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Business Strategy Volkswagen Virtus Taigun 1.5 TSI Manual Discontinued in India
Volkswagen Virtus Taigun 1.5 TSI Manual Discontinued in India

Jan 16, 2026

Volkswagen Virtus Taigun 1.5 TSI manual discontinued, leaving DCT as the only op...

MAN Truck & Bus launches MAN2030+ program to boost competitiveness

Jan 16, 2026

MAN Truck & Bus MAN2030+ program focuses on long-term competitiveness and cost e...

UK Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing: Mkango Resources Opens Facility

Jan 16, 2026

UK rare earth magnet manufacturing takes a major step forward with Mkango Resour...

Business Strategy Rivian R2 Electric SUV Validation Units Roll Out in Normal Illinois
Rivian R2 Electric SUV Validation Units Roll Out in Normal Illinois

Jan 16, 2026

Rivian R2 electric SUV validation units signal readiness for customer deliveries...

Electrification CATL Ning Service Experience Center Opens in Riyadh
CATL Ning Service Experience Center Opens in Riyadh

Jan 16, 2026

CATL Ning Service Experience Center marks a major step in strengthening New Ener...

Autoliv Jiading intelligent stereoscopic warehouse strengthens China manufacturing scale

Jan 16, 2026

The new phase positions Autoliv to accelerate smart manufacturing adoption acros...

Manufacturing Ecosystem DENSO Logistics Center Investment: DENSO to Build Advanced Facility in Tennessee
DENSO Logistics Center Investment: DENSO to Build Advanced Facility in Tennessee

Jan 16, 2026

DENSO’s new logistics hub will support faster, more flexible distribution acro...

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging expands EV access in Canada with ultra-fast, multi-standard hubs.

Jan 16, 2026

The new Metro Vancouver network focuses on speed, compatibility, and convenience...

Mercedes-Benz Aguascalientes Operations Continue After COMPAS Exit

Jan 16, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Aguascalientes operations remain intact despite COMPAS production ...

Powertrain & Propulsion Stellantis 2.2-liter Multijet turbodiesel engine production to start in Argentina
Stellantis 2.2-liter Multijet turbodiesel engine production to start in Argentina

Jan 16, 2026

Stellantis 2.2-liter Multijet turbodiesel engine production will begin in Argent...

Components & Subsystems Sumitomo Riko India Plant Expansion in Bawal, Haryana
Sumitomo Riko India Plant Expansion in Bawal, Haryana

Jan 16, 2026

Sumitomo Riko India plant strengthens hose supply capacity for northern automake...

Charging & Energy Infrastructure Tesla Lithium Hydroxide Refinery Begins Production in Corpus Christi
Tesla Lithium Hydroxide Refinery Begins Production in Corpus Christi

Jan 16, 2026

Tesla lithium hydroxide refinery brings North America closer to domestic battery...

Components & Subsystems Xtrac High-Precision Gearing Investment Drives UK Manufacturing
Xtrac High-Precision Gearing Investment Drives UK Manufacturing

Jan 16, 2026

Xtrac high-precision gearing investment strengthens advanced UK manufacturing. ...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Northern Graphite Battery Anode Materials project in Saudi Arabia gains momentum
Northern Graphite Battery Anode Materials project in Saudi Arabia gains momentum

Jan 16, 2026

Northern Graphite Battery Anode Materials will strengthen non-China supply chain...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Zhongding Mexico Plant Expansion Boosts Americas Manufacturing
Zhongding Mexico Plant Expansion Boosts Americas Manufacturing

Jan 16, 2026

Zhongding Mexico plant expansion strengthens local supply and service reach acro...

New Product & Technologies BYD Yuan Pro PHEV Brazil Launch Confirmed for Early 2026
BYD Yuan Pro PHEV Brazil Launch Confirmed for Early 2026

Jan 16, 2026

BYD Yuan Pro PHEV Brazil launch accelerates BYD’s plug-in hybrid strategy in L...

