al vehicles. The new facility will be entirely carbon neutral throughout the construction process and continue to operate at a carbon neutral level during vehicle production. Switch’s new manufacturing and technical centre will produce its first 12 metre electric bus designed specifically for the European market. Utilising the latest NMC battery technology, Switch’s data analytics systems and lightweight construction methodology, the new bus ...

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ns Economic Commission for Europe in order to draft and implement uniform vehicle standards for Europe. In 1958, UN/ECE 1958 Agreement (note 1) was concluded under the auspices of the Economic Commission for Europe with the aim of eliminating distribution barriers that existed in Europe. Later, non-European countries, such as Japan and South Africa joined the working party.  In 1995, the second revision to the 1958 Agreement came into effect, an...

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due to rush demand before the change of preferential tax treatment for NEVs in China, which offset the decline in EV sales in the U.S. The same trend is expected to continue in December, but from January onward, the impact of policy changes in China should be closely monitored. On December 16, the European Commission (EU) announced a new "Automotive Package" that reviews efforts to facilitate the transition to clean mobility. Existing CO2 emissi...

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vernment initiatives) will be excluded from the tax structure, and only GST will be applied, with two standard tax rates: 18% and 40%. Tax rates on entry-level models and small cars have been significantly reduced, and new car sales have been increasing since September.   On December 16, 2025, the European Commission announced a new "Automotive Package," indicating its intention to relax its policy banning internal combustion engine vehicles fro...

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s, clutch facings and clutch buttons - Rane Holdings America Inc., USA Providing business development services in North American region for Rane Group Companies 100% Rane Holding Europe GmbH, Germany Providing business development and other related support services for Rane Group companies in  European countries 100% Joint Ventures ZF Rane Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. - Steering Gear Division (Formerly Rane TRW Steering Systems Pvt. Ltd.) ...

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start producing side door latches for Japanese OEMs' plants in China in August. The supplier intends to apply the new production line to its other plants in the future. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 12, 2018) Mitsui Kinzoku ACT announced that it has decided to establish a European branch in France and new company in Morocco. French new company is called MITSUI KINZOKU ACT CORPORATION Europe Branch Office. With approx 10...

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Bosch Mexico Sistemas Automotrices S.A. de C.V. - Toluca Veoneer Canada Safety Systems Inc. Bosch (China) Investment Ltd. Veoneer France Safety Systems SAS (Formerly Veoneer France SAS) [Global]Global Market Share : Airbag Electronics- The top 3 suppliers are Continental, Autoliv and Bosch. [Europe]European Market Share : Airbag Electronics- The top 3 suppliers are Continental, Autoliv and Bosch. [North America]North American Market Share : Airba...

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g Systems UA GmbH - Nezhukhiv DaikyoNishikawa Corp. ARCOMEX, S.A. de C.V. Yazaki do Brasil Ltda. Sews Cabind S.p.A. TE Connectivity Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Changchun Lear FAWSN Automotive Electrical Co., Ltd. Kromberg & Schubert Mexico LE S. de R.L. de C.V. Lear Corporation GmbH & Co. KG European Headquarter Air International (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Nexans autoelectric GmbH Kromberg & Schubert s.r.o. Hirschmann Automotive GmbH Arnecom de ...

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CES 2026: Geopost Vision, France, and Nextbase, UK, partner on mapping and smart mobility in Europe On December 22, Geopost Vision announced a partnership with Nextbase for high-frequency street-level imagery. They will unveil their combined camera and fleet-data innovation at CES 2026. The partnership is already active in 10 European countries and will expand to 20 countries by 2026. Geopost Vision is leveraging Nextbase’s in-vehicle hardware ...

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dents, improve fleet safety outcomes, and support automakers and mobility operators as global safety regulations continue to evolve. DrivebuddyAI’s presence at CES follows recent regulatory milestones, including validation under India’s AIS-184 driver monitoring standard and compliance with the European Union’s General Safety Regulation (GSR) 2144, positioning the platform for deployment across major global markets. Roadzen will also demons...

