TVS Motor, India signs MoU with Kadam Mobility for electric three-wheelers On June 3, TVS Motor Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kadam Mobility, an EV-first fleet and infrastructure platform, to deploy 500 TVS King EV MAX electric three-wheelers during FY 2025–26 (ending March 31, 2026).  This partnership aims to strengthen sustainable public mobility across India’s metros and Tier 1 cities. Kadam Mobility will roll ou...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

TYW Manufacturing inaugurates new plant in Mexico On June 2, TYW Manufacturing inaugurated a new plant in Irapuato, Guanajuato, with an investment exceeding USD 50 million.   The facility will produce components and digital dashboards for Kia and Stellantis and is expected to generate 1,000 direct jobs, including 650 for women and 350 for men from Irapuato, Abasolo, and Pénjamo.   According to Guanajuato's Secretary of Economy, Claudia Cristin...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

GAC officially launches and presents new models in Brazil On May 23, GAC held the Brazil Brand Launch and New Models Unveiling Event at the Anhembi District in São Paulo, unveiling its "Brazil Action Plan" – the first substantive implementation of "One GAC 2.0" global strategy in Latin America. The "Brazil Action Plan" focuses on four long-term directions: full industry chain deployment, energy ecosystems, talent development, and cultural inte...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

SUBCON Thailand 2025 spurs strong trade, xEV parts deals reach THB 3.65 billion Announced on May 20, 2025, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) reported strong results from the 19th SUBCON Thailand 2025, held from May 14–17. The event drew over 46,000 attendees and 68 buyer delegations from 13 countries, resulting in 9,975 business matching sessions and projected trade value exceeding THB 22 billion in industrial parts. A special activity, th...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Geely Auto unveils Galaxy M9 SUV and “Five by Five” global strategy in Milan, Italy On May 22, Geely Auto unveiled the Geely Galaxy/Yinhe M9, a six-seater flagship SUV featuring advanced super-hybrid technology, at an event in Milan, Italy. The new Yinhe M9 SUV is powered by the AI Cloud 2.0-driven EM-P Super Hybrid system. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.5 seconds. It features Geely’s next-generation AI Smart Cockpit, AI Dig...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

Abu Dhabi Investment Office launches program to establish end-to-end automotive ecosystem On May 20, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced the launch of a major economic program targeting the establishment of an end-to-end automotive ecosystem. Backed by multi-billion-dirham investments from global industry leaders, the programme aims to transform Abu Dhabi into the region’s leading hub for smart automotive manufacturing, R&D, auctio...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

Teikoku Databank survey: 19,016 companies deal with Nissan in Japan According to a survey conducted by Teikoku Databank, Ltd. (Teikoku Databank), there are 19,016 companies dealing with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) in Japan. Of the total number, 1,816 companies are tier 1 parts suppliers, 12,120 companies are tier 2 parts suppliers, and 5,080 companies are Tier 3 and downstream parts suppliers. By sales scale (of 18,357 companies whose busines...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire remaining 25% stake in IAC India On May 16, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that its board of directors has approved the acquisition of the remaining 25% shareholding in IAC International Automotive India Private Limited (IAC India) from its existing shareholder, IACG Holdings LUX SARL (IAC Lux). The acquisition will be executed through a share purchase agreement involving Lumax Auto Technologies, IAC ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

ISUZU South Africa launches 2025 MU-X SUV range, Introduces new ONYX XT 4X4 model On May 5, ISUZU Motors South Africa launched the latest version of the MU-X SUV. The line-up now also includes a new top-tier model, the 3.0-litre 4x4 ONYX XT, adding extra exclusivity to the range. The 2025 ISUZU MU-X range is available with prices starting at ZAR 752,300. The ISUZU MU-X comes with two turbodiesel engine options paired with six-speed automatic tra...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Indofast Energy and EVeez to deploy 20,000 electric bikes across indian cities On April 30, Indofast Energy, a battery-swapping solutions provider, announced a partnership with EVeez, a mobility service company, to deploy 20,000 electric bikes across key Tier I and Tier II cities in India over the next 24 months. Targeted cities include Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Vijayawada. The partnership aims to support quick commerce, e-comme...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