Electrification American Honda 2026 U.S. Automobile Business Outlook
American Honda 2026 U.S. Automobile Business Outlook

Jan 16, 2026

American Honda 2026 U.S. automobile business outlook signals steady growth Amer...

Hybrid Vehicles JSW Motors Jetour T2 Plug-in Hybrid SUV to Launch in India
JSW Motors Jetour T2 Plug-in Hybrid SUV to Launch in India

Jan 14, 2026

India will get its first JSW-branded electrified SUV built locally at a brand-ne...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Mercedes-Benz India Maybach GLS local assembly to start in India
Mercedes-Benz India Maybach GLS local assembly to start in India

Jan 14, 2026

India becomes Mercedes-Benz’s first market outside the US to locally assemble ...

Components & Subsystems Dunlop Tyres South Africa Isuzu Motors production line partnership
Dunlop Tyres South Africa Isuzu Motors production line partnership

Jan 14, 2026

The partnership embeds global-grade tyre expertise directly into Isuzu’s South...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Endurance Technologies Mega Project Incentives Reach INR 8.58 Billion
Endurance Technologies Mega Project Incentives Reach INR 8.58 Billion

Jan 14, 2026

The Maharashtra government has raised incentives for Endurance Technologies’ W...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Emin Auto JAC Motors Algeria commercial vehicle production begins
Emin Auto JAC Motors Algeria commercial vehicle production begins

Jan 14, 2026

Algeria is now locally building JAC trucks at scale, and a major export-oriented...

Stellantis Poland layoffs hit Tychy plant amid slowing EV demand

Jan 14, 2026

EV slowdown forces Stellantis to cut output and jobs at its key Polish hub Near...

Perodua Local Parts Purchase Drives Malaysia Automotive Growth

Jan 14, 2026

Perodua’s MYR 11 billion local sourcing push is reshaping Malaysia’s supplie...

Manufacturing Ecosystem BYD Brazil Song Plus PHEV Local Production Starts in 2026
BYD Brazil Song Plus PHEV Local Production Starts in 2026

Jan 14, 2026

BYD will start local assembly of the Song Plus PHEV in Brazil from 2026 to stren...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Adient Romania seat cover plant closure set for mid-2027
Adient Romania seat cover plant closure set for mid-2027

Jan 14, 2026

The Ploiesti shutdown shows how even Tier-1 suppliers are being forced to resize...

Manufacturing Ecosystem ZF Foxconn e-axle plant opens in Hungary to supply BMW EVs
ZF Foxconn e-axle plant opens in Hungary to supply BMW EVs

Jan 14, 2026

Hungary becomes a strategic EV powertrain hub for BMW through ZF-Foxconn’s new...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Changan Auto Global Science and Art Center for NEV Innovation
Changan Auto Global Science and Art Center for NEV Innovation

Jan 14, 2026

Two new facilities in Chongqing will become the backbone of Changan Auto’s fut...

Components & Subsystems JK Tyre Aerial Work Platform Tyres Signal India’s Push into High-Reach Equipment
JK Tyre Aerial Work Platform Tyres Signal India’s Push into High-Reach Equipment

Jan 13, 2026

India is rapidly localising high-reach equipment tyres as infrastructure and ind...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Tata Motors Sierra production ramp-up targets 15,000 units a month
Tata Motors Sierra production ramp-up targets 15,000 units a month

Jan 13, 2026

Tata Motors is rapidly scaling Sierra production to meet unexpectedly high booki...

Xpeng Overseas Localized Supply Chain Teams Drive 2026 Global Expansion

Jan 13, 2026

Xpeng is building region-specific supply chain teams to support large-scale EV m...

Charging & Energy Infrastructure Subaru of Indiana Automotive rooftop solar powers factory expansion
Subaru of Indiana Automotive rooftop solar powers factory expansion

Jan 13, 2026

The Indiana Subaru plant now produces far more clean power than its new expansio...

