ager of the Semi division, announced that Tesla will deliver 50 more of its Class 8 EVs to PepsiCo Inc., saying that PepsiCo's current fleet of 21 electric Semis has exceeded expectations and that Tesla plans to provide the electric truck, built at Gigafactory Nevada, to other customers starting in 2026. On May 23, Tesla released its annual 2023 Impact Report, showing the possibility to fully decarbonize the manufacturing and lifetime use of its ...

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Waymo partners with Avis, expands to Dallas, Texas On July 28, Waymo announced it is expanding to Dallas, Texas in 2026. Waymo will offer its ride-hailing service to the public through the Waymo app, with its fleet managed through a new strategic, multi-year partnership with Avis Budget Group, a leading global mobility solutions provider.  Avis will provide end-to-end fleet management services, including infrastructure, vehicle readiness, mainte...

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) Linea (Turkiye) Ka (Poland) MKS (USA) Delta (Italy) C30 (Belgium) XC60 (Belgium) Probox Wagon Succeed Wagon Bluebird Sylphy Lafesta Murano Rogue Skyline Skyline Coupe Skyline Crossover Teana Elysion cee'd (Slovakia) Bora (FF) (China) 2019 2020 2021 2015 2017 2009 TMS 2011 2016 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2018 2014 2012 2013 2008 2010 2009 Rear wiper motor Tailgate drive Window motor Sunroof motor Power sliding door motor Power window motor Window ...

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NorcSi, Germany raises funding to produce pure silicon anodes On August 1, NorcSi GmbH announced that it has completed a EUR 10.7 million financing round to launch industrial-scale production of its pure silicon anodes for high-performance batteries in Halle (Saale). It is now building a 400 mm roll-to-roll production line at its site in Halle. Starting in 2026, this facility will supply field-tested anodes to the battery and automotive industry....

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San’an, China and Inari, Malaysia to acquire 100% shares of Lumileds Holding, Netherlands On August 1, San’an Optoelectronics and Inari Amertron Berhad announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumileds Holding B.V. and its European and Asian subsidiaries. The transaction is expected to close by the first quarter of 2026. Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the au...

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Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Himeji Plant Prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles (EV), Prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHV), Next-generation performance battery cells for Toyota's next-generation EV (Prismatic lithium-ion battery cells, 2026-planning) PPES (Joint venture of Toyota and Panasonic Holdings)'s battery plant Lexus to launch the all-new NX in Japan after November Toyota to invest...

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SOVAC Production S.P.A. (2017) Hyundai Vehicles (2026 - planning); VW Golf (2017-2021), Polo (2018-2021), Tiguan (2018-2021), Passat (2018-2021), Caddy (2017-2021); Skoda Octavia (2017-2020), Rapid (-2019), Fabia (2018-2019); SEAT Ibiza (2017-2019), Arona (2018-2019), Leon (2018-2019), Ateca (2018-2019); Audi A3 Sportback (2018-2020), A3 Sedan (2018-2020), Q2 (2018-2020); To assemble Hyundai vehicles from 2026, formerly a JV between VW and Groupe...

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growth in the motorcycle market and boosting global motorcycle sales. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for personal transportation and commercial use, such as delivery services, driving significant growth in the Turkish motorcycle market. Production is scheduled to begin in mid-2026. Initially, the plant will operate with an annual capacity of 100,000 units, with plans to increase production capacity to 200,000 units in the f...

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existing sales and service network. This collaboration allows IVECO to expand its electric LCV lineup beyond the eDaily, which is currently produced in Suzzara, Italy and electrified in Brescia. The partnership includes a ten-year supply agreement, with the vans expected to be commercialized by mid-2026. According to Luca Sra, President of IVECO’s Truck Business Unit, these new battery-electric vans will strengthen IVECO’s presence in the lig...

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0,000 square meters, with a total investment amount of CNY 20 billion, and will establish more than 50 state-of-the-art technology laboratories and 11 research centers. The second phase of the project has already entered the foundation construction phase, and the third phase is expected to begin in 2026, with all construction to be completed in Q3 of 2028. Alibaba's large-scale model implementation Alibaba's (Alibaba Group Holding Limited) larg...

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Volkswagen do Brasil Ltda., Volkswagen Brazil Headquarters of VW in Brazil - Investment:    2022-2028 Planning: BRL 16 billion (aprox. USD 3.22 billion)    2016-2020: BRL 7 billion (aprox. USD 2.3 billion) )    2014-2018: BRL 10 billion (aprox. USD 3.2 billion) VW Brazil to invest extra BRL 9 billion and launch 16 new cars until 2028 Volkswagen to invest EUR 1 billion by 2026 in South America VW ceases production at 3 plant...

