8, SK Innovation Co. said on its Q4 2025 earnings call that the termination of the battery joint venture with Ford. in the U.S. resulted in a KRW 3.7 trillion (USD 2.6 billion) asset loss, as the end of the U.S. EV tax credits ate into its profitability in the quarter despite increased shipments to Europe. Ford will take over the joint venture’s two plants in Kentucky, while SK Innovation’s battery unit SK On will operate the Tennessee site, ...

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8, SK Innovation Co. said on its Q4 2025 earnings call that the termination of the battery joint venture with Ford. in the U.S. resulted in a KRW 3.7 trillion (USD 2.6 billion) asset loss, as the end of the U.S. EV tax credits ate into its profitability in the quarter despite increased shipments to Europe. Ford will take over the joint venture’s two plants in Kentucky, while SK Innovation’s battery unit SK On will operate the Tennessee site, ...

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Toyota Motor Europe joins 5G Automotive Association On May 22, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) announced that Toyota Motor Europe has joined the association as a Gold Member. As a Gold Member, Toyota will actively contribute to 5GAA’s initiatives aimed at accelerating the deployment of next-generation connected mobility solutions.  The company will engage in 5GAA’s Working Groups and strategic activities, helping to shape industry stand...

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Talbros Automotive, India, updates about new business wins, increases focus on European market On May 20, Talbros Automotive Components Limited (TACL), in an investor update, announced that it is deepening its footprint in a highly competitive and demanding market in Europe. This expansion not only demonstrates its capability to meet global benchmarks but also positions it as a reliable supplier within the European automotive ecosystem. TACL is g...

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26, it has expanded its product portfolio with new launches across compressors, actuators, and electronic systems. It also accelerated the ramp-up of hydraulic and pneumatic ESC and expanded e-compressor supplies for the domestic market, while scaling exports through higher capacity compressors for Europe and new actuator variants for global trailer customers.  Based on ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited investor conference call...

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Tracker SUV, the Colorado pickup and the new, seventh generation Corvette Stingray. Reportedly, GM plans to launch the Chevrolet City Express in fall of 2014. The model will be equipped with engine of 2.0L in (131hp) mated to CVT. General Motors Company will integrate its Russian operations into GM Europe, the European group of GM, effective January 1, 2014. GM has the Opel, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands in Russia. All these business in Russia is...

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Hyundai showcased hydrogen ecosystem at World Hydrogen Summit, Netherlands On May 21, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it showcased its comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem vision for Europe at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The exhibition featured the all-new Hyundai NEXO, the successor to Hyundai’s best-selling fuel cell electric vehicle. It also displayed hydrogen fuel cell systems designed for applications beyond mobil...

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Geely Farizon enters Swiss market through Europe’s Emil Frey Group On May 19, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a distribution agreement with Emil Frey Group in Hangzhou. Emil Frey Group became a Geely Farizon distributor in the Swiss market, which marks Geely Farizon’s entry into the market. Established in 1924, Emil Frey Group is engaged in areas such as passenger vehicles, commercia...

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ly Delphi Technologies PLC) NiMH battery Battery pack/module/cell ZincFive, Inc. NiMH battery Battery pack/module/cell France (2) ARTS Energy Mobility S.A.S. (Formerly E4V) NiMH battery Battery pack/module/cell Saft Groupe SAS NiMH battery Battery pack/module/cell UK Alexander Technologies Europe Limited NiMH battery Battery pack/module/cell Czech Republic SAFT Ferak A.S. NiMH battery Battery pack/module/cell NiMH battery Cathode ma...

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) Fuel cell Electrodes W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Fuel cell Electrolyte membraneFuel cell Electrodes Mexico Toray International de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.(TIMX) Fuel cell Electrodes Germany (5) Bosch (Robert Bosch GmbH) Fuel cell systemFuel cell stackFuel cell Electrodes Toray International Europe GmbH (TIEU) Fuel cell Electrodes VARTA AG Fuel cell Electrodes VARTA Microbattery GmbH Fuel cell Electrodes W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH ...

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e Wagon NX250 NX300 NX300h NX350 NX350h NX450h+ Octavia (Czech Republic) Octavia (FF) (China) Odyssey Odyssey (FF) (China) Odyssey (USA) Odyssey e:HEV Odyssey Hybrid ONE (China) One-77 (UK) Opirus (Korea) Otti Outlander Outlander (4WD) (China) Outlander (FF) (China) P1 (UK) P7 (4WD) (China) P7 (for Europe) (China) P7 (RR) (China) P7i (4WD) (China) P7i (RR) (China) Pacifica (Canada) Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid (Canada) Pajero Pajero Mini Pajero Sport ...

