introduces BEIJING X55 compact SUV in South Africa BAIC plans to expand its plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa Foton South Africa rolls out first pre-production CKD pickup BAIC South Africa launches new B30 mid-size SUV BAIC to build CKD auto plant in Coega industrial zone On August 24, Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. (BAIC) announced that it will be completing its B-series range of offroad vehicles in South Africa, most notably, the B40 PL...

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Hyundai Automotive South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Benoni Plant Medium trucks HD65 (EOP), HD72 (2014-2018), Mighty EX8 (2018-); Pickup trucks Porter H100 (2015-) Plant of Hyundai, started the operation in 2014 - Employees: 2,200 in South Africa (as of October 2025). - Investment: R110 million. Hyundai South Africa Launches Mighty EX8 Truck On March 28, Hyundai Automotive South Africa launched the new Mighty EX8 truck. The company’s assembly plant ...

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it of Moskvich 3 is supplied by JAC in China - June 2022 - change the name to JSC Moscow Automobile Plant Moskvich - May 2022 - acquire by Moscow City Government - March 2022 - Renault suspends manufacturing - Former Renault plant capacity - 180,000 - Founded in 2005 Russian Government says "automotive industry is stabilizing" KAMAZ, and Government of Moscow launches production of Moskvich cars Moskvich, Russia announces pricing of Moskvic...

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IONCOR Batteries (formerly Valmet Automotive EV Power Ltd) Lithium-ion battery packs (2019 - ) IONCOR's lithium-ion battery pack plant - Number of Employees: more than 100 (as of February 2025). - In 2024, Valmet Automotive renamed its battery business to IONCOR. - Valmet Automotive, Battery systems production units (including Uusikaupunki, Salo, and Kirchardt plant): 800,000 units (2023) 615,000 units (2022) 400,000 units (2021) - Productio...

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Subaru, Tokyo Office Subaru's R&D location, responsible for powertrain development for Subaru vehicles, including gasoline-powered vehicles and electrified vehicles. Examples include engines, transmissions, automotive batteries, powertrain-related software, etc. - March 1999: Production of engines and transmissions ended to concentrate on research and development. - February 1989: Mitaka Manufacturing Division, which produces engines, changed it...

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g-range sensing solution at CES 2026 from January 6 – 9, 2026. AEye’s Apollo lidar sensor is a software-defined, long-range solution capable of detecting objects at distances of up to one kilometer in a compact form factor that allows for behind-the-windshield integration. In addition to these automotive-focused demonstrations, AEye will highlight how Apollo and the company’s OPTIS full stack solution can be applied to smart infrastructure...

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ses workforce by 1,000 at Valladolid plant, Spain to meet rising production demand Spain approves 7 new projects of line B of PERTE VEC II Renault secures EUR 27.7 million in PERTE VEC funding for battery projects in Spain Renault Valladolid plant, Spain cuts night shift due to lower demand Spanish automotive factories resume production after nationwide power outage disruption Renault to restart night shift and hire over 300 workers in Valladolid...

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attery test center in Martorell plant SEAT opens battery research and development centre in Spain SEAT updates about battery testing at TCE, Spain CUPRA premieres all-new Tavascan electric SUV coupe ON October 7, SEAT announced that it has begun work on the future Test Center Energy (TCE), the new automotive battery lab that will be located at the SEAT plant in Martorell. With an investment of more than 7 million euros, the new centre will devel...

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TDS Lithium-ion Battery Gujarat Private Limited (TDSG) (formerly Automotive Electronics Power Private Limited (AEPPL)) Lithium-ion battery packs and modules for Smart Hybrid (2021-), Lithium-ion battery cells (2025-) TDSG (Toshiba, Denso, Suzuki)'s Lithium-ion battery plant, manufactures and supplies to Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motor Gujarat - August 2025: Commenced local manufacturing of lithium-ion battery for strong hybrid electric vehicles, m...

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STLA SmartCockpit, develops AI and ADAS technologies for STLA AutoDrive and supports base software platforms made with the Classic and Adaptive Autosar frameworks. - Total employees: 500 (Planning) - Established in Oct. 2022 Stellantis India opens digital hub in Hyderabad Stellantis unveils first automotive Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 immersive audio lab in India Stellantis India expands its lab and office in Bengaluru for SDVs and advanced audio system ...

