Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. USA -The Company manufactures highly engineered metal components for powertrain, suspension and safety-critical applications in the light, commercial, and industrial vehicle markets.-In April 2017, American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) completed the acquisition of the Company. As a result, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of AAM. The Company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of AAM since being acquir...

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Fiat Grande Panda unveiled as first CKD-built vehicle in Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, Algeria On September 5, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced that Fiat Grande Panda was unveiled at the media event at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria on September 4, 2025. It is the first vehicle in Algeria’s history to be built in CKD format at the Tafraoui plant. The model starts with a 20% local integration rate, with plans to raise it above 3...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Horse Powertrain to reveal Future Hybrid System, turning BEVs into hybrids On September 4, Horse Powertrain announced that it will showcase the full specifications of its Future Hybrid System at the IAA Summit 2025. The system lets automakers turn BEV platforms into hybrids. The Future Hybrid System is an all-in-one setup combining the engine, transmission, motor, and power electronics. It replaces the BEV’s front electric dr...

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se iX3. The system uses Snapdragon Ride SoCs and Snapdragon Ride AD software stack, designed to meet top safety standards and supports NCAP functions up to Level 2+, including highway and urban navigation on autopilot. Validated in 60+ countries already, it will expand to 100+ countries by 2026 and is available to all global automakers and Tier-1 suppliers. The project involved 1,400 specialists across Germany, USA, Sweden, Romania, and BMW’s A...

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Alexander Dennis to debut Enviro100AEV autonomous electric bus at Cenex Expo 2025, UK On September 4, Alexander Dennis announced that it will debut its Enviro100AEV autonomous electric bus at Cenex Expo 2025 in the UK during September 3–4, 2025. Two of these buses will be used in the Connector project, led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership. The Enviro100AEV is the self-driving version of the company’s “big small bus.” It uses the Voith...

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gration of 4screen’s innovative driver interaction technology. As of August 2025, Volkswagen vehicles in twelve European markets are receiving the new functionality via an over-the-air (OTA) update.  The rollout will cover all European countries where 4screen currently operates. At the core of this integration is 4screen’s Recommendations format, which leverages specific vehicle data to deliver value-driven suggestions precisely when drivers...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Protean, UK to present latest generation of IWM technology On September 5, Protean Electric announced that its latest generation of ProteanDrive, entering production in 2026, will achieve price parity with twin e-axle solutions and offer lower vehicle costs. It will present this new IWM and its advancements at the upcoming IAA Mobility show.  Already nominated by a European OEM in a performance EV set for SOP in 2026, the new ...

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nit built on its patented Dual Rotor, Radial-Flux technology, at IAA Mobility. It has a peak efficiency of more than 97% for the motor including inverter, up to 300 kW of peak power, and a planetary gearbox with a co-axial output shaft.  Its power density enables an extremely compact design, which is crucial given the tight installation spaces in modern EV architectures. To achieve high torque conversion in a compact footprint, the CD 450 uses a...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Dirac, Sweden, and PIEGA, Switzerland, to present advanced automotive sound system On September 4, Dirac and PIEGA announced a joint initiative to co-develop the world’s most sophisticated in-car sound systems, debuting in a custom BMW iX demo vehicle at IAA Mobility 2025. It will use PIEGA’s transducer technology with Dirac’s AudioIQ and Dimensions. The result of this collaboration is a 45-channel demo system enabled wit...

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LDV South Africa launches three new models: Terron 9, D90, and Deliver 9 On September 4, LDV South Africa launched three new models – the Terron 9 (from ZAR 699,900), D90 (from ZAR 799,900), and Deliver 9 (from ZAR 699,900) at the Festival of Motoring. The LDV Terron 9 SUV is powered by a 2.5L turbo-diesel engine delivering 163kW and 520Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. It has a 4x4 capability and a 3,500 kg towing...

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XPENG signs agreements with distributor groups in Morocco and Tunisia On September 4, XPENG officially signed strategic cooperation agreements with the leading distributor groups in Morocco and Tunisia. After successfully entering Egypt, XPENG has established a complete market network covering three countries along the North African Mediterranean coast. XPENG partners with SMEIA Group in Morocco. The group has a market share of over 30% in the lo...

