Subaru, Innovation Hub (Gunma) Subaru's new development base, responsible for development of new models for mass production, etc. - Start of operation: January 2024 - Investment: Approx. JPY 30 billion - Building overview: 7 stories above ground with a capacity for 2,800 people ...

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Subaru, Tokyo Office Subaru's R&D location, responsible for powertrain development for Subaru vehicles, including gasoline-powered vehicles and electrified vehicles. Examples include engines, transmissions, automotive batteries, powertrain-related software, etc. - March 1999: Production of engines and transmissions ended to concentrate on research and development. - February 1989: Mitaka Manufacturing Division, which produces engines, changed it...

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SUBARU R&E Center (SKC) (Tochigi) Subaru's proving ground, responsible for driving tests - Established: November 1989. - Facilities: High-speed circuit with a total length of 4.3 km, Turning test area, Comprehensive test track, etc. ...

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SUBARU R&E Center Bifuka Proving Ground (Hokkaido) Subaru's proving ground, responsible for conducting a variety of vehicle development tests - The Advanced Driver Assist Technologies Test Tracks were completed by upgrading existing test tracks in 2017. The new test tracks are used for the development of EyeSight system. - The Bifuka Proving Ground was established in 1995. - Total site area: 361 hectares - Outline of the Advanced Driver Assist T...

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Suzuki Engineering Co., Ltd. (Shizuoka) Suzuki's design subsidiary, responsible for design of body and interior/exterior components, CAE analysis, and testing in automobile development. The company is also engaged in the development of service materials such as owner's manuals. - July 2015: Changed its name to Suzuki Engineering Co., Ltd. - February 2003: CAE analysis work was started. - July 2001: Automobile design department was opened. - De...

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Suzuki Motor, Sagara Proving Ground (Shizuoka) Suzuki Motor's proving ground, responsible for testing and development of automobiles - The facility is equipped with a 4.45 km high-speed circuit where actual driving tests for steering stability, acceleration performance, etc. are conducted. ...

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Suzuki Motor, Shimokawa Proving Ground (Hokkaido) Suzuki Motor's proving ground, responsible for testing and development of automobiles and motorcycles - Completed in July 1997 ...

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Suzuki Motor, Yokohama R&D Center Suzuki's R&D location, responsible for research and development of various technologies, including advanced technologies (e.g. fuel cell, next-generation four-leg mobility "MOQBA", etc.) - Yokohama R&D Center was built in 1989. - Remarks: Four-wheeled vehicles for mass-production are mainly designed and developed at the Suzuki headquarters. ...

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Canada, U.S. to begin formal talks in January on review of USMCA On December 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will begin formal talks with the United States in January to review the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will lead discussions with U.S. counterparts. Carney said Canada also plans to pursue additional trade agreements next year and has updated provincial leaders on t...

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Ram's new midsize pickup for U.S. to be named Dakota On December 18, Tim Kuniskis, Stellantis's head of brands in North America, spoke to media members at an event in Detroit where he confirmed that Ram will be reviving the Dakota nameplate for its new midsize pickup for the U.S. market. Ram has not revealed too many details about the midsize Dakota yet, other than production is moving to Toledo Assembly Complex from previously-planned Belvidere...

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Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair production ends at Louisville Assembly On December 17, production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair officially ended at the Louisville Assembly plant, as that facility now undergoes a USD 2 billion dollar retooling in preparation for a new mid-size all-electric pickup built on the company's Universal EV Platform scheduled to enter production in 2027. Around 2,000 workers at the Louisville Assembly plant will be...

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GM reportedly considers ex-Aurora, Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor at General Motors. According to a recent report, Barra is “gauging” Anderson for the top job by giving him a massive portfolio that serves as a trial by fire. Since joining in June 2025 as executive vice pre...

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onsemi, GlobalFoundries join to develop next-gen GaN power devices On December 18, onsemi announced it has signed a collaboration agreement with GlobalFoundries (GF) to develop and manufacture advanced gallium nitride (GaN) power products using GF’s state-of-the-art 200mm eMode GaN-on-silicon process, starting with 650V. “We are on track to begin providing samples to customers in the first half of 2026, and scale rapidly to volume productio...

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CES 2025: Michelin, Sonatus show Tire Digital Twin solutions for next-gen mobility On December 19, Michelin and Sonatus announced they will showcase predictive tire health and maintenance at CES 2026, demonstrating how software-defined vehicles can deliver real-time, in-vehicle tire intelligence. By combining Michelin’s SmartLoad and SmartWear models, which analyze dynamic driving factors like load, braking, and cornering, with Sonatus’s AI...

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CES 2026: AEye to show long-range Apollo lidar OPTIS Physical AI solutions On December 18, AEye, Inc., a leader in software-defined lidar solutions, and the manufacturer of the Apollo lidar sensor, announced that it will demonstrate the Apollo long-range sensing solution at CES 2026 from January 6 – 9, 2026. AEye’s Apollo lidar sensor is a software-defined, long-range solution capable of detecting objects at distances of up to one kilometer ...

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Stellantis, FCA US, Toledo Assembly Complex (Toledo Supplier Park) Jeep Wrangler (2006-2018), Gladiator pickup (2019-), Ram Dakota mid-size pickup (2028-planning) Stellantis (FCA)'s Jeep assembly plant - Employees combined at both North and South plants as per August 2024: 4,679 on two shifts - Investment announced since January 2017: USD 1 billion - August 2006: The new plant to produce successor of 2007 Jeep Wrangler started operations with a 5...

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Ford Motor, Louisville Assembly Plant Ford Escape (2011-2025), Escape HV (2019-2025), Escape PHV (2021-2025); Lincoln MKC (2014-2019), SUV Corsair (2019-2025), PHV Corsair Grand Touring (2021-2025): Mid-size electric pickup truck (2027- planning) SUV assembly plant, scheduled to be renovated as an EV production plant until 2027 - Year opened: 1955 - Investment announced since 2010: USD 6.56 billion - Employees as of September 2025: 3,110 Ford in...

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Grupo Yazaki, S.A. de C.V. - Ignacio Zaragoza Factory (BAPSZ) Mexico -Group: Yazaki Group -Shareholder(s): Yazaki North America, Inc. Electric connector Instrument meter Various sensors Wire harness ...

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Grupo Yazaki, S.A. de C.V. - Hermosillo Liaison Office (YNAH) Mexico -Group: Yazaki Group -Shareholder(s): Yazaki North America, Inc. Instrument meter Various sensors Wire harness Electric connector ...

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Grupo Yazaki, S.A. de C.V. - Gomez Farias Factory (BAPSG) Mexico -Group: Yazaki Group -Shareholder(s): Yazaki North America, Inc. Instrument meter Various sensors Wire harness Electric connector ...

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