Jeep expands D-Segment EV lineup with Wagoneer S and Recon SUVs in Europe for 2026 On December 19, Stellantis Italy announced that Jeep will soon add two important new models to its lineup i.e., Wagoneer S and Recon. Jeep Wagoneer S aims to redefine the D-SUV segment by combining premium design, strong performance, and advanced 4xe off-road capability. Whereas, Jeep Recon focuses on standout off-road performance and open-air driving, while still ...

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s reported that Stellantis is ending the layoffs at the Mirafiori plant for the first time in over 20 years. From December 31, solidarity contracts for 1,900 workers will not be renewed, allowing them to return to work and bringing the plant back to full operation. New hiring will start in February 2026, with 434 young workers joining production of the Fiat 500 Hybrid and Fiat 500e. Of these, 410 roles will be at the Mirafiori plant mainly on the...

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fferential lock, with top trims also featuring a front differential lock. Additionally, GWM highlighted Russia as a key market, with its Haval Motor Manufacturing Rus plant located in the Tula region. A facility for transmissions, chassis, and interior/exterior components is also planned to open in 2026. Based on GWM press release ...

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CES 2026: Acconeer, Sweden, to present A212 multichannel radar sensor On December 18, Acconeer announced that it will demonstrate A212 multichannel radar sensor performance and capabilities at CES 2026. The A212 is a device with a 120-degree field of view and a world-leading angular resolution. It tracks multiple objects. It gives accurate tracking of every movement with 3-4 degrees of resolution. Acconeer has received orders of USD 380,000 from ...

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CES 2026: HighTec, Germany, and Intellias present C/C++ and Rust integration in AUTOSAR Classic applications On December 16, HighTec EDV Systeme and Intellias presented the integration of Rust into automotive applications within an AUTOSAR environment. This was completed through the combined use of the Intellias ECU Kit, HighTec’s compiler toolchain, RTOS, and software components from Vector Informatik. Leveraging Infineon AURIX microcontroller...

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th Nissan Egypt representatives and other key officials to discuss expanding local manufacturing. The government pledged support for the company’s future plans, especially with the new automotive council and approved incentives. Nissan Egypt announced its plans to invest about USD 55.9 million by 2026 to strengthen its market leadership. It will also establish a USD 2 million free zone at Alexandria Port to streamline car and parts exports, wit...

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CES 2026: Rohde & Schwarz, Germany, to present automotive test and measurement innovations On December 19, Rohde & Schwarz announced that it will present a powerful lineup of automotive test and measurement innovations at CES 2026. It will present advanced tools for inverter and battery management system characterization. The solution provides deep insights into switching behavior, EMI performance, and electrical power efficiency. For radar, vide...

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CES 2026: Cinemo, Germany, launches AI-powered cockpit solutions “Cinemo ICO” On December 19, Cinemo launched its next-generation, AI-powered cockpit solutions – Cinemo ICO. The first product launched within the Cinemo ICO portfolio is Cinemo ICO MediaMind. It combines the latest agentic AI technology with Cinemo’s expertise in providing automotive-grade media management. Cinemo ICO opens the cockpit to a new generation of digital service...

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in the electric vehicle, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The Fort Wayne facility will replicate Tretau’s Pianezza (Italy) site, integrating the company’s proprietary, eco-friendly coating technology and smart manufacturing systems. Full operations are expected to begin in 2026. Tretau’s expansion comes amid strong global demand for high-performance, sustainable magnet wire solutions. Based on Tretau press release ...

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rogram in Germany. The agreement is valid for salaried employees of NORMA Group’s sites in Maintal and Marsberg, Germany.  The purpose of the agreement is to generate savings in personnel costs in a manner that is as socially acceptable as possible. The voluntary program gets underway in January 2026. NORMA Group intends to reduce at least 61 and up to 70 jobs with the program. NORMA Group has also reached an agreement with employee representa...

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a visited the Elizade JAC plant in Lagos. The Minister announced that Federal Government will support domestic investors such as Elizade JAC who are reinvesting their profits to expand operations and boost production capacity to better serve the Nigerian market. Elizade JAC’s strategic vision for 2026 will help to make brand-new vehicles accessible to average citizens. Based on multiple sources ...