Business Strategy CASE Construction Equipment India Expansion Signals 2026 Growth Push
CASE Construction Equipment India Expansion Signals 2026 Growth Push

Jan 13, 2026

India’s construction equipment cycle is bottoming out, and CASE is preparing f...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Volkswagen Group Africa Kariega Plant Production Resumes
Volkswagen Group Africa Kariega Plant Production Resumes

Jan 13, 2026

Production at Volkswagen Group Africa’s Kariega facility has officially restar...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Dürr CEER EV Paint Shop to Power Saudi Arabia’s First EV Brand
Dürr CEER EV Paint Shop to Power Saudi Arabia’s First EV Brand

Jan 13, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s first EV brand is getting a fully digital, modular, and highly ...

Manufacturing Ecosystem UAZ Production Facility Upgrade Strengthens Manufacturing Efficiency
UAZ Production Facility Upgrade Strengthens Manufacturing Efficiency

Jan 13, 2026

The UAZ plant restart signals stronger operational continuity after a focused in...

Rosenberger Hungary High-Voltage Cable Investment Boosts EV Supply Chain

Jan 13, 2026

The investment secures higher-capacity EV cable production inside Europe, streng...

KAMAZ Vehicle Production Expansion Plans for 2026

Jan 13, 2026

KAMAZ resumes its main assembly line to scale production for 2026 across trucks ...

SAIC Motor MG Thailand EV Sales Reach 35,872 Units in 2025

Jan 13, 2026

SAIC Motor MG’s Thailand operations crossed 35,872 EV units in 2025, reinforci...

New Product & Technologies Mitsubishi Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid Production Begins
Mitsubishi Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid Production Begins

Jan 13, 2026

Mitsubishi Nissan expands plug-in hybrid production to accelerate North America ...

Mexico Light Vehicle Production INEGI Data Shows Mixed OEM Performance

Jan 13, 2026

Mexico’s auto industry ended 2025 with a strong December rebound despite uneve...

Hybrid Vehicles Stellantis Jeep Cherokee and Recon 2026 production starts
Stellantis Jeep Cherokee and Recon 2026 production starts

Jan 13, 2026

Two electrified Jeep SUVs have officially entered production in Mexico, anchorin...

Manufacturing Ecosystem TVS Supply Chain Solutions Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Contract Secured
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Contract Secured

Jan 12, 2026

This partnership locks in long-term, technology-driven in-plant logistics for Da...

Uzbekistan Anadolu Isuzu Samarkand Automobile Plant Expansion Plans

Jan 12, 2026

The Samarkand plant’s expansion will widen Anadolu Isuzu’s vehicle portfolio...

Components & Subsystems Shandong Daye Steel Cord Plant in Tangier Tech City Expansion
Shandong Daye Steel Cord Plant in Tangier Tech City Expansion

Jan 12, 2026

Shandong Daye is building a new steel cord and bead wire manufacturing base in M...

Materials Mutares SABIC Engineering Thermoplastics Acquisition Creates New Materials Powerhouse
Mutares SABIC Engineering Thermoplastics Acquisition Creates New Materials Powerhouse

Jan 12, 2026

The deal creates one of the largest transatlantic engineering thermoplastics pla...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Maruti Suzuki Capacity Expansion at Khoraj Approved by Board
Maruti Suzuki Capacity Expansion at Khoraj Approved by Board

Jan 12, 2026

India’s largest carmaker is unlocking a new growth lever by adding up to 1 mil...

New Product & Technologies Yamaha EC06 Electric Scooter Launched by River Mobility in Karnataka
Yamaha EC06 Electric Scooter Launched by River Mobility in Karnataka

Jan 12, 2026

The Yamaha EC06 marks Yamaha’s first locally produced electric scooter in Indi...

Components & Subsystems FORVIA HELLA Intelligent Glass With Fuyao Enters Mass Production
FORVIA HELLA Intelligent Glass With Fuyao Enters Mass Production

Jan 12, 2026

Smart glazing is now moving from concept to showroom reality as FORVIA HELLA and...

Market Statistics Maruti Suzuki Production Record 2025 Sets New Industry Benchmark
Maruti Suzuki Production Record 2025 Sets New Industry Benchmark

Jan 10, 2026

Maruti Suzuki smashes its all-time production high, crossing 22.55 lakh vehicles...

