prehensive strategic partnership, Zelos will provide full-stack intelligent driving solutions including software and hardware systems, software development platforms, connectivity platforms, and toolchains, while DFAC will be responsible for vehicle development, manufacturing, chassis tuning, brand marketing, and channel marketing. Both companies will co-develop autonomous driving solutions featuring both innovation power and market competitivene...

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1.23 Geely Auto shares, and each Zeekr ADS (American Depositary Share) for either USD 26.87 in cash or 12.3 Geely ADSs. Geely Auto plans to complete the merger by December 29, upon which the two companies will achieve comprehensive coordination in technology, products, supply chains, manufacturing, marketing, and international resources. The merger will enable Geely Auto to establish full presence across the mass, mid-to-high-end, and luxury mark...

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ontinuously and sales further. As for exports, China’s November vehicle export growth was beyond expectations due to high sales profits abroad. The export situation has been improving since the second half of 2025, with independent NEV brands strengthening market recognition and rapidly expanding marketing networks. Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales - Maker November 2025（1,000 units） y/y 1 BYD 307 -26.5% 2 Geely 268...

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llocation of INR 5 billion has been made under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme towards e-ambulances. Under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, there is an allocation of INR 20 billion for setting up the public charging infrastructure (EVPCI). As of now, no grants have been disbursed for the installation of EVPCI. Two Oil Marketing Companies have shown interest and submitted proposals for the installation of EVPCI under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. Based on PIB press release ...

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discussing vehicle model import plans for the Indian market, advancing feasibility assessment and implementation plans for localized production of KD components, and conducting thorough adaptation and connection of software and technology to jointly seize cooperation opportunities in areas such as marketing, brand construction, and channel expansion. From a Skyworth Auto press release...

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NAFTAL signs agreements with Continental and PROMETEON to import tires in Algeria On November 17, the National Company for the Marketing and Distribution of Petroleum Products, NAFTAL, signed a strategic partnership contract with Continental to import 1 million tire units in Algeria. It will import 150,000 units before the end of the current year and 350,000 units during the first quarter of 2026. On November 25, NAFTAL signed a partnership agree...

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Group in Shenzhen. The two companies will integrate their core advantages in areas such as intelligent vehicles, intelligent homes, and the AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) to conduct in-depth cooperation on technology development, standards formulation, ecosystem interconnectivity, channel marketing, and more. Focusing on the collaborative innovation of AI Agents, the two companies will promote the standardization of technical interfaces...

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RECARO Automotive opens German center in Filderstadt, Stuttgart RECARO Automotive GmbH officially opened its new German center in Filderstadt, Stuttgart, on November 20, 2025. The center is designed to foster collaboration and innovation. It houses sales, marketing, program management, and engineering departments. It is a place where ideas become reality, where talent meets technology, where the future of the automotive seat takes shape. (From a ...

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ix-cylinder and V8 engine availability across several nameplates. Mercedes-Benz plans to leverage strong demand for core utility vehicles, projecting the GLC, GLE, and GLS to account for 55% of U.S. sales by decade’s end, up from about 40% in 2024.  Chamberlain said there will be more consistent marketing focused on affordability and monthly payments. Going forward, Chamberlain emphasized a renewed U.S.-centric design philosophy, noting the co...

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n full-stack AI with Alibaba Cloud. Under the agreement, GAC Group will combine its profound accumulation in fields such as vehicle R&D and intelligent manufacturing with Alibaba Cloud’s cloud infrastructure and Qwen-series large models to establish an AI-driven system across the R&D, production, marketing, management, and user service chains. Going forward, GAC Group will build a flexible cloud architecture to provide comprehensive support for...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Bosch is shaping the era of software-driven mobility with its outstanding strengths in software and hardware The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Bosch booth, we interviewed President and CEO Christian Mecker, Marketing & Business Strategy General Manager Marie Sawaki, and ETAS Global Sales2 Senior Direc...

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mpetitor vehicles. Clay models from the studios can easily be brought in elevators from the studios, while prototype workshops below handle the preparation and milling of design properties.  A portion of the building is currently occupied by some engineering and product development employees, with marketing and finance people to come over from the current Glass House headquarters on Michigan Ave. over the next year. (MarkLines reporting and Ford...

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Dongfeng Honda enters strategic partnership with Tencent Intelligent Mobility Tencent Intelligent Mobility, a division of Tencent Group, announced that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Honda). The two companies will cooperate on digital marketing, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications to promote the digital transformation of the automotive industry.In the field of mar...

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, and a range of agricultural products. El Salvador has committed to addressing a range of non-tariff barriers by streamlining regulatory requirements, such as accepting vehicles and automotive parts built to U.S. motor vehicle safety and emissions standards and accepting FDA certificates and prior marketing authorizations for medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Guatemala has committed to addressing a wide range of non-tariff barriers, including...

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leadership and innovation in advance of the start of production for the Scout Traveler SUVs and Scout Terra trucks, targeted to begin in 2027. The Charlotte headquarters, at the Commonwealth development in Plaza Midwood, will serve as the home base for executive leadership, R&D, finance, IT, sales, marketing, and other key corporate functions. Scout Motors will begin establishing its Charlotte presence gradually, with plans for initial staffing a...

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EV House launches Geely electric vehicles in Ghana On November 10, multiple sources reported that EV House LTD officially inaugurated its operations in Ghana. It has launched the Geely Riddara RD6 and the Geely Geome Panda Mini. EV House LTD, a subsidiary of Accra EV (GH) LTD, is a premium electric car and pickup truck marketing, fleet management, and e-mobility solutions company. The Geely Riddara RD6 has a range of 424 km, while the Geely Geome...

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of 2026. The first batch of 1,500 units is scheduled to arrive in December at the Port of Vitória, supported by an initial network of 40 dealerships. During a presentation in São Paulo, it was stated that Jetour plans medium- to short-term local production backed by a significant investment plan. Marketing and product director Henrique Sampaio confirmed that a Brazilian team is in China evaluating alternatives for local manufacturing, including...

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Tesla debuts Cybercab at 2025 China International Import Expo Tesla’s fully autonomous Cybercab made its first appearance in the Asia-Pacific region at the 2025 China International Import Expo (CIIE), held from November 5-10 in Shanghai. A marketing official from Tesla China said that many visitors had been eager to learn about its autonomous driving technology and posed “numerous” questions regarding the Cybercab, inquiring about its launc...

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continuous rise in the enthusiasm for consumption in the market and is expected to boost sales further. China’s automobile export situation has been improving since the second half of 2025. In markets outside of China, independent NEV brands have been strengthening presence and rapidly expanding marketing networks, with exports to some markets growing well. Amid supply chain uncertainties such as international chip shortages, China’s automot...

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rnationally. The maximum offer price was set at HKD 27.1 per share, and the net proceeds were estimated at HKD 2.264 billion. The proceeds will be used for the development of autonomous driving technology, the commercial production and operation of a Level 4 autonomous fleet, the establishment of a marketing team, and more. WeRide, currently the world’s only technology company to be granted autonomous driving licenses by China, the UAE, Singapo...

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