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ged to UZ TRUCK AND BUS MOTORS - Start of production: 2009 - Established in August 2009 as MAN Auto-Uzbekistan with MAN and UzAvtosanoat. Sinotruk and UzAuto sign agreement on localized EV bus production, 3,000th Sinotruk truck rolls off in Uzbekistan plant Uzbekistan launches privatization of key automotive enterprises including Uz Truck and Bus Motors MAN Truck & Bus will be presenting the first low-floor city bus with CNG drive for Central As...

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a and Ford announce JV for India and emerging markets Mahindra BS-VI ramp-up plan impacted by lockdown in India Mahindra announces suspension of manufacturing across India due to coronavirus Mahindra to cut production due to Coronavirus and supply chain issue Mahindra and Ford end discussions of automotive joint venture Mahindra assess impact of second Covid-19 wave Ssangyong and Edison Motors signs definitive purchase agreement Mahindra with...

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g to, are installed at the Renault-Nissan's Oragadam plant in Chennai. The joint venture between Nissan and Ashok Leyland is facing an INR 2.02 billion (USD 3 million) tax demand over non-fulfillment of export obligations. The Indian customs department has sent out a demand notice to Renault Nissan Automotive India. The imported items are under Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG); a scheme which gives tax incentives for exports. These imported ...

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Renault Nissan Automotive India (RNAIPL), Oragadam (Chennai) Plant Nissan Micra (2010-2020), Teana ( -2012), Sunny (2011-, for export), SUV Terrano (2013-2018), SUV Kicks (CKD) (2018-2023), SUV Magnite (2020- ), EV A-Segment (planning), Gravite B-MPV (2026-planning), Tekton (2026-planning), 7-seater C-SUV (2027-planning); Renault Pulse (2011-2017), Fluence (-2015), Koleos ( -2015), Scala (2012-2016), Duster (2012-2021, 2026-planning), Lodgy (20...

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under an existing MoU, using real-time GNSS correction signals along major corridors to capture lane-level and asset-level data. The datasets, owned by Genesys, can be licensed across use cases, including commercial fleet navigation, logistics optimisation, mobility platforms, safety analytics, and automotive R&D. Based on the Genesys International Corporation press release...

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eed limits. It also executes overtaking maneuvers and yields to vehicles from behind when changing lanes or merging. HPC Lite is designed to reduce hardware complexity and component count. Another key feature of the platform is an advanced Human-Machine Interface (HMI) optimized for next-generation automotive displays.   Based on aiMotive press release ...

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SiFive, US, and IAR, Sweden, collaborate to drive RISC-V innovation in automotive electronics On December 12, IAR and SiFive announced the full support of IAR’s toolchain for SiFive’s Automotive IP cores. With the latest release of Embedded Workbench for RISC-V, IAR expands its support from the E6-A series to include the SiFive Essential E7-A and S7-A series products.  IAR Embedded Workbench is a leading commercial embedded development toolc...

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ARRW provides 1,500 Chevrolet Optra models for smart transportation in Egypt On December 18, ARRW announced that, through a strategic agreement between Al-Mansour Automotive Group and General Motors Egypt, and in partnership with Aman and Bare, 1,500 locally assembled Chevrolet Optra vehicles were provided to support Egyptian youth and help them work in the smart transportation sector via the ARRW app. ARRW is Egypt’s first ride-hailing license...

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Henkel, Germany, launches Loctite MS 9650 for bonding for automotive display On December 12, Henkel introduced Loctite MS 9650, a next-generation adhesive and sealant. Based on a silane-modified polymer, it cures through reaction with moisture, forming a soft, elastic product that is strong enough for elastic bonding. It can bond a wide variety of substrates, including glass, metal, painted surfaces, and plastics, with good UV resistance. The mat...

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WITTE Automotive, Germany, plans acquisition of Helbako Group for vehicle electronics On December 19, WITTE Automotive, in asocial media post, announced that it has concluded negotiations to acquire the HELBAKO Group, Germany, a specialist in electronic systems based in Heiligenhaus. The final signing is planned for January, subject to regulatory approval. HELBAKO’s strong expertise in the development, industrialization, and production of elect...

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