while BMW Group will bring all European production in-house from 2028, despite outsourcing as much as 10-20% of it annually in the past. The result is falling demand for external manufacturing. Magna Steyr has been particularly affected, with contracts for Jaguar’s E-Pace and I-Pace ending in 2024, BMW’s 5-Series stopping in 2023, and production of the Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 scheduled ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Valeo wins contract to supply Dual Layer HVAC system to major Chinese automaker Valeo Group (Valeo) has secured a new contract to supply its Dual Layer HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system to a leading Chinese automaker. The project is already in the detail design phase, with serial production scheduled to start in 2026. This order brings Valeo’s total in China to 10 contracts across 5 customers, representing a total value o...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25