SeeWay.ai to invest in Phigent Robotics SeeWay.ai Co., Ltd. (SeeWay.ai) announced that it will subscribe for the issued shares of Beijing Phigent Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. (Phigent Robotics) for CNY 250 million and its 100% stake in an intelligent driving subsidiary. Upon completion of the transaction, SeeWay.ai will become the largest shareholder of Phigent Robotics with a 39.14% stake, and the reorganized Phigent Robotics will function as a...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Toyoda Gosei Seeks to Maximize the Potential of Polymers to Deliver Better Mobility and Lifestyles The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. We interviewed Shigeaki Kurokawa, Deputy General Manager of the Development Department. Toyoda Gosei’s exhibit was designed to enable attendees to experience four key concept...

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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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assembly at its Ayutthaya plant and concentrate operations at its Prachinburi facility. Nissan has suspended one of its two plants and consolidated production into a single facility this year to address chronic overcapacity. Mitsubishi intends to halt operations at one of its Thai plants around mid-2027. Suzuki closed its Rayong plant in Q1 2025 as part of a global streamlining program, reallocating capital toward EVs. Subaru already ended assemb...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Toyota and Isuzu sustain Thai pickup production amid market slump Reported on December 2, 2025, Isuzu and Toyota committed to sustaining pickup production in Thailand and continuing to source local auto parts, despite a significant drop in domestic sales, to support suppliers and reduce financial pressure. Toyota Motor Thailand mentioned that both tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers have been heavily impacted, with about 90% of their output linked to pic...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Astemo: Picking up the Pace in the Electrification and Intelligence of Mobility in the Age of SDVs The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Astemo exhibit, we interviewed Toshiharu Nogi, Dr. Eng. Fellow at the Technology Development Functional Division. Astemo is actively working not only in the field of “...

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Ford EV truck postponement results in legal fight between program suppliers A lawsuit resulting from Ford Motors’ change of plans for a new EV truck was filed in Oakland County Circuit Court. Nexteer is being sued by tier-two supplier Swoboda Inc., after Ford decided to postpone its next-generation P800 TE1 full-size electric pickup program until at least 2028. Swoboda, a German supplier with a factory in Kentwood, Michigan, sued its tier-one c...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

TIER IV collaborates with UK-based HORIBA MIRA to develop and commercialize autonomous driving technologies in Europe On November 25, TIER IV announced a collaboration with HORIBA MIRA, a UK-based automotive engineering and testing services provider, to accelerate the development and commercialization of autonomous driving technology in Europe. As the first step in their collaboration, the two companies will begin demonstrating autonomous buses u...

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Mercedes-Benz unveils U.S. growth plan for 400,000 annual sales by 2030 On November 22 at the brand’s annual dealers meeting in Las Vegas, Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain laid out an aggressive U.S. growth strategy aimed at regaining the No. 1 position in the U.S. luxury vehicle market, targeting 400,000 annual retail sales by 2030. Chamberlain detailed a multi-pronged plan for the dealers, previewing five upcoming models:   • The nex...

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Auto Guanzhou 2025: Dongfeng Nissan launches all-new Teana equipped with Huawei HarmonySpace5.0 On November 21, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFN), Nissan’s joint venture in China, announced at the 23rd Guangzhou Motor Show (November 21–30) that it will launch the new flagship sedan Teana equipped with Huawei's latest cockpit system, HarmonySpace5.0. This system will be adopted across all grades of the Teana sold in China, with a...

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Jinbei Auto to acquire 52% stake in Chn-Top Moldings for CNY 158 million On November 20, Shenyang Jinbei Automotive Co., Ltd. (Jinbei Auto) announced on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) a plan for acquiring a 52.0% stake in Changchun Chn-Top Precision Moldings Co., Ltd.‌ ‌(Chn-Top Moldings), corresponding to a CNY 44.2 million registered capital, for CNY 158 million. Chn-Top Moldings is a high-tech company specializing in the R&D, production...

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Devices Inc.(AMD), to advance AI-powered vision perception technology for next-generation autonomous vehicles. This collaboration will bring together Stradvision’s SVNet and MultiVision perception software with AMD ‘s automotive SoCs, creating a mass-production-ready platform for automakers and Tier-1 suppliers. In particular, by tightly integrating the AMD AI-optimized computing architecture with Stradvision’s perception software stack, th...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

taff to the National Diet building and Diet members’ offices. The Ministry, which aims to create a trend for the popularization of autonomous driving and reduce costs through production efficiency, will also investigate the feasibility of government procurement. The project has been outsourced to Tier IV, Inc. (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo). Three Suzuki Solio vehicles will be equipped with an electric control unit (ECU) integrated with autonomous dri...

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Teradar introduces world's first terahertz vision sensor for ADAS, AVs On November 12, Teradar, a Boston, Massachusetts-based developer of terahertz (THz) vision technology, unveiled the first commercial sensing technology capable of seeing in the terahertz band of the electromagnetic spectrum. Its chip technology, which provides up to 20 times the resolution of today's automotive radar, signals a new era of high definition, "all-weather" vision ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

LG Electronics joins SDVerse software-dedicated marketplace -LG Electronics Inc. announced that it has joined SDVerse, the automotive industry’s B2B Web marketplace dedicated to software. SDVerse was founded by General Motors, Magna, and Wipro, and is participated in by automakers, leading parts suppliers, and software suppliers. Using this platform, buyers can compare and explore software offerings to find the best solutions and easily contact...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/03

GlobalData blog: Nexperia crisis gives rise to chip supply concerns Nexperia was created in 2017 when NXP sold its Standard Products division to two Chinese investor Groups, JAC Capital and Wise Road Capital, for $2.75 billion. Towards the end of 2019, a Chinese electronics and computer equipment producer called Wingtech Technology acquired a controlling stake in Nexperia for $3.6 billion, and shortly after its founder, Zhang Xuezheng, became CEO...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Tesla recalls 12,963 vehicles over power loss from battery pack contactor On October 21, Tesla announced it is recalling 12,963 2025 Model 3 sedans and 2026 Model Y SUVs over an issue that can cause a sudden loss of battery power, increasing the risk of a crash. The company is recalling 7,925 Model Ys and 5,038 Model 3s produced from March through August 2025. The problem stems from a faulty battery pack connection part, which can lead to loss of...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

JMS 2025: Isuzu to premiere ERGA EV Autonomous Bus On October 22, Isuzu announced that it will unveil the "ERGA EV Autonomous Bus" for the first time at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight (Press Days: October 29-30, Public Days: October 31-November 9). This model has been newly adopted for a Level 2 autonomous bus demonstration experiment to be conducted in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, from October to January 2026. It w...

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, Yamato Transport, and Tier IV to test autonomous semi-trailer transportation Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Yamato Transport Co., Ltd., and Tier IV, Inc. (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo) announced on October 10 that their joint autonomous semi-trailer transportation project on main routes has been selected by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as its demonstration project. The proje...

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Yuma Energy partners with HPCL for AI-driven battery swapping across India On September 30, Yuma Energy and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) announced a partnership for electric vehicle infrastructure. It will leverage HPCL’s network of over 24,000 fuel outlets. Further, Yuma Energy will accelerate deployment of its AI-powered, smart battery swapping stations at high-demand urban and tier-2 locations. Yuma Energy has already accom...

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