ngth required for interior structural parts.  It is already being used by several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for high-end structural automotive components, including center console carriers and dashboard carriers.  It is produced at various Borouge International facilities in Europe, China, and the United States using locally sourced raw materials.  Based on Borouge International press release...

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rance JTEKT COLUMN SYSTEMS’ European Headquarters, steering columns 100.0 JTEKT BEARINGS ROMANIA S.A. Alexandria, Romania Single ball bearings, tapered roller bearings 99.3 JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE ENGLAND LTD. South Yorkshire, UK Double raw angular ball bearings, hub units, tensioners 100.0 JTEKT (China) Co., Ltd. Shanghai,China Administration of operations in China 100.0 JTEKT BEARINGS INDIA PRIVATE LTD. Haryana,India Single ball bearings, ta...

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Stellantis and Dongfeng Group strengthen partnership to expand Peugeot and Jeep EV production in Wuhan plant, China On May 15, Stellantis signed a new agreement with Dongfeng Group to expand their long partnership. They plan to jointly produce Peugeot and Jeep vehicles in China, both for the local market and for global exports. They also signed a non-binding MoU to deepen cooperation using their combined scale, technology, and R&D strengths. Unde...

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is difficult to significantly boost profit margins; however, we aim to secure those margins by continuously improving cost efficiency.Q2. What are your plans for supply chain design in the wake of the pandemic and other geopolitical risks, your response to structural changes resulting from the U.S.-China divide, and your mid- to long-term business strategy?A2. With regard to our supply network, we have adopted a lean, efficient system that is fun...

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e to five years.- Production of a 1.3-liter "M type" gasoline engine plans to start in August 2008 as target. Components for the engine to be installed on the "SX4," such as cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, connecting rods and crankshafts will be imported from Chongqing Changan Suzuki Automobile in China. As the emissions regulations of Euro4 are going into effect in major cities in India from 2010, Suzuki will suspend sales of the "Maruti 800" a...

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models, cost reduction and localization efforts and the benefit of a favourable exchange rate. R. C. Bhargava, Chairman of Multi Suzuki India, said it will foray into the light commercial vehicles segment. The new LCV will be developed on the platform of Suzuki Carry that is sold in markets such as China, Indonesia and Pakistan. It would be available in diesel and CNG variants. Suzuki Motor Corporation has organized a strategic procurement team t...

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China - New car sales in 2026 by OEM, model, vehicle type Flash report, Automotive sales volume, 2026 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Flash report, April 2026 May 11, 2026 *There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.China’s April vehicle produ...

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ntly charge 90 such vehicles in one hour. The two companies also launched a global plan, namely, entering 100 Chinese cities, building 300 Tide-Islands and 3,000 Relay-Islands, deploying 50,000 automated charging robots, and serving 300,000 autonomous vehicles in 3 years. For development outside of China, the aim is to build 30 Tide-Islands in 10 cities. Inaugurated on the same day was a Neolix-TELD joint venture for autonomous vehicle operations...

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DFMC partners with COSCO Shipping for acceleration of global expansion On May 13, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with China COSCO Shipping Corp., Ltd. (COSCO Shipping) in Wuhan. Centering on key matters such as logistics operations outside of China and unmanned container trucks at ports, the two companies will deepen strategic cooperation in multiple areas to forge an in-depth partnership. Through a...

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Three Japanese OEMs release April 2026 new car sales figures in China, all down y/y Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their April 2026 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 106,500 units in April, down 25.4% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 477,100 units, down 10.0% y/y. GAC Toyota accounted for 54,116 units of the April sales volume, including 14,664 units, or 27%, from the bZ lineup. On May 11, Honda anno...

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China releases 30th list of “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks” On May 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (30th List)”. The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 71 passenger vehicles (including FAW Bestune’s Yueyi 08, BAIC Arcfox’s Arcfox S3, and BYD’s Denza Z9S), 42 ...

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China releases 85th list of NEVs eligible for preferential tax policy treatment On May 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 85th list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 240 vehicle models on the list in total, including 9 energy-saving and 231 NEV models. The vehicle models on the list are energy-savin...

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Chaoyue Precision Electronics Co., Ltd. China -Group: CPE Group Other electronic device Transformer Coil Assembly Choke coil Common mode choke coil Inductor ISO14001 ISO9001 IATF16949 (Formerly ISO/TS16949)...

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Yutong Bus, CATL partner for expansion outside of China, HDT battery swapping services On May 13, Yutong Bus announced the recent signing of a memorandum of comprehensive strategic cooperation with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) in Ningde, Fujian. For this partnership, the focus will be on four core matters, namely, expansion outside of China, all-scenario electrification of commercial vehicles, battery swapping services for hea...

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China releases 406th list of “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Products” On May 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 406th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Geely, BYD, and Leapmotor have officially passed the declaration process. ...

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Shenzhen Hoverbird Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. China -Sales Office DC-DC converter for PCU Capacitor Various sensors Generator for HEV Assembly BYD ATTO 3 (Yuan PLUS) (China) Han DM-i (FF) (China) Han DM-p (4WD) (China) Han EV (4WD) (China) Han EV (FF) (China) Qin Plus DM-i (FF) (China) Qin Plus EV (FF) (China) Seal U (Song Plus) DM-i (FF) (China) Seal U (Song Plus) EV (FF) (China) Song L (4WD) (China) Song L (RR) (China) Song MAX DM-i (FF)...

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BOI Symposium highlights Thailand’s role in global EV shift; EV-related investment tops THB 180 billion On May 13, 2026, the BOI Symposium, held alongside SUBCON Thailand 2026, focused on smart and green mobility and brought together EV-related players from China, Japan, and Europe. Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) reiterated its goal of positioning Thailand as a regional hub for future mobility, supported by over THB 180 billion in EV-re...

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or electric vehicles (EVs). (As of May 15, 2026) Lithium-ion battery cell Lithium-ion battery / Lithium-ion battery pack Acura Cadillac Chevrolet GMC Honda Blazer EV (Mexico) Celestiq (USA) Equinox EV (Mexico) Escalade IQ (USA) Hummer EV (USA) Hummer EV Pickup (USA) Hummer EV SUV (USA) LYRIQ (RR) (China) LYRIQ (USA) OPTIQ (Mexico) Prologue (Mexico) Sierra EV (USA) Silverado (USA) Silverado EV (USA) VISTIQ (USA) ZDX (USA) Battery pack Lithium-ion...

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omobile releases Linmax large seven-seater MPV (1.5T engine + 6MT) Changan launches all-new RAETON CC mid-size coupe Chang’an Auto launches second-generation Eado XT sedan Chang’an launches CS35 PLUS connected SUV FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor, and Chang’an Auto kick off T3 Mobility project 1 1 China Grand Auto to collaborate with Chang’an, CADA, and Tencent Changan releases a new power brand, Blue Whale Changan Automobile’s next-generat...

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in Russia, but due to the geopolitical situations in Russia, the model was no longer viable due to significantly reduced volumes. On January 23, Nissan announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa, to Chery SA, the South African subsidiary of China’s Chery Automobile. Subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions, including regulatory approvals, Chery SA will purchase the land, building...

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