Hyundai Motor breaks ground on hydrogen fuel cell production facility in Korea On October 30, Hyundai Motor Company announced that it held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new hydrogen fuel cell production plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The facility will cover 43,000 square meters on the site of a former internal combustion engine transmission plant — a symbolic transformation that underscores Hyundai Motor’s strategic shift toward future mobi...

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GM halts production at Silao plant On October 28, it was reported that General Motors halted production at its Guanajuato plant on Monday night due to road blockades by farmers general strike that prevented employees from reaching the facility. According to the SINTTIA union, around 3,000 workers were required to work overtime to cover for colleagues who were sent home to avoid being stranded. GM produces approximately 1,400 units per day with a...

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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...

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n of the Atom body includes double-sided galvanizing of all exterior and most interior body elements; aluminum-silicon coating for hot-stamped parts; treatment of internal cavities with protective wax;  coating the lower part of the body with anti-gravel mastic; and plastic shields that completely cover the arches and the lower part of the body. Based on Atom social media updates...

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CATARC breaks ground on ICV technology innovation site On October 24, China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) broke ground on an intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) technology innovation site. The site, China’s first comprehensive site to cover ICV technology innovation across the value chain, integrates standards and policy research, technology R&D, testing and validation, and regulatory support. With an investment o...

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GM halts production at Silao plant On October 28, it was reported that General Motors halted production at its Guanajuato plant on Monday night due to road blockades that prevented employees from reaching the facility. According to the SINTTIA union, around 3,000 workers were required to work overtime to cover for colleagues who were sent home to avoid being stranded. GM produces approximately 1,400 units per day with a workforce of 7,200 employe...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

her on the selection of steel sheet materials from the early development stage and were able to select a steel sheet manufacturing plant of Nippon Steel that is close to Mazda's vehicle assembly plant. Looking ahead, Mazda and Nippon Steel will continue to expand the scope of their collaboration to cover additional vehicle models. Their shared goal is to build a resilient supply and value chain capable of generating value and reducing costs acros...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

n for enhanced ride comfort, and refreshed wheel and exterior design, with a Thai market price of THB 1,219,000 (early bird offer available).  The Deepal Hunter K50 REEV Max AWD pickup is built for adventure, offering roof rails, sport lights, a multifunctional tailgate, sport bar, steel underbody cover, and front-rear differential locks, while its black-orange interior provides a premium, sporty feel. It is priced at THB 1,249,000 in Thailand. ...

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ude Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Changan Auto, GAC Group, BYD, CATL, Bosch, Denso, and Horizon Robotics. The SAECCE 2025 will feature one opening ceremony and plenary session, five main forums, 100 special sessions, 35 concurrent events, and 86 paper and poster exhibitions. The five main forums will cover key industrial fields, including New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs), intelligent chassis, AI, and intelligent man...

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is expected to be formally established in Q1 2026, pending regulatory approvals from relevant Chinese authorities. The headquarters and production facilities of the JV will strategically be located near Shanghai and close to several existing Autoliv production sites in China. The core products will cover HOD (Hands-On Detection), PPMI (pre-pretensioner mechatronic integration), and electronic applications for seatbelt systems and driver units. (F...

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plant in Boden, Sweden. The proceeds from the round are expected to represent approximately 15% of Stegra’s total project funding. It is also in advanced discussions regarding outsourcing opportunities.  The round aims to fund additional scope related to the insourcing of certain infrastructure, cover higher project costs, secure a prudent financial buffer, and offset state grants that were not fulfilled despite approval from the EU Commission...

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varia’s Hydrogen Strategy 2.0. The 40-ton Iveco truck is equipped with the Bosch fuel-cell power module (FCPM), enabling climate-friendly goods transportation between the plant and its service provider. Operated by the freight forwarder Schäflein and rented via Hylane, the vehicle is expected to cover 12,000 km per year on a fixed route. It has a range of up to 800 km, a system output of 400 kW, and a gross weight rating of up to 44 metric ton...

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ifying secure supply chains, and fostering investments for both sides. European businesses support the EU-Mercosur Agreement and call on the Council and European Parliament to swiftly ratify the EU-Mercosur interim Trade Agreement (iTA) and the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA). ACEA members cover a significant portion of the total trade in goods and services of over EUR 153 billion in 2024 between the EU and the Mercosur region, as well a...

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12-story office building on the site of the former J.L. Hudson department store, which closed its doors in 1983. The GM logo, which has the ability to change color, will be installed on all four sides of the building. The building includes a seven-story atrium capped by a skylight and the headlight cover of a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette. The move to Hudson’s Detroit marks GM’s return to Woodward Avenue, near its first headquarters in the city, at...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/11

public electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The first phase of the contract will see the installation of 100 EV chargers in key locations across Dubai, including residential communities, shopping malls, leisure destinations, and public areas. A broader roll-out will follow in the near future to cover additional areas of the emirate.  Based on press release form Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC...

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Renault advances negotiations with Chery to optimize production in South America On October 2, it was reported that Renault is advancing negotiations with Chinese automaker Chery to optimize its production and commercial structure in South America. According to Bloomberg, discussions cover potential cooperation in Argentina and Colombia, building on Renault’s recent agreements with Geely in Brazil, where the French brand shares its São José d...

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combines a 2.5-liter Boxer engine with dual electric motors for a total of 197 hp. The FB25 engine produces 164 hp and 209 Nm, while the motors contribute 122 hp and 276 Nm, allowing short-distance electric-only driving through a 1.1-kWh battery and EV mode. With its 63-liter fuel tank, the SUV can cover up to 1,000 km, the longest range of any Subaru to date. Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive remains at the heart of the Forester, with the e...

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oY. Vehicle export in August was valued at THB 45.6 billion, down 24.5%. Vehicle exports in the first 8 months of 2025 reached 602,975 units, down 12.4% YoY. The new government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is seeking to stimulate economic growth. Among the proposed measures is a fund to cover losses on repossessed pickup trucks, providing up to THB 50,000 per vehicle. This initiative is designed to encourage banks to increase pickup t...

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reported that Toyota is seeking alternatives to import engines from its plants abroad to resume vehicle assembly at its Sorocaba and Indaiatuba facilities after the storm that severely damaged its Porto Feliz engine plant earlier in the week. The company stated that an initial assessment suggests recovery of the Porto Feliz site will take months, with damage evaluations still ongoing. Meetings with union representatives from Sorocaba and Porto Fe...

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audi Vision 2030 and GM’s goal of “Zero Crashes.” In Saudi Arabia, GM received approval from GEOSA to run a high-definition (HD) mapping project, an important step for creating future driving regulations. GM is the first company in the Kingdom to get this approval, which was later expanded to cover inter-city HD mapping. Super Cruise offers a new driving experience that uses LiDAR maps, cameras, radars, and GPS, it keeps the car in its lane...

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