ide Germany. It will focus on developing energy-efficient filtration systems, reducing lifecycle emissions, and advancing circular solutions, including the use of recycled materials and eco-friendly product design.  The Tumkur facility is integrating advanced research labs, testing infrastructure, digital engineering, and data analytics under one roof. It will support next-generation filtration solutions across mobility, industrial applications,...

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China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) in Beijing. With a focus on emerging areas such as intelligent connected New Energy Vehicles, robots, and low-altitude economy, the two parties will launch in-depth cooperation on matters such as establishment of standard systems and formulation of key standards, digital transformation of standards and research of projects, and international expansion of standards and support for the global devel...

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eements with Tsinghua Unigroup for in-depth cooperation on automotive-grade chips, intelligent cockpits, autonomous driving, industrial investment, and a vehicle-cloud ecosystem. BAIC Group will leverage Tsinghua Unigroup’s core strengths in chip design, computing power, information security, and digital infrastructure to establish a full-link cooperative system spanning technological R&D, supply chain guarantees, industrial investment, ecosyst...

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m vehicle models, several of which are scheduled for launch in 2026. AUMOVIO plans to support neueHCT’s international expansion by increasing investment and leveraging its global supply chain and sales channels. In addition, the cooperation with Yinji Technology continues to expand, with multiple digital key projects already secured across domestic and joint-venture brands. They will jointly develop end-to-end digital key ecosystem solutions co...

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DFMC partners with COSCO Shipping for acceleration of global expansion On May 13, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with China COSCO Shipping Corp., Ltd. (COSCO Shipping) in Wuhan. Centering on key matters such as logistics operations outside of China and unmanned container trucks at ports, the two companies will deepen strategic cooperation in multiple areas to forge an in-depth partnership. Through a...

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roz iCNG, for a starting price of INR 870 thousand and going till INR 1.07 million, making it the first and only premium hatchback in India to offer an automatic transmission with a CNG powertrain. The car is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron iCNG engine producing 73.5 PS and 103 Nm in CNG mode. Its key features include a twin-cylinder iCNG setup that maintains a 210-litre boot space in CNG mode, direct start in CNG mode (first-in-segment), a sing...

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hed in Chennai and Pune, the P3 AI Factory and its team have begun operations, while the expansion into Bangalore is already underway as the next phase of growth. Over the next three years, P3 aims to scale the India-based team to over 2,000 data and AI engineers. The India AI Factory will act as a key accelerator for end-to-end data and AI services, including advanced analytics, generative AI engineering, digital platforms, cloud native architec...

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e if Europe is to remain competitive: First: stable and reliable framework conditions.Europe needs clear, long term political and regulatory guidelines. Frequent shifts in direction—strong regulation followed by subsequent corrections—create uncertainty and hinder investment. Reliability is the key factor here. Second: genuine competitiveness in a global comparison.When we compare Europe with regions such as China, we see clear disadvantages ...

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delivers 231 hp with balanced performance, and Eco mode prioritises efficiency with a reduced top speed of 150 km/h. In terms of design, the Corsa GSE stands out with sharper styling, black accents, black roof, and rear spoiler. Interior, it comes with Alcantara performance seats, aluminium pedals, digital driver display, and 10-inch touchscreen. It also includes features such as heated seats and steering wheel, 180-degree camera, keyless entry, ...

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AUMOVIO secures CoSmA digital vehicle access contract with European automaker AUMOVIO SE has secured a contract to supply its CoSmA digital vehicle access system to a leading European vehicle manufacturer. For the first time, AUMOVIO will deliver CoSmA as a fully integrated end-to-end solution from a single source, including in-vehicle hardware and software, mobile device connectivity, and cloud backend and centralized key management. The technol...

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ctrical architecture, EEA 4.0. It is powered by the NVIDIA SuperChip, Thor U, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 chip, delivering total computing power exceeding 3,000 TOPS. The vehicle also features the Qianli Vast G-ASD L4 intelligent driving solution and is equipped with the world’s first 2,160-line digital LiDAR, offering a maximum detection range of 600m. CaoCao Inc., a subsidiary of Geely, played a key role in the product definition and develop...

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full lineup of independent sub-brands including Trumpchi, Aion, Hyptec, and the new premium brand Aistaland, unveiling five new models as well as a new logo for the Aion brand. At the event, GAC outlined its strategy of “systematic globalization” and presented three strategic pathways and four key pillars for its overseas expansion. The group targets overseas sales of 250,000 to 300,000 units in 2026 and aims to expand into 120 countries and...

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l will be built alongside the Kia Sportage, Kia EV4, and Kia EV2. The updated XCeed is available with a choice of gasoline and mild-hybrid engines. The latest version builds on the 2022 update with a more dynamic design, better comfort, and new features such as dual 12.3-inch infotainment displays, Digital Key 2.0, and enhanced connectivity. Based on Kia Europe press release...

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Thailand’s Q1 2026 automotive and parts investment applications reach THB 13.3 billion Announced on April 29, 2026, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) reported Q1 2026 investment applications totaling THB 1,016,962 million (around USD 31.8 billion) across 624 projects, about 2.4 times higher YoY in value, driven mainly by large-scale Digital and Electronics projects amid the AI boom, with Automotive among the key target sectors. Automotive ...

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Auto China 2026: Reach showcases full-stack product portfolio for AI vehicle intelligent evolution On April 29, Reach unveiled its full-stack product portfolio designed to accelerate the intelligent evolution of AI vehicles at Auto China 2026.  Reach's full-stack portfolio covers five key areas: AI Vehicle Neural Foundation, Emotional Cognition, Intelligent Driving Brain, Vehicle-Cloud Computational Brain, and Energy Heart. At the core is NeuSAR...

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Green SM Laos strengthens electric mobility ecosystem with Umoney Payment integration Announced on April 24, 2026, Green SM Laos is expanding its electric ride-hailing ecosystem through a partnership with Star Fintech Sole (Umoney), integrating digital payment services across its mobility platform in Laos. Under the agreement, Umoney is integrated as a payment method within the Green SM app, while Green SM services are also made accessible via th...

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e after China reopened in 2023. China has evolved in a very different direction from Europe, and it became clear that OEMs were ought to address Chinese customer needs directly. It also became obvious that Chinese consumers are fundamentally different from European consumers in that they are highly digital-oriented. At present, the major OEMs are moving in a much more appropriate direction. Mercedes-Benz may deepen its cooperation with Geely, whi...

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Audi announces updates for its Q4 e-tron SUV On April 27, Audi announced an update for the Audi Q4 e-tron, introducing improvements in efficiency, charging capability and digital features to strengthen its position in the compact electric SUV segment. The upgraded Q4 e-tron incorporates a revised electric powertrain with optimized power electronics and improved energy management. Selected versions equipped with the 82-kWh battery now support DC f...

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iversity Lyon 1, and Jean Monnet University inaugurated PolMixLab, an associated research laboratory set up for a 4-year collaboration to develop next-generation rubber materials. The goal is to develop new eco-designed, recyclable, and high-performance polymers that require less energy to produce. Key areas include digital simulation to reduce manufacturing energy use, new elastomer structures to improve material performance, and early-stage int...

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nd four-dot elements (inspired by the letter “H” in Morse code). Interior, it gets a new Pleos Connect system, featuring a 12.9-inch or 14.6-inch touchscreen options and Android-based software. Multiple variants are available, including a sporty N Line version. It also includes features such as Digital Key 2, Plug & Charge, V2L technology, and SmartSense advanced driving assistance systems such as Highway Driving Assistant 2, Remote Smart Par...

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