LEPAS to marks its European debut in Milan, Italy On April 2, the Chery brand LEPAS announced that it will organize a grand aesthetic gala in Milan to mark its European debut. It will unveil its signature Leopard Aesthetics design system, Elegant Technology, as well as showcase the Intelligent LEX platform powered by global innovation. Based on LEPAS press release...

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NSK plans to cease production at Newark sites in UK NSK Ltd. (NSK) announced plans to withdraw production from its European manufacturing subsidiaries, NSK Bearings Europe Ltd. and NSK Precision UK Ltd., located in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, UK. The plan was part of the ongoing structural reforms in the company’s European operations, driven by persistent challenges in the profitability of locally manufactured products. If closure proceed...

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tyle definition, will leverage digital tools such as cloud platforms, AI, and VR for efficient integration of global design resources. The DFMC Shanghai and Munich design centers specialize in exploring fashion trends for young consumers and performing international design and R&D operations in the European market, respectively. From DFMC and WEDZ press releases...

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92 from 65. As of the end of February, brands with relatively high inventory levels included Lincoln (91 days), Jeep (86), Ram (84), Buick (80), Ford (77), Chrysler (69), Dodge (64) and GMC (64) among U.S. brands; Acura (81) among Japanese brands; Hyundai (69) among Korean brands; and VW (87) among European brands. Brands with tighter inventory included Mitsubishi (17 days), Toyota (26) and Lexus (28) among Japanese brands; and Kia (32) among Kor...

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AUMOVIO officially launches in Thailand, showcases autonomous and advanced mobility solutions On April 1, 2026, AUMOVIO (Thailand) Co., Ltd. officially announced its launch as an independent automotive technology company. Founded in September 2025 as a spin-off from Continental’s automotive division, the European company focuses on developing intelligent, connected, and software-driven vehicle technologies. Its Thailand operations aim to streng...

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NSK’s European subsidiaries begin talks with labor union to end production in central England NSK Ltd. (NSK) announced on April 1 that its two European production subsidiaries have started discussions with labor unions regarding the withdrawal of production from their facilities in central England. If withdrawal is decided, NSK aims to complete it by the end of March 2027. The company stated that it will take necessary measures to support appro...

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e test plant is expected to begin in June 2026. Halms Hungary Kft. is the Hungarian subsidiary of Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd.  The company will invest EUR 200 million in three phases in Miskolc by 2032 and develop the plant into one of the main manufacturing and technology centers of our European activities. It will manufacture aluminum casts and machined parts for vehicle drive units, power transmission, and structural systems for com...

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ch as vibrations during driving. A total of 30 different manufacturers and 40 module variants were thoroughly tested and evaluated. The semi-flexible polymer-based modules are frameless, lightweight, available in various sizes, and optimized in terms of their technical specifications for use on the European market. Based on Sono Solar press release...

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Geely Tech EU and 3SS launch in-car entertainment hub for Zeekr across Europe On March 31, Geely Technology Europe, the European R&D center of Geely Auto Group, and 3SS, launched Zeekr’s Entertainment Hub, a next-generation in-car media platform rolling out across multiple Zeekr models in Europe. Zeekr‘s Entertainment Hub integrates Geely Technology Europe's software expertise with 3SS's 3Ready Automotive platform. Zeekr’s Entertainment Hub...

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Daimler Truck plans new assembly plant in Czech Republic to expand EU production network On March 31, Daimler Truck announced its plans to expand its European production network to better meet future market needs. The company plans to add a new assembly plant in Cheb in Czech Republic. Truck cabs will be painted and prepared in Worth, Germany and then sent to Cheb for assembly. If approvals are granted, construction is expected to start next year...

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vehicles that have the required sensors and software. This includes models such as BMW iX3 and i3, as well as future models and updates. Image data will only be collected if customers give permission and all data protection rules are followed. The system will later expand to other countries in the European Economic Area. The collected data will help improve features through over-the-air software updates. BMW developers mainly study traffic situa...

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Gestamp and Iberdrola sign 10-year renewable energy agreement for European plants Gestamp Automocion S.A. (Gestamp) has signed a 10-year renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Iberdrola to supply 660,000 MWh of electricity to its European plants. The PPA covers 34 MW of installed capacity and will provide Gestamp’s plants with 100% renewable energy (80% wind and 20% solar), backed by guarantees of origin certificates. This aligns ...

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EU adopts amendment to regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles On March 30, the European Council formally adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The new rules introduce a temporary flexibility for manufacturers to comply with their 2030 CO2 emissions reduction targets. The amendment does not alter the long-term reduction targets. The regulation will now be published i...

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ight reduction, using innovative materials, more efficient manufacturing processes, and lightweighting technologies. This initiative is part of the Electric and Connected Vehicle Strategic Project (PERTE VEC – Section B), under Spain’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, funded by the European Union through the Next Generation EU program. The ultimate objective is to enhance the energy efficiency of EVs and improve their overall per...

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ub in the Debrecen plant, where BMW has been producing the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse series since October 2025. The project is expected to create 50 high-value jobs. The Debrecen BMW Service Hub will support BMW’s production network in logistics and finance. In logistics, the center will assist BMW’s European plants with quality checks, container management, and material inspection. In finance, specialists will help develop accounting and customs p...

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nd Technology, at the General Assembly of the Automotive Industry Association (OSD), announced that the Turkish automotive industry achieved record-breaking export level of USD 41.5 billion in 2025.  The government will continue to focus on efforts to further advance its trade integration with the European Union, its most important export market. In 2025, Ford recorded exports of USD 11.3 billion, followed by Oyak Renault with USD 4.3 billion an...

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ights gained will form the basis for potential future use in public transportation and other applications such as logistics and agriculture. This initiative is part of the PoQuaSIA research project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) as part of the European 8ra initiative. (From a press release dated March 26, 2026)...

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maker group in Germany. Headquartered in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, Almac produces battery module cases, battery pack frames and other aluminum electric vehicle (EV) components at its plants in Changwon and Miryang. Separately, also in January 2026, the company was certified as a new supplier of a European global automaker . (From some releases on March 24, 2026)...

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Cathode material supply contract between South Korea's L&F and European battery manufacturer may be reduced or terminated Several South Korean media sources reported that the large-scale cathode supply contract between L&F Co., Ltd. and a European battery manufacturer could be significantly reduced or canceled. The contract is for supplying high-nickel cathode materials worth a total of KRW 9.24 trillion (JPY 1.02 trillion) from January 2025 to D...

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es to new customers in March 2026, and the supply volume is expected to quadruple by April 2026. In addition, from the April-June quarter of 2026 onward, its supply to existing North American car manufacturers is expected to increase significantly, more than doubling on a year-on-year basis. In the European market, in the April-June quarter of 2026, the company will start supplying copper foil produced at its Hungarian plant with an annual produc...

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