ion of its Chennai manufacturing facility in the Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, with a planned investment of about INR 2 billion to scale its aluminium die‑casting capacity. The expanded plant will house new High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) machines ranging from 1,400 to 4,400 tonnes, enabling production of conventional internal combustion engine components, EV parts, and large structural castings under one vertically integrated facility. A ...

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Moskvich, Russia begins production of M70 and M90 crossovers On December 16, Moskvich automobile brand announced the launch of a new product line, the “M” line, and began production of the Moskvich M70 and M90 C-SUV and D-SUV crossovers at its plant. Built on a new platform, the Moskvich M70 and M90 models are powered by turbocharged engines, with 1.5- and 2.0-liter options for the M70 and a 2.0-liter engine for the M90. Both vehicles are equ...

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ave developed this type of solution. Q4. Electrification and software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are expected to continue to grow in the future. What effect will this have your business? A4. Electrification will have both good and bad effects on our business. On the negative side, the disappearance of engines will impact our business. We see an end to demand for engine parts that we supply for engines, such as valve springs and transmission springs....

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DAAE, BAW forge strategic partnership Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) signed a strategic cooperation agreement and established a joint innovation laboratory for new powertrains with Beijing Automobile Works (BAW). This further expands the cooperation model between the two companies from vehicle powertrain adaptation to joint R&D and technical collaboration.Previously, the two companies collaborated on several BAW vehicle models, involv...

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in July 2025 and is supplying them to Kia Corporation for the Kia PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). The company plans to deliver the products for the Kia PV7 large-sized PBV, starting in 2027, in addition to the PV5. Moreover, Hyundai WIA will develop air-conditioning systems for internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicles (HVs), and will begin delivering them to Hyundai Motor Company in 2027. The company is continuously expanding product...

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Sollers, Russia unveils new SF1 minibus, production to start in early 2026 On December 12, the SOLLERS Group unveiled the new seven-seat Sollers SF1 passenger minibus in Moscow, Russia. The full-cycle production of the Sollers SF1 minibus is scheduled to begin at Sollers Yelabuga plant in the first quarter of 2026. The Sollers SF1 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that provides 136 hp of power. It is paired with a five-spe...

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eveloping a variety of new products looking toward the future. The business environment in terms of international trade has gone through major changes this year due to the US-China trade conflict and changes in government policies. Also, automotive OEMs are being increasingly forced to review their production operations and strengthen local production and consumption. Amidst this harsh environment, TPR is still capable of operating globally at it...

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Turkish vehicle sales up 9.8% and production up 10.6% in November The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 137,347 units in November 2025 represented a 9.8% increase over November 2024. According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Renault sales were 15,813 units in November (11.9% market share), VW sales were 11,579 units (8.7% share), Ford sales were 10,617 units (8.0% share)...

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25, Kim Long Motor and Thailand’s KIJSETTHI Mobility signed an agreement to supply 1,000 KIMLONG-branded buses to Thailand, marking a key milestone in the Vietnamese manufacturer’s international expansion. The order covers 12m ICE and electric buses, 7.8m ICE buses, and a 7.5m electric bus, all engineered to meet Thailand’s operating and technical requirements. The 7.5m and 12m electric models, equipped with BYD battery systems manufactured...

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Horse’s Valladolid plant, Spain expands shifts to produce 3,600 H12 engines weekly from January 2026 On December 11, multiple sources reported that Horse Powertrain will hire 80 new employees at its Valladolid plant, Spain to add more shifts and meet rising demand for one of its engines. Starting January 2026, the factory will increase capacity and produce 3,600 additional Horse H12 engines per week to keep up with global demand. To achieve thi...

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Mexican auto parts production reaches USD 10.41 billion in September 2025 On December 9, it was reported that Mexico’s auto parts production reached a value of USD 10.41 billion in September, according to the National Auto Parts Industry (INA). Between January and September, the sector registered USD 89.24 billion, equivalent to a year-on-year decrease of 4.35%. The rebound was driven by a steadier performance in the U.S. automotive market, whe...

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Nissan reportedly considers manufacturing hybrid powertrains in Decherd, Tennessee On December 9, it was reported that Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier said the company is reevaluating its U.S. manufacturing strategy and may convert its underused powertrain plant in Decherd, Tennessee, originally slated for EV motor and components production, into a facility for building its e-Power hybrid systems. A decision is expected in early 2026....

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Audi Hungaria to start MEBeco electric drive series production in H1 2026 On December 9, Audi Hungaria announced that preparations are underway at its Győr engine plant to start series production of the new MEBeco electric drives. The project has now entered its final phase, with pre-series production already running. Audi is setting up production lines, finalising equipment, and carrying out quality and capability tests to ensure everything mee...

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ed as major Japanese OEMs consolidate capacity, trim model lineups, and in some cases exit local manufacturing altogether—just as Chinese players scale up aggressively in the Electric Vehicle (EV) market. This briefing outlines the key moves being made by Japanese automakers, the implications for production and exports, the rise of Chinese competitors, and what this all means for Thailand’s future industrial positioning. 1. Consolidation of J...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for November 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Retail November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

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Kim Long officially opens Vietnam’s first large-scale YUCHAI Engine Plant in Hue On December 5, 2025, Kim Long Motor JSC officially opened the YUCHAI Engine Production & Manufacturing Plant at its Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly Industrial Park in Hue, where the first two models, YUCHAI K11 and YUCHAI Y24 engines, were introduced. As Vietnam’s first major engine facility, the plant covers 6.5 hectares. Phase 1 occupies 2.5 hectares with...

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UACJ to double sales at Vietnamese subsidiary in or after 2030 UACJ Corporation (UACJ) will concentrate on thermal management-related products in Vietnam and double sales at its Vietnamese base in five years as early as five years from now. Previously, UACJ had been involved in internal combustion engine parts, but has now begun producing cooling components for power semiconductors in electric vehicles (EVs). The company will also work on product...

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duces vehicles at the Tofas plant in Bursa, Turkiye. The new C5 Aircross is a major part of Citroen’s plans for 2026. With its focus on comfort, technology, design, and new C5 is expected to perform strongly in Turkiye’s C-SUV market. C5 Aircross Hybrid combines a new 136 hp 1.2L turbo gasoline engine with a 12 hp electric motor (peak 28 hp) and a small 0.9 kWh battery, which generates total output of 145 hp. Power is delivered through a new ...

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Audi Győr plant, Hungary begins production of upgraded V6 TDI with new MHEV plus technology On December 5, Audi Hungaria announced that it has started producing upgraded V6 TDI diesel engines for the Audi Q5 and A6 models at its Győr plant, Hungary. The new 3-liter V6 diesel generates output of 299 hp and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, MHEV plus technology is used, which provides an additional power of up to 18 kW (24 hp) in combination ...

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and Lexus LFA. All three are being developed together under a shared philosophy centered on three key elements: a low center of gravity, low weight with high rigidity, and the pursuit of aerodynamic performance. The GR GT was conceptualized and developed as a road-legal race car. Centered on front-engine, rear-wheel-drive packaging, it features a thoroughly low center of gravity and adopts Toyota’s first all-aluminum body frame to achieve low ...

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