atnagar, President of SKF Industrial Americas and Australia, explained that after evaluating various alternatives, no viable option was found to keep the plant operating, adding that the shutdown is necessary to ensure the company’s long-term global competitiveness. The closure reflects a broader trend in Argentina’s auto parts sector, where companies have been shutting down or relocating production facilities amid global restructuring in the...

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NEV purchase tax subsidy reduction. The deliveries of new vehicle models launched intensively since September will start gradually, injecting new growth momentum into the market. With the NEV and ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) markets expected to get back on the track of rapid growth and trend relatively stable, respectively, the two markets will likely differentiate further. The NEV penetration rate is expected to hit a new high. From...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

current draw, that combined with inadequate fuse protection on the 400-watt radiator fan circuit, increases the possibility of a vehicle fire. MAHLE Thermal and Fluid Systems GmbH &CO from Germany was the supplier of the fan modules. FCA US LLC was alerted to the matter in July 2025, prompted by a trend in fires originating from the ProMaster's radiator fan module. Recovered parts confirmed signs of premature bearing wear in the failed motors. ...

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DFAC, CATL to co-develop new ecosystem for green logistics On October 16, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) announced recent strategic talks with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) on new strategic layouts for the development trend of new energy commercial vehicles and the electrification of logistics vehicles. Regarding cooperation on cutting-edge technologies, the two companies will focus on the large-scale application of the T...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

led by strong sales of electrified vehicles, as many models became more affordable and incorporated increasingly appealing technologies. In contrast, pickup truck sales continued to decline, hampered by tighter lending standards from financial institutions amid challenging economic conditions. This trend reflects Thailand’s slow economic growth, high cost of living, and persistent contraction in industrial production. Reduced incomes among indu...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

International VDI Congress ELIV to discuss latest trends in automotive electronics, software, and applications On October 15, VDI Wissensforum GmbH announced that the International VDI Congress ELIV (Electronics in Vehicles) will focus on future topics for the transformation of the automotive industry. Under the motto “Accelerate Innovation”, it is organized in Bonn on October 15 and 16, 2025.  The event is also organizing a trade exhibition...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

and is resuming in some regions where it was suspended, and positive progress was made in the automotive industry’s comprehensive rectification of “rat race” competition. With regional motor shows in full swing and new vehicle models launched intensively, the overall market maintained a good trend, registering production and sales growth rates above 10% year-over-year (y/y) for 5 consecutive months. As the release of new growth momentum ac...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

large automakers, namely, SAIC Motor, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Changan Auto, Chery, and BAIC Group, witnessed robust business growth. In October 2025, there will be 18 working days, down 1 day y/y and implying relatively tight time for production and sales activities. In recent years, the annual trend in China’s automobile market has generally shifted from “golden September and silver October” to “silver September and golden October”...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

s Design California brings all three teams together, enabling a 24-hour interconnected and collaborative global work process. The new studio will enable a wide spectrum of creative work, from production and advanced automotive projects to explorations in air mobility, robotics, and cutting-edge CMF trend research, as well as developing virtual imagery and films to support product narratives. Team members at Genesis Design California will work in ...

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ht on the Mercedes-Benz CLA. Thanks to PLEXIGLAS’s UV and weather resistance, these lights stay clear and vibrant for years. For wide, coast-to-coast lighting and long light guides, PLEXIGLAS molding compounds provide excellent light transmission, flow properties, and heat resistance. The growing trend of illuminated emblems and ambient lighting relies on PLEXIGLAS Softlight. Examples include the Opel Grandland Electric with a lit rear brand na...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

is added that in recent months the sales of electric cars with a plug have increased in quota and are consolidated in the accumulated by about 20%. These positive data make us anticipate that we will be above 1.1 million passenger cars sold at year-end. The Spanish market as a whole has a positive trend, which is very necessary because, as we are seeing recently, the global strength of the market is necessary to avoid job reductions in the indus...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

ly purchase old-generation (legacy) semiconductors that are stable in quality. Semiconductor manufacturers are no longer focusing on the production of these legacy semiconductors, and instead are increasingly discontinuing production in favor of mass-producing cutting-edge semiconductors. With this trend continuing, vehicle production could be disrupted, and the automotive industry has begun to devise measures to ensure stable semiconductor procu...

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-up with new Sedans developed in part through its Munich R&D centre. The breadth of the Chinese offering, from affordable Hatchbacks to Premium Sedans and SUVs, underscored how quickly these brands have built comprehensive product portfolios. Europe faces a market realignment For European OEMs, the trend represents both competitive pressure and a structural shift in the supply base. Domestic automakers still dominated the Munich event, but with s...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

negative balance has risen for three consecutive months. According to Sindipeças, exports totaled USD 5.43 billion in the first eight months of 2025, up 8.1% year-on-year. However, in August shipments dropped to USD 681.5 million, down 5.4% from August 2024 and 7.6% from July, reversing the upward trend. The decline is mainly linked to U.S. tariffs introduced earlier this year by the Trump administration: duties on auto parts rose from 10% to 25...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

itiveness in the U.S. market, and foster local and regional manufacturing growth. Analysts highlight that the shift will likely boost demand for auto parts in Mexico and neighboring countries, creating new jobs and strengthening regional industry. The company’s approach also underscores a broader trend in the automotive sector, where global manufacturers are increasingly pushed to diversify and localize supply chains in response to trade tensio...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Sasken, India, partners with VicOne, Japan, for automotive cybersecurity solutions On September 20, Sasken Technologies Limited announced a strategic partnership with VicOne. VicOne is the Trend Micro subsidiary. As part of the collaboration, Sasken will leverage its engineering, validation, and system integration expertise to co-sell, integrate, and operationalize VicOne's cybersecurity solutions.  This partnership will enable OEMs and Tier-1s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

ar (y/y) and including around 15.5 million units of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) (up 20% y/y). Maintain a stable growth in automobile exports. Achieve an added value growth of around 6% y/y for the automobile manufacturing industry. -          2026: Maintain a stable and positive development trend in the automotive industry, and further enhance the scale, quality, and efficiency of the industry. Also proposed in the Plan are 15 work measur...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

ebrates the 4th anniversary of the ORA Good Cat in Thailand, highlighting its pioneering achievements and strong consumer trust. Since its 2021 launch, the ORA Good Cat has achieved multiple “firsts” that have shaped Thailand’s EV landscape.  It was (i) the first EV to spark a nationwide BEV trend, generating over 10,000 pre-orders and helping Thais embrace electric vehicles as practical daily cars with lower costs, eco-friendliness, and f...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

22 is set to be a game-changer—lowering household expenses, boosting consumption, and improving industry competitiveness. Economists expect it could reduce inflation by up to 1.1 percentage points. A strong monsoon season has further strengthened rural liquidity, with agriculture poised for above-trend output despite some localized flood damage. For auto retail, September will be a two-phase month: a muted first half due to Shraddh and GST wait...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

equired for the localization of internal combustion engine-related production. Chinese manufacturers have established footholds outside the U.S., and have been moving toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and electrified vehicles (EVs). The aforementioned mega-supplier executive expects that this trend will have a ripple effect on ASEAN and Europe, and pointed out that if the U.S. government continues its current policy, parts suppliers will ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08