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Tata motors, Panapakkam plant Tata Motors vehicles (planning), JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) vehicles (2026-planning) Under construction, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle plant, to manufacture vehicles for Tata Motors and JLR - September 2024: Tata Motors conducted the groundbreaking ceremony of the facility - Production will start at about 500 units a month and increase to 2,500–3,000 units, with an annual capacity of 30,000 units. After 2026, the exp...

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o options of battery packs and four different charging solutions. The hatchback can deliver a peak output of 55kw, an instant full torque delivery of 114Nm, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 Kmph in just 5.7 seconds. With this launch, the company highlighted its plans to have a portfolio of 10 EVs by 2026. On October 19, Tata Motors signed an agreement with Evera, EV only ride-hailing platform in the Delhi NCR region, for delivering 2,000 XPRES T E...

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CES 2026: Bosch to unveil AI extension platform to scale AI-powered cockpits Robert Bosch LLC, a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, announced that it will unveil its new AI extension platform, an AI-enabled high performance computing unit for realizing an AI-powered cockpit, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, USA. The platform is developed in collaboration with Microsoft and NVIDIA. It enables existing cockpit systems to be quickly and easily upgraded with ...

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BAIC Automobile SA (Pty) Limited BAIC X25 (2019-EOP, SKD), D20 hatchback & sedan (2019-EOP, SKD), B40 PLUS, X55 (2024-), B30 (2026-Planning); Foton Pickup (2025-); Joint Venture of BAIC Group and IDC - Number of Employees: 113 (as of August 2024). - Investment: ZAR 11 billion (USD 800 million). - Completed the construction in June 2023. - Sample Production - July 2018. BAIC to launch off-road vehicles in South Africa in October 2022 BAIC in...

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rikes a balance between fuel and electric power (intelligent power distribution), robust power and low fuel consumption, and performance and safety. Furthermore, GAC Toyota will progress carbon neutrality on the following fronts: Battery-wise, introduce a performance-oriented lithium-ion battery in 2026, an all-solid-state battery between 2027 and 2028, a popularization-oriented lithium-iron phosphate battery between 2026 and 2027, and a high-per...

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GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC) Nansha Plant Fifth Production Line EV SUV bZ4X (2022-), EV SUV bZ3X (2025-), EV bZ7 (2026-planning); GTMC's Fifth Production Line in Nansha District, Guangzhou City, starts production in December 2022 GAC Toyota launches bZ4X mid-sized crossover all-electric SUV Auto Guangzhou 2024: Five GAC Group sub-brands to debut five new models Auto Guangzhou 2024: GAC Toyota exhibits bZ3X electric SUV GAC Toyota launches b...

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der worth INR 3.45 billion from a new customer, an Indian OEM of ICE and electric two-wheelers for its upcoming high-performance electric bikes. This drivetrain is compact because the controller is integrated with the motor in a single unit. The production for the same will likely commence in Q1 FY 2026.It further mentioned that a global OEM of electric cars also awarded it a new program worth INR 5.7 billion to supply spool gears for the three-m...

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r to 62,829 units. New car production for the first eleven months of 2025 decreased 6.4% from the same period in 2024 to 680,173 units.According to MAA, sales were still high amid a rush to purchase CBU battery EVs ahead of the expiry of tax exemptions at the end of December, as announced under the 2026 Budget. The strong momentum is expected to continue into December 2025. Malaysia - Sales and Production of new Vehicles Type Nov. 2025 Y-o-Y J...

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r to 62,829 units. New car production for the first eleven months of 2025 decreased 6.4% from the same period in 2024 to 680,173 units.According to MAA, sales were still high amid a rush to purchase CBU battery EVs ahead of the expiry of tax exemptions at the end of December, as announced under the 2026 Budget. The strong momentum is expected to continue into December 2025.Malaysia - Sales and Production of new Vehicles Type Nov. 2025 Y-o-Y Ja...

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