Volvo EX30 BEV sales halted in Thailand; govt seeks explanation over fires Reported on May 21, 2026, Volvo Car Thailand suspended sales of the EX30 BEV following a series of fires linked to battery overheating concerns. Thailand’s Consumer Protection Board summoned the company to explain the recall timeline for 1,668 EX30 units, compensation measures for affected owners, and the cause of the fires. A total of 45 customers filed complaints with ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

sues, and operational restrictions at some factories resulting from production adjustments, all brands except Kia saw a year-on-year decrease, resulting in an overall decline compared to the previous year. Kia became the market leader in Korea for the first time in 28 years. According to Hyundai, a fire at one of its suppliers disrupted parts procurement, leading to a decrease in production of main models such as the Palisade and Genesis G80, and...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

025 to 34,000 units. Ford continues to optimize first-generation EVs for profitability while preparing to launch affordable models on the new UEV platform and ramp Ford Energy. Ford CFO Sherry House explained that the company is on track to recover profits lost because of the Novelis aluminum plant fire in the second-half of 2026, and that the company remains on track to deliver its planned full-year cost reductions. For full-year 2026, Ford has ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

Stellantis debuts heavy-duty 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle On April 13, Stellantis announced  its new 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle to meet the operational needs of government, law enforcement, fire, rescue and emergency response agencies. The Ram 2500 ERV preserves the towing and hauling capability of a Ram heavy-duty truck while adding pursuit-capable hardware and Ram heavy-duty capability to serve the most demanding oper...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

r. The leaked information includes Toyota employees’ contact details, including telephone numbers, and information on some business partners. While Toyota has not disclosed the name of the non-life insurance companies, it has been reported the employees were dispatched from Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance. Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance stated that it takes the incident very ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

contact information, including telephone numbers, and some of its business partners’ information. The automaker is still investigating secondary damage. While Toyota has not disclosed the name of the non-life insurance companies, three companies have been confirmed, namely, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd., and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd. Toyota stated that to prevent recurrence, it w...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

Toyobo MC to explore new demand for super fibers with superior EV thermal runaway prevention Toyobo MC Corporation (Toyobo MC, Kita Ward, Osaka City) will begin developing demand for high-tensile, lightweight super fibers as protective materials to prevent the spread of fire if lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles undergo thermal runaway. The company has confirmed its effectiveness through evaluation tests and other means, so it will begin ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

ing installation. Exposed wiring may come into contact with sheet metal, potentially resulting in arcing and soot buildup over time from circuit shorts and Body Control Module (BCM) restarts. A short in the power takeout for the right or left sunvisor assembly can create heat or spark, resulting in fire in the A-pillar area. The headliner wiring harnesses were manufactured by Versigent of Troy, Michgan. As a remedy, Ford dealers will inspect the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Acela Truck unveils Monterra II high-mobility truck chassis in Indiana On April 21, Bozeman, Montana-based Acela Truck Company announced the launch of its next-generation Monterra II high-mobility truck chassis at FDIC International Convention and Trade Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, bringing a new standard in performance, durability, and versatility for fire, rescue, utility, and vocational applications. The Monterra II will replace Acela's curr...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

protests in Manesar over rising living costs. In comparison, Uttar Pradesh’s wages remained much lower at around INR 13,000, leading to strong protests in Noida’s Phase-2 and Sector 60 industrial areas. The situation turned violent, with incidents of stone-pelting, arson, vehicles being set on fire, police action, and arrests. In response, Uttar Pradesh revised wages on April 14. Unskilled workers in Noida and Ghaziabad will now earn INR 13,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

loor for the next-generation fully electric Crafter will be produced, and 70 pillars have been installed in Hall H4a-c, which will serve as the battery storage area and logistics. Work on the steel roof structure has also begun. The production halls will be separated from the battery warehouse by a fire-resistant wall made of aerated concrete planks and exposed brick, providing both strong protection and an attractive appearance. More than 150 wo...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

Sundaram Brake Linings, India, reports operational disruption due to fire incident On April 2, Sundaram Brake Linings Limited announced that a fire incident occurred at the factory of its Plant II situated at TSKP2, Kariapatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. There were no casualties or injuries to life. However, the affected operations will be temporarily shut down. Damage is being assessed and is estimated at around INR 26.6 million. Sundaram Brake L...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

for complex environments. Its peak joint torque can reach 48 Newton-meters, able to overcome obstacles of about 13 inches and climb stably on slopes of 40 degrees. Aegis supports Wi-Fi and 5G communication and can be expanded with Lidar, depth cameras, communication modules, and even robotic arms, fire extinguishers, and security plugins. On the software level, it can connect with home, campus, and industrial security systems, achieving continuo...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

Ford Q1 U.S. sales down 8.8% from Q1 2025 to 457,315 units On April 2, Ford announced that it sold 457,315 vehicles in Q1 2026, a decrease of 8.8% from a particularly strong industry performance in the same quarter a year ago. Ford brand SUV sales in Q1 dropped 7.8% to 185,766 units, while truck sales fell 11.3% to 257,475 units (with F-150 sales affected in part by available inventory after a fire at an aluminum supplier’s plant late last year...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

South Korea’s Intellivix to develop EV battery fire prevention technology with S&Inno South Korea's Intellivix Co., Ltd. has agreed with S&Inno to jointly develop technology to prevent electric-vehicle and battery fires and to detect abnormal conditions. By combining Intellivix's fire-prevention technology with S&Inno's next-generation thermal-runaway-prevention technology, they aim to solve the EV battery fire problem fundamentally. Specifica...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Ford to cancel summer shutdowns to boost truck production at four U.S. plants On March 30, Ford announced that it was canceling summer shutdowns at its four plants that produce F-150 and Super Duty trucks to make up for volumes lost due to an aluminum shortage stemming from the Novelis plant fire in Oswego, New York in fall 2025. Ford said that its Dearborn Truck Plant, Kentucky Truck Plant, Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri and Ohio Assembl...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

including infrastructure for the recently announced Terafab project, a joint USD 20-25 billion semiconductor fabrication venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI that Musk unveiled on March 21. The filings, which include a permit application for “Tesla North Campus” submitted to the Travis County Fire Marshal on March 13, reveal the scope of Tesla’s plans for the campus that already stretches across 2,500 acres in southeast Austin. Permit doc...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Major plant fire at Fuyao Glass America in Ohio so far has not affected OEM production On March 22, a massive fire erupted at the Fuyao Glass's America plant in Moraine, Ohio, the world’s largest single automotive glass fabrication facility. The blaze started on the roof of a newer 600,000-square-foot expansion building where the company was establishing additional manufacturing lines, and after rekindled again on March 24, burned for nearly 48...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ampaigns to address online disorder, and the issuance of guidelines on price-compliance practices—all aimed at maintaining healthy competitive conditions. At the same time, the safety and regulatory framework continued to improve. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology made the “no fire, no explosion” requirement for power batteries mandatory, standardized concealed door handles, and brought pure electric PVs under export licen...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

ported M5 models manufactured between July 4, 2024 and April 2, 2025. The aforementioned vehicles have wiring issues with the front-row air conditioning harnesses, which could be damaged when the air filter elements are being replaced. In extreme cases, such damage may cause a short circuit, posing fire risks. BMW Brilliance and BMW China will check, reattach, and, if necessary, replace the harnesses for these vehicles free of charge. Some that h...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26