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Shriram Pistons, India updates its focus on hybrid, bio-fuel, and EV components

ed to respond to the evolving demands of the automotive sector. The company is also exploring acquisition opportunities that offer strategic alignment with its automotive business and are expected to be value accretive. In a related update, the board of directors noted the change in the name of its step-down subsidiary from “TGPEL Precision Engineering Limited” to “SPR TGPEL Precision Engineering Limited.” Based on Shriram Pistons & Rings...

News Updated at: 2025/05/09

Geely Auto to merge with Zeekr

Geely Auto to merge with Zeekr On May 7, Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely Auto) announced a plan to acquire all issued shares of Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (Zeekr), in which it currently has an approximately 65.7% share. Upon completion of the acquisition, the two companies will be fully merged. As a key step in further implementing the Taizhou Declaration and deepening brand synergy, the acquisition will strengthen Geel...

News Updated at: 2025/05/09

FORVIA SE (FORVIA faurecia) (Formerly Faurecia SE)

ros. Amminex is a supplier of the Ammonia Storage and Delivery System (ASDS) for NOx emission control. The Amminex ASDS is a gaseous Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, as an alternative to liquid SCR systems, which delivers precise amounts of ammonia to a catalyst in the exhaust line. This step enables efficient removal of NOx from diesel engine exhaust gases for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Faurecia has also concluded a ...

Major Suppliers Updated at: 2025/05/09

Stellantis, FCA Italy, Mirafiori (Turin) Plant[Italy]

1, 2025. Maserati’s body shop and sealing departments will operate from January 21 to January 24, 2025, while inspection and finishing activities will run from January 20 to January 24, 2025. Maserati assembly resumes on January 27, 2025, aiming to produce around 30 vehicles. The restart is a key step in recovering after months of shutdown. On January 23, multiple sources reported that the new Fiat 500 hybrid will launch in the second half of t...

OEM Plants Updated at: 2025/05/09

SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Co., Ltd. Lingang Plant[China]

oose from three driving modes: economy, normal and mountain. Its cruising distance reaches to the maximum of 500 km. The Roewe W5 Urban Concept, a SUV concept of SAIC Motor, made its global debut at the Auto China 2014. The car is based on the Roewe W5, features a stylish and dynamic look. It has a step made of aluminum alloy, and uses alcantara synthetic leather for the interior. It is also equipped with advanced technologies such as a new human...

OEM Plants Updated at: 2025/05/09

SAIC Motor Corporation Limited[China]

otor and Alibaba Group, a leading e-commerce company, announced on March 12 that the two companies will start a CNY 1 billon fund to develop a connected car that may go on sale in 2016. The two companies have signed a strategic cooperation agreement back in July 2014, and this is the first concrete step forward. Alibaba could use its homegrown operating system, YunOS, and big data in the cars it develops. SAIC Motor announced on April 3 that its ...

OEM Plants Updated at: 2025/05/09

Wiper System

Q70 QX80 Accord Hybrid (Thailand) Clarity Fuel Cell Clarity PHEV CR-V Fit Fit Hybrid Freed Freed + Freed + Hybrid Freed Hybrid Grace Grace Hybrid Jade Jade Hybrid Legend Hybrid N-BOX N-BOX Custom N-BOX Slash N-ONE N-WGN N-WGN Custom N-VAN NSX (USA) Odyssey Odyssey Hybrid S660 Shuttle Shuttle Hybrid Step WGN Step WGN Spada Step WGN Spada Hybrid Vezel Vezel Hybrid Civic Sedan Escudo (Hungary) SX4 S-Cross (Hungary) Wagon R Flair Wagon R Stingray Wag...