itical turbulence, armed conflicts, the threat of heightened trade barriers such as higher tariffs, the industry's technological transformation to meet climate targets, and the recession in Germany. Excluding the effects of exchange rates, sales declined by EUR 15.9 million or 0.9%. Sales also fell across all business segments except for the Aftermarket, which saw a slight increase.2) Original Equipment segment sales-Sales of the Company’s ori...

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technologies like virtual reality project simulators, data management solutions using AI and machine learning, and 3D printing for parts prototyping. On January 8, Volkswagen announced a record-breaking 2024, led by the success of the VW Polo, which became the best-selling vehicle in South America across all segments with 161,503 units sold. In Brazil, the Polo dominated for the second consecutive year as the top passenger car and hatchback, wit...

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technologies like virtual reality project simulators, data management solutions using AI and machine learning, and 3D printing for parts prototyping. On January 8, Volkswagen announced a record-breaking 2024, led by the success of the VW Polo, which became the best-selling vehicle in South America across all segments with 161,503 units sold. In Brazil, the Polo dominated for the second consecutive year as the top passenger car and hatchback, wit...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

2 billion in planned investments, Stellantis looks forward to welcoming new employees. Between 2025 and 2030, the company will launch 40 new products and 8 powertrains while expanding its Bio-Hybrid technology, as seen in the Fiat Pulse and Fastback Hybrid. Investments will also focus on innovation across the automotive supply chain and new business opportunities. On March 28, it was reported that Stellantis is in advanced talks to locally produc...

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Daimler Truck North America to lay off 2,000 workers in U.S., Mexico On July 14, Daimler Truck North America announced it will lay off around 2,000 employees at five sites across the U.S. and Mexico due to the weak and uncertain freight market caused by tariffs and trade problems that spill over to affect domestic industries. “As we navigate a challenging economic environment, we’ve seen a notable slowdown in new truck orders, particularly in...

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IONNA reaches 3,000-bay-milestone in U.S. with EV Rechargeries at Wawa On July 16, Durham,  North Carolina-based IONNA, the nationwide joint-venture EV charging network, announced a new collaboration with Wawa, the privately-held, 24/7 travel stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free ATMs across the U.S. Marking IONNA's single largest EV charging commitment to date, the addition of Rechargeries at Wawa ...

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be about selling the cars we have," he said, noting the tariffs would put pressure on profit margins but also that customers will have to pay more. On April 23, Polestar announced the opening of a new retail location in San Diego, California. as part of the brand’s continued commercial expansion across the U.S. Anders Gustafsson, Head of Polestar North America, noted the importance of “getting customers behind the wheel” of the Polestar 3,...

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on September 29 that it had issued orders for temporary suspension of registrations for new vehicles to its suppliers. This action was taken due to discovery by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of deficiencies in the final vehicle inspection process in six plants across Japan. According to the report by the Ministry, checks were being conducted by technicians who lacked the correct internal certification. The s...

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on September 29 that it had issued orders for temporary suspension of registrations for new vehicles to its suppliers. This action was taken due to discovery by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of deficiencies in the final vehicle inspection process in six plants across Japan. According to the report by the Ministry, checks were being conducted by technicians who lacked the correct internal certification. The s...

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–25, JTEKT India Limited highlighted its efforts towards product improvement, regulatory compliance, and market competitiveness. The company has developed a new Column Electric Power Steering (CEPS) system with enhanced response and a more compact architecture, which is currently being implemented across new vehicle platforms. In response to updated government regulations mandating angle sensors in commercial vehicles, JTEKT completed the deve...

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Dana Motors, Nigeria to produce 18,000 electric vehicles annually On July 14, multiple sources reported that Dana Motors announced plans to produce 18,000 electric vehicles annually at its plant in Laos. It is retooling its facility to support electric vehicle assembly. This move is expected to boost local job creation, support technology transfer, and build capacity across the supply chain. Based on multiple sources ...

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Billion Electric Mobility, secures 250+ long-term EV Truck contract across India On July 15, Billion Electric Mobility (BillionE) announced that it has secured over 250 long-term electric truck contracts with enterprise clients across India. The contracts cover deployment of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks ranging from 12 to 55 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW), catering to multiple sectors. The deployments are underway across South, West,...

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ly 6, Opel sister company Vauxhall has announced today that it has received an order for 1,000 new all-electric Vivaro-e vans from British Gas – the largest commercial BEV (battery electric vehicle) order in the UK to date. The BEVs will arrive over the next 12 months and be rolled out nationwide across the British Gas engineer workforce. Centrica, owner of British Gas, has committed to electrifying its 12,000 strong fleet by 2030 and will be m...

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Kia and Hyundai integrate Google navigation system across latest models On July 14, Kia introduced Google Points of Interest (POIs) in its vehicles, starting with the new EV4, which is specially designed for Europe. This feature will enhance the navigation system by providing users with detailed information about nearby locations, improving convenience and connectivity for drivers. The Google POIs will be available in the Kia EV4 from the start o...

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on September 29 that it had issued orders for temporary suspension of registrations for new vehicles to its suppliers. This action was taken due to discovery by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of deficiencies in the final vehicle inspection process in six plants across Japan. According to the report by the Ministry, checks were being conducted by technicians who lacked the correct internal certification. The s...

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on September 29 that it had issued orders for temporary suspension of registrations for new vehicles to its suppliers. This action was taken due to discovery by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of deficiencies in the final vehicle inspection process in six plants across Japan. According to the report by the Ministry, checks were being conducted by technicians who lacked the correct internal certification. The s...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/16

on September 29 that it had issued orders for temporary suspension of registrations for new vehicles to its suppliers. This action was taken due to discovery by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of deficiencies in the final vehicle inspection process in six plants across Japan. According to the report by the Ministry, checks were being conducted by technicians who lacked the correct internal certification. The s...

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ng to introduce a “completely” new right-hand drive electric vehicle to the Indonesian market With this new model, VinFast’s local EV lineup will grow to 5 models, joining the VF 3, VF 5, VF 6, and VF e34.  At GIIAS, VinFast will present its offerings at the VinFast Arena, covering 2,290 sqm across indoor and outdoor zones. The main indoor booth in Hall 2E spans two stories and 1,030 sqm, featuring the brand’s design language, smart tech...

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, FAW-VW, and Volkswagen Anhui. On September 27, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (FAW-VW) announced that it signed a strategic partnership agreement with Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd. (Alibaba Cloud) in Changchun, Jilin Province. In the future, the two companies will collaborate extensively across various domains, encompassing smart manufacturing, logistics, marketing, cloud platforms, talent cultivation, artificial intelligence, and mobi...

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l include 52.7km of smart roads, an autonomous driving operation center, a data center and a plant featuring different autonomous driving scenarios. FAW will launch the operation of 20 Level-4 E-HS9 Hongqi vehicles in the second-phase project. In the future, FAW plans to operate 100 smart vehicles across major urban areas of Changchun. It expects to realize smart vehicle operation in closed, semi-closed and open scenarios on industrial park road...

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