Ford Energy Systems takes ownership of former BlueOval SK battery plant On May 21, Ford Energy, a new wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Co., announced that it has assumed ownership of the battery production plant in Glendale, Kentucky, following the closing of the BlueOval SK joint-venture disposition agreement.  The sprawling plant, which successfully ran EV battery production until December 2025, is now renamed Ford Energy Systems. Retooli...

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Ford BlueOval City EV battery plant becomes SK On Tennessee On May 21, a subsidiary of South Korean battery manufacturer SK On took full ownership of the battery plant at BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee, marking an end to the company’s joint U.S. battery manufacturing venture with Ford Motor Company. The 4-million-square-foot battery plant located on Ford’s campus is now owned and operated by the newly formed SK On Tennessee. The new comp...

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ORKLI, Spain, to develop new line of safety solutions for electric vehicle batteries On May 21, ORKLI announced that it will mobilize EUR 54 million over five years to develop a new line of safety solutions for electric vehicle batteries from its plant in Ordizia (Gipuzkoa). It has been shortlisted for the PERTE VEC program and will receive a grant of EUR 8 million.  The Belcor Nonwovens initiative is a collaboration between ORKLI and BELCHEM Gm...

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Endurance, India, to start Chennai plant for disc brake assemblies for motorcycle in July 2026 On May 15, Endurance Technologies Limited, in an investor update, announced that the civil construction of its new Chennai site for disc brake assemblies is at an advanced stage. In the first phase, Endurance is transferring most of the assembly and machining equipment from its Waluj plant.  From this plant, SOP for Royal Enfield is planned in July 202...

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ESTEO begins full-cycle production of ESTEO MX at Shushary plant, Russia On May 21, ESTEO started full-cycle production of the ESTEO MX, the first model under its new Russian premium brand, at AGR Holding’s Shushary plant. ESTEO is the second vehicle brand after JELAND to be produced at the Shushary facility. The ESTEO MX is a mid-size premium SUV powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 197 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic tra...

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BMW Group starts “Energy Master” pre-series production at Landshut plant On May 21, BMW Group announced the start of pre-series production of “Energy Master”, a key control unit for its hydrogen drivetrain at its Landshut plant in Germany, marking a new step in its hydrogen mobility strategy. The component will be used in the upcoming BMW iX5 Hydrogen and serves as the central control unit of the high-voltage system, managing energy and d...

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h as intelligent driving, intelligent cockpits, and powertrains, HYCET located a CNY 1 billion intelligent cockpit project in Changshu in 2022. The project focuses on automotive electronics, including in-vehicle displays, V2X (Vehicle to Everything) control units, and in-vehicle amplifiers. For the new CNY 1 billion intelligent driving project, HYCET plans to leverage the existing high-standard plant buildings to manufacture high-end products suc...

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Stellantis unveils EUR 60 billion strategic growth plan at Investor Day On May 21, CEO Antonio Filosa, along with members of Stellantis leadership unveiled FaSTLAne 2030, its EUR 60 billion, five-year strategic plan to accelerate growth and profit, on Investor Day at the company’s North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. BRAND STRATEGY: The company renewed its approach to managing its brand portfolio and product plan to avoid dupli...

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cial safety programs. The company is also losing market share in Italy and Europe. Between 2020 and 2025, it lost 6.1% points in Europe (about 620,000 vehicles). In Italy, sales dropped by 122,000 vehicles and market share fell by 11.2% points. In 2025, Stellantis wrote down over EUR 243 million in plant assets in Italy. Since 2021, total write-downs have exceeded EUR 1.3 billion. The company has also set aside EUR 977 million for future risks an...

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MANN+HUMMEL launches Global Technology and Innovation Center in India, plans new plant On May 21, MANN+HUMMEL launched its new Global Technology & Innovation Center in Tumkur, Karnataka. It is MANN+HUMMEL’s largest development center outside Germany. It will focus on developing energy-efficient filtration systems, reducing lifecycle emissions, and advancing circular solutions, including the use of recycled materials and eco-friendly product des...

