Sterling Tools, partners AEM, UK to produce magnet free motors in India On May 13, Sterling Tools Limited, through its Sterling Gtake (SGEM) subsidiary, forayed into the development, manufacturing, and marketing of Rare Earth Magnet-Free traction motors for electric vehicles. It has signed a technology licensing agreement with Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) Ltd, UK, to manufacture these motors at its plant in Faridabad.  The patented AEM techn...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

charging offers for private households, providing both unidirectional (Vehicle-1-Grid/V1G) and bidirectional (Vehicle-2-Grid/V2G) solutions. This helps customers earn money and supports the use of renewable energy. The Mobility House brings its core competencies in the integration, aggregation, and marketing of EVs in energy markets into this strategic partnership. Mercedes-Benz leverages its technological leadership in the automotive sector to o...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

ng A-class SUV. Going forward, GAC Group, the first automaker to fully cooperate with the Choco-SEB ecosystem, will introduce the Choco-SEB technology into more models and launch comprehensive cooperation with CATL in areas such as construction of battery swapping stations, battery bank operations, marketing and promotion of battery-swappable models, and cascade utilization of decommissioned batteries. (From a GAC Energy press release dated April...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

over 70 countries worldwide. Renault plans to officially present the model in Brazil in the coming months. This model is a major milestone in the company's International Game Plan 2027 and highlights Renault’s renewed global ambitions. Sylvia dos Santos, Naming Strategy Manager at Renault Global Marketing, emphasized that the name choice aligns perfectly with the brand's image and aspirations for this new global SUV. (Renault on April 28, 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

nsumption, and an optical format that enables extremely compact camera module design.  “The OX01N1B chip size is even smaller than the previous OX01H1B and it can reuse the same optical path since the pixel size and optical array size is identical,” said Dr. Paul Wu, head of automotive product marketing, OMNIVISION. “With our expanded portfolio, we offer automotive OEMs a variety of cost and performance options and greater flexibility to p...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

new tariffs are introduced. FORVIA has also announced additional cost-saving measures to address market volatility, including (i) Maximized flexibilization of production costs in sites where volumes are already hit by tariffs impact, (ii) Additional fixed costs reduction, such as hiring freeze and marketing expenses cut (IAA and CES attendance canceled), and (iii) Reduced investment, with a targeted reduction of capital expenditure and developme...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

and reliability with its advanced sensor and drive technologies. In 2024, the company partnered with a Chinese semiconductor wafer fabricator to produce products for the Chinese market, with production starting in 2026. Melexis also opened a larger office in Shanghai in March 2025 to support sales, marketing, technical, and engineering activities. These efforts combine Melexis' European design expertise with the strength of its local teams to del...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Automotive Axles, India signs agreement with Meritor HVS On March 31, Automotive Axles Limited entered into a services agreement with Meritor HVS (India) Limited (MHVSIL), a promoter group company. Under the agreement, MHVSIL will provide specialized services, including marketing, business development, engineering, product development, technology support, account management, and program management for Automotive Axles' products. The agreement out...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

SAIC Motor to launch MG models in Brazil in 2H of 2025 On March 25 and 26, it was confirmed that Chinese automaker SAIC Motor will launch the MG brand models in Brazil in the second half of 2025. The announcement was made by Henrique Sampaio, SAIC’s marketing director, during the Direções Quatro Rodas Forum. MG models will mark SAIC’s entry into the Brazilian market. Unlike other Chinese automakers, SAIC will focus on promoting MG as a Brit...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

oduce 1,000 of these limited-edition trucks, and they’re sure to become a collector’s item. They’ll be powered by the Cummins X15 engine painted in legacy Cummins beige – an exclusive color for this limited edition,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing. The Legacy Edition is available in Extended Day Cab, 72-inch Flat Top, and 86-inch Studio Sleeper configurations.  As the W900 gets phased...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

For intelligentization, ecosystem establishment, brand synergy, and more, Huawang Auto will deeply integrate GAC Group and Huawei’s respective advantages. The company will build new business processes benchmarked against Huawei’s IPD (Integrated Product Development) and IPMS (Integrated Product Marketing & Sales) systems. From a GAC Group press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

viced by the company. The MOU supplements and prevails over the existing arrangements between Automotive Axles and MHVSIL related to supply and technical assistance. It also contemplates the execution of a Services Agreement, under which MHVSIL will provide Automotive Axles with services related to marketing, business development, engineering, product development, account management, and relationship management.  Previously, these customers were...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

Jetour Indonesia to launch new BEV models in H2/2025 Reported on March 20, 2025, Jetour is reportedly preparing to launch new models in Indonesia in 2025, including 2 new BEV models, one new HEV model, and updates to the existing models, Jetour Dashing and X70 Plus. According to Jetour Indonesia Marketing Director, one of its new EV models to be launched in 2025 is the X50e SUV, which was introduced at the 2025 Indonesia International Motor Show ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

REE, Israel to provide SDV technology to leading tech company in multiple global markets On March 18, REE Automotive Ltd. announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a global technology company developing and marketing new mobility solutions for passenger and freight transport. The MoU outlines the companies’ intent to develop and produce multiple thousands of autonomous-driving (AD) vehicles based on REE’s existing P7 plat...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

The electric motor allows over 60 km of EV mode range, reducing emissions by 80%. Lamborghini now offers a fully electrified lineup, including the Revuelto, the upcoming Temerario, and the Urus SE. The debut was attended by Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini’s CEO, alongside Federico Foschini, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, and Andrea Baldi, CEO of Lamborghini Americas. Given Mexico’s strong demand for the Urus, Winkelmann emphasized the impor...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

s will launch all-round cooperation on planning and construction of charging and battery swapping stations, interconnectivity between intelligent charging services and platforms, exploration of comprehensive intelligent energy models, diversified integration of New Energy Vehicle charging services, marketing, and branding. Leveraging China Telecom Guangdong Branch’s site resources across Guangdong Province and GAC Energy’s product and technol...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

anghai Launch Automotive Technology Co., Ltd (Shanghai Launch) to spearhead the development of innovative automotive solutions in Malaysia. Formalized through a Framework Agreement for Consultancy Services, the agreement designates Pecca’s Pecca Leather Sdn Bhd as the sole and exclusive sales and marketing partner and consultant for Shanghai Launch in Malaysia. Their collaboration will tap into Shanghai Launch’s insights into the latest autom...

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to, and SAIC-GM-Wuling saw considerable domestic NEV sales volumes. Market analysis and outlook As recent changes in the domestic and international macro environment were more bullish than expected, consumer attitude in China was relatively stable. Coupled with the sustained effect of automakers’ marketing activities during the 2025 Spring Festival and a low sales volume base for February 2024, market performance in February 2025 was stronger t...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

se a 35% import tax on electric and hybrid vehicles, initially planned for 2026. Omoda & Jaecoo plans to sell 30,000 vehicles annually and is considering local assembly within three years, potentially including flex-fuel hybrid SUVs. The company has invested BRL 200 million in hiring, training, and marketing. Although unconfirmed, production could begin in 2025 at Caoa-Chery’s Jacareí plant, which closed three years ago, enabling exports to ot...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

gine is 10% more fuel efficient than other gasoline engines in its category, and it has an extended oil drain interval of up to 15,000 miles. “The engine was validated against the same standards as Cummins diesel B6.7 engine,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. According to Haygood, the B6.7 Octane engine simplifies maintenance. “There is no need for DEF and active regens with this engine since C...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07