Kim Long Motor boosts global reach with “Made in Vietnam” buses; launches KIMLONG 29 models Announced on July 16, 2025, Vietnam’s Kim Long Motor is emerging as a global player by exporting high-quality “Made in Vietnam” buses to markets including South Korea and Thailand. This reflects the company’s strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities while supporting Vietnam’s goal to become a regional automotive hub. Kim Long Motor’s curre...

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utlander. The new 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut in Q1 2026,  features a larger-capacity drive battery, which will increase all-electric range, decrease the amount of time the internal combustion engine runs, and lead to improved on-road acceleration performance. Steering and ride quality are revised through extensive tuning of dampers, springs, stabilizer bars and bushings. Every 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid features powerful ...

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partnership, the two groups aim to focus on tackling core issues, such as optimization of computing power architectures, governance of data, pre-training of large models, fine-tuning and enhancement of models, and application of large models, to ultimately drive business operations to be higher in quality and efficiency and lower in costs, while supporting companies in transformation, upgrading, and product innovation. From an FAW Group press re...

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sites worldwide. The Oberschleißheim campus also supplies 3D-printed parts to BMW plants worldwide. Each year, up to 12 tonnes of waste powder are recycled into filament and granulate, which are used in manufacturing and development. These 3D-printed parts help reduce costs, improve efficiency and quality, and make work easier for employees. BMW is working with its experienced 3D printing facilities to test suitable printers and fine-tune settin...

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FAW-VW to start production of four new platform-based NEV models at Changchun site On July 12, FAW Group signed an agreement on deepening strategic cooperation with the Changchun Municipal People’s Government at Jilin Nanhu Hotel to bolster the high-quality of the automotive industry. Under the agreement, FAW-VW will start the production of four New Energy Vehicle (NEV) models based on a new VW Group platform and equipped with the CEA (China El...

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Camera System offers a real-time composite bird’s-eye view using four HD/FHD wide-angle cameras. It is designed to reduce blind spots, assist in tight manoeuvring, and improve pedestrian awareness. Its key features include advanced image stitching, low-latency video processing, and rugged build quality to withstand harsh road and weather conditions. The system supports integration with both standard and customized in-dash displays, offers fas...

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EAST QUALITY to build tire manufacturing plant in Algeria On July 10, multiple sources reported that EAST QUALITY is constructing a plant for heavy-duty tires in the Ouled Gacem industrial zone in Ain M'lila with an investment of USD 170 million. It will have a capacity of 3 million tires per year. The first phase will produce 1 million tires per year, while the second phase will raise production to 3 million tires per year. It will create more t...

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Jameel Motors and GAC form joint venture to launch electric vehicles in UK On July 16, Jameel Motors announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese automaker GAC to distribute GAC’s electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom. GAC is known globally for its focus on safety, quality, innovation, and sustainability. The new joint venture will be one of the first of its kind in the UK with a Chinese automaker. It will be esta...

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quipment installation is underway, with production ramping up to eventually build up to 500 aircraft a year at that location. Joby collaborates closely with Toyota engineers, which are deeply integrated with the Joby team, providing counsel to support Joby’s work across design, manufacturing, and quality. Toyota also helps the Joby team optimize processes, streamline assembly, and offer advice related to the development of custom tooling to acc...

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icle company with purpose-built vehicles, announced it received 260 orders for its newly introduced Logistar 210 model during the first half of 2025. The LS210 is Cenntro’s next-generation model, designed to replace the previous LS200 with significant upgrades in features, technology, and overall quality. The LS210 is available in multiple configurations, including cargo van, passenger van, and cargo truck. Since its official launch earlier in ...

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Pars Khodro, Iran to introduce Pars Nova sedan On July 14, multiple sources reported that Pars Khodro has finalized the quality, technical, and safety standards for the Pars Nova sedan. The vehicle is now in the final stages of mass production and will soon be introduced to the market. Developed on a well-known Renault platform, the Pars Nova has been manufactured using the same quality and safety procedures applied to Renault products. Based on ...

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1, 2025. The project aims to produce high purity, separated rare earth oxides (REOs) at its Demonstration Plant in Belfast, UK. Ionic Technologies will receive around GBP 3.1 million from the total funding. Ionic Technologies and its partners will work with top German manufacturers to produce high-quality sintered magnets for electric motors. They will also collaborate with industry leaders across the supply chain to build a UK-based circular su...

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ligent connected New Energy Vehicles, AI, new high-performance automotive materials, and vehicle-road-cloud-network-satellite synergy, the two parties will further deepen comprehensive cooperation in areas such as R&D of high-end technology, cultivation of top-notch personnel, and promotion of high-quality products and related services. From an FAW Group press release...

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2025 China Auto Forum officially opened On July 10, the 2025 China Auto Forum was officially opened in Jiading, Shanghai. The event will end on July 12. With the theme of “Enhance Quality, Embrace Innovation, and Win the Future with Intelligence”, the 2025 China Auto Forum has 15 sessions and a number of activities, including 1 closed-door summit, 1 conference forum, 1 technology leader summit, 12 thematic forums, and a thematic exhibition. A...

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posal activities will comply with the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Electronic Scheduled Waste Information System (eSWIS) regulations. The collaboration also reflects both companies’ shared commitment to advancing electric mobility while developing the surrounding ecosystem, including high-quality after-sales support, safe battery management, and responsible end-of-life handling. (From Proton e.MAS press release on June 9, 2025)...

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ban, President and Chief Executive Officer of Superior Industries. “More than ever, we are seeing unprecedented levels of RFQs as customers seek to de-risk long supply chains and respond to evolving tariff dynamics.” “Despite recent headwinds with certain of its customers, the demand for high-quality, cost-competitive, in-region manufacturing capacity is greater than ever,” said Robert LaRoche, Managing Director at Oaktree Capital Managem...

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el products from its EAF. It will address controlling residual elements in high-recycled-content steel for demanding applications such as some automotive components and packaging. It will develop a world-leading, AI-powered platform to predict how different scrap types and compositions impact steel quality and processability.  This will be integrated with rapid alloy prototyping and testing to generate the data required. It is backed by a GBP 7 ...

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e autonomous and smart vehicle domain. HCLTech will support Cypremos’ transition to a software-defined vehicle model using its proprietary platforms. The engagement includes deployment of HCLTech’s TestSphere platform to reduce hardware dependency and speed up validation, AI Force for AI-driven quality improvements, and Cloud Bridge to enable multi-cloud validation environments. The partnership aims to enhance the development of autonomous an...

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y cells are built directly into the battery pack. The Gen6 battery uses advanced production methods and new technologies. These include a zero-defect strategy, digital production simulations for training, and AI to improve logistics. Every production step is closely monitored and recorded to ensure quality and allow constant improvements. The largest Gen6 pilot plant is in Parsdorf, with over 350 employees building prototypes since 2023. Since mi...

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f manufacturing sites spread across the United States and Asia enables Innoviz to scale production to volume efficiently and cost-effectively. The production ramp-up at Fabrinet's facility follows months of collaboration and extensive training, ensuring that all production procedures meet Innoviz's quality standards.  Based on Innoviz Technologies Ltd. press release ...

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