NRB Bearings, India expands capacity to fulfil BMW, Stellantis, Renault orders On April 27, NRB Bearings Limited approved a capacity expansion plan to support its lifetime-nominated business pipeline, amounting to INR 6 billion, from European Tier 1 customers. The expansion will cater to BMW, Stellantis, and Renault's next-generation electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engine (ICE) platforms. NRB has been nominated by Magna and other major ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan and Maruti Suzuki to establish Osamu Suzuki center of excellence in India On April 23, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced their proposal to establish the Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) in India. The initiative aims to institutionalize and promote the Japanese manufacturing principles introduced by Mr. Osamu Suzuki, which have played a key role in shaping Maruti Suzuki’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

thod for large-format solid-state battery manufacturing can be done using mixing and coating equipment commonly used in gigafactories. The trials also reveal that product quality improves as the scale increases. The delivery of 1.5MWh solid-state battery assembly line from Mpac is scheduled in the H2 CY 2025. The assembly line will produce Ilika's Goliath prototype large-format pouch cells for automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, as per...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

KIA begins K4 Hatchback production at Pesquería plant in Mexico On April 8, it was announced that KIA started production of the all-new 2026 KIA K4 Hatchback at its Pesquería plant in Nuevo León. The model, which is part of a comprehensive update to KIA’s Mexican lineup, replacing the KIA Río with the K3 and the KIA Forte with the K4, was introduced with the assembly of the first six units at the end of March 2025, according to INEGI data. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

. announced the two companies are working together to help accelerate the advancement and deployment of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) for automotive OEMs and suppliers around the world. As part of the collaboration, WeRide has used QNX to power the company’s ADAS WePilot solution designed for L2++ passenger vehicles. The first project of WeRide and its strategic investor and system integrator Bosch entered into mass production at the end of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

Smart Eye, Sweden secures DMS software design wins from Japanese OEM On April 3, Smart Eye, a global DMS software provider, secured its first-ever design wins from a leading Japanese OEM. Under the agreement, Smart Eye will supply its technology as a Tier 1 software provider. Smart Eye’s DMS software will be integrated into two upcoming car models, with production scheduled to begin in mid-2027. The estimated revenue for the order is SEK 200 m...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

Meizu returns to Vietnam; Supplies Flyme Auto smart cockpit system to Geely EX5 e-SUV On March 21, 2025, Meizu, in collaboration with Geely Auto, held a product launch event in Vietnam, accelerating its strategic expansion in Southeast Asia with its eco-products.  The Geely EX5, a global smart e-SUV equipped with Meizu’s Flyme Auto smart cockpit system, is set to debut in Vietnam in Q2/2025.To date, Flyme Auto has supported 22 car models in co...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

p slot liner spiral-wound tubes using Ajedium polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) film. These spiral-wound slot liner tubes leverage the high-performance properties of Ajedium PEEK films, providing superior insulation for electric motors. It enhances e-motor efficiency by up to 2%, enabling a more effective copper fill factor and improved heat dissipation. This allows manufacturers to benefit from lightweight and reduced tota...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

ETAS joins SDVerse marketplace to boost SDV development ETAS GmbH has joined the SDVerse marketplace to strengthen its commitment to enabling a seamless, secure, and open software-defined vehicle (SDV) ecosystem. SDVerse, backed by founding members GM, Magna and Wiprohe, is a B2B marketplace for buying and selling vehicle software. The SDVerse’s ecosystem enables ETAS to enhance partnership with leading OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology co...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

Tier IV and Plus to collaborate for autonomous driving 2.0, starting with L4 autonomous trucks Tier IV, Inc. (Tier IV) announced that it has partnered with Plus AI, Inc. (Plus), a developer of autonomous driving systems using end-to-end AI. The two companies will jointly develop next-generation autonomous driving technology that can define a broader range of operation design domains (ODDs). At the same time, they will contribute to the establishm...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12