ain begins mass production of EV battery systems On September 15, SEAT S.A. management announced that it met with union representatives to negotiate new flexibility measures to reprioritize production at the Martorell plant due to the global shortage in the supply of semiconductors. SEAT maintained its forecast volumes in the first part of the year 2021, however, in recent weeks the company has been forced to cancel production shifts and interrup...

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MITI clarifies open investment rules for BYD and other foreign automakers in Malaysia Reported on March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has issued a statement clarifying its policies on foreign automotive investment and BYD’s CKD assembly plans in Malaysia. Earlier reports suggested that MITI had imposed restrictive conditions on BYD’s Tanjung Malim plant, including a reported requirement to export up to 80% of...

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e infrastructure. The collaboration will deploy EV charging stations and electric motorcycle battery swapping cabinets for VinFast users, supporting a more sustainable and connected EV ecosystem. Under the agreement, Vikki Bank will provide suitable land and financial backing to help V-Green expand its network. The partnership will also enhance Vikki Bank’s operational spaces with daily amenities, attracting new customers while better serving e...

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ion-ready lighting technologies at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. Thin Corner to Corner Headlamp integrates all core lighting functions with touch and intelligent voice interaction directly into the lighting system. It features ultra-slim lighting modules of just 15 mm x 120 mm. Its interactive functions include opening the vehicle front trunk (frunk) via touch on the illuminated logo or through voice control in Chinese and En...

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Michelin completes acquisition of Flexitallic to accelerate growth in polymer composite solutions Michelin announced the completion of its acquisition of Flexitallic, based in Houston, Texas, USA. Flexitallic operates across 17 facilities worldwide and produces a comprehensive range of composite gaskets, sheet products, and specialty filler materials. It employs approximately 1,200 people and generated around USD 220 million in sales in 2025. The...

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t match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.Canadian sales down 8.2% in March, down 4.4% in Q1 2026On April 2, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that Canadian vehicle sales in March of just under 170,000 units represented an 8.2% decline from the 185,000 units the previous March, with one less selling day in the month than last year. March sales this yea...

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Charge+ exceeds 4,000 EV charging points in Singapore Announced on March 30, 2026, Charge+ has grown its network beyond 4,000 charging points nationwide, reinforcing its position as Singapore’s largest EV charging operator, as the country steps up EV adoption under the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Of these, over 2,000 are installed across four of Singapore’s five HDB zones, while around 1,700 points are located within roughly 300 condominiums. ...

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MQ200; Audi: PHV A6L e-tron (2016-2019), Q3 (2013-2020), PHV A6L 55 TFSIe (2019-2023); VW: C-TREK (2016-2020); Changchun Q plant: Audi: Q5L (2018-); Audi: EV e-tron/Q8 e-tron (2021-2023); Joint Venture of FAW and VW, Changchun Plant(Jilin Province) FAW-Volkswagen's Output： Vehicle 1,551,177 units ( 2025 ) Vehicle 1,600,777 units ( 2024 ) Vehicle 1,857,777 units ( 2023 ) Vehicle 1,819,588 units ( 2022 ) Vehicle 1,700,777 units ( 2021 ) Ve...

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Peak torque: 327Nm) Lithium-iron phosphate battery (Capacity: 28.3kWh/70.9Ah, 50.4kWh/140Ah, Total voltage: 399V, 360.6V, Swappable battery model) A single speed transmission China Combined (CLTC cycle): 16.1kWh/100km, 18.0kWh/100km China EV range (CLTC cycle): 220km (136.7miles), 375km (233miles) Its base price is CNY 113,900. Its top speed is 185km/h (115mph). 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time is 7.3 sec. C (Lower Medium) Geely, Guiyang ...

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ip SUV Auto China 2024: Geely Galaxy makes global debut of prototype for new Galaxy Starship SUV Geely Galaxy unveils official images of new E5 electric SUV Geely Galaxy starts accepting pre-orders for new E5 electric SUV Geely presents seven-seater crossover Geely Okavango in Russia Geely presents its first electric crossover in Russia Geely EX5 Geely Galaxy to introduce five NEVs, two super methanol HEVs in 2025 Geely Auto officially debuts in ...

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oVAZ introduces a 4-day working week at Togliatti and Izhevsk plants AvtoVAZ to launch LADA cars without some electronic components Avtovaz to create a unified car assembly plant Renault may sell stakes in Avtovaz to NAMI, Russia AVTOVAZ restarts operations after corporate holiday Renault may sell its stake in AvtoVAZ, Russia AvtoVAZ to stop production till May 20, 2022 Renault Group signs agreements to sell Renault Russia and controlling intere...

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preliminary reports and confirmed data.New vehicle sales by 5 major OEMs in South Korea decrease 14.8% in FebruaryFive Korean automakers announced domestic new vehicle sales in February. New vehicle sales in South Korea decreased by 14.8% compared to the same month in the previous year to 95,638 units. Because of the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, February had three fewer business days year-over-year (y/y), which affected sales for many companies....

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EV3 E-GMP A compact electric SUV. Its codename is CT1. The production model and the high-performance EV 3 GT were displayed at the New York Auto Show in Apr. 2026. They will be launched at the end of 2026 as the 2027 mode. They are available in FWD variants with a maximum output of 201 hp and 4WD variants with 261 hp and 288 hp (GT). The cruising range (EPA cycle) will be 354.1 km (220 miles) and 515.0 km (320 miles)....

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Six Japanese OEMs’ U.S. sales fall for the first time in four years (Jan–Mar 2026) Six Japanese automakers’ new vehicle sales in the U.S. from January to March 2026 totaled 1,416,619 units, a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 5.4% for the first time in four years. The reason for the decline is believed to be the previous year’s robust sales from a last-minute surge in demand before higher automotive tariffs took effect (in April 2025). Cru...

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other global markets later in 2024. The engine will be assembled at Isuzu’s engine plant in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. On July 23, UD Trucks Corporation (UD Trucks) announced the addition of models with gross vehicle weights (GVW) of 15 tons or more (16-ton, 20-ton, and 22-ton specifications) to its new Condor (medium-duty truck) lineup, which was launched in Japan in January. The Condor is an OEM-supplied model based on Isuzu Motors Limited...

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Corporation (CJPT)'s light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric truck (based on Elf) Assembly of axles and transmissions for heavy-, medium-, and light-duty trucks for domestic and overseas markets Isuzu's vehicle plant, producing UD Trucks, Mazda, Nissan, and CJPT models as well - Isuzu plans to transfer its heavy-duty truck production from Fujisawa Plant to Ageo Plant of UD Trucks in 2028. - Operation started in January 1962. - Site area: 1,013,648 sq...

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Kinugawa Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd. Japan -Shareholder(s): Kinugawa Rubber Industrial Holdings Co., Ltd. -Kinugawa Rubber Industries Group's Japanese business headquarters -Kinugawa Rubber Industries Co., Ltd. changed its name to "Kinugawa Rubber Industries Holdings Co., Ltd." on April 1, 2026, and became a holding company. Domestic operations will be transferred to a newly established company, "Kinugawa Rubber Industries Co., Ltd." (From a new...

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