IAA Mobility 2025: QCraft, China, announces European headquarter and partnership with Qualcomm On September 8, QCraft announced the launch of its globalization strategy at IAA Mobility 2025, unveiling the establishment of its European headquarters in Germany and a partnership with Qualcomm. Its full-stack NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) solution will soon be deployed in around one million vehicles.  QCraft’s European headquarters in Germany will o...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Hongqi to present all-new all-electric SUV EHS5 and European strategy On September 5, Hongqi announced that it will present its all-new all-electric SUV, the EHS5, alongside several BEV models already available in Europe at the IAA Mobility 2025. EHS5 is the newest member of the Hongqi NEV family. Equipped with advanced intelligent safety systems, a reliable range, and refined driving comfort, the EHS5 is designed to provide Eu...

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Dangjin, South Korea, with the launch of its fourth generation battery system, featuring advanced Anti-Propagation Thermal Management Battery Pack Design. The system is engineered to prevent thermal runaway, enhancing EV safety and reliability. It also reinforces Webasto’s global electrification strategy and demonstrates the company’s expertise in battery development and system integration. (From Webasto social media updates on September 5, ...

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Stellantis launches updated Peugeot 208 and 2008 models in Brazil On September 4, Stellantis Brazil announced the launch of the 2026 Peugeot 208 and 2008 models, now available in GT versions with new 12V hybrid technology. This marks the brand as the first to introduce hybrid powertrains in the B-Hatch segment in Brazil, while also reinforcing its strategy in the highly competitive compact SUV category. Both models adopt the 1.0-liter Turbo 200 F...

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d efficiency improve further. The bus is 8.5m long, 2.35m wide, and seats up to 26 passengers with comfort similar to larger buses. The Connector project is part of the UK Government’s CAM Pathfinder Programme, funded by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) under the Industrial Strategy and Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan. Recently, the project gained additional funding to continue trials until March 2026. The extension wi...

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t the media event at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria on September 4, 2025. It is the first vehicle in Algeria’s history to be built in CKD format at the Tafraoui plant. The model starts with a 20% local integration rate, with plans to raise it above 30%. This supports Stellantis’ strategy of “deep localisation,” aimed at building Algeria into a regional industrial hub, while developing local talent and innovation. Based on ...

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cted to rise alongside Vietnam’s growing e-mobility market. The franchise aims to expand quickly to residential areas, main roads, and public parking lots, enabling VinFast users to swap batteries in under a minute, faster and more convenient than refueling. This initiative is part of V-Green’s strategy to develop the VinFast e-mobility ecosystem. Currently operating 150,000 charging ports across 34 provinces, V-Green plans to roll out 150,00...

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Mexico considers tariffs on China, other countries under 'Plan Mexico' initiative On September 4, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her government is weighing the possibility of imposing tariffs on imports from countries that do not have trade agreements with Mexico, including China. The move would be part of “Plan Mexico,” a strategy aimed at strengthening domestic industry in response to tariffs recently imposed by U.S. Pre...

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verpriced and low-end models deliver poor product experience. By providing product solutions that strike a balance between quality and price, the brand will provide more suitable options for family users and small and medium-sized companies. For brand development, Ruisheng adopts a “three-step” strategy, namely, making every effort to seize the market from 2025 to 2027, growing into a mainstream MPV brand from 2027 to 2030, and striving to be...

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Mercedes-Benz 1626L Euro 5 bus chassis marks Indonesia’s export milestone On August 30, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) announced that Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) has launched its first Mercedes-Benz 1626L Euro 5 bus chassis for export, marking a key step in the company’s international strategy. The unit was produced at DCVMI’s new Cikarang plant, which began operations on ...

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Nissan Thailand completes production line integration at Samut Prakan plant Announced on September 3, 2025, Nissan Thailand has successfully completed the integration of its production lines at the Samut Prakan plant, marking a significant milestone in the Re:Nissan growth strategy, following the kick-off announcement made in June. The initiative underscores Nissan’s commitment to maintaining and expanding its manufacturing operations in Thail...

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rated hardware-software technologies, unveil European business plans, and host technical salons. ZYT will present cutting-edge products, including JIMU 2.0, ZHIZHOU fully solid-state LiDAR, and the SA8775P-based integrated cockpit and ADAS controller. It will also announce the European localization strategy.  ZYT has developed core sensors and achieved high computing power optimization. The ClixPilot system supports various SoCs. The recent A-SP...

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ll-new Vios (AC100). This suggests that TMP may transition from the long-standing “Vios” nameplate, used in the Philippines for nearly 25 years, to the “Ativ”. However, it is more likely that both the all-new Vios (the Ativ) and the current body Vios will be sold concurrently, following the strategy Toyota employed with the Zenix and Innova.Market introduction in the Philippines is expected toward late 2025, possibly September or October....

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for hybrid vehicles (HVs) equipped with an internal combustion engine is growing. The internal combustion engine market is expected to shrink in the future, and Niterra aims to maximize residual profits, including demand for replacement products, by expanding its business through its “contrarian strategy”. Niterra and Denso signed a basic agreement in July 2023 to start discussions for the business transfer. Niterra will acquire the domestic...

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hat shed light on the company’s plans for EV sales and eventual production in the U.S. market. Foxconn recently sold its Lordstown, Ohio, plant, formerly planned as an EV production site, to Softbank “for greater financial flexibility” in fixed assets, while staying committed to its “3+3” strategy, balancing expansion in EVs, cloud, and networking”. Funds for the sale will all be reinvested in expanding the company’s U.S. footprint...

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ompany plans to unveil its first ultra-luxury battery electric vehicle in 2027. According to Dreame, the company’s founder wrote the first car manufacturing plan back in 2013. Supported by China’s mature electric vehicle supply chain and technology ecosystem, Dreame will use the right products, strategy, and pace to bring China-made products to the world’s high-end markets. Founded in 2017, Dreame Technology is a global high-end consumer el...

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cturing of batteries for automotive and energy storage applications over the next 7 to 10 years. This initiative aims to support both Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicle (EV) portfolio—including Switch Mobility—and serve the broader automotive and energy storage sectors in India. As part of this strategy, Ashok Leyland has entered a long-term exclusive partnership with China-based CALB Group, a battery technology provider. The partnership will...

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Valmet Automotive expands business beyond automotive, sells IONCOR to Finnish group of investors On September 1, Valmet Automotive announced that it is reshaping its strategy to expand its expertise beyond the automotive industry, including into the defense sector. As part of an ownership and financing arrangement enabling Valmet Automotive’s strategic expansion, IONCOR, Valmet Automotive’s battery systems subsidiary, will become a subsidiar...

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Mazda announces organizational shakeup, launches AI-dedicated Project Office On September 1, Mazda Motor Corporation announced the organizational changes, effective immediately. For its Corporate Strategy domain, the company will establish MAX Project Office, which is dedicated to building AI/data infrastructure and management dashboards to drive fundamental operational transformation across the company. MAX is the abbreviation for Mazda AI Trans...

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development and production of Domain and Zonal Controllers, as well as Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS), including LiDAR technology for Level 3 and above autonomous driving capabilities. All these technologies support the software-defined vehicle revolution. The opening reinforces Valeo's strategy to strengthen its role in China’s automotive market and advance the development of autonomous vehicles. (From a press release dated August ...

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