New Product & Technologies Polestar Europe EV Sales Strategy Drives Strong Q4 Growth
Polestar Europe EV Sales Strategy Drives Strong Q4 Growth

Jan 10, 2026

Polestar’s pivot to Europe is already lifting deliveries and stabilizing sales...

Electrification GreenPower Motor Company Electric Commercial Vehicles Hub Set for New Mexico
GreenPower Motor Company Electric Commercial Vehicles Hub Set for New Mexico

Jan 10, 2026

The deal creates a major US manufacturing and fleet-supply base for zero-emissio...

Stellantis PHEV Cancellation Hits Jeep Wrangler 4xe for 2026

Jan 10, 2026

Two key Jeep and Chrysler plug-in hybrids are being dropped as Stellantis reshap...

Automotive AI Hyundai Robotics LAB DEEPX Edge AI Chip Enters Mass Production
Hyundai Robotics LAB DEEPX Edge AI Chip Enters Mass Production

Jan 10, 2026

The chip moves Hyundai’s robots from cloud-dependent AI to true on-device auto...

Hybrid Vehicles Toyota Kirloskar Motor Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid technology was presented at the Advantage Maharashtra Expo 2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid technology was presented at the Advantage Maharashtra Expo 2026

Jan 10, 2026

Toyota showcases flex-fuel strong hybrid tech to cut emissions while keeping per...

Commercial & Industrial Mobility Ashok Leyland Electric Bus Plant in Lucknow Boosts Uttar Pradesh EV Push
Ashok Leyland Electric Bus Plant in Lucknow Boosts Uttar Pradesh EV Push

Jan 10, 2026

The Lucknow EV bus plant anchors Ashok Leyland’s manufacturing footprint in No...

Volkswagen Group Fastest-Growing Brand in Argentina in 2025

Jan 10, 2026

Argentina emerges as a key growth engine for Volkswagen Group, driven by strong ...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Ashok Leyland Electric Vehicle Plant in Lucknow Sets New EV Benchmark
Ashok Leyland Electric Vehicle Plant in Lucknow Sets New EV Benchmark

Jan 10, 2026

The Lucknow facility positions Ashok Leyland as a serious force in India’s ele...

New Product & Technologies Volkswagen Tayron R-Line India Launch Set for Q1 2026
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line India Launch Set for Q1 2026

Jan 08, 2026

The Tayron R-Line marks Volkswagen’s push into India’s premium seven-seat SU...

Manufacturing Ecosystem XPENG P7+ Trial Production Completed at Austria Facility
XPENG P7+ Trial Production Completed at Austria Facility

Jan 08, 2026

Trial production of XPENG P7+ marks manufacturing readiness for Europe. Localiz...

Commercial & Industrial Mobility FAW Jiefang Guanghan Phase Two Expansion Boosts Logistics Efficiency
FAW Jiefang Guanghan Phase Two Expansion Boosts Logistics Efficiency

Jan 08, 2026

The expansion strengthens FAW Jiefang’s manufacturing backbone by integrating ...

In-Vehicle Experience (HMI/IVI) Panasonic Automotive Systems India Manufacturing Plans for HUD Production by 2026
Panasonic Automotive Systems India Manufacturing Plans for HUD Production by 2026

Jan 08, 2026

India localization accelerates Panasonic Automotive Systems’ time-to-market fo...

Future Mobility Joby Aviation Electric Air Taxi Manufacturing Expands in Ohio
Joby Aviation Electric Air Taxi Manufacturing Expands in Ohio

Jan 08, 2026

Electric air taxi manufacturing in the US is moving from pilot scale toward indu...

Autonomous Driving (ADAS) Hesai Technology Lidar Production Capacity Doubles to 4 Million Units
Hesai Technology Lidar Production Capacity Doubles to 4 Million Units

Jan 07, 2026

Hesai is scaling lidar output to industrial levels to meet surging ADAS and robo...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Mercedes-Benz A-Class Production Move to Hungary From 2026
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Production Move to Hungary From 2026

Jan 07, 2026

Two plants, one strategy: Mercedes-Benz reshapes its European footprint to unloc...

