NTN China holds 2025 supplier conference NTN China held a 2025 supplier conference in Shanghai, where heads of and core supplier representatives from production sites in cities such as Shanghai, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Xiangyang, and Changzhou attended to exchange views on the annual cooperation situation and future supply chain collaboration directions.The general representative of NTN China stated that the company will continue to promote local R&D...

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extensive expertise of its employees in this field.  The BMZ Group is a leading international manufacturer of lithium-ion battery systems. In October, BMZ Germany GmbH filed for insolvency under self-administration. In the coming months, the focus will be on stabilising and expanding customer and supplier relationships as well as on further developing the organisation and integrating employees.  Based on press release from BMZ Group...

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over 600 Chinese investors. The December 17-18 roadshow highlighted Thailand’s position as a leading destination for Chinese investment, particularly in high-technology sectors. The delegation also held investment talks with targeted firms, including (i) Seenpin Electromechanical Transmission, a supplier of high-precision components for humanoid robots with Tesla Bot among its customers; (ii) Zhejiang Jinwo Precision Machinery, a specialist in...

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nies plan to strengthen collaboration on brand innovation and foreign market expansion.The two companies established a partnership for battery supply and R&D in 2021 and advanced cooperation on ultra-fast charging technology, battery safety, and battery data in 2023. Currently, CATL acts as a major supplier of batteries for all Voyah vehicle models.(From a CATL press release dated December 18, 2025)...

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on the road or cones in construction zones, and to distinguish closely spaced objects, including vehicles in dense urban traffic or individuals within groups. In addition to the ForWave7HD, FORVIA HELLA also received an order for the ForWave7e, its cost-optimized version, from a leading automotive supplier in Asia in the summer of 2025. (From a press release dated December 11, 2025)...

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int-venture with General Motors. According to documents filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the leak can result from insufficient adhesive sealant following a process change, or burrs in the wobble joint O-ring groove due to a missing deburring process at the supplier. Owners will be notified beginning on February 2, 2026. Dealers will replace the fuel cell stack assembly with an improved part that uses a ...

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monomaterial recycled polyester and latex-free components enhance acoustic comfort and thermal performance. They are produced with minimal energy and water consumption, reducing CO2 emissions. They also enable easier end-of-life recycling and battery access, supporting circularity in EVs. As a key supplier to Polestar 5, the company provides innovations, including the Ultra-Silent Frunk & Frunk Tray with PET knit fabric, the Ultra-XStream Diffus...

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mputing power exceeding 1,000TOPS, and is designed with conditions for upgrading to Level 3 autonomous driving features. Related products have been designated for mass production by leading New Energy Vehicle manufacturers. It is reported that the reorganized Phigent Robotics will serve as a Tier 2 supplier to SeeWay.ai for R&D and mass production capabilities of both Horizon Robotics- and Qualcomm-powered platforms, as well as a portfolio that s...

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Tobii, Sweden signs DMS licensing agreement with major automotive supplier On December 15, Tobii signed a licensing deal with a major automotive supplier to license and integrate its driver monitoring system (DMS) technology. The agreement will enable Tobii to strengthen its cash position and meet its near-term financial obligations. Tobii, through its automotive unit Tobii Autosense, is a leader in vehicle interior sensing, with driver and occup...

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or JICC. The acquisition price of the shares will be JPY 152.3 billion. This share acquisition is scheduled to be executed during the first quarter of the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026, following the necessary clearances and approvals required. Honda will lead the growth of Astemo as a global supplier, while maintaining the consideration of an IPO.  Honda press release, Astemo press release ...

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ial losses for its Model e EV unit as soon as next year and make the business profitable by 2029. Rouge Electric Vehicle Center – Dearborn, Michigan      • Ford is officially discontinuing the F-150 Lightning as a fully-electric truck after production was halted in October as the result of a supplier aluminum plant fire.      • The plant will be transitioned to build the F-150 Lightning as an extended-range electric vehicle. BlueOval ...

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he automotive industry. Recently, changes are taking place in the international market place, including changes in tariff policies, which might require automotive OEMs to review/revise their production operations and seek more local production and consumption. Q4. How are you positioned as a Tier 1 supplier in the market? And what are your prospects in terms of growth and production operations in Japan as well as outside Japan such as in North Am...

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strengthen local production and consumption. Amidst this harsh environment, TPR is still capable of operating globally at its 59 plants located in eight regions around the world. Q2. Do you see this kind of change in the business environment as a risk, or as an opportunity to grow as an independent supplier? A2. I think there are two sides to this. Fundamentally we see it as an opportunity. Based on the idea of conducting local production for loc...

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EPMB Malaysia launches Phase 2 expansion to lift Melaka annual capacity to 30,000 vehicles Reported on December 12, 2025, EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) launched Phase 2 of its Melaka assembly plant, raising annual capacity from 6,000 to 30,000 units. This announcement was accompanied by the first CKD GWM WEY G9 PHEV MPV coming off the line in Malaysia.  EPMB has evolved from a Tier-1 parts supplier into a vertically integrated contract assemble...

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initial capacity of 50,000 vehicles annually, supported by highly automated, fully integrated production lines covering body welding, painting, assembly, quality inspection, and logistics. VinFast targets localization rates of over 40% by 2026, 60% by 2029, and 80% from 2030, supported by a planned supplier park. At full capacity, the plant is expected to create 5,000–15,000 direct jobs. Initially, the plant will assemble right-hand-drive VF 3,...

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th their meeting. The report notes that Musk was granted a dedicated workspace inside Samsung’s Taylor fab, effectively allowing Tesla personnel to maintain an on-site presence to oversee chip manufacturing directly. The move highlights a collaboration that extends beyond a traditional customer–supplier arrangement into a business model in which the client participates in every stage of the process, from chip design to plant construction, pro...

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elow approximately 12 mph or when HDA is enabled along with the Lane Change Assist (LCA) feature, which itself is activated by the driver moving the turn signal lever to the desired direction to change lanes. While not being faulted for the aberration in detection, the front corner radar units were supplier by Aptiv Korea. Hyundai is advising all owners to refrain from using the HDA feature on their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. O...

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expected to remain stable in production volumes, growth is projected to resume in 2027 with the new turbo line. The Itatiba facility also produces ball-bearing turbochargers for heavy vehicles that meet Brazil’s Proconve L8 emission standards. BorgWarner continues to strengthen its role as a key supplier for Asian automakers and is negotiating with four Chinese manufacturers entering the Brazilian market. (AutoIndustria on December 11, 2025)...

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nuary and September, the sector registered USD 89.24 billion, equivalent to a year-on-year decrease of 4.35%. The rebound was driven by a steadier performance in the U.S. automotive market, where vehicle production fell by only -1.3%, reducing previous demand volatility. Mexico remained the leading supplier of auto parts to the U.S., accounting for 87% of total U.S. imports and achieving exports worth USD 75.13 billion, resulting in a USD 24.26 b...

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version of the 5G technology. It offers faster data transmission, lower latency, reduced hardware complexity, and minimal power consumption. It also provides an affordable alternative to traditional 5G for the upcoming phase-out of 4G networks. Marelli is partnering with a leading telematics module supplier to ensure the solution complies with the U.S. Hardware and Software Ban and meets USMCA in-region content requirements. Based on Marelli pres...

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