Storedot, Israel, produces large-scale batch of 4695 cylindrical cells, shipping to global EV OEMs On September 2, Storedot announced the production of a large-scale batch of 4695 cylindrical cells in collaboration with its partner, Kumyang. The production run validated that all previously published specifications were met and even exceeded, demonstrating the scalability and readiness of StoreDot's XFC technology for high-volume manufacturing. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Ram 1500 with 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque engine now shipping to U.S. dealers On August 29, Stellantis announced that the first 2026 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque engine have left the Sterling Heights (Michigan) Assembly Plant (SHAP) and are headed to dealers across the U.S. “When we announced the return of the legendary HEMI for the Ram 1500 in June, we received 10,000 orders in the first 24 hours, proving that we m...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Endurance Technologies, India updates about plant expansions and OEM partnerships In an investor update, Endurance Technologies announced that it will set up a disc brake assembly plant in Chennai to supply TVS, Royal Enfield, and Yamaha India as ABS rules boost demand. It's AURIC Shendra’s new die casting plant has started shipping to a European OEM just four months after LOI, with series production set for Q4 FY 2026.Its Bidkin alloy wheel pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

on its maiden voyage from Taicang in April, followed by Jisu Fortune, the first ro-ro ship of Jisu Logistics (a Geely wholly-owned subsidiary), in May. In July, battery electric mining trucks for a central enterprise-backed project in Africa were exported from the port. With low-cost Yangtze River shipping, efficient rail services, and flexible road transport, Taicang has built an integrated “river-sea-inland, rail-road-water” network. Durin...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

he Balaidos plant due to road closures from forest fires in Ourense, Spain. The forest fire in Galicia damaged Autoneum’s warehouse in A Rua (Ourense), which is a key supplier for Stellantis Vigo’s van assembly.  During this time, the hardware and paint shops will keep working by producing SKD shipping boxes. The normal production is expected to resume with the morning shift on August 20, 2025. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

y, also delivers to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore, stopping in Thailand before returning to China. As the seventh vessel in BYD’s purpose-built fleet, BYD Zhengzhou demonstrates the company’s robust logistics and supply chain capabilities to meet growing EV demand. Operating its own shipping fleet gives BYD greater control, while the RORO method saves time and costs compared to container shipping. These efficiencies allow BYD Mala...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

levant categories and producer geographies; India’s cost position is at or below alternatives, while other regions face equal or higher tariffs. No new manufacturing outside India is planned.  On timing and forward impact, it indicated that the effective date tied to implementation provides some shipping leeway, and there could be more visible impact in Q2 as shipments cross into the tariff-effective window. Even so, management said order infl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

Posco Future M starts shipping cathode materials produced using precursors South Korea’s Posco Future M Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun shipping cathode materials produced using self-sufficient precursors in July 2025. In June 2025, the company constructed a precursor plant with an annual production capacity of 45,000 tons at the cathode material plant site in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do. High-nickel NCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum) th...

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ment to Indonesia as a strategic production hub, with plans to export the new STARGAZER Cartenz models to international markets and continue investing in future mobility, including a USD 3 billion integrated EV ecosystem.  Available nationwide in multiple variants, the STARGAZER Cartenz will begin shipping in August 2025, supporting faster delivery and boosting the local automotive sector. (From Hyundai Indonesia homepage and press release (I / ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

g Systems) also has a wire harness production base in Cambodia. Although there has been some impact on production and logistics, and the company has already completed measures such as reviewing transportation routes and providing production support in other regions, and is continuing production and shipping at normal levels. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 29, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

gtze River, the Shanghai Haitong International Automotive Terminal (Haitong Terminal) in the Waigaoqiao Port Area has become one of the top choices for automobile exports along the Yangtze River for its geographical advantage of connecting the river and the East China Sea, as well as the density of shipping routes to major automobile terminals around the globe. To date, the export routes from the Haitong Terminal have covered 131 countries and re...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Canal Authority stated that the Suez Canal is witnessing various positive indicators regarding the regularity of vehicle carriers' transit through the Canal and the increase in their transit rates despite the current challenges. He also pointed out that the number of voyages affiliated with the BYD shipping line is expected to increase.  Based on Suez Canal Authority press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

” . The Hornet, sibling of the Alfa Romeo Tonale, is also built at Giambattista Vico Assembly Plant in Naples, Italy, and is subject to a 25% tariff when shipped into the U.S. The Hornet debuted in 2023 in the compact utility segment with ICE and plug PHEV powertrains, starting at USD 31,990 with shipping, for the ICE-only GT version, targeting consumers who want something different than mass-market vehicles. Absence of the Hornet leaves the De...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

AD Ports, UAE and CMF partner on global critical minerals supply chains On July 11, AD Ports Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Critical Minerals Forum (CMF) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening global critical minerals supply chains. This collaboration leverages AD Ports Group’s extensive network of operational ports, terminals, and shipping routes to support the Forum’s mission of expanding crit...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

secure the company’s long-term competitiveness. The new agreement, which runs until September 30, 2030, builds on the industrial concept presented in November 2024 and the agreement in principle concluded with IG Metall in May 2025. Key measures include reducing production capacities to a target shipping level of 8.7 to 9 million metric tons, shutting down blast furnace 9, closing hot strip mill 3 in Bochum by early 2026, and ending electrical...

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Volkswagen ships PPE differential for electric drives from Martin, Slovakia plant On July 4, Volkswagen Slovakia announced that it is shipping PPE differential for electric drives from the Martin plant to Audi Hungaria in Győr, where it is being installed in drives designed for the purely electric Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 models. Volkswagen has invested EUR 46 million in the production of the PPE differential in recent years. The investment als...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

BYD launches trial operation of Q3 electric heavy-duty truck in Shanghai On June 30, BYD launched a project on a “platform for zero-carbon trailers” with a shipping company and a charging operator. Put into trial operation under the project is the Q3 battery electric heavy-duty truck, which is available in 565kWh long-range and 382kWh short-range variants. Employing core technologies such as an in-house developed blade battery, a wheel-side ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

   Lincoln brand sales rose 31% in Q2 to 31,332 vehicles   •    Total Electrified Vehicles were up 6.6% to 82,886 units in Q2 (13.5% of mix) , up 14.7% for H1 2025 to 156,509 units Coming in Q3, the recently revealed Explorer Tremor and new F-150 Lobo street truck are expected to start shipping to customers. (Ford releases on July 1, 2025) 1 / 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

the period totaled USD 2.17 billion, up 28.1% YoY. Despite surging imports, Vietnam’s auto market remains imbalanced, with supply outpacing demand. Experts said trade talks with the U.S. have sparked hopes for zero tariffs on American-made cars, potentially boosting competitiveness. However, high shipping and insurance costs limit the benefit.  As most U.S. imports are low-volume, premium models, short-term impact is minimal. In the long run, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) for immediate restoration of the full rate. Manufacturers with local inventory will not need to pass the added cost to consumers, and brands may adopt different pricing strategies. Some companies, such as BYD, increased vehicle imports in advance, with BYD reportedly shipping 7,000 units to Brazil in a single batch to mitigate price impacts while preparing for local production. (AutoEsporte on June 26, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28