f ACS expands its European market access and boosts ACS’s reach into Asia. Luxshare’s electronic components will empower Leoni further to enhance vertical integration within its wiring systems production. They will deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions spanning the entire E/E architecture value chain. The integration of their global production networks will empower both companies to respond swiftly and effectively to regional market dyn...

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SK Tec inaugurates expansion in Mexico On July 9, it was reported that Japan-based auto parts manufacturer SK Tec inaugurated the expansion of its plant in Irapuato, Mexico, following an investment of USD 19.8 million. The expansion strengthens the company’s role as a Tier 2 supplier in the Mexican automotive value chain and is expected to generate 80 specialized jobs. SK Tec employs 200 workers and focuses on stamping, welding, assembly, and p...

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automating key business processes. With Camunda, Audi can now create processes that are faster, more transparent, and easier to track. As the auto industry becomes more complex, Audi needed a scalable digital solution to improve process flow across departments, close integration gaps, and focus on value-added tasks. Audi’s first two projects with Camunda focused on procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes, i.e., flexible tool transfers and proactive...

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erse customer needs. The company sees this expansion as timely, given the rising demand for locally assembled vehicles, favorable government policies, and increasing momentum for regional manufacturing capabilities. This move aligns with AMTEL’s core strengths in automotive electronics and supply chain management and underscores its ambition to move further upstream in the automotive value chain. Established in 1993, AMCSB specializes in resear...

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conomic policy choices and a highly adaptive industry. As 2025 marks a critical inflection point for the sector, we look forward to progressive policy support measures as part of the SAAM35 Review that sustains this growth trajectory, enhances competitiveness, and drives deeper inclusion across the value chain." South Africa- Sales of new vehicles Jun. 2025 Jun. 2024 Y-o-Y Jan.-Jun.2025 Jan.-Jun.2024 Y-o-Y Passenger cars 32...

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DFMC establishes new company On June 26, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) established eπ Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (eπ Auto). eπ Auto, an important deployment of DFMC in the sector of in-house developed passenger vehicles, aims to fully support the development of DFMC’s passenger vehicle operations by placing emphasis on the integration of high-quality resources throughout the value chain, such as commercial entities, R&D, production,...

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ect 350 employees, with the company negotiating severance packages and job support with the workers' union. Michelin emphasized that its other operations in Brazil will continue. The French multinational operates eight plants in the country and employs over 8,000 people across the tire industry’s value chain, from research to recycling. The sector is facing a downturn, with a 4.3% drop in tire sales during the first four months of 2025 compared...

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and research, as well as advance technology development and demonstration projects together with participating companies, research institutions, and other stakeholders, starting with the automated precision dismantling of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) to build a manufacturing and recycling integrated value chain. In addition, it will make recommendations to relevant companies and organizations. For the executive committee of this council, Toyota Mo...

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ping an end-of-life recycling solution aimed at achieving at least 95% recycled content in automotive aluminium sheets, including a minimum of 50% sourced from end-of-life vehicles. The partners aim to integrate sufficient volumes of automotive aluminium feedstock from end-of-life vehicles into the value chain to meet the needs of the automotive industry. The companies are also jointly seeking to further optimize the quantity and quality of post-...

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a. Indonesia is expected to become the X9’s leading market outside of China. Through a long-term, tech-driven partnership model, XPeng aims to pioneer AI-powered mobility and shape the future of smart transportation in Indonesia. In partnership with the Erajaya Group, XPeng is establishing a full-value-chain presence, from retail and production to community engagement, while collaborating closely with local institutions and universities. The X9...

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BatX Energies to build commercial battery recycling facility with Indian government support On June 24, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, announced financial support to BatX Energies Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, for its project titled “technologies for generation of battery grade materials and value addition through closed loop.” The initiative aims to commercialize an indi...

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Marelli’s decarbonization targets approved by SBTi Marelli announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its decarbonization targets in April 2025. The company has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 42% by 2030, and by 90% by 2045 (2022 baseline). Marelli aims to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. Marelli prioritizes reduction of emissions, and ...

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Cyclic Materials to invest USD 25 million for rare earth recycling in Kingston, Ontario On June 11, Cyclic Materials, an advanced recycling company building a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs), announced a USD 25 million investment to launch North America’s first Centre of Excellence for rare earth recycling in Kingston, Ontario.  Spanning over 140,000 square feet, the first-of-its-kind facility will serve as Cyclic’s indu...

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AIAG chosen as North American hub by Catena-X On June 10, The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced that it has been named the official North America hub for Catena-X, the first open, secure, and standardized data ecosystem built for the entire automotive value chain.  With this partnership, OEMs, suppliers and service providers of all sizes across North America can participate in a unified, interoperable network that enables secure ...

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icity in total. In 2024, nearly 200 new energy conservation projects were developed, saving 22 million kWh of electricity in total. Moreover, 100% of the electricity purchased in China was green electricity. Bosch set a new goal for 2025, namely, reducing absolute carbon emissions across the entire value chain by 30% by 2030 (with 2018 as the base year) regardless of its business growth. (From a Bosch press release dated June 5, 2025)...

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Ontario commits CAD 500M to local critical minerals processing On May 29, 2025, the Ontario government announced a CAD 500 million investment to launch a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund, aimed at growing a made-in-Ontario supply chain for key materials like nickel, lithium, cobalt, copper, and graphite. The fund, introduced as part of the province’s 2025 budget, will support both upgrades to existing facilities and the construction of new...

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s battery cells made with lower carbon emissions—thanks to renewable energy and cleaner production methods. This cuts about 30% of carbon dioxide per cell and reduces the battery's footprint by 1.6 metric tons. Overall, the new electric CLA cuts its carbon dioxide footprint by 40% across its full value chain compared to the previous non-electrified model. With further efforts in the supply chain and cleaner battery charging, total savings could...

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Antolin partners with Schneider Electric on decarbonization plan Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has partnered with Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, on a Comprehensive Decarbonization Project. The parties aim to reduce Antolin’s absolute GHG emissions by 60% across internal operations (Scope 1 and 2) and by up to 35% across its entire product value chain (Scope 3) by 2034. These science-based targets...

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The initiative also involves PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk (VKTR), Indonesia’s first electric commercial vehicle plant founded by Bakrie & Brothers, which oversees the complete production process from chassis assembly to final testing. Looking ahead, the collaboration will extend across the EV value chain, including nickel processing, battery raw materials, energy storage, and integrated charging solutions, guided by the shared vision of “...

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ronics as key to improving vehicle performance and cutting costs. Ampere uses a smarter, compact design by combining components such as the charger and DC-DC converter. This reduces parts, cost, size, and weight—improving range and cabin space. However, cost savings also depend on a stable supply chain. Given global tensions and limited suppliers, controlling the value chain is crucial. That’s why Ampere has formed key partnerships. E2CAD sup...

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