t of muscle trucks featuring three HEMI-powered variants. The Rumble Bee features the proven 395 hp 5.7-liter HEMI V8, while the Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack features the legendary 470 hp 6.4-liter 392 HEMI V8, and the range-topping Rumble Bee SRT sports a 777 hp 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat HEMI V8 engine. Built in Saltillo, Mexico, the 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee is available starting in late 2026, while the Rumble Bee 392 and Rumble Bee SRT arrive...

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Ford Energy Systems takes ownership of former BlueOval SK battery plant On May 21, Ford Energy, a new wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Co., announced that it has assumed ownership of the battery production plant in Glendale, Kentucky, following the closing of the BlueOval SK joint-venture disposition agreement.  The sprawling plant, which successfully ran EV battery production until December 2025, is now renamed Ford Energy Systems. Retooli...

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Ford BlueOval City EV battery plant becomes SK On Tennessee On May 21, a subsidiary of South Korean battery manufacturer SK On took full ownership of the battery plant at BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee, marking an end to the company’s joint U.S. battery manufacturing venture with Ford Motor Company. The 4-million-square-foot battery plant located on Ford’s campus is now owned and operated by the newly formed SK On Tennessee. The new comp...

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tive of the car in real time.  Being able to read road signs and making sense of lane markings, or simply asking for more information about an area will enable a more helpful driving experience. This is made possible by the Gemini model’s multi-modal understanding, the EX60’s neural processing engine and software- defined architecture. Volvo Cars will soon be among the first to introduce Immersive Navigation from Google Maps into its cars. W...

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May Mobility reveals fifth-gen AV architecture that understands and reasons On May 20, May Mobility, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, announced the launch of its fifth-generation autonomy system, which fuses deep learning, a predictive world model and May Mobility's proven reasoning engine in an efficient on-vehicle architecture. May Mobility's architecture takes a very different approach from both modular ...

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Ford Motor Tennessee Truck Plant / SK On Tennessee EV Ford F-Series Project T3 pickup (2027-planning cancelled), Advanced lithium-ion battery cells (2027-planning cancelled), Affordable gas-powered trucks (2029-planning) Ford Tennessee vehicle assembly plant, with former JV battery production plant transferred to SK On - Recently split off battery plant owned by SK On to produce batteries for energy storage and Ford vehicles by 2028 - USD 5.6 bi...

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Ford Energy Systems advanced lithium-ion battery cells for Ford, Lincoln EVs (2025-2026); LFP battery cells (2027-planned), battery energy storage system modules (2027-planned), and 20-foot DC container systems (2027-planned) Wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Co., formerly BlueOval SK Battery Park - Ford Energy Systems took ownership of the plant following dissolution of JV with SK On - Operations closed in February 2026 and will reopen in 20...

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Patel Brass Works Pvt. Ltd. India Commercial vehicle parts Iron casting Valve seat Engine bearing cap Bush Valve guide Cylinder head Valve Rocker arm Piston Various machining Piston ring Thrust Washers for Engines Compressors ISO9001...

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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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le will reflect the essential values that defined the 2 CV, including affordability, lightweight design, practicality, and versatility. It will offer value at an affordable price, while maintaining a strong identity and personality.  Citroen will reveal more details about this project at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026. Based on Stellantis press release...

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Towell Auto presents 212 Off-Road SUV Brand in Oman On April 21, multiple sources reported that Towell Auto Group has introduced the 212 4x4 SUV brand to Oman. 212 is a brand of Beijing Automobile Works (BAW). The company introduces two models: the 212 Adventurer and the 212 Navigator. Both models have a 2.0L Turbocharged engine that produces 228 HP and 390 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed transmission. Based on multiple sources/ w...

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AGR Automobile Plant, St. Petersburg-2 (formerly General Motors Russia) Esteo MX (2026-); JELAND J6 (2026-); Solaris brand cars (adapted versions of the Jaecoo J7 and J8 models) (2026-Planning); Chevrolet Cruze (-2015); Opel Antara (-2015); Former GM's plant in Russia, production suspended in 2015, acquired by Hyundai Motor in 2020. Construction is suspended. Sold to Art-Finance LLC in 2024, expect to re-start production in 2026. - Plans to r...

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ESTEO begins full-cycle production of ESTEO MX at Shushary plant, Russia On May 21, ESTEO started full-cycle production of the ESTEO MX, the first model under its new Russian premium brand, at AGR Holding’s Shushary plant. ESTEO is the second vehicle brand after JELAND to be produced at the Shushary facility. The ESTEO MX is a mid-size premium SUV powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 197 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic tra...

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TVS Motor Company provides update on Norton Motorcycles On May 19, TVS Motor Company announced that it had invested approximately INR 24 billion during the FY 2025 – FY 2026 (ending March 2026), with a major portion allocated toward Norton Motorcycles. The company stated that several Norton products are currently under development and are expected to be unveiled in Q2 2026. The production preparations are underway at TVS Motor’s Hosur facili...

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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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Parag Casting Co. India Iron casting Other engine structural parts Crankshaft Various machining Connecting rod ISO9001...

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PT. Yamaha Motor Electronics Indonesia Indonesia -Shareholders:：Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Assembly Motorcycle parts Other engine electrical parts Various Electrical / Electronic parts Starter motor Board mounting Alternator Coil Ignition coil Printed circuit board ...

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Pooja Metal Processors Pvt. Ltd. India -Group: Victora Group Motorcycle parts Various die casting Various stampings Stator parts for drive motor Stamping parts for drive motor ISO14001 ISO9001 IATF16949 (Formerly ISO/TS16949)...

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Pooja Metal Processors Pvt. Ltd. - Plant II India -Group: Victora Group Various die casting Stator for drive motor Various stampings Stamping parts for drive motor ...

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GWM Haval launches Raptor Plus plug-in hybrid electric SUV On May 15, Haval, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the Raptor Plus plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV. The model is available in four 5-seater and three 7-seater variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 209,800. The Raptor Plus measures 4,912mm long, 1,950mm wide, and 1,905mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,850mm. The Raptor Plus features the Hi4 intelligent 4WD hy...

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