Japan Fair Trade Commission issues recommendations to Yazaki Parts in violation of subcontract act On March 30, Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) announced that Yazaki Parts Co., Ltd. (Yazaki Parts, Minato Ward, Tokyo), a manufacturer of wire harnesses and related parts, had violated the "Act Against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, etc. to Subcontractors" (currently revised to “Act Against Delay in Payment of Fees, etc. to Small and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

actured between October 17, 2023 and April 8, 2025; 36,527 imported 7-series models manufactured between June 9, 2022 and April 3, 2025; and 173 imported 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 fir...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Yazaki to build second plant in San Marcos, Guatemala On March 23, Yazaki North America, Inc. announced an agreement to proceed with the construction of a second manufacturing plant in Guatemala. The new facility will be located in Pajapita, around seven kilometers from its existing plant in Ayutla. The site will produce wiring harnesses for vehicles, including programs supporting the Ford F-150. The plant is expected to cover approximately 35,00...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

tor stated the industry already meets current 64% Regional Value Content requirements and is preparing for the 2027 target of 70%. The strategy includes expanding domestic manufacturing of cast steel parts, attracting telematics investment, and developing second- and third-tier suppliers for wiring harnesses and fasteners. ANPACT also emphasized eliminating Section 232 tariffs. February 2026 results showed wholesale sales reached 1,836 units, dow...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

the Fulchir Group, is interested in acquiring Lear’s Turin plant through its subsidiary, Mechatronix. The investment is estimated at EUR 20 million and involves reorganization in six areas: (i) metal stamping and assembly of automotive components; (ii) assembly of mechatronic products and wiring harnesses; (iii) production of aircraft seats; (iv) construction of photovoltaic panel structures; (v) battery recycling; and (vi) production and asse...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

LEONI expands production capacity at Durango plant in Mexico On February 25, LEONI announced the launch of 14 new production lines at its facility in Durango, Mexico, thanks to a USD 10.9 million investment in advanced technology. The facility produces automotive wiring harnesses for electric and autonomous vehicles. The expansion is expected to generate approximately 250 jobs during 2026, primarily for production operators, with projections to m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

operating alongside the conventional electrical system. Electronic management optimizes driving modes to enhance efficiency and fuel economy. Four Bio-Hybrid models will be produced in Goiana in 2026. Stellantis has adapted stamping, body, and assembly areas at the plant, while new specific wiring harnesses are being produced at its Jaboatão components facility. The Bio-Hybrid system, developed by Stellantis’ TechMobility center, leverages Br...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

Dhoot Transmission, India to merge Tier 1 FourFront into its auto electronics arm On February 24, Dhoot Transmission announced a partnership under which Pune-based Tier‑1 supplier FourFront will be merged into one of its subsidiaries and integrated into the group’s automotive electronics and electrical platform. The combined platform will span wiring harnesses, power electronics, switches, and EV‑focused components, targeting higher electro...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

ngle platform to meet the centralized and zonal integration requirements of automotive E/E architectures.According to Desay SV, integrating the body and chassis control systems to a high degree reduces the number of distributed controllers and related hardware units, lowers the complexity of wiring harnesses, and promotes cost optimization in lightweighting and manufacturing processes.Computing power centralization and enhanced local data process...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

n process. The undercover of the RAV4, which was released in December 2025, is made from recycled PP. ・ The "Easy-to-dismantle vehicle structure" exhibit introduces technologies that incorporate structures at the design stage that facilitate the removal of parts from scrapped vehicles. The wiring harnesses are fitted with yellow-green tape that is visible even from heavy machinery at the most easily retrievable points, and pull-tab grounding te...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

an Economic & Technological Development Zone, the Aptiv Wuhan Plant was invested and built by Wuhan Economic Development Industry Investment Group Co., Ltd. Covering a total floor area of 36,600 square meters, the plant will develop and produce EV power batteries, e-drive system high-voltage wiring harnesses, and key components such as high-voltage charging plugs and cables. (From a Wuhan authorities press release dated January 15, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

jobs, 1,500 in 2026 and an additional 2,000 in 2027, expanding capacity and integrating new processes to meet rising demand from the North American automotive market. Leoni currently employs more than 2,600 workers in Mérida, where it operates two manufacturing plants focused on automotive wiring harnesses for Mexico and the United States. (Mexico Industry on January 13, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/17

tive wire harness development and volume production technologies that Sumitomo Wiring has developed over many years to the development of flying car bodies contributing to improved reliability. Going forward, both companies will build a development and volume production structure for dedicated wire harnesses and pursue cooperation in research on high voltage, large electric current, and weight reduction. SkyDrive is aiming to start the flying car...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

bility Agentic AI solution suite is a modular, cloud-ready ecosystem designed to address the complexities of modern automotive software, with AI agents that reimagine the entire Software Development Lifecycle and unlock speed, reliability, and cost efficiency for OEMs. The agentic AI solution suite harnesses Generative AI and taps into Microsoft Foundry, which provides model orchestration, evaluation, and policy guardrails. Pilot implementations ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

action is EUR 207 million, with closure expected by Q1FY27 (ending March 2027). The total revenue of AutoElectric for CY 2024 was EUR 749 million. The PVs contributed approximately 81% while CVs contributed 19% to CY 2024 revenues. Its product portfolio spans low-voltage and high-voltage powertrain harnesses, body harnesses, specialty harnesses, and components. The company is well-positioned for evolving powertrain mixes, including ICE, hybrid, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

lment of all conditions precedent on December 10, 2025. With this transaction, executed through its indirect subsidiary Motherson Lumen Holding Ltd, the South African entity has now become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the company. Motherson Lumen Systems South Africa specializes in wiring harnesses, vehicle lighting, plastic components, body electronics, and other OEM-certified automotive parts.  Based on Samvardhana Motherson Internat...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

GRITSIL, China, plans investment in Tunisia for silicone components for electric mobility On December 1, Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA), in a social media post, announced that it held a meeting with the Tunisian Automotive Association and a delegation from GRITSIL, a prominent Chinese company specializing in silicone components for wire harnesses, e-mobility applications, and advanced battery solutions. As part of its international expansion,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Sumitomo Electric: responding to the age of electrification and SDVs by developing new harnesses and technology suited to the infrastructure of vehicles The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. At the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. This is the interview with Sumitomo Electric, conducted with Shigeru Sawada, Senior Manager of the Public Relations & Liaison ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

pected to be commissioned in the second half of 2026. The project contains two parts, namely, an automotive wiring harness development center slated to be one of Aptiv’s key electrical distribution system R&D sites in China, and a plant mainly for the production and sales of high- and low-voltage harnesses. Upon completion, the new location will, on top of undertaking operations from local automakers in Wuhan, further serve provinces and cities...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

g Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology (BMBEIT) announced that Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX Virtual Assistant large model, approved by the Chinese authorities, serves as one of the first foreign-funded large models available in China and the very first in Beijing. MBUX Virtual Assistant harnesses the AI generation capabilities of Douyin’s Skylark large model to empower the newly launched Mercedes-Benz CLA EV battery electric coupe w...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17