Acconeer, Sweden, wins new business for A121 pulsed coherent radar sensor On May 22, Acconeer announced that it had received an order worth USD 290 thousand for delivery to the automotive industry. The order relates to Acconeer's A121 pulsed coherent radar sensor for mass production in the automotive industry, with delivery planned for the fourth quarter of 2026. The order comes from a leading Japanese distributor with a particularly strong posit...

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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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Stellantis to integrate Wayve AI Driver into the STLA AutoDrive platform On May 22, Stellantis and Wayve announced a partnership under which Stellantis plans to integrate Wayve AI Driver, Wayve’s automated driving intelligence, into the STLA AutoDrive platform. The agreement builds on Stellantis’ recent strategic investment in Wayve and marks the next phase of collaboration between the companies. The initial focus of the partnership is hands-...

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Munich Electrification presents battery management disconnect unit On May 20, Munich Electrification introduced the Battery Management Disconnect Unit (BMDU), a highly integrated solution. The BMDU integrates the battery management unit (BMU), dual-pole HV contactor with switching device with integrated, repeatable, short circuit breaking capability functionality, a dual shunt current sensor, a precharge circuit, wiring harnesses, and a cooling i...

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Saipa, Iran, production impact last year, targets 400,000 production in current year On May 21, multiple sources reported that the CEO of Saipa stated that the company's production was impacted last year due to power outages and the halt in production of the Saipa 151 pickup truck. He further stated that Saipa aims to restore production to more than 400,000 vehicles in the Persian year 1405 (March 2026 – March 2027) in Iran, following a sharp d...

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HEVO, US, partners with FTT for EV and AV infrastructure for Saudi Arabia and MEA region On May 20, HEVO announced a strategic partnership with Fleet Tracking Technologies Co. Ltd. (FTT) to deploy HEVO Rezonant wireless charging hardware and the Journey platform across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider MEA region. It will help to achieve automated depot charging, integrated telematics and fleet workflows, scalable electrification programs...

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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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Novacium, France partners with GH Technology to expand Li-ion cell technology in Asia-Pacific On May 22, Novacium SAS, a French start-up specializing in material science and engineering, signed its first international commercial Letter of Intent (LOI) with GH Technology during the CIBF 2026 battery trade show. The partnership aims to expand access to Novacium’s advanced cylindrical lithium-ion cell technology across the Asia-Pacific region, inc...

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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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Stellantis, Fiat Powertrain Technologies, Verrone Plant Transmissions: C635 transmission family (both manual and automatic dual dry clutch "DDCT") Steel shafts and gears for electric motors (STLA Small platform)(2027–planning) Fiat Powertrain's transmission assembly plant - Number of Employees: 350 (as of april 2025) - Investment:    2025-2027: EUR 38 million in manufacturing for the production of components for electric motors. - Operati...

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DuPont Specialty Products India Private Limited (Formerly E.I. Dupont India Pvt. Ltd.) India -Shareholder(s): DowDuPont Inc. -Sales office Bush Plastic injection molding Film Various surface treatments Elastomers Engineering plastics Refrigerants Films Fluoropolymers Polymer fiber "Poly Trimethylene Terephtalate (PTT)" Row friction bushings for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems Low-GWP(Global warming potential) air conditioner refrigerant...

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PT. Yamaguchi Indonesia Indonesia -Shareholder(s): Yamaguchi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Various plastic molding Various machining Various surface treatments Heat treatment Header parts Parts for low-pressure pipe (cutting) Precision plastic molded parts Power window for the output shaft (heading + cutting + heat treatment + polishing) ...

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Kongsberg Automotive India Private Limited India -Group: KA Group -Shareholder(s): Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA: 100% Control cable Welding Plastic injection molding Various plastic molding Cold forging Fuel hose Various stampings Various machining Shift lever Connector Various actuators Assembly Commercial vehicle parts Manual shift cables Manual Gearshift System Maruti Suzuki Renault Dzire (India) Kiger (India) AT shift lever MT shift leve...

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Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America- Long Beach, California Mercedes-Benz's R&D location, responsible for powertrain and eDrive development, onboard diagnostics development, telematics testing, Mercedes Me Connect app, vehicle emissions testing, and durability testing to be closed at end of 2026 - Employees: 186 Mercedes-Benz to consolidate U.S. headquarters and R&D in Atlanta, Georgia Mercedes-Benz closing California R&D operatio...

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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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Geely Farizon enters Swiss market through Europe’s Emil Frey Group On May 19, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a distribution agreement with Emil Frey Group in Hangzhou. Emil Frey Group became a Geely Farizon distributor in the Swiss market, which marks Geely Farizon’s entry into the market. Established in 1924, Emil Frey Group is engaged in areas such as passenger vehicles, commercia...

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XPeng launches GX flagship SUV On May 20, XPeng launched the GX flagship large SUV. The model is available in four REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and four EV (battery electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 269,800 to CNY 349,800. The GX measures 5,265mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,115mm. The GX adopts an all-domain 800V platform supporting 5C super-fast charging as standard. The REEV varia...

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Motherson Atsumitec Auto Parts (Foshan) Co., Ltd. (Formerly Atsumitec Auto Parts (Foshan) Co., Ltd.) China -Group: Motherson Group -Shareholder(s): Motherson Atsumitec Automotive System Co., Ltd. Other manual transmission parts CVT parts Various machining Other automatic transmission parts Shift lever AT Stator Shaft AT Control Shaft AT Reverse Shift Fork AT Change Detent Arm AT Select Lever ISO14001 IATF16949 (Formerly ISO/TS16949) ISO900...

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