ll now produce smaller amp-hour cells for residential energy storage, and starting 2026, will also make LFP prismatic cells for an upcoming midsize electric pickup. Louisville Assembly Plant –remains as anchor plant for Ford’s low-cost Universal EV Platform strategy, and on track to build fully-connected midsize EV pickup in 2027. On December 17, production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair officially ended at the Louisville Assembly pl...

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m, Spain met with the president and general director of Renault Spain. They reviewed the set of projects that the Group is developing in Spain, especially its investments in electrified models and the circular economy Refactory project. The Renault Group has obtained aid from PERTE for Electric and Connected Vehicles in its first call as in line A of batteries. It has also received aid from the line of projects related to models, systems, and com...

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divisions. It is said that Mahindra has invested KRW 1.1 trillion in Ssangyong since acquiring it. Sources say the Indian automaker is looking to not only support the development of a volume production Ssangyong EV by 2019, but also to partner with its subsidiary to advance development of IoT based connected cars. Mahindra is also planning to enter the Chinese market together with Ssangyong. Sources say the company will consider entering the U.S....

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nder fuel efficient engine, paired with a five-speed manual transmission.  Nissan India on August 10, launched NissanConnect, an integrated information and communication platform. NissanConnect has been developed by Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India (RNTBCI); it is a factory fitted Connected Car Technology solution with an embedded Telematics Control Unit paired with an inbuilt SIM for every car and a dedicated server.  Renault ...

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CIE do supply to the Mahindra’s electric vehicle model from its composites and stampings division. It has also establish a composite plant which will be used in the electric cars massively in the future. On June 4, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., announced partnership with Blu Smart to launch a unique, connected, all-electric ride sharing service. Blu Smart Mobility will induct 70 Mahindra eVerito premium sedans in the first phase, across Delhi/ NCR....

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XPeng licensed for Level 3 autonomous driving road testing in Guangzhou According to multiple press releases dated December 16, XPeng was granted a license for road testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Guangzhou and launched such testing in a regular manner. The license is mainly for testing of conditional autonomous driving on local intelligent connected vehicle testing expressways and highways. Previously, at the 2025 XPeng AI Day, XPeng re...

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with engines over 2,000cc. On February 16, Mahindra launched 4 new products in Passenger category and 3 new products in Cargo category under its Supro platform. On April 19 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. announced the introduction of a host of innovative technologies such as Android Auto, industry first Connected Apps, Ecosense and Emergency Call in the new age XUV500. Mahindra & Mahindra on October 10, announced the launch of the facelift version of ...

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rol, auxiliary load control, charging system control, high voltage safety control, drive/brake control, brakes/regeneration control, vehicle auxiliary control, safety monitoring and diagnostics. Features: 2 CAN channel, 32 bit, ARM Cortex, 12 VDC, CCS2 Charging It distributes power evenly among all connected devices, prevents overloading or underloading of circuits and minimizes risk of electrical hazard. It has in-built pre-charge circuit. Contr...

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r EVs and autonomous vehicles, and global economic conditions.Solutions such as artificial intelligence, sensors, and infotainment systems are expected to transform the auto industry and contribute to the overall positive sales trends for the year, said CAMPI. More consumers show preferences toward connected and personalized driving experiences, alongside sustainability and environmental concerns. Philippines - Sales of new vehicles Type Feb. ...

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um of Intent and will jointly develop multimedia systems of a new generation, including information and entertainment and navigation services. The Memorandum was signed within the framework of the Russian Automobile Forum 2017, which includes the following areas of cooperation: telematics services, connected cars and multimedia systems. On March 24, AvtoVAZ Group announced that regarding the latest statement of the Renault Group, the management o...

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Research and Innovation Centre to the Munich plant. This will allow full-system testing ahead of series production, which will start in summer 2026. The plant follows BMW’s iFACTORY approach, with the new body shop and assembly line fully digitally planned. The press shop and paint shop are also connected to BMW’s Virtual Factory, enabling early virtual testing. Within 18 months, around one-third of the plant has been rebuilt. Old buildings ...

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nd Arona in 2027, followed by a full hybrid Leon in 2028. Further updates to the Leon and Leon Sportstourer in 2029. On October 30, SEAT announced that it has transformed the new PXL press at the Martorell plant in Spain. The facility has six presses that are more efficient, powerful, and digitally connected. The press can produce up to 4 million body parts a year for the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo. It’s already being used to stamp pa...

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an announced that the new warehouse located in the CyLOG area has begun operations. This 21,600 square meter facility is a logistics space with 8 rear loading docks and 3 side loading docks and has areas to store special products such as batteries. The warehouse is managed digitally and is directly connected to the welding, painting, and stamping areas of the production plant. This building at the Nissan Ávila plant will allow a reorganization o...

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rting with one shift. Small pockets of business-critical activity are taking place at Castle Bromwich as Jaguar Land Rover prepares for new model year introductions. On Aug 26, Land Rover announced that the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport, are now even more efficient and digitally connected, with state-of-the-art Pivi infotainment, new efficient gasoline and diesel mild-hybrid engines, and unique Special Editions. Following the ...

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to consolidate the industrial project and relaunch the brand. The funding will allow the company to begin the process of listing on the BME Growth market, develop business plan, and monitor public aid linked to the PERTE for manufacturing at the Zona Franca plant and the development of electric and connected vehicles (VEC). On September 10, multiple sources reported that Ebro and Chery have decided to postpone the production of the Omoda 5 electr...

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urbo diesel unit developing 190 PS and 332 lbs ft of torque. The new engine is capable of returning 52.3 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 149 g/km of CO2. The inclusion of the Stop-Start function is estimated to increase overall fuel efficiency between five and seven per cent. The engine is connected to eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. Jaguar unveiled the XF, XK and XJ for the 2012 model year at the New York Auto Show. A new 2.2-litre AJ...

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its Range Extender - REx technology for electric commercial vehicles and showcasing Miller technology at International Vienna Motor Symposium. The base configuration of the Aurobay REx unit combines an internal combustion engine (ICE) designed and manufactured at Aurobay with an electric generator connected at the crankshaft. The ICE architecture includes a 1.5 L, 3-cylinder gasoline, a 2 L, 4-cylinder diesel, and a 2 L, 4-cylinder Miller gasoli...

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harging infrastructure. Extra charging points have been installed at Volkswagen’s Dresden site as part of a joint venture with the start-up ChargeX. The idea behind it is as clever as it is cost-effective: the only installation required was a 22 kW wall box. Two additional charging points are now connected using an intelligent power strip. 32 charging points are now available for staff and visitors. Pilot projects are also planned at other Volk...

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ect by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which has been awarded grant funding of GBP 15 million. The program will strengthen the technical expertise and R&D capability of the Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. The consortium also includes battery producer AESC and Connected Energy, a leading provider of second-life battery energy storage solutions in the UK. The financial backing from APC will enable Altilium to...

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ropean engineering footprint, resulting in 2,800 fewer jobs. These changes are driven by the transition to fully electric powertrains and reduced vehicle complexity. Ford will maintain an engineering organization of approximately 3,400 roles in Europe, focused on vehicle design and development, and connected services. Additionally, a leaner cost structure will be created for Ford's administrative, marketing, sales, and distribution functions in E...

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