CarBEV, VinFast forge strategic partnership to advance Philippine EV ecosystem Reported on December 15, 2025, CarBEV entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding with Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast during a signing ceremony in Hanoi. The partnership brings together VinFast’s global EV expertise and CarBEV’s local operating platform to fast-track the rollout of electric mobility solutions in the Philippines. Joint initiatives will ...

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ger (sedans, SUVs, MPVs, and New Energy Vehicles) and commercial (light- and heavy-duty trucks and buses) vehicles, and is compatible with test safety regulations in countries and regions such as China, Europe, the U.S., and Southeast Asia. -          The 293.39m-long indoor car crash test track features deceleration for higher initial speeds and adjustable deceleration ranges to support a variety of tests. It meets the requirements for ...

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s for residential energy storage.      • Starting in 2026, it will also make LFP prismatic cells for an upcoming midsize electric pickup. Louisville Assembly Plant – Louisville, Kentucky      • Remains as anchor plant for Ford’s low-cost Universal EV Platform strategy.      • On track to build fully-connected midsize EV pickup in 2027. To make the changes, the company will record USD 19.5 billion in special items with the maj...

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rounds with limited space. GST 120 Plus offers a top speed of 130 km/h to meet Euro NCAP 2026 high-speed test requirements. It features a 13% increase in battery capacity for extended range, ABS braking to improve stability and reduce stopping distances, and seamless integration with AB Dynamics’ track test ecosystem. Based on AB Dynamics press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

around the world. At a test site in China, engineers are fine-tuning ride comfort, handling, body strength, and braking. Other locations are testing crash safety, suspension durability, battery performance, software, and climate systems in different conditions. The all-electric smart #2 remains on track for its world debut in late 2026. Based on Smart press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

full Proton line-up was displayed, including the all-new Saga, and a model making its public debut ahead of its early-2026 launch. The showcase also featured technical presentations, panel discussions, and interactive experiences such as test drives and taxi rides on Proton’s semi high-speed test track, underscoring the engineering progress achieved through the DRB-HICOM–Geely partnership. (From Proton Malaysia press release (I / II))...

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Proton Malaysia achieves sales of 13,451 units in November 2025 (domestic, export, e.MAS included) Announced on December 11, 2025, Proton posted group sales of 13,451 units in November, including domestic and export volumes. January–November sales totaled 143,322 units, up 3.6% YoY and on track for full-year growth, with an estimated 18.4% market share in November and 19.7% year to date. In November, the Proton Saga saw 6,931 units delivered, s...

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Ford Oakville Assembly Plant retooling on track for 2026 restart The Ford Oakville Assembly plant in Canada is currently undergoing a major retooling to prepare it for production of the Ford Super Duty starting in 2026, which could be exported to markets other than the U.S., especially if the current USMCA agreement is not renewed. Construction of the new stamping building is expected to be completed in 2026, at the same time the rest of the pla...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

Toyota elevates Arizona Proving Ground to higher level On December 10, Toyota Motor North America celebrated the completion of new construction and updated offerings at its Arizona Proving Ground (TAPG). The updates are part of a previously announced investment, and feature an all-new 5.5-mile oval track available for vehicle mileage accumulation, stop-and-go testing, and high speed evaluations. Significant new off-road facilities offer test area...

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t the Single Market and bolster supply chain resilience, the Action Plan foresees monitoring, crisis coordination and defence against hostile interference. The Commission will also introduce restrictions on exporting permanent magnet and aluminium scraps to boost recycling. The Commission will fast-track strategic EU projects to reduce dependencies by up to 50% by 2029. The EU will mobilize up to EUR 3 billion over 12 months to support projects t...

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he 2025 Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE 2025). The partnership focuses on developing a National Automotive Test Centre (NATC) and providing structured hands-on R&D exposure for 200 Proton engineers and technical staff. Under the agreement, Proton will contribute its Semi High-Speed Test Track in Shah Alam and R&D lab in Tanjong Malim as part of the NATC. Both Proton and MARii will also jointly develop a new NATC facility, sharing cons...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

when they help i.e., before, during, or after a crash. It also recognises technologies that work across multiple stages. The goal is to give clearer, more flexible ratings as vehicle safety systems become more advanced and interconnected. Driver-assistance features will be checked not only on test tracks but also in real-world driving. This aims to ensure these systems are both effective and user-friendly. From 2026, Euro NCAP ratings will be or...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

to 500 battery systems a year, along with e-drive units, thermal systems, electronics, and battery cells. The Platform & Module Testing Center follows the same process. An EMC lab checks electronic reliability, and a durability bench simulates global driving conditions. Together with the City Test Track, Volkswagen now has a full design-to-validation development cycle in Hefei, working closely with the global R&D network. Volkswagen will continu...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

he newer EV 3.5 program, MG is proceeding according to government guidelines and expects clearer figures in about two years. EVs now account for 60% of MG’s sales in Thailand and are expected to reach 70% in 2025, though the company said it will continue offering ICE models as well. MG remains on track to achieve its 2025 target of 25,000 units, with the Thai auto market projected at 610,000 units, up around 10% YoY. (From an article of Prachac...

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arrive in limited quantities in the U.S. in 2026 from Hyundai’s Asan plant in Korea. “With Ioniq 6 N, Hyundai N aims to elevate its offerings, enticing drivers with electrified powertrains that offer high-performance enthusiasts a thrilling new avenue to electrify their passion on both road and track,” said José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. Delivering up to 641 hp, 568 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated 0–60 mph tim...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

Tsuyo Manufacturing, India signs LOI with Government of Karnataka for advanced EV powertrain plant On November 19, Tsuyo Manufacturing Private. Limited has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Government of Karnataka to set up an advanced manufacturing facility and dedicated testing track for heavy commercial electric vehicles in Dharwad. The agreement was formalized at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025. The new facility will manufacture heavy-...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

and active suspension systems. The MLX90382 combines a Hall-effect magnetic front end, an analogue-to-digital converter (ADC), on-chip digital signal processing (DSP) with zero latency, and multiple output options. It measures all three magnetic field components and the differential Z-axis field to track angle and speed accurately. It supports speeds up to 200,000 e-rpm and offers 360-degree stray-field immunity, ensuring reliable performance eve...

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aviour to create what the company calls Digital Twin 2.0.  DonutOS brings the full workflow into one environment, allowing teams to design, simulate, validate, and prepare vehicle behaviour before hardware exists. Traditional development relies on sequential stages: physical prototypes, lab tests, track tests, and late software integration. DonutOS replaces this with a single environment where mechanical, electrical, behavioural, sensor, and UI ...

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arts with a local company or supplier who is considering strengthening business. India is expected to see market growth in both motorcycles and automobiles, and it is also a major railway powerhouse with one of the world's leading railway networks. Akebono Brake wishes to get its Indian business on track by leveraging expertise it has developed on brake parts for automobiles, railways, and industrial machinery. Mr. Nagaoka, President & CEO of Ake...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

ive Cruise Control helps to manage steering, braking, acceleration, lane positioning, and keeping a safe distance from other vehicles. On approved highways called Blue Zones, it allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel while staying focused on the road. The system uses radars and cameras to track traffic, read lane markings and speed signs, and a driver-facing camera to ensure the driver remains attentive, even when wearing sunglasses. Ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14