Thai auto sector encourages B20 diesel amid energy security concerns Announced on May 20, 2026, the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAI), together with the Department of Energy Business and oil distributors, held a press conference confirming that B20 diesel can be safely used in 1,135 vehicle models without affecting engine performance or manufacturer warranties. The compatible models cover brands including Great Wall Motor, Chevrolet, Toy...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

ry over 9,000 vehicles. To support global climate goals, these ships are designed to be future-ready for cleaner fuels such as ammonia, helping reduce emissions in vehicle transport. The partnership also relies on Grimaldi’s strong port network across Europe, especially in Italy. These facilities cover nearly 6 million square meters and handle vehicle storage, preparation, maintenance, and battery charging efficiently. LPMI manages the overall ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

On-site coverage: Kia Launches PV5 Electric Van in the Japanese Market ・ Kia PBV Japan (Kia PBV Japan Corporation), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz) that handles the import and sale of Kia brand vehicles in Japan, held a press conference on May 13 to commemorate the debut of the Kia brand in Japan, the first arrival of its PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) electric van lineup in Japan, and the opening of its first directly m...

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has begun accepting applications for its “project supporting the implementation of autonomous trucks” that provides subsidies for the introduction of autonomous trucks. The application period will end on June 1, 2026. The project will provide subsidies with an upper limit of JPY 100 million to cover the costs of purchasing and modifying autonomous trucks, as well as the costs of developing logistics hubs that can accommodate autonomous truck...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

ed by subscribing to its rights issue of 60 lakh equity shares at a face value of INR 10 each, to meet the JV's working capital and project funding requirements. NHAI, incorporated on October 10, 2025, manufactures auto components including ambient light, carpet, dash inner, rear shade, and tonneau cover. Based on the NDR Auto Components stock exchange notification...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

the Avatr 06T and the new Avatr 12, while making the Asian debut of the Vision Xpectra concept car. Also released was a strategic plan for the next five years. -          In 2030, strive for an annual sales volume of 800,000 units, including more than 40% from markets outside of China, and cover over 80 countries and regions with its products. -          By 2030, launch 17 new vehicle models to form a complete product portfolio ...

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ctions and scenarios. The “133” plan is as follows. 1 vision: Create a world-leading commercial vehicle autonomous driving platform with two technological pillars, namely, by-wire chassis with redundant architectures, plus intelligent electronic and electrical architectures. 3 Robot platforms: Cover all trunk logistics, urban delivery, and urban passenger transportation scenarios with the RoboTruck, RoboVAN, and RoboBUS platforms. RoboTruck...

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ecarbonization of its activities, after achieving carbon neutrality on scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025. The agreement includes both an electricity supply contract and a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) from EDP’s Las Lomillas photovoltaic plant. Starting in 2026, the renewable energy contract will cover about 25% of OPmobility’s current electricity needs in Spain. OPmobility targets a 30% reduction in upstream and downstream scope 3 CO2 emissi...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Feytech subsidiary lands new MYR 96.83 million seat cover supply deal from Proton On May 4, 2026, Bursa-listed Feytech Holdings Berhad (Feytech) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gosford Leather Industries Sdn Bhd, has been awarded a contract from Malaysian automaker Proton to supply seat covers for an upcoming model. The company noted that the deal builds on a long-running collaboration with Proton, dating back to 2012. Production is s...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

ain, including fuel cell development and refueling infrastructure, and sees commercial trucking as a critical proving ground for the hydrogen technology that offers similar driving range and fill-up time as a diesel truck with the only water vapor as the only emission. Hyroad’s full-service model covers the truck, maintenance and fleet management software under a bundled commercial offering as an OEM-agnostic operator. In August 2025, Hyroad ac...

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AWD) system as standard. The system improves balance, stability, and control on different surfaces such as wet roads, gravel, sand, and mud. VOX Weather will use the Subaru Crosstrek 2.0iS-ES CVT for fieldwork. With 220 mm of high ground clearance and AWD, it can handle tough, remote conditions and cover extreme weather conditions. Subaru Crosstrek is powered by a 2.0-litre engine which generates output of 115 kW and 196 Nm of torque. It uses a C...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

Auto China 2026: Orbis Auto and LEPAS partner to distribute LEPAS vehicles in Kazakhstan On April 28, Orbis Auto automotive group and LEPAS, part of Chery Holding Group, signed an agreement to distribute LEPAS vehicles in Kazakhstan. The partnership was signed during the Auto China 2026. It will cover vehicle deliveries, the development of a dealer network, and service infrastructure in the country. LEPAS will launch L4, L6, and L8 models in Kaza...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

les (18, 19, 20, and 22) of Rule 115, enabling testing and compliance for E100 (100% ethanol) vehicles; ·       Updating the gasoline fuel blend designation from E10/E to E10/E20, reflecting E20 adoption ·       Replacing B10 with B100 in biodiesel column headings, extending the scope to cover 100% biodiesel ·       Correcting the HCNG fuel designation from "Hydrogen+CN" to "Hydrogen+CNG." ·       Renaming the test annexure f...

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heel and four-wheel vehicles, including EV-related customers. With exports accounting for around half of Indonesia’s automotive production, demand for locally produced fasteners is supported by TKDN requirements. EV component production at its Plant 4 in Tangerang began in 2020. Export activities cover 10 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Germany, Brazil, the Philippines, Malaysia, India, and Thailand, supported by ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

brand, officially held its LEPAS Europe Debut at Milano Design Week. LEPAS officially introduced the LEX Intelligent New Energy Platform to the European market. It delivers LEPAS Elegant Technology that re-centers driving on safety, comfort, and convenience. Powered by the LEX platform, LEPAS will cover multiple segments from compact to mid-to-large vehicles. At the event, three flagship models, LEPAS L6 EV, LEPAS L6 PHEV, and LEPAS L8 PHEV, wer...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

tomakers and passed on to consumers as discounts. Separately, the source added that the government will provide THB 5 billion in soft loans via the Government Savings Bank, with borrowing capped at THB 2 million per person and interest rates up to 3.5% for the first one to two years. The loans will cover electric cars and motorcycles, with applications open until March 31, 2027. (From an article of Bangkok Post and an article of Prachachat Turaki...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/20

omotive, a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components, to develop advanced exterior illuminated surfaces for automakers worldwide. The collaboration, initiated in 2022 for Europe and North America, has been expanded to include China and goes beyond illuminated front panels to cover additional plastic-based illuminated products such as grilles, bumpers, spoilers, tailgates and rocker panels. Valeo’s lighting system will be...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

rmance with compact packaging and cost efficiency. StepJoy features a space-saving design that stows into the seatback when not in use and can double as a footrest when deployed. An optional heating function further enhances passenger comfort. The system also incorporates Adient’s Magic Trim seat cover technology to ensure durability and a premium feel.  (Adient press release on April 10, 2026)...

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of INR 72.8 billion, invites bids for setting up 6,000 MTPA of integrated sintered NdFeB rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing capacity in India, with up to five entities to be selected, each setting up facilities of up to 1,200 MTPA.  The bidding process will be conducted online through a two-cover technical and financial bid system under the Least Cost Selection mechanism on the CPP Portal, with bids due by May 28, 2026, and the last date ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

o A.Ş. has become the official importer and representative of Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Corvette brands in Türkiye. Tur Oto will look after sales, after-sales services, spare parts, and warranty-related transactions, in parallel with GM's European structure. Initially, the dealer network will cover Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Gaziantep, and Konya, followed by the establishment of a wider national sales and service network. The initial product ...

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