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ly. The development strategies are coordinated by the Italian team of Alfa Romeo engineers at the Balocco Proving Ground, where drivers can test out on the track the requirements and targets set by Alfa Romeo's dynamic engineers, who are responsible for validating the project. On September 18, the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) announced financing to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for manufacturing ever-safer battery electric vehicles and plug-i...

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-Cross will be manufactured in Volkswagen Navarra VW plant in Córdoba, Argentina sends first shipment of transmission components to Slovakia Volkswagen starts with step-by-step resumption of production Volkswagen revealed the name of upcoming crossover model: Taigo Volkswagen Taigo makes its European debut Volkswagen starts serial production of new Taigo at Navarra plant, Spain Volkswagen to invest EUR 89 billion on E-mobility by 2026 Volk...

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ry (2025-); CUPRA: Formentor (2020-), Formentor e-Hybrid PHV (2021-), Leon (2020-), Leon e-Hybrid PHV (2021-), Formentor MHV (2024-); SEAT Exeo (2009-2013), Altea (-2015); Plant of SEAT S.A., which produce CUPRA, VW, and Audi models, will become a production center for electric vehicles and a European hub for electromobility. - Number of employees: 12,000 (as of December 2025) - Planned capacity: 600,000 units/year, including 300,000 EVB u...

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fic areas of R&D that Gabriel India focused on in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025: Development of external valve serviceable semi-active shock absorbers for passenger vehicles. Developed internal valve semi-active suspension for premium two-wheeler applications. Joint development with global (European/ Asian) OEM platforms for trucks & buses. Light-weighting of parts to reduce vehicle weight thereby improving vehicle performance & energy ef...

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s latest technologies ASAL, India updates about new plants Tata AutoComp partners with Tellus Power for charging stations TATA AutoComp Systems, India forms JV with Woodbridge Foam, USA ASAL, India starts production in new plant in Sanand, Gujarat Tata AutoComp, India acquires IAC Sweden to enhance European automotive presence Tata AutoComp, India buys 80% in UK’s Artifex to boost car interiors business TATA AutoComp, India and Katcon announce ...

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eted in Q1 FY 2025. The lighting segment saw SOP for several 4W (four-wheeler) lighting orders, with the Khed City Pune Greenfield 4W lighting plant project progressing as planned. The seating division commenced supplies to a new-age EV OEM and secured a new export order for suspended seats for the European market, along with receiving a wireless charger order from another Indian 4W OEM. (Based on Uno Minda Investor presentation Q3 FY 2024 dated ...

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estrians including child, as collision targets. -Addition of N1 category. 17 Adopted proposalregardingUNregulation [178] 00 WP.29/2025/79 2025/6/25 (Unknown as of August 2025) Emergency Lane Keeping Systems (ELKS) New UNR for lane departure warning and lane departure prevention systems based on European Regulation 2021/646 (M1, N1). Table of amended regulations (Jul. 2025) *S: Amendment number, C: Error correction number. **: If you can...

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un Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting System Co., Ltd. OSRAM Sylvania (Automotive Lighting) Sankei Co., Ltd. Stanley Electric Manufacturing Mexico S.A. de C.V. Marelli North America, Inc. II Stanley Co., Inc. Valeo Sylvania LLC Ichikoh Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Lear Corporation GmbH & Co. KG European Headquarter Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Denso Corporation Lear Corporation Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. Marelli Tennessee USA L...

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miere of its largest EV to date at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, showcasing advanced electric technologies, including an 800-volt fast-charging system. The company will unveil a new EV model that expands its lineup from Inster to Ioniq 9. The updated Ioniq 6 will also make its first appearance at a European motor show, featuring improvements to its aerodynamic design and upgrades to interior technology and digital features. Additionally, Hyundai ...

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JAC Group opens Italian subsidiary in Turin On December 22, JAC Group announced that it has held ceremony of its Italian subsidiary in Turin, Italy. With the official launch of the Italian subsidiary, JAC Group has localized operations in the European market, marking a new stage in the company's internationalization process. The launch of JAC Group’s Italian subsidiary is an important step in its global expansion and strengthens cooperation ...

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