Manufacturing Ecosystem BMW Group German Vehicle Production Crosses One Million Units
BMW Group German Vehicle Production Crosses One Million Units

Jan 07, 2026

BMW Group crossed a major domestic manufacturing milestone, reinforcing its domi...

Toyota Motor Philippines Automotive Incentives Withdrawn in 2026 Budget

Jan 07, 2026

The Philippine government has removed financial incentives for automotive manufa...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Yanfeng Automotive Safety Systems Establishes Yizheng Subsidiary in China
Yanfeng Automotive Safety Systems Establishes Yizheng Subsidiary in China

Jan 07, 2026

Two-line strategic expansion strengthens localized automotive safety manufacturi...

Safety & Testing Jaguar Land Rover Q3 FY26 Sales Decline After Cyber Incident
Jaguar Land Rover Q3 FY26 Sales Decline After Cyber Incident

Jan 06, 2026

Production disruptions from a cyber incident sharply curtailed Jaguar Land Rover...

Safety & Testing Apollo Tyres Wins British Safety Council Sword of Honour 2025
Apollo Tyres Wins British Safety Council Sword of Honour 2025

Jan 06, 2026

Apollo Tyres secures global safety recognition for Indian plants through rigorou...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Honda production suspension amid global semiconductor shortage
Honda production suspension amid global semiconductor shortage

Jan 06, 2026

Production halts at key China plants and delayed restarts show how deeply chip s...

Alps Alpine India production capacity expansion planned for 2026

Jan 06, 2026

The article highlights Alps Alpine’s plan to expand manufacturing capacity in ...

Market Statistics Lucid Q4 2025 Production and Deliveries Show Strong Growth
Lucid Q4 2025 Production and Deliveries Show Strong Growth

Jan 06, 2026

Lucid’s Q4 2025 results underline a sharp rebound in production volumes driven...

Market Statistics Nissan Motor India Exports Surge in 2025 on Magnite Demand
Nissan Motor India Exports Surge in 2025 on Magnite Demand

Jan 05, 2026

Nissan Motor India closes 2025 with its strongest export performance in over a d...

Lucid EV Production and Deliveries Surge in Q4 2025

Jan 05, 2026

Lucid sharply accelerated production in Q4 2025 to recover from a slow first hal...

Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme Boosts Motherson Manufacturing Plans

Jan 05, 2026

The approval under a government incentive accelerates localized electronics manu...

Electrification Olectra Greentech EV Bus Manufacturing Facility Begins Phase I Operations
Olectra Greentech EV Bus Manufacturing Facility Begins Phase I Operations

Jan 05, 2026

India advances domestic electric bus manufacturing with a phased, capacity-led p...

Electrification Jiangsu Yunyi Electric Expands Automotive Electronics Footprint in Morocco
Jiangsu Yunyi Electric Expands Automotive Electronics Footprint in Morocco

Jan 05, 2026

This expansion signals a clear push by a Chinese automotive electronics supplier...

Components & Subsystems Toyota Tsusho Ghana Distribution Acquisition Strengthens Local Operations
Toyota Tsusho Ghana Distribution Acquisition Strengthens Local Operations

Jan 05, 2026

Strategic acquisition integrates vehicle assembly with nationwide sales operatio...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Foton Daystar Electric Light-Duty Trucks Begin Mass Production
Foton Daystar Electric Light-Duty Trucks Begin Mass Production

Jan 05, 2026

The article confirms the start of mass production for a new electric light-duty ...

Manufacturing Ecosystem AFEELA 1 electric vehicle enters trial production in Ohio
AFEELA 1 electric vehicle enters trial production in Ohio

Jan 05, 2026

AFEELA 1 successfully completes pilot builds in Ohio, advancing toward series ma...

