features. The bus is equipped with a ZF Traxon AMT transmission and pneumatic power steering for smooth operation. THACO’s R&D team optimized the chassis to suit Thailand’s road conditions, while the bus is produced on a modern, automated, and digitally managed assembly line that complies with ECE safety, emissions, and quality standards. Announced on December 5, BMW Group and Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO) joined hands to manufacture B...

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ide to assist driving. It also includes an Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS), which allows for automatic stop of the vehicle in case of problems with the driver and other features. They will go on sale across Japan as of April 2019. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced on December 22 that it will start selling the upgraded Aero Queen and Aero Ace large sightseeing buses and the Aero Star large route bus in December. Thes...

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update. Table of amended regulations (Feb. 2026) *S: Amendment number, C: Error correction number. **: If you can't download the PDF file, please try with different browsers. Downloading problems have been reported for some browsers. Document reference Status of document* Working Documents # (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/) Issuing date Entry into force Title Description ** (To see the original document, click the text.) Name # 1 Adopted proposalre...

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bout new lamp business during Q1 FY 2024 Lumax Industries, India updates about new product development Alps Alpine to strengthen Indian business system for growing automotive market Lumax Industries, India commences production at its new plant in Pune SL Lumax studying new plant to serve Hyundai's recently acquired Talegaon plant in India Lumax Auto Technologies, India to acquire Lumax Ancillary Limited Lumax Auto Technolgies, India completes acq...

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onization of Vehicle Standards at UN Trends on Harmonization of Vehicle Standards at UN Provided by: Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center (JASIC)     Overview The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE/WP29) UN/ECE 1958 Agreement UN/ECE Regulations 3-1 What are UN/ECE regulations? 3-2 Procedures on Establishing UN/ECE Regulation Japan and UN/E...

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Škoda Auto, Kvasiny Plant Skoda Superb (2001-2023), Superb Combi (2009-2023), PHV Superb iV (2019-2023), SUV Yeti (2009-2018), Roomster (2006-2015), Kodiaq (2016-), Karoq (2017‐), Kodiaq iV PHV (2024-), Kodiaq MHV (2024-), Octavia (2024-); SEAT Ateca/ Cupra Ateca (2016-); Passenger car assembly plant - Number of Employees: 6,108 (as of December 2024) - Investment:   2024: EUR 49 million for modernizing the production line and welding sh...

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ny in Delaware, U.S., which will become the parent company of Cepton. The company's shareholding ratio through this holding company is expected to be 94.1%. The acquisition is scheduled to take effect in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Both companies began joint development of LiDAR in 2018, and received an order in April 2024 for a joint-developed short-range LiDAR for peripheral monitoring applications in Level 4 autonomous vehicles. This acq...

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ssenger vehicles with pump capacities of 140cc, 190cc, and 230cc. Compatible with all major engine oil viscosities on the market. This electric water pump is compatible with glycol-water mixtures and is suitable for variable flow and pressure requirements. Its EMC design complies with CISPR 25 and ECE R10 tests. This EGR module complies with BS-VI regulations, with an EGR flow rate of 85 kg/hour, an operating voltage range of 10 to 16 V, and con...

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ting costs. The Prima E.28K tipper delivers high torque and rugged endurance for the mining and construction segments.  Azura is powered by a new 3.6-litre diesel engine. The Azura range will be offered in 7 to 19-tonne configurations. The Signa, Prima, Ultra, and all-new Azura range will meet the ECE R29.03 global crash safety standard (Euro crash norms). These trucks feature cabins engineered for full frontal, rollover, and side-impact protect...

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lobally launches next-generation trucks Foton Motor announces SOP of super truck plant in Changsha, Hunan Cavan Auto introduces Beacon heavy-duty truck with both electric, hydrogen modes Energy Conservation, Emission Reduction, and Energy Substitution at Beiqi Foton's Changsha Super Truck Plant On December 15, Foton Motor released multiple new products at its 2023 product launch. Foton Motor has planned and formulated a mid-to-long-term technol...

