International VDI Congress for Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) 2026 Functional Design, Active Aerodynamics, and Circular Lifecycle Concepts Summary Keynote: Lost in Transformation? Theses on the Future of the Automotive Industry in an Era of High Volatility (Center of Automotive Management) Form & Function: Light Integration into an Active Grille Shutter (Röchling) Active Aeroblades in an SUV: The Next Step in Active Aerodynamics (Pors...

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ement for BAIC Magna High-end NEV Manufacturing Base signed in Zhenjiang BJEV and Senova to be merged as new brand “Beijing” BAIC Group signs agreement with Chongqing municipal government for strategic restructuring of BAIC Yinxiang BAIC Group forms strategic cooperation with NXP in automotive digitalization and IoT applications BAIC Group signed a strategic alliance with China Telecom Group BAIC Group officially launches new brand “BEIJI...

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ablishment of the communication procedure on Annex 6. 18 Adopted proposalregardingUNregulation 173 01 S1 WP.29/2025/134 2025/11/12 2026/6/4 Installation Of Safety-Belts, Restraint Systems and Child Restraint Systems -Clarification of dimension units in Annex 6. -Correction to ISO envelope diagram keynote. -Added reference to UNR129, etc. 19 Adopted proposalregardingUNregulation 174 01 C1 WP.29/2025/136 2025/11/12 2025/11/12 Safety-Belt Remind...

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ficient overall system. At the Bremen plant, the GLC is built on the same line as the C-Class and the all-electric EQC, and EQE models. In Sindelfingen, the GLC starts production in Hall 46, which, just like Factory 56, has been modernized from the ground up and converted into a highly flexible and digitalised Mercedes-Benz assembly system. Mercedes-Benz has been producing CO2-neutrally in all of its plants worldwide since this year and has also ...

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echnologies Haval officially launches new Raptor plug-in hybrid off-road SUV GWM officially enters Uzbekistan with models such as Haval H6 GWM, iFlytek to co-build first auto knowledge large model GWM exhibits liquid hydrogen heavy truck at 6th CIIE GWM, Douyin Group form partnership to accelerate digitalization, intelligentization If Technology, Yuchai Group form partnership to jointly promote upgrading of NECV technologies GWM, TotalEnergies d...

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nvert its development center in Russelsheim, Germany, into a more efficient Tech Center that will remain part of the company’s global Product Development & Technology (PDT) network. The German Tech Center will focus mainly on vehicle development for Opel and Vauxhall brands, while also supporting key technologies across Stellantis group. Out of the current 1,650 engineers, around 1,000 will continue working on strategic areas such as ADAS, virt...

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ide Germany. It will focus on developing energy-efficient filtration systems, reducing lifecycle emissions, and advancing circular solutions, including the use of recycled materials and eco-friendly product design.  The Tumkur facility is integrating advanced research labs, testing infrastructure, digital engineering, and data analytics under one roof. It will support next-generation filtration solutions across mobility, industrial applications,...

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resented 15% of the brand’s global sales and 25% of global production in 2024, aims to consolidate manufacturing in its Aguascalientes and Morelos plants in Mexico, and Resende, Brazil, which will soon produce two new SUVs. On May 13, it was reported that Nissan Mexicana has made nuclear energy a key part of its decarbonization efforts by sourcing 90% of the electricity for its three Mexican plants. This is thanks to a direct agreement with the...

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China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) in Beijing. With a focus on emerging areas such as intelligent connected New Energy Vehicles, robots, and low-altitude economy, the two parties will launch in-depth cooperation on matters such as establishment of standard systems and formulation of key standards, digital transformation of standards and research of projects, and international expansion of standards and support for the global devel...

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eements with Tsinghua Unigroup for in-depth cooperation on automotive-grade chips, intelligent cockpits, autonomous driving, industrial investment, and a vehicle-cloud ecosystem. BAIC Group will leverage Tsinghua Unigroup’s core strengths in chip design, computing power, information security, and digital infrastructure to establish a full-link cooperative system spanning technological R&D, supply chain guarantees, industrial investment, ecosyst...

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-power Co., Ltd. Shenyang Branch InverterBMS (Battery Management System) Hangzhou Lin'an Techrun Electronics Co., Ltd. Inverter HASCO MAGNA Electric Drive System Co., Ltd. Inverter Hefei J-Link Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. Inverter Heyuan Baishitai Technology Co., Ltd. Inverter Huawei Digital Power Technology Co., Ltd. InverterDC-DC converter for PCUBMS (Battery Management System) Jee Technology Co., Ltd. (Formerly Jee Automation ...

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e, - V12 engines for BMW 760Li and Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost (-2022); Passenger car and engine assembly plant, iFactory - Number of Employees: 6,500 (as of December 2024) - Investment: EUR 650 million - The strategic vision of the global production network is the BMW iFACTORY focuses on three key topic areas: LEAN, which stands for efficiency, precision and extreme flexibility; GREEN, for sustainability, resource-efficiency and circularity;...

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enault Samsung Motors XM3, the New Renault Arkana will also be made at the Busan plant (South Korea). On August 9, Renault Group and Geely Holding Group jointly announced an MoU framework agreement to create an innovative cooperation. The cooperation, focused on China and South Korea as initial key core markets, will allow Renault Group and Geely Holding to share resources and technologies. The focus will be on hybrid vehicles in the fast...

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three years. On May 6, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) revealed its future plans while celebrating its 20th Foundation Day in India, announcing that the company will be launching two new products every year. The company plans to introduce more GDSI (Hyundai Global Dealership Space Identity) and digital showrooms, as well as automated workshops, to enhance the customer experience. Hyundai's manufacturing facility in Chennai is being upgraded a...

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in Piston Ring Power Steering ECU Power Steering Pump Radar (Millimeter Wave Radar, LiDAR, etc.) Radiator Radiator Hose Rear Lamp Relay / Fuse Seat Seat Adjuster / Recliner Seat Belt Seat Belt Pretensioner Seat Frame Seat Lumbar Support Seat Motor Seat Trim Shock Absorber Side Airbag Side Door Lock Smart Entry (Smart Key) Speed Sensor / G Sensor / Angular Velocity Sensor Spoiler Starter Motor Steering Column / Shaft Steering Gear Steering Knuckle...

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