, and M Channel. These apps are now available worldwide on the new BMW iX3 with M Sport Package and M Sport Package Pro. In the future, other BMW M models running BMW Operating System X will also get access. M Cockpit: shows real-time vehicle data such as driving dynamics, chassis, powertrain, and location. Drivers can customise up to five dashboards on the central display based on their preferences. M Drag Meter: adds a fun, performance-focused...

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y acceptable as possible. The voluntary program gets underway in January 2026. NORMA Group intends to reduce at least 61 and up to 70 jobs with the program. NORMA Group has also reached an agreement with employee representatives to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of Germany as a production location.  Based on NORMA Group press release ...

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T.RAD North America building USD 92.5 million manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee On December 10, T.RAD officials announced the company is expanding to Tennessee with Clarksville as the company’s first location in the state. As part of the project, T.RAD will create 928 new jobs and invest USD 90.2 million to construct a new facility at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Corporate Business Park South. Upon completion, the additional i...

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Nexeon announces production readiness at Gunsan, Korea, facility On December 16, Nexeon announced that its production facility in Gunsan, Korea, has reached production-ready status. This milestone establishes the Gunsan plant as the first volume production facility globally for silicon-carbon materials dedicated to enhancing lithium-ion battery performance. The location provides Nexeon with unique and critical advantages of supply chain security....

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Elmos, Germany, opens new development site in Brno, Czech Republic On December 10, Elmos Semiconductor SE announced that it has opened a new R&D center in Brno, Czech Republic, on November 1, 2025. With this new location, Elmos is strategically expanding its development capacities and creating additional innovative strength for the next generation of highly integrated mixed-signal solutions. The new R&D team in Brno brings comprehensive expertise...

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to incorporate this plan into the next five-year Medium-Term Business Plan that starts in 2026. Taking into consideration the U.S. administration’s tariff policy, weak automotive supply and demand in Europe, and geopolitical risks, Toyo Tire will narrow several candidate sites down to a suitable location over the next few years. This was revealed by Toyo Tire’s President & CEO, Takashi Shimizu, at a press conference held at its head office (...

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scuss prospects for enhancing industrial and investment cooperation. The meeting focused on opportunities for Mitsubishi Motors to expand its business in Egypt, including cooperation in vehicle assembly, parts manufacturing, and supply chain development, as well as the benefits of Egypt's strategic location and various trade agreements that could be leveraged as an export base to African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American markets. Mitsubishi Mot...

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Elektrobit starts two-phase relocation of its headquarters from Erlangen to Nuremberg, Germany On December 9, Elektrobit started a two-phase relocation of its headquarters from Erlangen to Nuremberg, Germany. The new location in Marienbergstraße, Nuremberg, offers a modern working environment. It is adjacent to the airport, offering excellent connections to road and rail. The relocation will take place in two coordinated phases. The first phase,...

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Hyundai Mobis opens specialized software R&D center in Bengaluru, India Hyundai Mobis Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) has established a specialized software research and development (R&D) center in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The company plans to operate this location alongside its existing integrated R&D center, which it established in Hyderabad, Telangana State, in early 2025, to pursue a dual R&D strategy in India. The R&D center in Hyderabad will conti...

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BDS enhances vehicle safety and boasts prominent advantages in positioning performance, offering a wide signal coverage and more accurate positioning in the Asia-Pacific region particularly. Even in remote areas or areas with poor signals, the system ensures uninterrupted vehicle communication and location traceability for higher vehicle operating safety and a better user experience. The Aeolus Sky EV01 will be simultaneously available in operat...

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er on the R&D of automotive cockpit electronics and electrified products based on next-generation AI technology to support the WEDZ in building a more resilient, secure, and controllable automotive supply chain system.In 2022, Visteon established a technology center in Wuhan, its second Chinese R&D location after Shanghai.The new corporation will further enhance the functions of the technology center and expand its service scope from China to for...

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DiDi Autonomous Driving launches 24-hour fully driverless pilot service in Guangzhou On December 2, DiDi Autonomous Driving announced the launch of a 24-hour fully driverless pilot service in designated areas in Guangzhou. The pilot zone is located in the center of Huangpu District, with stops covering key mobility locations such as metro stations, schools, shopping malls, office buildings, and residential communities. The service is available 24...

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ttery solutions. As part of its international expansion, GRITSIL is actively accelerating its nearshoring strategy to be closer to its clients and reinforce the resilience of its global supply chain. TIA reaffirmed its full readiness to support GRITSIL in exploring Tunisia as a potential investment location, offering guidance on regulatory frameworks, incentives, etc. Based on social media updates of Tunisia Investment Authority...

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Ituran Location and Control, Israel, partners with Renault in Latin America On November 25, Ituran Location and Control Ltd signed an initial three-year service agreement with a new major European OEM, Renault. The contract covers multiple countries in the Latin American region, and there is strong potential for expansion to additional markets globally as well as extended service periods. Ituran is a leader in the mobility technology field, provi...

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facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. The site is expected to begin operations in 2028. Anode graphite is essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and other key sectors like energy storage. The Via TWO facility will be built in the Yarmouth Yards Industrial Park in St. Thomas, Ontario. The location offers proximity to major automotive customers, clean Ontario electricity, a skilled workforce, and strong local support. The Government of O...

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Nexteer APAC Smart Manufacturing Project breaks ground in Suzhou The Nexteer APAC Smart Manufacturing Project broke ground in Suzhou Industrial Park. Spanning a total land area of 10 hectares and a planned floor area of approximately 70,000 square meters, the project is expected to be completed and commissioned in July 2026. Once operational, the Nexteer Suzhou location will feature a smart campus powered by digital twin technology, enabling rea...

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ond 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 in Central China and establish a sy...

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November, eMotion Fleet will supply “GEOTAB” telematics devices along with its cloud-based Fleet Management System, while SSI will provide a total of 15 vehicles for the study (11 diesel trucks, one EV-conversion truck, and three construction vehicles). Using the data collected, which includes location, distance, speed, engine-on/off time, idling duration, safety incidents, and fuel usage, eMotion Fleet will conduct operational analyses and ...

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Ford considers West Java as site for new Indonesian assembly plant Reported on November 12, 2025, Ford is exploring the development of a local assembly plant in Indonesia as part of its plan to expand its model lineup and strengthen its investment in Indonesia. West Java is being considered as a possible location, though the project remains at the assessment stage. According to the regional director of RMA Indonesia, construction could begin with...

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elligence are vehicle integration and smart entry. Aisin plans to contribute to building more intelligent cars by combining (1) the parts necessary for a car to "drive, turn, and stop", (2) the technologies that control them, and (3) technologies involving navigation such as maps and information on location. For example, technology that can predict dangerous situations while driving such as dangerous places on the road ahead and deteriorating wea...

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