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Hybrid (2017-), A8L PHV (2019-), EV A8 e-tron (2026-planning) S8, R8 Coupe (2006-2015); Audi EV Artemis project (Audi, Porsche, Bentley): EV D-SUV models (2026-planning); Passenger car assembly plant, Centre of competency for a key electromobility technology - Number of employees: 15,515 (as of December 31, 2024) - Production output excludes the models manufactured at the Böllinger Höfe plant - Established in 1873 in Riedlingen, transferred...

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performance. Looking back at the history of the popularization of automobiles, the introduction of power steering, which makes steering easier, along with automatic transmissions and air conditioning, can be said to have been one of the mechanisms that made driving easier and more comfortable. In recent years, in response to the CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) technological trends, efforts have been made to improve steering perfor...

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BMW becomes first carmaker in Germany to gain UN approval for Level 2 driver assistance systems On October 30, BMW announced it is the first carmaker in Germany to receive approval for its driver assistance systems under UN Regulation No. 171 for Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS). The regulation sets global safety standards for Level 2 driver assistance technologies. With the approval, BMW can now offer its Motorway Assistant with Level 2 ...

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ZF unveils Software Update Management System for buses and coaches at Busworld 2025 ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF)’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division launched a new Software Update Management System (SUMS) Service Suite at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The SUMS Service Suite enables bus and coach OEMs to implement updates securely in compliance with UN/ECE R156. It consists of consulting, training, documents, and software tools, in...

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  FY ended Dec. 28, 2024 FY ended Dec. 30, 2023 Rate of change (%) Overall Textron Industrial Segment Sales 3,515 3,841 (8.5) Textron Industrial Segment Profit 151 228 (33.8) Sales by Product Line Fuel Systems and Functional Components (Company) 1,891 1,954 (3.2   >>>Locations-As of December 28, 2024, the Company has more than 30 production plants across 13 countries worldwide. 1997 Kautex Group (present name is Kautex Textron) ...

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il October 29. Given the plant closedown during an estimated one and a half months from the middle of October, Mitsubishi foresees a production loss as 32,000 vehicles. A new production line for the "Global Small" compact model now under construction is expected to be completely as planned between December 2011 and January 2012. Mitsubishi Motors said on November 10 that the Laemchabang plant, which has been idled since the night shift on October...

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l vehicles. The red circles indicate the locations of the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: EV, PHV, FCV) manufacturing sites. (Source) The data are based on the figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - On December 28, 2018, Foton Motor announced that Changsheng Xingye (Xiamen) has spent about CNY 4 billion to acquire a 67% stake in Beijing Borgward Autom...

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ntegrated backlighting. Dec. 2021 Held the groundbreaking ceremony of its new plant in Changzhou, China.   Zanini Auto Grup acquires European activities of Zanini Spa Zanini's new Chinese plant starts operations Zanini's new plant in China to become operational in May 2014 Zanini Auto Group receives investment from EIB for expansion and ADAS Zanini to open joint venture plant in India Zanini breaks ground on new plant in China Zanini debu...

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ntly supplied to a global OEM, and a 5G version designed for seamless cloud integration, enabling real-time data exchange and remote diagnostics. Both TCUs have achieved key industry certifications, including IATF 16949 and ASPICE, as well as safety and cybersecurity standards such as ISO 26262, UN ECE R155 for cybersecurity, and UN ECE R156 for OTA software updates. Based on Foxconn press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

ame from "Key Safety Systems" to "Joyson Safety Systems"   Key Safety Systems (KSS) announced .. KSS opens new facility in Torino, Italy KSS opens new technical center in Korea KSS wins Best Supplier Award from Hyundai-Mobis KSS ITALIA launches airbag supply to Maserati KSS receives FAW-VW Best Technology Development Award KSS receives BAIC Best Technology Development Award KSS receives technology and innovation award from...

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