CARIAD develops AI models for human driving in complex traffic scenarios On December 17, CARIAD unveiled a research project that focuses on creating models that better imitate human driving behavior based on various complex traffic scenarios. These models run in the vehicle to test how different driving decisions affect the behavior of nearby road users. The models are based on reinforcement learning (RL), an AI method that improves decisions usi...

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t trials in Martorell plant SEAT Martorell plant produces one millionth vehicle with Cupra Formentor e-HYBRID SEAT unveils refreshed Ibiza and Arona ahead of 2026 launch, plans full range electric models by 2028 SEAT upgrades new high-tech PXL press in Martorell plant, Spain CUPRA begins pre-series testing of Raval ahead of 2026 global launch SEAT starts production of updated Ibiza and Arona, deliveries from January 2026 SEAT opens new battery as...

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ns of S700 and S800 models Spain allocates total EUR 215.9 million in grants and loans for 31 EV projects under PERTE VEC III Line B Ebro, Spain starts production of S700 PHEV model Spanish automotive factories resume production after nationwide power outage disruption EBRO, Spain begins production testing of new s400 Hybrid SUV at Barcelona plant Ebro, Spain announces EUR 100 million investment in Zona Franca plant Nissan Motor will launch an EV...

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n's plants to create more capacity for electric cars VW pauses production of ID.3 and Cupra Born due to weaker demand in Germany VW set to halt production of ID.3 and Cupra Born and to resume ID.4, ID.5, and Audi models in Zwickau plant Volkswagen cuts production at Emden plant, Germany Volkswagen tests 5G network for production operations Volkswagen halts production due to semiconductors shortage in November Volkswagen, Porsche and BMW alter pr...

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Dunton Campus, Ford Britain (Essex) (formerly Ford Dunton Technical Centre) Ford's R&D locations, responsible for engineering, design, product strategy of CV and powertrains. It has a proving ground. Also takes care of test and prototype building of electric power unit. - Number of employees: 3,200 (as of June 2024). - Investment:    • (2022 – 2024): GBP 47 million for Advanced Propulsion Laboratory (APL) and E:PRiME (Electrified Powertr...

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BMW Group Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) (Munich) Small production of BMW iX5 Hydrogen (2022-) BMW group's R&D location, in charge of product development, manufacturing processes to engines, alternative drives, future materials, future mobility concepts, electro-mobility and autonomous driving, purchasing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, aerodynamic test centre (AVZ), exterior lighting test center (Light Channel Next); acting as In...

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ipzig prepares production of all-new MINI Countryman BMW to start production of electric MINI Countryman at Leipzig in November 2023 BMW Group reveals new MINI Cooper Electric BMW expands E-Component production at Leipzig plant, Germany with new facilities BMW Group Logistik successfully completed tests for electric semi-trailer BMW Leipzig plant initiates MINI Countryman production and marks sustainable innovations BMW transforms assembly line ...

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W starts production of E-drive train for the fully-electric models BMW iX and BMW i4 BMW Group targets to deliver 2 million BEVs by 2025 Volkswagen, Porsche and BMW alter production due to supply shortage BMW suspends production in Regensburg, Germany due to chip shortage BMW completes final winter testing of new BMW iX1 BMW presents all-new BMW X1 and first-ever BMW iX1 BMW Regensburg plant in Germany operated only one of two dryer tubes in its ...

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olding structure divided into multiple shareholders   -The following are the automotive component manufacturers that are part of the Group: Company Name Main Product Axles India Limited Axles, drive axle housings, trailer axle beams, hub reduction axle housings Brakes India Limited Brake systems Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems Limited Diesel fuel injection equipment SI Air Springs Private Limited Air springs India Nippon Electricals Li...

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AvtoVAZ begins production of LADA Granta in Kazakhstan AvtoVAZ announces recapitalization plans Kazakhstan-based Asia Auto starts assembly of Lada's Vesta Sedan and XRAY AvtoVAZ begins production of Vesta and Xray in Kazakhstan Avtovaz and Yandex to develop jointly multimedia systems AvtoVAZ Group releases statement on operations and production Russian Government announces support for JSC AvtoVAZ Renault may sell stakes i...

