Russia Government applies sanctions to Renault, France On October 10, multiple sources reported that Russia has added French automaker Renault SAS to its list of companies subject to special economic measures for military-technical cooperation. Previously German automaker Daimler Truck AG was also added to the sanctions list. It is forbidden to carry out transactions or financial activities with companies on the sanctions list, including fulfilli...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

e earths elements sourced from China. It also will impose permitting requirements on exports of technologies related to rare earths mining, smelting, recycling and magnet-making. The new restrictions are to “better safeguard national security” and to stop uses in “sensitive fields such as the military”, the Commerce Ministry said. In April, China imposed export curbs on seven rare earth elements shortly after Trump unveiled his steep tari...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

ehicle child detection assistance systems, intends to promote the benefits of UWB communication and start accepting orders. It is possible to utilize the new SoC for in-vehicle child detection assistance radars by rewriting software. UWB communication technology, which were initially developed as a military-purpose technology capable of high-precision positioning with low power consumption, attracted public attention for its use in Apple Inc.’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

General Dynamics Land Systems, Daimler Truck commit to strategic partnership On September 19, Daimler Truck and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) announced the formation of a strategic partnership to allow for future cooperation in the development, production and service of military logistics vehicles in select markets. In a recently signed agreement, the two companies committed to strengthening their collaboration in this field. The agreement...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

dual plants in the coming days. The division includes 50 sites worldwide, with 410 employees in Italy across 3 plants: Lanciano, Livorno, and Turin. The sale comes amid significant challenges in the European and Italian automotive sector and reflects Rheinmetall’s strategic shift from civilian to military operations. The union called for immediate discussions with the company and government institutions to ensure the sustainability of Italian s...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

l platform, Trump said the measures would take effect from August 1, the U.S. deadline for a trade deals with all countries.  India “is our friend,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform, but its tariffs on U.S. products “are far too high.” He also criticized India's purchases of Russian military equipment and energy "when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE". Trump told reporters on July 30 that the two countries were...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Thailand-Cambodia military conflicts force parts suppliers to change delivery methods, secure expatriates’ safety, and take measures if situation is prolonged Following military conflicts at the border between Thailand and Cambodia, automotive companies with manufacturing sites in the area are taking measures such as changing transportation methods and reorganizing their supply chains. Denso Corporation (Denso) is utilizing air freight to avoid...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Trump announces trade, military deal with Philippines On July 22, U.S. President Trump said the U.S. has “concluded” a trade deal with the Philippines that includes a 19% tariff on goods imported from the southeast Asian country. The Philippines will not impose tariffs on U.S. goods as part of the deal, according to Trump, who praised the country for what he described as “going OPEN MARKET with the United States.” “In addition, we will ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

nst, and 11 abstentions, is expected to be adopted during the September 8-11, 2025, plenary session. The regulation would apply to cars and vans one year after it takes effect, and to other vehicles like buses, trucks, and motorcycles after five years. There are some exceptions for special-purpose, military, emergency service vehicles, etc. The new rules require vehicles to be designed for easy removal of parts for reuse, recycling, or repair by ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Daimler Truck wins major order from BwFuhrparkService GmbH, German Armed Forces On June 11, Daimler Truck secured a large contract from BwFuhrparkService GmbH, the mobility provider for the German Armed Forces. The deal includes the delivery of several hundred Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks, scheduled for late May 2026. The trucks will increase military transport as part of Germany’s national and alliance defense strategy. The ordered vehicles are ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

GM Oshawa could build military vehicles, says Canadian industry minister On May 22, while touring GM’s Oshawa Assembly Plant, Canada’s Industry Minister Melanie Joly suggested that a drive to bolster the country’s military will form part of Ottawa’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the Canadian auto industry. Joly said higher federal defense spending could provide support for industries affected by tariffs, including...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

nd localized vehicle development. Both parties aim to expand their partnership to cover up to 200,000 units, including new model supply, strengthening Pindad’s role in Indonesia’s automotive and electric mobility sectors. Pindad, under the Ministry of Defense, supplies over 70% of Indonesia’s military vehicles and equipment. In 2024, KGM exported 1,060 KD units of the Rexton to Indonesia, with plans to increase this to 3,000 units in 2025. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Nyle reports reduced use of vehicles as measure against high gasoline prices Gasoline prices have remained at high levels since Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. According to a gasoline cost survey by Nyle Inc. (Nyle), a company that is engaged in automotive rental services, about 60% of the people who participated in the survey in Japan have been taking measures such as a reduced use of vehicles. While crude oil prices have been declining...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

suspension and an original cabin. The design uses a unified base module with a 6x6 wheel arrangement, dump trucks and tractors with 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, and 10x10 wheel arrangements, and a gross weight from 24t to 60t. The new model line was created because of the diversification of technologies used in military equipment, due to which a high level of localization is ensured. Based on press release from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

udio system; the ADiGO intelligent driver assistance system with an Nvidia Drive Orin-X chip (computing power 254 TOPS) and a LiDAR as standard, supporting 540-degree panoramic parking assist and, for some variants, integrated highway and city NOA (Navigate on Autopilot); and the industry’s first military-grade night vision system. From GAC Hyptec press releases 1/2 and information on the GAC Hyptec website...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics plan partnership in the field of defense mobility On March 28, Daimler Truck and Munich-based ARX Robotics signed a letter of intent for a strategic partnership to develop advanced digital technology for military vehicles. They plan to integrate ARX Robotics' AI and robotics into Daimler Truck platforms, improving connectivity, efficiency, and operational capability. Unimog and Zetros military variants will get sens...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

with: the ADiGO Space 6.0 intelligent cockpit powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip as standard; the ADiGO GSD advanced intelligent driving system supporting features such as integrated highway and city NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) and AVP (Automated Valet Parking); and the industry’s first military-grade night vision system eliminating blind spots for night driving. From GAC Hyptec press releases 1/2...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

Rheinmetall expresses interest in VW plant in Osnabrück, Germany for arms production On March 14, multiple sources reported that Rheinmetall's CEO is considering Volkswagen's Osnabrück factory as a potential site for military production. Osnabrück is among three plants set to become idle within two years after VW's decision to cut production in December. Based on multiple sources  ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

ape global trade. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro portrayed the move as an effort to stop China’s build out of its copper sector and to address a broader national security vulnerability. There is also a desire to restore the domestic mining, smelting and refining of copper given potential military and technological needs. The U.S. currently runs a surplus with copper, but the administration sees a national security risk from the forecas...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

JSC Romanov, Russia to start production of BAZ truck On February 6, multiple sources reported that JSC Romanov will start serial production of the new BAZ truck in mid of the 2025. The truck will have its own modular platform. The plant will produce 200 trucks in 2025, and production will reach 2,000 units by 2027. The truck's transport axles were developed based on vehicles used by the military.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18