al production will be tested on nearly 100 items, such as corrosion, fatigue, and collision. In 2027, two new NEV models will go into production at FAW-VW Tianjin Branch, for which the existing production lines are expected to be renovated and upgraded again in 2026. Going forward, the company will spare no effort to build a comprehensive production site for fuel, hybrid, and battery electric vehicle models. From a Tianjin Municipal People’s Go...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

follows. -          Articles 1 to 5 are overall principles and requirements specifying the formulation purpose, basis, and application scope of the Guidelines. -          Articles 6 to 13 specify pricing compliance requirements for links from the production of finished vehicles to spare parts and from pricing strategies to sales behaviors. -          Articles 14 to 21 clearly stipulate requirements for the pricing behav...

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t must come from end-of-life vehicles. These rules apply equally to EU-made and imported vehicles. Recycling standards will improve, requiring at least 30% of plastics from ELVs to be recycled. Rules will promote reuse, remanufacturing, and refurbishment, increasing access to affordable second-hand spare parts. Producer responsibility will be strengthened through harmonised EU-wide schemes to fund ELV waste treatment and improve recycling quality...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

First Geely Farizon spare parts warehouse outside of China settled in Europe On November 28, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) announced the recent signing of a cooperation agreement on the opening of a European spare parts warehouse, its first spare parts warehouse outside of China, with Duvenbeck and Amass Leanway in London. Located in Germany, the Geely Farizon European spare parts warehouse i...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

alized plans to issue advisory instructions to SNIC next week to prevent a recurrence. SNIC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suzuki and is involved in the manufacturing of products such as seat parts and fuel system pipes. According to JFTC, SNIC failed to review unit prices of parts that had become spare parts due to the discontinuation of volume production and placed orders with 10 subcontractors at prices unchanged from those for volume product...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

zakhstan and Uzbekistan, marking the company’s first official overseas certification. This OTTC certification is an authoritative recognition of Li Auto's product strength. The customers who purchase OTTC-certified vehicles will get Li Auto’s approved inspection and maintenance services, faster spare parts delivery, technical support from company engineers, and full digital features such as remote control, smart cockpit functions, and ongoing...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

s in promoting AI from being “exclusive to experts” to being “available to everyone”. Its implementation has enabled BMW Group to actively explore cutting-edge AI 2.0 applications in areas such as R&D, production, the supply chain, and customer services. In links such as quality control and spare parts management, AI solutions are capable of: -          Assisting quality engineers in diagnosing vehicle quality issues and generati...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

e. Tur Oto A.S. has become the official representative of the Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Corvette brands.  With this strategic partnership, GM is entering the Turkish market with all its brands and models through an official representative office for the first time. Sales, after-sales services, spare parts, and all warranty operations will be conducted through a dealership network integrated with GM's European operations, now under the guaran...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

) of 40%. Both Maxus models meet the highest five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings. Local assembly began in July 2025 after Maxus joined the government’s Battery-Based Electric Motor Vehicle (KBLBB) program. This shift enables faster market response and better after-sales service, including improved spare parts availability. PT Indomobil Energi Baru, Maxus's Indonesian agent and part of the Indomobil Group, sees this move as a boost for Indonesia...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

on. P-Circle also includes P-Guardian for home surveillance, a health-monitoring smartwatch, home and mobile EV charging, a virtual smart-home interface, a navigation system, a streaming platform with local content, and a forum for Perodua owners. Its marketplace currently features official Perodua spare parts, with plans to expand to verified merchants nationwide. The P-Circle app is available for download, with mobile chargers and smartwatches ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

laws” similar to those in the US, China, and Singapore. Led by King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, the researchers surveyed over 400 EV users and highlighted three main challenges: safety and lack of standardized regulations; slow and unclear after-sales processes, including claims, spare parts, and registration for modified vehicles; and financial instability from sudden price drops that devalue used cars and undermine consumer c...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

ier base, established infrastructure, and wide network of trade agreements, making it a strategic platform for component manufacturing. Renault plans to identify which locally produced components can be exported to its plants in Brazil and Colombia, while also integrating Mexican suppliers into its spare parts operations. This would cut delivery times, improve parts availability, and enhance efficiency in after-sales service, a critical area for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

t of IQD 30 billion. It will contribute to the gradual transfer of vehicle manufacturing and service technologies to Iraq.  The Prime Minister affirmed the Toyota Iraq Industrial Project as the beginning of car manufacturing in Iraq. The center will function as a center for storage, servicing, and spare parts, while also transferring vehicle assembly and manufacturing technologies to Iraq over time. Based on social media updates of the Media Off...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

result is falling demand for external manufacturing. Magna Steyr has been particularly affected, with contracts for Jaguar’s E-Pace and I-Pace ending in 2024, BMW’s 5-Series stopping in 2023, and production of the Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 scheduled to finish by 2027. This has created significant spare capacity at its plant in Graz, which can produce up to 235k units per annum, while also presenting an opportunity for smaller Chinese brands loo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Smart City’s Auto City took place in Bandar Baru Nilai, Malaysia, marking the launch of the first phase of the larger smart city project.  Covering 728.43 hectares, this MYR 1 billion development is set to become a modern automotive hub, with showrooms, service centers, EV production facilities, spare parts outlets, and technology-driven lifestyle spaces. Jointly developed by Malaysia’s Nilai Group and China’s Shandong International, Auto ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Eximar Group invests USD 20 million for launching MG in Argentina On September 15, it was reported that Grupo Eximar is investing USD 20 million for launching MG in Argentina. The funds were allocated to establishing a dealer network, training staff, securing spare parts, and preparing for the first three launches: the MG 3 Hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid, and the electric Cyberster roadster, which will be officially presented on September 18. Sales will st...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

SNS Holding, Algeria, signs agreement with FAW Trucks On September 9, National Steel Company – SNS Holding, in a social media post, announced that it had signed several contracts at the IATF 2025 Trade Fair. It has signed an agreement with ALGERIA FAW TRUCKS INDUSTRIES (China) for the supply of spare parts (front and rear bumpers, front and rear lights, and electrical packages) to ANABIB Spa. It also signed an agreement with Mansour EMGS Algeri...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

ering 115 hectares with nearly VND 8,000 billion in investment.  The park expands THACO’s mechanical and supporting industries, connecting its existing factories in Chu Lai and producing automotive automation equipment, smart control systems, and high-tech products. The facility will feature (i) spare parts manufacturing plants and (ii) electro-mechanical and automation assembly plants, the latter covering robots, autonomous vehicles (AGVs/AMR...

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  Officials from the Excise Department, Board of Investment, Thai Automotive Industry Association, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, and the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) participated in the meeting. More than 300 complaints have been filed, covering issues such as delayed spare parts, faulty Conversion & Distribution Units (CDUs), slow dealer claim processing, insurance denials, and registration or refund delays. The Co...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

exclusively dedicated to pickups in the region. The Nightfall Concept showcases a bold design with a distinctive Ram grille framed by a continuous LED strip, LED headlights, a sport hood with amber lights, bronze-accented tow hooks, winch, and skid plate. The rear of the concept features an exposed spare tire mounted on the truck bed, with long-range LED lights, LED taillights, and a tailgate embossed with the Ram logo. Further details on the pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/16