ng Director and President of GM Europe. The LYRIQ-V will join Cadillac’s growing all-electric line-up in Europe, alongside LYRIQ and VISTIQ, in Germany, France and Switzerland with the all-new OPTIQ set to arrive later in 2025. Orders open June 2025 for Germany, France and Switzerland, with first customer deliveries expected from November.  The LYRIQ-V delivers an estimated 615 hp (460 kW) and 880 Nm of torque via a dual-motor all-wheel drive ...

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age. Along with cash generated from ongoing operations, the additional capital will provide sufficient liquidity to support operations through the chapter 11 process. The Court also authorized Marelli to continue paying employee wages and benefits without interruption, maintain programs critical to customer relationships, and pay suppliers in full for goods and services provided on or after the filing date of June 11, 2025. (From a press release ...

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Skoda Auto outlines framework to strengthen India growth plan On June 12, Skoda Auto India outlined a range of key brand, product, network, and customer-centric initiatives aimed at driving momentum in the Indian market. Škoda Auto India’s product offensive strategy includes an ‘SUV for Everyone’ and enhancing its sedan heritage. It is planning to introduce a soon-to-be-launched ‘global icon’ in the sedan segment.  It will continue it...

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lobal workforce) are at potential risk of redundancy.  The company expects a follow-on impact in its domestic supply chain, where it has spent over GBP 1 billion in the last five years with its 1,000 suppliers in all parts of the UK. It is also making changes to the structure and management of key customer support teams to drive a clearer focus on quality and reliability, delivery to targets, and communications. Based on Alexander Dennis press r...

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it would close its plant in Chengdu, China, by 2025 and shift production to other facilities within China. This is part of efforts to optimize the company’s global production network. The decision was driven by several factors, including optimal utilization of existing capacities and investments, customer structure and supply chain considerations, and political conditions. (From a press release dated June 11, 2025)...

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y’s business upon emergence from chapter 11, subject to a 45-day overbid process. Marelli has also filed several customary first-day motions to support continued operations throughout the restructuring process, including uninterrupted payment of employee wages and benefits and the continuation of customer programs. The company intends to fulfill its obligations to key stakeholders post-filing, including payment obligations to suppliers for good...

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the general public will be able to call for a robotaxi will be June 22. Musk qualified that statement by saying that “We are being super paranoid about safety, so the date could shift.” In the same post, Musk said that the first Tesla that drives itself from factory end of line all the way to a customer house will be June 28. That plant would be Gigafactory Texas, where that Model Y is built. (Musk post on June 10, 2025)...

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s) and rear e-Beam axles for the launch of the all-new electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck. Both the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck will be built on a body-on-frame chassis and configurable with 100% battery electric or gasoline fueled range-extended energy systems to give customers choice and range confidence. Scout Motors is accepting customer order reservations now, with initial production of the Traveler and Terra ve...

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ials, diplomats, and industry partners. Green GSM will begin operations in 10 of the 16 cities and districts that make up Metro Manila, using an exclusive fleet of VinFast Nerio Green electric vehicles (VF e34) known for quiet, zero-emission rides. The service emphasizes sustainability, safety, and customer care, featuring AI-powered Secure to Safe (S2S) monitoring for real-time risk management and enhanced passenger security. Fares are transpare...

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nced it has secured a double-digit million euro order from a renowned North American truck manufacturer.  The order involves a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps being used in the manufacturer’s battery-powered medium and heavy duty trucks. Rheinmetall will supply the customer directly from 2028 to 2035. The CWA 2000 is a versatile solution for a wide range of cooling specifications, and is suitable for BEV as well ...

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hurchill Capital Corp IX, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Plus has developed SuperDrive, a self-driving system with a three-layer redundancy architecture for heavy commercial vehicles. SuperDrive-equipped trucks are currently being tested on public roads in Texas and Sweden, with more customer fleet trials scheduled to begin in the fall of 2025. Plus aims to commercially launch SuperDrive-enabled autonomous trucks in 2027, starting ...

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g to sources in South Korea. The plant was the third factory of Ultium Cells, LG Energy Solution’s joint venture with GM, following the other two in Warren, Ohio and Spring Hill, Tennessee. The Lansing plant was originally intended to manufacture only automotive EV batteries with Toyota as a main customer, but will also manufacture lithium iron phosphate (LFP)-based ESS batteries on one or two of its many production lines, sources said.  If cu...

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be manufactured and offered for assembly and testing in Q2 FY 25-26 (ending March 31, 2026) from the RACL Gajraula plant. The samples are in the advanced prototyping phase. For the project involves the supply of drivetrain parts for an electric sports car, over 100 sets have been dispatched to the customer under Phase 1. These parts are currently undergoing validation at the customer site. The mass production is planned to commence in August 202...

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Leapmotor expands to seven new markets in Europe On June 5, Leapmotor announced its continued European expansion with the recent entry into seven new markets: Ireland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Croatia. This move is part of the brand’s broader strategy to enhance accessibility and customer support across Europe. In Ireland, Leapmotor partnered with Gowan Auto, distributor of Stellantis and Honda, to launch opera...

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Ram introduces 5.7L HEMI V-8 for 2026 1500 Pickup amid strong demand On June 6, Stellantis announced that Ram is reintroducing the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine in the 2026 Ram 1500, responding to strong customer demand. Orders for HEMI-powered trucks in Europe will begin in July 2025, with deliveries starting next winter. The 2025 Ram 1500 switched to six-cylinder engines, but high interest in the V-8 prompted its return. The HEMI V-8 will be availa...

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ted an impressive 59% surge to 142 units, fueled by strong demand for the new S and E Series amid ongoing infrastructure developments. The IPC President expressed confidence in sustaining this momentum throughout 2025, highlighting the company’s combination of product excellence and comprehensive customer support as key drivers of its continued market leadership. (From Isuzu Philippines release and an article of CarGuide.PH on May 29, 2025)...

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V adoption in Thailand will mitigate any significant short-term effects. In January–March 2025, PJW and its subsidiary reported a consolidated net profit of THB 55.4 million, up 25.4% YoY. Total revenue increased by 6.9%, supported by higher sales of automotive and painted auto parts in line with customer orders, along with revenue recognition from tooling. (From SET Announcement and an article of Bangkok Post on May 30, 2025)...

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Amara Raja, India updates about upcoming R&D and battery gigafactory On May 30, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited, in an investor update, announced that its R&D facility currently under development in Hyderabad remains on track. It is expected to be operational by the end of this calendar year, alongside the customer qualification plant.  These new facilities will significantly enhance its internal product development capabilities, complement...

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Hirschvogel expands production capacity to flexibly support customers amid ongoing challenges Hirschvogel Group is expanding and adapting its production capacity to support customers in a volatile global environment. The company leverages its international footprint to flexibly allocate production to the most advantageous locations based on factors such as regional costs, logistics, and geopolitical risks. In Europe, producing simple, small compo...

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gning with Indonesian government policies. The L8 is built on the Livan Maple 80V L platform, which is essentially a Geely Jiaji EV. Aletra’s R&D team has adapted the vehicle by converting it from left- to right-hand drive and making several interior and exterior changes to better suit Indonesian customer preferences.  Purwakarta is the only location producing the right-hand-drive L8, and there are plans to export the model to other right-hand...

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