AMWM, PepsiCo partner to convert diesel trucks to gas, biomethane in Brazil On October 20, it was reported that AMWM, a subsidiary of Brazilian multinational Tupy, partnered with PepsiCo to convert a diesel-powered truck to operate on gas or biomethane. The initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions and promote circular economy practices by extending vehicle lifespan. PepsiCo has already taken steps toward fleet decarbonization, including the purcha...

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ARAI and PHINIA partner to develop hydrogen internal combustion engines in India On October 17, 2025, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PHINIA Delphi India Pvt Ltd to collaborate on developing hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE) with direct injection technology. The agreement also includes research into future Gaseous (H2+CNG) Flex Engine applications. The partnership aim...

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XPeng launches in Cambodia with NSPENG as official local partner Announced on October 18, 2025, XPeng officially entered Cambodia, naming NSPENG AUTOMOBILE IMPORT AND EXPORT Co., Ltd. as its local partner responsible for managing sales, service, and brand operations. Formed through a joint venture between Guangzhou Nanling Auto Group and SDB Auto Group of Cambodia, NSPENG combines Nanling’s experience in new energy vehicles with SDB’s establi...

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Hyundai Motor Malaysia begins sales of locally-made STARIA MPV Announced on October 15, 2025, Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) officially launched sales of the locally-assembled Hyundai STARIA MPV.This marks the first model produced in Malaysia under the HMY banner, in collaboration with assembly partner Inokom at Sime Motors’ Kulim facility in Kedah.Starting at MYR 179,888, the 2.2L turbodiesel STARIA MPV offers premium comfort, advanced safety te...

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GM, Posco joint venture pauses 2nd phase of Canadian battery materials plant On October 16, General Motors and partner Posco Future M announced they have suspended the second phase of work on their joint venture battery materials plant in Bécancour, Quebec amid weak EV demand and recent North American policy decisions. The Ultium CAM plant being commissioned in Bécancour remains on track to start producing cathode active material for EV batteri...

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eilbronn hub is dedicated to cutting-edge chiplet design, advanced packaging, system integration, sensing, and (edge) AI – as part of imec’s broader Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP). By 2030, imec’s team in Baden-Württemberg is expected to grow to 70 experts. The Heilbronn hub is also a core partner in CHASSIS, a new European CHIPS JU project dedicated to heterogeneous integration for automotive high-performance computing (HPC). The projec...

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BASF Coatings partners with Xiaomi to deliver 100 exclusive colors On October 17, BASF Coatings expanded its collaboration with Xiaomi to support the automaker’s plan to co-develop 100 car paint colors over the next three years. The initiative aims to drive innovation and personalization in automotive color design.  As Xiaomi’s coatings partner since 2023, BASF Coatings plays a pivotal role in this project. For the first batch of new colors,...

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Terranet, Sweden, signs evaluation agreement for BlincVision with autonomous vehicle industry company On October 16, Terranet announced that it has signed an evaluation agreement with a company active in the autonomous vehicle industry. As part of the agreement, BlincVision will be tested in demanding environments and under various weather conditions.  The partner develops an autonomous platform that can be integrated into existing vehicles, ena...

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ChipSync, India, and Cortus, France, partner for tailored RISC-V automotive solutions in India On October 15, ChipSync, a leading innovator in connected car technology in India, and Cortus, a global fabless semiconductor leader specializing in RISC-V chips and AI inference chiplets, announced a collaboration to jointly develop next-generation electronic automotive and consumer solutions tailored for the Indian market. This partnership aims to red...

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sco Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Mahenge mine in Morogoro, Tanzania. The Mahenge mine has approximately 6 million tons of natural graphite reserves. Its development is led by Black Rock Mining Limited, an Australian resource company, with the Posco Group participating as a strategic partner. When its commercial production starts in 2028, Posco International will be able to receive 60,000 tons of natural graphite annually for about...

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f 2027, the Nissan Rogue e-Power now is expected at U.S. dealerships in October 2026, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Nissan will import the vehicle from Japan until production begins in Smyrna, Tennessee, in 2028. Nissan will still launch a Rogue PHEV, developed in alliance with partner Mitsubishi Motors, in early 2026, but because of the expiration of the USD 7,500 EV tax credits, Nissan now expects to sell fewer than 10,000 ...

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Stellantis, Niron Magnetics partner on rare-earth-free electric motors On October 16, Niron Magnetics announced a project in collaboration with Stellantis to develop a new generation of electric motor designs for automotive use using magnets free of rare-earth elements. Niron’s breakthrough Iron Nitride magnets are made from abundant iron and atmospheric nitrogen, available in the U.S. and globally, rather than traditional rare-earth-based magn...

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d the modernization of the special airworthiness certification (MOSAIC) final rule to drive innovation across the light-sport sector. Archer believes Lilium’s ducted fan technology could unlock future development in both the light-sport and regional air mobility sectors. Stellantis is a strategic partner and investor in Archer Aviation, collaborating on the high-volume manufacturing of Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft. (Archer release on Octobe...

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Innoson Vehicles to build CNG vehicle plant in Nigeria On October 15, Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing (IVM) Limited, in a social media post, announced its plan to establish a manufacturing plant in Bayelsa State. It will partner with the government in setting up a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion station. Multiple sources reported that the new plant will produce buses, ambulances, and utility vehicles, running on CNG. The project will creat...

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Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to London, UK On October 15, Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, announced that it is launching a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in London, UK, from 2026. In the coming months, it will lay the groundwork for its service in collaboration with its fleet operations partner, Moove. It will continue to engage with local and national leaders to secure the necessary permissions for its commercial ride-hailing s...

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GlobalFoundries, US, joins imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP), Infineon, and TIER IV to follow On October 15, imec announced that GlobalFoundries has joined imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP) as a foundry partner. Semiconductor and system companies Infineon, Silicon Box, STATS ChipPAC, and TIER IV have also committed to join ACP. Chiplet architectures offer a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective alternative that can be seamlessly ...

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GWM to introduce seven new models and derivatives in Europe On October 14, Great Wall Motor (GWM), at GWM Europe Partner Day, announced that it will introduce at least seven new models and derivatives in Europe, featuring the Haval product line's European debut, from mid-2026. GWM will also accelerate its expansion into more European markets. In major markets like Spain and Italy, it will establish self-operated national sales companies, its firs...

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Niron Magnetics, Minnesota government join to advance Sartell plant for Nitride magnets On October 14, Niron Magnetics, pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare-earth-free permanent magnets made from Iron Nitride, and the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC) in Minnesota, announced a partnership to highlight the project’s regional economic impact. This follows the recent groundbreaking of Niron Magnetics’ new 190,000-...

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he bus and utility vehicle manufacturing sector, such as fire trucks and heavy vehicles.  Founded in 2017, Karwa Motors is a strategic investment initiative by the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman to set up a bus assembly plant in Duqm, Sultanate of Oman. The Minister welcomed the proposed partnership project, emphasizing that Algeria seeks to establish a genuine industrial investment and localize it locally. He affirmed the Ministry's f...

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Green GSM and Xentro Group partner for 2,000 VinFast EV ride-hailing fleet in Philippines On October 9, 2025, Green GSM announced a partnership with AMRC Renewable Corporation/Xentro Motors, part of the Xentro Group of Companies, to supply 2,000 VinFast Nerio Green electric vehicles for future operations in the Philippines. The first 1,000 units are confirmed, with the remainder to be delivered in phases over the next 2 years. Once regulatory app...

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