Ramkrishna Forgings, India, expands capacity with new horizontal casting line On March 31, Ramkrishna Forgings Limited announced that it has commenced the commercial production of Horizontal Casting Line, “DISA FLEX 80”. It has a production capacity of 28,800 metric tonnes p.a. at its PLANT VIII in Jharkhand. The casting line can manufacture casting products as per quality standards and customer requirements. The company invested INR 2.49 bil...

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BMW to use real-world image data to improve driver assistance systems On March 31, BMW announced that it is testing driver assistance systems using simulations and test vehicles. Now, image data from real traffic situations in customer vehicles can help improve these systems even more. From April 1, 2026, BMW in Germany can collect image data from new vehicles that have the required sensors and software. This includes models such as BMW iX3 and i...

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Charge+ partners BYD distributor Harmony Auto to expand EV charging network in Cambodia Announced on March 30, 2026, Charge+ Cambodia signed an MOU with Harmony Auto, the authorized distributor of BYD vehicles in Cambodia, to support EV adoption. The partnership links charging services with vehicle sales to enhance the overall user experience. BYD and DENZA customers receive a 15% discount on charging across Charge+’s network, which includes 54...

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GAC launches four new electric vehicles in Ethiopia On March 27, multiple sources reported that GAC Group has introduced four new electric vehicle models in Ethiopia. It has introduced AION UT, AION V Home, HYPTEC HT, and HYPTEC HL models. It also launched its GAC JUNTU flagship showroom. The showroom follows a “4S” model, covering sales, spare parts, service and customer support.  Based on multiple sources ...

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ate and efficient steering control. The new site strengthens Nexteer’s ability to serve Southeast Asian OEMs, supports Chinese automakers expanding in the region, and enhances the company’s global manufacturing footprint. It joins Nexteer’s network of 27 plants, five technical centers, and 13 customer service centers worldwide, underlining the company’s commitment to innovation and regional growth. According to Thailand’s Department of ...

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ase production at its heavy-duty truck plant in Flint, Michigan to six days a week starting in June, citing strong demand for the large pickups despite the rise in gas and diesel prices. “General Motors is making strategic adjustments to Flint Assembly’s production schedule to align with strong customer demand,” a GM spokesman said. The Flint Assembly Plant currently builds the Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500HD and GMC Sierra 2500/3500HD pick...

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South Korea’s Solus Advanced Materials to start supplying battery copper foil to CATL Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean company, Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd., will begin mass producing and supplying copper foil for batteries in the January-June term of 2026 to two new customers, including CATL in China. In 2025, Solus Advanced Materials secured four new global battery manufacturers as its customers, and its c...

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s, including synthetic resins, synthetic rubber, and elastomers, primarily serving Japanese automotive parts manufacturers and processors in southern India.  The Chennai branch complements Tokyo Zairyo's existing Indian subsidiary office in Gurugram, established in 2011, and is intended to improve customer response times and strengthen information services and user support across both northern and southern India through closer coordination betwe...

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s a C segment electric hatchback with a 2,750 mm wheelbase. It offers a driving range of up to 430 km (WLTP) and supports fast charging from 30% to 80% in just 24 minutes using DC charging.  The vehicle is designed by GAC’s European team in Milan and is now produced in Austria, aligning European customer preferences with a scalable local manufacturing setup. Based on GAC press release...

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ers, and solar cells. The total addressable market by 2030 is about EUR 200 million for ADAS camera heaters and EUR 700 million for full windshield heaters, with automotive solar cells expected to grow in the early 2030s. The key goal is to start mass production of ADAS camera heaters with the lead customer and scale in phases toward a sustained camera heater business. Based on Canatu Plc press release...

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through 2030 including passenger cars, SUVs, trucks, and commercial vehicles. These new vehicles include core models and expanded trims, including XRT and N performance variants. These models will entail a broad mix of ICE, HEV, EV, and extended‑range electric (EREV) powertrains to meet evolving customer demands across the region. Hyundai is targeting more than 80% of vehicles sold in the U.S. to be assembled domestically by 2030, while simult...

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new 140 kW/ 58 kWh version. It offers about 435 km of driving range on a full charge and can charge from 10% to 80% in around 26 minutes. The new model joins the existing 210 kW/ 77 kWh Endurance and 250 kW/ 77 kWh VZ versions. Production of the updated Tavascan will begin in the coming weeks, with customer deliveries beginning after the summer break. Inside, it features a larger 10.25-inch digital cockpit, a new steering wheel with physical butt...

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e M intends to gradually expand its anode material production capacity to meet this order. On March 5, 2026, the company decided to invest approximately KRW 357 billion (JPY 39.27 billion) in Vietnam to build a new plant for artificial graphite anode materials. With this agreement, it has secured a customer for the first phase of the investment. The company plans to proceed with the second-phase investment in line with future orders. (From a pres...

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logistics operations in the country. The new facility is intended to function as a central hub for logistics, manufacturing support, and supply chain integration, enhancing coordination with global clients. Through this expansion, the company seeks to streamline processes, improve responsiveness to customer demand, and elevate service standards in line with increasing industry emphasis on efficiency and digitalization. (Multiple sources on March ...

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ng-term growth in automotive memory demand.” The CEO also expects robotics to become one of the largest product categories in the technology world, saying “Bots will need a compute platform that rivals that of a high-end L4-capable automobile”. Mehrotra said Micron is now signing “strategic customer agreements” that differ from previous long-term agreements in that they involve “specific commitments over a multi-year time horizon for ...

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iver an EV-like driving experience with instant torque response, smooth and quiet operation, and seamless range extension.  Magna’s ready-to-integrate system is built on a modular, single‑motor architecture that enables OEMs to adapt the solution to meet diverse regulatory, infrastructure, and customer requirements across global markets. A complementary solution to Magna’s DHD Duo, the company’s dual e-motor dedicated hybrid drive alread...

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ogies (UK). XNO offers more than 50% higher energy density while maintaining fast-charging capability, long cycle life, and safety characteristics. GUS Technology is now commercialising several battery cells, modules, and pack formats based on XNO. GUS Technology’s XNO products have already begun customer trials in on-highway applications. Based on Echion Technologies press release...

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d gear capacity from 64.1 million to 68.2 million units, with the additional 4.1 million units to be commissioned by FY 2027–28, funded through internal accruals and/or debt.​ It mentioned that the capex is intended to enhance gear production in the ordinary course of business to meet potential customer demand, with current capacity utilisation at around 80% based on nine‑month FY 2025–26 data. Based on Sona BLW Precision Forgings stock e...

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pment capabilities.  Through the collaboration, automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in China will gain local access to Qorix middleware platforms designed to support modern, software-defined vehicle architectures. Tranzy will contribute to the partnership by providing technical integration, local customer engagement, and project enablement for vehicle platform programs in China.  Based on Qorix press release ...

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of 2027. The initial investment amounts to approximately JPY 1 billion. The plant will be located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on a site that covers an area of approximately 1,700 square meters. The company states that it will strengthen its production system to provide products and services tailored to customer needs, particularly in the automotive sector, enabling faster customer response. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 23, ...

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