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Energy in Motion, India, signs MoU for manufacturing and assembly of electrical trucks On August 29, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in a social media post, announced that the Government of Maharashtra and Energy in Motion Pvt. Ltd has signed an MoU. The company will invest INR 10.65 billion at Talegaon MDIC, Pune, for the manufacturing and assembly of electrical trucks (commercial vehicles), and 450 employment opportunities (direct and indire...

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Mukand Sumi plans greenfield integrated steelmaking facility in India On September 1, Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited (MSSSL) announced it is constructing a greenfield integrated steelmaking facility at Kanakapura, Koppal, Karnataka. A joint venture between India’s Bajaj Group and Sumitomo Corporation, MSSSL continues to strengthen its position as a leading special steel manufacturer in India.  With this collaboration, the MSSSL’s producti...

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VECV and Jio-bp pulse partner for charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles in India On September 4, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jio-bp pulse. Through this collaboration, all Eicher Trucks and Buses’ EV customers will gain access to Jio-bp’s network of over 6000+ charging points, India’s largest DC fast-charging footprint. Jio-bp is a fuel retail joint venture of Reliance Indus...

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Integrated WIPE Industries India supplies blade and arm components for Maruti Suzuki Victoris On September 4, Integrated WIPE Industries India Pvt Ltd announced that its wiper blades and arm components have been included in the newly launched Maruti Suzuki Victoris. The company thanks Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Mitsuba Corporation, and The West India Power Private Limited for trusting it with this project. Integrated WIPE Industries India is a ...

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Auto Works Kyoto Co., Ltd., Kyoto Plant Specially equipped vehicles Nissan Atlas F24 (March 2011-June 2021)/Isuzu Elf100 (-June 2021)/Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Guts (2013-2019), Nissan Civilian (-June 2021)/Isuzu Journey (-June 2021) Nissan Shatai's subsidiary and its plant, responsible for vehicle conversion business - June 2021: Auto Works Kyoto ended vehicle production and specialized in vehicle conversion business. - March 2011: Auto Works Kyo...

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Renault Argentina S.A., Cordoba Plant Renault Clio, Clio Mio (-2016), Fluence (2010-2018), Symbol (2008-2012), Kangoo first-gen (1998-2018), Logan (2016-), Sandero (2016-), Sandero Stepway (2016-), New Kangoo (Dokker) (2018-), Pickup Niagara (2026 planning-) , Pickup Niagara MHV (2027 planning-) Nissan NP300 Frontier (2018 – Nov. 2025 planning), Nissan Pickup H60E (Planning cancelled), Renault Alaskan (2020-Nov. 2025 planning); Mercedes Benz X...

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Great Wall Motors, Iracemápolis Plant (formerly Mercedes-Benz Brazil) Great Wall: HV/PHV/Gasoline H6 SUV (2025-), Diesel Haval H9 (2025-), Diesel Poer P30 (2025-), HV FFV Poer-based pickups (2026-planning); Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016-2020), SUV GLA (2016-2020) GWM’s passenger car assembly plant in Brazil officially opened on 15 Aug,2025 - Year opened: 2025 - GWM investment:   2022 - 2026: BRL 4 billion (approx. USD 0.77 billion)   202...

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s (2025-planning), BYD EV Bus (2026 - planning ) Truck assembly plant - BYD and Marcopolo will launch Colombia's first dual-articulated electric bus, along with bi-articulated, medium and standard buses, all on the Attivi platform, also in collaboration with Hino Colombia to create a special chassis and safety tests. - Number of Employees: 240 (as of September 2020) - Started production in 2008. - Established in 2007. BYD interested in TransMi...

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Marcopolo Superpolo S.A.S. Electric and hydrogen buses (2024 - ); Chassis Plant responsible for manufacturing bodies for motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, and assembling of electric and hydrogen buses. - BYD and Marcopolo to launch Colombia’s first electric articulated dual bus, along with bi-articulated, mid-size, and standard buses, all on the Attivi platform. - 2024: Marcopolo Superpolo added electric and hydrogen buses to its po...

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