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momentum players from China (PIAE 2026 organized by VDI Wissensforum GmbH/slide: Copyright © Center of Automotive Management)   Prof. Bratzel also addressed regional market developments in a differentiated manner. While China continues to grow and the U.S. market shows signs of stabilization, Europe remains in a structurally challenging situation. The speaker emphasized that declining vehicle sales combined with increasing competitive press...

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gies, delivering the maximum torque of 250 Nm (F25) and 350 Nm (F35). Beijing Automotive Group's planned production overseas for 2020 is 400,000 units, 70% of which built in China. On June 22, the company established a new company BAIC INTL to supervise BAIC's international operations. To enter the European market, BAIC is eyeing three local automakers of middle-grade cars. To advance into Europe and enhance its presence in the market, BAIC will ...

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s produced in 2022 CATL to supply battery cells to Mercedes-Benz plants from Hungary plant Mercedes-Benz manufactures bow door handles and crash absorbers from pyrolysis oil made from recycled scrap tires Mercedes-Benz starts production of all-new GLC Mercedes-Benz to invest in European powertrain production plants - Hamburg, Berlin, Sindelfingen Mercedes-Benz produces 22 millionth vehicle in Sindelfingen, Germany Mercedes- B...

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CX-5 May 2026 Japan, Europe MHEV Length 4,690 (184.6) X Width 1,860 (73.2) X Height 1,695 (66.7), Wheelbase 2,815 (110.8) mm(in) Curb weight: 1,640kg (3,615.6lbs) FWD/4WD. 24V mild hybrid system "M Hybrid". 2.5L 4-cylinder direct injection gasoline engine (Max output: 131kW/178ps, Peak torque: 237Nm/24.2kgf-m, Type: PY-VPH) AC synchronous motor (Max output: 4.8kW/6.5ps, Peak torque: 60.5Nm/6.2kgf-m, Type: MK) Lithium-ion battery (Capacity: 10Ah)...

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. Accordingly, the total sales volume in Philippines has also been corrected. November 16, 2017 Italy Sales figures for the Kia Venga in October 2017 were revised. Accordingly, the total sales volume in Italy has also been corrected. November 6, 2017 Estonia Estonia was shifted from the Western Europe category to Central & Eastern Europe. October 31, 2017 Estonia Monthly sales data by model is available. September 28, 2017 All countries T...

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uba de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Corporacion Mitsuba de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. - Sabinas Hidalgo Corporacion Mitsuba de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. - Silao Plant Dalian Demaishi Precision Technology Co., Ltd. Denso Corporation DENSO Corporation - Kosai Plant (Formerly ASMO Co., Ltd.) Denso do Brasil Ltda. Denso Europe B.V. Denso Group (China) Denso International America, Inc. Denso Manufacturing (Tianjin) Motor Co., Ltd. (Formerly Tianjin Asmo Automotive Smal...

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Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) Baoding plant: Great Wall: Wingle 5, Wingle 5 European type, Wingle 7 (2018-); Haval: H6 DHT PHV (2022-), PHV SUV Fierce Dragon (2023-), PHV SUV Fierce Dragon MAX (2023-), PHV SUV Haval Raptor/Menglong (2023-), SUV Haval Raptor/Menglong (2025-), H3 for Russia (2024-), PHV SUV Raptor/Menglong Plus (2026-), PHV SUV Great Wall H10 (2026-planning); WEY: Blue Mountain DHT-PHEV (WEY 80, 2023-), PHV SUV V9X (202...

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nical Center Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Pref. Kyusyu Plant Miyako-gun, Fukuoka Pref.   Major Subsidiaries/Affiliates Name Location ACT Service Co., Ltd. Yamanashi Pref.,Japan GECOM Corp. Indiana,USA Mitsui Kinzoku ACT Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Guanajuato,Mexico Mitsui Kinzoku ACT Corp., Europe Branch Office Issy-les-Moulineaux,France Mitsui Components Europe Ltd. Wales,UK Mitsui Kinzoku ACT Tanger Maroc SARL Tangier,Morocco Mits...

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China is lagging because policy support has been slower and less impactful in reaching consumers this year, most notably the delayed and uneven rollout of trade-in incentives, while price normalization and broader economic headwinds are also tempering demand. Meanwhile, sales in the US and Western Europe remain resilient despite a deteriorating global economic backdrop: US volumes outperformed expectations even against a tough April comparison t...

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