Market Statistics VinFast Electric Vehicle Production Milestone Highlights 2025 Growth
VinFast Electric Vehicle Production Milestone Highlights 2025 Growth

Jan 05, 2026

VinFast reached a major EV manufacturing benchmark in 2025, underscoring rapid s...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Expansion Signals Growth Outlook for 2026
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Expansion Signals Growth Outlook for 2026

Jan 04, 2026

Tesla is continuing to scale its European manufacturing footprint despite short-...

Market Statistics Rivian Automotive Production and Deliveries Decline in Q4 2025
Rivian Automotive Production and Deliveries Decline in Q4 2025

Jan 04, 2026

Rivian’s Q4 2025 output and deliveries fell sharply as U.S. EV incentives expi...

Electrification LG Energy Solution Honda Ohio Battery Plant Asset Sale Deal
LG Energy Solution Honda Ohio Battery Plant Asset Sale Deal

Jan 04, 2026

The deal realigns operational control without altering the strategic JV structur...

Market Statistics XPeng Vehicle Deliveries 2025 Surge 126% Year-on-Year
XPeng Vehicle Deliveries 2025 Surge 126% Year-on-Year

Jan 03, 2026

XPeng achieved triple-digit annual delivery growth in 2025, driven by strong dom...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Kenworth Mexico Heavy-Duty Truck Manufacturing Expansion
Kenworth Mexico Heavy-Duty Truck Manufacturing Expansion

Jan 03, 2026

Kenworth is advancing a major manufacturing expansion in Mexico to strengthen it...

Business Strategy Stellantis Cassino Plant Production Shutdown Extended to January 2026
Stellantis Cassino Plant Production Shutdown Extended to January 2026

Jan 03, 2026

Two-week extension of Cassino plant shutdown reflects sustained weakness in prem...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Haval M6 Assembly at Kaluga Plant Reaches 24,500 Units in 2025
Haval M6 Assembly at Kaluga Plant Reaches 24,500 Units in 2025

Jan 03, 2026

Steady localization has enabled consistent output growth at Kaluga without exten...

Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Cathode Plant Approved in Spain

Jan 03, 2026

Major regulatory approval unlocks a large-scale LFP cathode manufacturing projec...

New Product & Technologies Changan Thailand EV Factory Exports First DEEPAL S05 to Europe
Changan Thailand EV Factory Exports First DEEPAL S05 to Europe

Jan 03, 2026

Changan has commenced Europe-bound exports from its newly operational Thailand E...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Algeria Tire Plant Investment Set to Boost Local Manufacturing
Algeria Tire Plant Investment Set to Boost Local Manufacturing

Jan 03, 2026

Algeria advances domestic automotive manufacturing with a large-scale tire produ...

Safety & Testing Porsche Rearview Camera Recall Impacts 173,538 Vehicles in the US
Porsche Rearview Camera Recall Impacts 173,538 Vehicles in the US

Jan 01, 2026

Focused on safety compliance and corrective measures without altering the articl...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Ford Oakville Assembly Super Duty Production Set for 2026
Ford Oakville Assembly Super Duty Production Set for 2026

Jan 01, 2026

The article confirms Ford’s Oakville plant retooling remains on track despite ...

Electrification BYD Electric Bus Chassis Manufacturing Expansion in Brazil
BYD Electric Bus Chassis Manufacturing Expansion in Brazil

Jan 01, 2026

BYD expands electric bus chassis manufacturing in Brazil with a large-scale São...

Commercial & Industrial Mobility Dongfeng GX 4x2 Sales Resume in Russia After Regulatory Clearance
Dongfeng GX 4x2 Sales Resume in Russia After Regulatory Clearance

Jan 01, 2026

Sales of Dongfeng GX 4x2 resume in Russia after meeting regulatory requirements,...