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mer to the bodies of all UAZ models, the Sollers pickup line, and the Sollers Argo family will significantly improve the quality of cars and the efficiency of the production process. Four high-tech robots fully automate the primer application process. The robots are equipped with modern application systems, including high-speed turbines with cups, which guarantee optimal spraying of the primer over the entire body surface. About 200 bodies and 30...

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pancy and ready for production, NextStar said. Core operations will include electrode production, cell formation and assembly, and module assembly. The site includes 11 buildings: two main manufacturing facilities, Cell and Module, and nine support buildings, including a recycling center and safety testing laboratory. NextStar has hired more than 950 full-time employees to date, and has committed to creating 2,500 jobs. NextStar Energy, the joint...

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oming vehicle Moskvich, Russia announces partnership for glass solutions, reveals localization plans Atom, Russia reveals key battery and motor features of its upcoming car Atom, Russia to start production of electric vehicles in July 2025 Moskvich, Russia produces batch of Moskvich 5 crossover for testing Moskvich, Russia exports vehicles to Cuba Atom, Russia prepares for full-scale serial production of electric car Atom, Russia completes produc...

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from 2025 to 2026. Ford has been progressing on construction of its BlueOval City complex in Tennessee, which includes an EV battery plant and separate EV assembly site The BlueOval City battery plant, operated in a joint venture between Ford and SK On, is set to begin trial operations in August to test out the facility’s readiness in terms of building batteries. When it begins full-scale production in late 2025, a few months later than previou...

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CES 2026: dSPACE, Germany, to present test and AI solutions for SDV development On December 16, dSPACE announced that it will showcase end-to-end test solutions that enable OEMs to master the increasing complexity in the development of software-defined vehicles, at CES 2026. It will present a comprehensive validation portfolio with AI-supported software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop solutions for accelerated vehicle development. dSPACE wil...

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ongqi officially launches new HS3 compact crossover SUV Hongqi, China starts assembly of HS5 crossovers in Belarus FAW Hongqi starts accepting pre-orders for HS6 PHEV flagship SUV FAW accelerates demonstrative application of Hongqi autonomous vehicles FAW Hongqi obtains first license for testing of autonomous driving on open roads in Hainan Province Over 7,000 employees at FAW’s Changchun plants return to work Toyota and Volkswagen ...

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t Hyundai exports 200,000 Creta from India Hyundai India launches all-new i20 Hyundai reveals engineering details of all-new i20 Hyundai India starts export of all-new i20 Hyundai India announces Alcazar– seven-seater premium SUV Hyundai India reveals design sketches of Alcazar SUV Hyundai India tested Alcazar in different terrains Hyundai sales over 1 million ‘Made in India’ SUVs Hyundai India reveals specification on Alcazar Hyundai Ind...

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rmits GAC Aion to invest additional CNY 600 million capital in Farwon Auto GAC Group launches new ADiMOTION technology for REEVs CDMS 2025: GAC Hyptec unveils first smart flagship sedan A800 GAC Aion starts accepting pre-orders for Aion i60 SUV GAC Aion launches Aion i60 SUV GAC Hyptec licensed for testing Level 3 autonomous driving at 120km/h on expressways GAC Group, Huawei jointly introduce new Qijing NEV brand Auto Guangzhou 2025: GAC Group c...

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pe in late 2017 and in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Brazil in 2018. After that, X-Class production will start for the Latin American market at the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina. Daimler announced on February 6, that Mercedes‑Benz celebrated the world premiere of the latest generation of its successful Sprinter model. Mercedes-Benz is investing around EUR 2.5 billion around the globe in the new Sprinter's development...

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tion's subsidiaries operate in four business segments: automotive batteries, industrial-battery power supplies, automotive lithium-ion batteries, and others. -The Company, a subsidiary of GS Yuasa Corporation, manufactures and sells various types of automotive and industrial batteries, power supply systems, substation equipment, and other electrical equipment. -GS Yuasa Corporation is listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (As...

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