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wer + (India) NuvoSport (India) KUV100 NXT (India) Touareg (Slovakia) Sail 3 (FF) (China) Tiguan (FF) (China) GL8 (FF) (China) Hongguang S (FR) (China) C3 Aircross (Spain) A8 (Germany) 3008 (France) 5008 (France) Q7 (Slovakia) C4 Cactus (Spain) Continental GT (UK) 2021 2022 2023 2020 2019 2024 2025 2026 2015 2016 2014 2012 2013 2017 2009 2011 2008 2010 2018 Steering joint Steering column Power tilt & telescopic steering column Steering column cov...

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roup, JAC Group, and SAIC-GM, gained access to DeepSeek’s large models recently. Other Chinese automakers, including Changan Auto, FAW Hongqi, and SAIC Motor’s IM Motor and Baojun sub-brands, gained access to DeepSeek’s large models as well. On February 19, SAIC-GM announced that from 2025 to 2026, it will launch more than 10 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extended models, for “full elect...

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Volkswagen do Brasil, Sao Jose dos Pinhais Plant VW Golf (-2019), Fox (-2021), CrossFox (-2021), Fox GP (-2021), SpaceFox GP (-2021), T-Cross (2019-), Virtus (2025 -), Tarok (2026 - planning); Audi A3 Sedan (2015-2020), Q3 (2016-2019, 2022-), Q3 Sportback (2022-); Rear axle, Front end assembly Stampings Passenger car assembly and stamping plant - Number of Employees: 1,984 (as of Dec., 2024) - Investments:   2024-2028: BRL 3 billion (around USD...

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Nissan anticipating up to JPY 300 billion full year impact of U.S. tariffs Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced on July 30 that in its outlook for the July-September period of FY 2025 (fiscal year ending March 2026), it is expecting sales of JPY 2.8 trillion and an operating loss of JPY 100 billion. The company has maintained its revenue outlook for the full FY 2025 at JPY 12.5 trillion. However, it did not release its outlook for operating ...

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Nordex S.A., Montevideo Plant Renault Trucks; Aeilus (Dongfeng); Kia Bongo K2500 (2010-), Tasman (2026 - planning), Seltos (2027 - planning); Geely Emgrand EC7 (2013-2016), GC2 (May 2014-2021); Peugeot Expert (2017-); Citroen Jumpy (2017-); Peugeot Landtrek/ Changan Kaicheng F70 pickup (2022-2025),Citroën Jumper (2025 - planning) Peugeot Boxer(2025- planning) Fiat Ducato (2025- planning) Ford Transit (Minibus, Van) (2021-); Ford Transit (Chas...

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d Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs currently built there. Ford is already retooling the facility and plans an addition of 12,000 square feet of canopy to shelter 16 charging units and a substation. Farley talked of Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall, Michigan, expected to start production in 2026, "We’re the first one in the U.S. to build lithium iron phosphate batteries at scale. It also has a production tax credit and we’re thankful ...

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part compatibility, assembly precision, and paint quality to ensure production readiness at the highest standards. Teams at the plant adjust panel gaps to sub-millimeter precision while skilled technicians carefully inspect each component and process. Mass production of AFEELA 1 is set to begin in 2026. The insights gathered from the pre-production trials are already informing further refinements as the production site in Ohio prepares to launch...

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Nissan Mexico, Cuernavaca (Civac) Plant Nissan Tsuru (-2017), Tiida (-2018), NV200 cargo, taxi (-2020), Frontier (-2013), Estacus (-2015), Pickup (-2016), Chassis (-2016), NP300 (-2026 planning), NP300 Frontier (-2026 planning), Versa (-2022, 2023-2026 planning), V-Drive (2023-); Renault Alaskan (for export markets only)(2017- end of production); Chevrolet City Express (NV200 based, 2014-2018) Car and truck assembly, planned to stop production at...

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ce) Expert (France) Navara (Thailand) Ertiga (India) Swift (India) Swift Mii (Slovakia) Citigo (Slovakia) Gol (Brazil) New Beetle (Mexico) Bora (Mexico) up! (Slovakia) C-Max Hybrid (USA) i8 (Germany) F-Type (UK) Move XF (UK) 2019 2020 2017 2014 2016 2021 2015 2018 2012 2011 2013 2023 2024 2025 2022 2026 2008 2009 2010 Accelerator pedal sensor Rain light sensor Door pressure sensor Pedal sensor Temperature sensor Pressure sensor Kick sensor Pedal ...

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