Sweden, marking KPIT’s global expansion and first center in the Nordic region. The new technology center is based in Lindholmen Science Park, will serve European OEMs and customers throughout the Nordic region. The center plans to grow quickly and aims to hire around 100 people within a year. The location supports KPIT’s goal to shape the future of mobility by working closely with clients, talent, and partners. Based on KPIT and Invest in Got...

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fleet on the Samsara Platform. The collaboration addresses the evolving needs of businesses managing diverse fleets, including the growing adoption of Rivian Commercial Vans. By integrating directly with Rivian’s platform, the partnership gives customers immediate visibility into data such as GPS location, odometer readings, and state of charge. Benefits of the integration include: •    Unified data by providing a single platform for viewin...

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ime President Trump has increased tariffs on imported vehicles and parts. Paul Thomas, president of Bosch in North America and of Bosch Mobility America, said that the company tries to meet USMCA trade agreement requirements to avoid tariffs on its products and works with customers to find the best location for manufacturing of their parts. "As we invest to grow, we recognize the need for favorable trade opportunities and, more importantly, a sta...

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tnership show that combining ST’s Teseo devices with FocalPoint’s S-GNSS Auto improves measurement accuracy by up to 4 times and position accuracy by up to 3 times in difficult environments with signal interference. GNSS plays a key role in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) by providing location data, but its accuracy often drops in cities or forested roads due to signal issues. S-GNSS Auto solves this by making GNSS more accurate in ...

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discussions about the potential production moves, Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, emphasized the brand’s goal to “find a way to keep the affordability of these cars.”  If production of the Sentra is moved to the U.S., the underutilized plant in Canton, Mississippi is a likely location. This plant currently builds the Altima and Frontier, but has a utilization rate of just 51%. Nissan’s plans for new electric crossovers an...

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nces, and public health, incorporating carbon fiber in its processes. Local officials highlighted that the site would become Kingfa’s most important innovation hub globally and a major manufacturing center in North America, reinforcing Villa de Reyes' role as a strategic industrial and innovation location in the region. (Cluster Industrial on May 13, 2025)...

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ween 8.7 and 9 million metric tons due to market conditions, and continuing the company’s green transformation with the construction of a direct reduction plant. The parties also agreed to avoid an immediate closure of the Eichen plant in Kreuztal. Instead, a concept for optimizing the Siegerland location will be implemented in the short term. A review of these measures and a business decision on whether to continue operating the plant will be ...

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Brose to continue Würzburg plant in Germany if cost conditions met Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose)’s Executive Vice President Drives presented the current status of its Würzburg plant closure analysis at the Administrative Board meeting of Brose SE on May 8. Brose is planning to concentrate operations across its 3 Franconian locations (Coburg, Bamberg/Hallstadt and Würzburg). The Administrative Board has decided to continue the Würz...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Bugatti moves its design studio headquarters to Berlin, Germany On May 7, Bugatti announced that it has selected Berlin, Germany, as the location for its new design headquarters. The new Bugatti Design Studio is a 1,100 square-meter space, featuring advanced technology, giving Bugatti’s top experts the tools to develop new concepts and drive innovation in automotive design. Bugatti has replaced traditional clay modeling with advanced virtual de...

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s, tapered roller bearings, and axle unit bearings, aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing weight and friction. SENYO serves major global clients including NTN Corporation, Sanyo Special Steel, and Okita Iron Works, the latter two already operating in Abasolo, Guanajuato. While the exact location and number of jobs to be created were not detailed, the investment leverages existing industrial synergy with Sanyo and Okita, both of which ...

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through the end of the fiscal year that ends in March 2030 (FY 2029). The company aims to increase its operating profit by about 2-fold from FY 2024 to JPY 8 billion, and achieve a 21.3% sales increase to JPY 78 billion. Zenrin will strengthen and expand its solution business that utilizes map and location data for the transportation and logistics industries, and increase sales from its industrial infrastructure business in logistics, real estat...

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land's industrial GDP.The project aims to attract investment in key sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, electric vehicles (EV), and data centers. Factories within the estate will benefit from tax incentives and investment privileges as part of government policies.  Situated in a strategic location within the “Araya The Eastern Gateway” project at km 32 of the Bangna-Trad Road in Bang Bo District, the new 1,891-rai industrial estate ...

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participants, including top government officials.  The forum promoted Thailand as a regional investment hub, highlighting key sectors such as electric vehicles, clean energy, biotechnology, and digital technology, alongside the Thailand’s strong infrastructure, government support, and strategic location in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).  The IEAT also organized an exhibition, one-on-one meetings, and launched the “Friends of I-EA-T...

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Polestar expands retail offense in U.S. with emphasis on U.S.-built Polestar 3 On April 23, Polestar announced the opening of a new retail location, known as a Polestar Space, in San Diego, California. The opening of Polestar San Diego is part of the brand’s continued commercial expansion across the U.S., with additional Spaces set to open in the coming months and beyond. Anders Gustafsson, Head of Polestar North America, noted the importance o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

eremony to mark the official commencement of operations at its new factory in An Duong Industrial Park, Hai Phong, Vietnam. After 6 years of growth from a modest facility with a small core team, HMT is now celebrating a major milestone with the launch of its own modern factory in a prime industrial location. As a subsidiary of China-based HMT (Xiamen) New Technical Materials Co., Ltd., the company aims to further strengthen its position in the a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

tery management system (BMS), hardware consisting of a fire extinguishing device, and a battery case. The battery system analyzes battery temperature, voltage, and the pressure inside the system based on the real-time data collected by the sensors to detect any abnormalities. It then identifies the location to spray the extinguishing agent and commands the fire extinguishing device to operate. (From a press release on April 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Sabah govt. updates on Maxland Auto’s EV investment progress in Malaysia Reported April 17, 2025, the State Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship of Sabah has provided an update on the EV manufacturing project by Maxland Auto Sdn Bhd. A site visit to the proposed factory location in Sandakan was conducted on February 15, 2025, by the Minister and relevant government agencies to gather first-hand insights into the project's pla...

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ellantis model built locally in the country. Citroën C4 X blends sedan elegance with SUV practicality, making it a great match for Egyptian customers. The plant can produce up to 12,000 units per year.The move strengthens Stellantis’ presence in the region, using Egypt’s skilled workforce and location to offer more affordable, high-quality vehicles for Middle East and African markets. Based on social media updates from Mr. Samir Cherfan, Ch...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

vers a suite of products tailored to power EVs, Navigation on Autopilot (NOA), and digital cockpit vehicle experiences. This includes HERE Automated Driving Zones, which allows OEMs to precisely define the Operational Design Domain (ODD) for their ADAS and AD features. HERE is a trusted mapping and location data provider for the leading Chinese automakers. Taken together, HERE customers account for 80% of Chinese OEMs' export volumes in 2024, inc...

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butor in Puebla, Mexico. Dongfeng is bringing a range of 11 models to the market, from compact vehicles to more robust options, all backed by impeccable after-sales service. Because Puebla is one of the most important industrial centers in the country, with a solid automotive tradition, a strategic location and a constantly growing market. Opening the first distributor in Puebla is a declaration of intent signifies the location as one of the most...

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