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BELGEE starts construction of new stamping shop in Belarus On May 20, BELGEE started construction of its modern stamping shop at its plant near Borisov, Belarus. The new robotic facility will manufacture large exterior body components for vehicles. The new workshop, spanning more than 5,000 square meters, will include a pressing line and a stamping die storage area. The facility is planned to produce major exterior body parts such as front and re...

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Audi Mexico to create 800 jobs at Puebla plant during 2026 On May 18, it was reported that Audi Mexico will create 800 new jobs at its plant in San Jose Chiapa, Puebla, during 2026, amid operational growth and expansion of production of the Q5 SUV. The announcement follows concerns about a potential reduction of operations in Mexico due to U.S. tariff pressures. However, local authorities confirmed that the company is maintaining growth plans. Be...

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GM to assemble Groove and Aveo models at Ramos Arizpe plant from 2027 On May 19, General Motors announced a new project to assemble vehicles at its Ramos Arizpe complex in Coahuila, Mexico, aimed at supplying the domestic market. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027 with the Chevrolet Groove, followed by the Chevrolet Aveo in a later phase. The project is part of the company’s USD 1 billion investment plan announced in January 2026 and is e...

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Tesla reported to co-locate solar panel factory with Megafactory in Texas Tesla is reportedly building a massive new solar panel manufacturing operation in Brookshire, Texas, co-located with the Megapack Megafactory the company is already constructing at the same site, according to sources familiar with the plans. CEO Elon Musk announced twice in January that both Tesla and SpaceX would independently build 100 GW per year of solar manufacturing c...

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Mercedes-AMG unveils all-new, all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe On May 20, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the all-new, all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe, built on its advanced AMG.EA electric platform. It introduces a new high-performance electric drive system for the first time in a production EV. The vehicle measures 5,094 mm in length, 1,959 mm in width, 1,411 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,040 mm. The model has two versions i.e., AMG GT 55 and AMG GT 63. P...

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Horse Powertrain and Aurobay Technologies unveil new generation HORSE V20 engine for hybrid systems On May 20, Horse Powertrain, via its Aurobay Technologies division, unveiled the new HORSE V20 engine. It is being produced at the Skovde plant, Sweden, and will be shipped to markets in Europe, US, and Asia. The latest generation 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine is designed to meet stricter emission rules for 2026-2027. It comes in two versions i.e.,...

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Stellantis and Dongfeng expand partnership with new EV joint venture in Europe On May 20, Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor Group signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their long-standing partnership. They plan to create a new joint venture in Europe to handle sales, production, and development of Dongfeng’s new energy vehicles (NEVs). The new company is expected to be mostly controlled by Stellantis, with a 51/49 split. ...

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Audi to unveil A2 e-tron as new entry level electric model in 2026 On May 20, Audi announced that it is planning to unveil the new Audi A2 e-tron in the fall 2026 as an entry-level electric model. It will be produced in the Ingolstadt plant, Germany. The prototype camouflaged A2 e-tron is being tested in different conditions, including snow, wind tunnels at Audi Technical Development in Ingolstadt, Germany, and on public roads, to make sure it pe...

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Hyundai India to produce two new upcoming models in Chennai plant On May 8, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in an investor update, announced that it will introduce two completely new nameplates. Hyundai will mark the debut of its new locally developed EV in the compact SUV segment. The other model will strengthen its presence in the ICE SUV market. It will be a mid-SUV, having a length of more than 4 meters. The upcoming two new models will b...

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Aeolus Tyre, China, announces new plant in Egypt On May 19, Aeolus Tyre Co., Ltd. announced that it will establish its first overseas production base in Egypt with an investment of RMB 2.68 billion. It will join hands with Aeolus Hainan (its wholly owned subsidiary), as well as Prometeon Egypt and China Rubber International, to establish Aeolus Egypt. The construction will take around 20 months. The plant will have a capacity of 1.5 million truck...

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