Gorky Automobile Plant 6-Speed Gearbox Modernization Enhances Safety

Jan 01, 2026

The article highlights the completion of a major transmission upgrade aimed at i...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Endurance Technologies Italy Subsidiary Merger Restructures Operations
Endurance Technologies Italy Subsidiary Merger Restructures Operations

Jan 01, 2026

The article highlights a corporate restructuring aimed at simplifying European o...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Orbia Battery Electrolyte Facility Expansion Boosts U.S. Supply
Orbia Battery Electrolyte Facility Expansion Boosts U.S. Supply

Dec 31, 2025

The expansion significantly strengthens U.S.-based battery electrolyte manufactu...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Steel Strips Wheels Expands Alloy Wheel Manufacturing in Gujarat
Steel Strips Wheels Expands Alloy Wheel Manufacturing in Gujarat

Dec 31, 2025

Steel Strips Wheels secures board approval to significantly scale alloy wheel an...

Commercial & Industrial Mobility BAZ Launches Serial Production of Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Russia
BAZ Launches Serial Production of Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Russia

Dec 31, 2025

Serial production of heavy-duty, off-road commercial vehicles has officially beg...

Electrification Porsche China Charging Network Wind-Down Begins in 2026
Porsche China Charging Network Wind-Down Begins in 2026

Dec 31, 2025

Porsche is restructuring its China charging strategy to reduce capital intensity...

Charging & Energy Infrastructure Ford BlueOval SK Battery Park Layoffs Signal EV Strategy Shift
Ford BlueOval SK Battery Park Layoffs Signal EV Strategy Shift

Dec 31, 2025

Ford is restructuring its Kentucky battery operations as part of a broader recal...

Manufacturing Ecosystem BMW i3 production readiness at BMW Plant Munich
BMW i3 production readiness at BMW Plant Munich

Dec 30, 2025

BMW Group has advanced BMW i3 production readiness at its Munich plant, signalin...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Trèves Group Expands ECOFELT Zero-Waste Production in Spain
Trèves Group Expands ECOFELT Zero-Waste Production in Spain

Dec 30, 2025

Trèves Group strengthens circular manufacturing by scaling ECOFELT zero-waste p...

New Product & Technologies Kia Seltos Production in India Begins on K3 Platform
Kia Seltos Production in India Begins on K3 Platform

Dec 30, 2025

Kia has commenced local production of the all-new Seltos in India, reinforcing i...

Electrification eTopas 600 Electric Commercial Vehicle Enters Production Phase
eTopas 600 Electric Commercial Vehicle Enters Production Phase

Dec 30, 2025

The eTopas 600 has crossed the critical transition from development to productio...

Manufacturing Ecosystem ZS Turkey Automotive Spare Parts plant investment in Edirne
ZS Turkey Automotive Spare Parts plant investment in Edirne

Dec 30, 2025

Two key signals underline Turkey’s growing appeal for global auto suppliers th...

Safety & Testing Iran Opens First Crash Test Center, Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating
Iran Opens First Crash Test Center, Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating

Dec 30, 2025

Iran inaugurates its first dedicated automotive crash test facility, signaling a...

Electrification GWM ORA 03 EV Production and Creativity Contest in Indonesia
GWM ORA 03 EV Production and Creativity Contest in Indonesia

Dec 30, 2025

Local assembly of the GWM ORA 03 EV has officially started in Indonesia, strengt...

Autonomous Driving (ADAS) Driverless Vehicle Manufacturing Accelerates at Zelos Huai’an Plant
Driverless Vehicle Manufacturing Accelerates at Zelos Huai’an Plant

Dec 30, 2025

China advances autonomous vehicle industrialization with a large-scale manufactu...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Endurance Technologies Cybersecurity Incident Hits IT Infrastructure
Endurance Technologies Cybersecurity Incident Hits IT Infrastructure

Dec 28, 2025

Operational containment was initiated immediately with no disruption to manufact...

Commercial & Industrial Mobility Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Carbon Emissions Progress
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Carbon Emissions Progress

Dec 28, 2025

Renewable electricity and biomass-based heating—are driving measurable CO₂ r...

New Product & Technologies Egypt Suez Canal Economic Zone Tire Manufacturing Investment
Egypt Suez Canal Economic Zone Tire Manufacturing Investment

Dec 28, 2025

Two-phase USD 190 million tire manufacturing project strengthens Egypt’s indus...

Electrification Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand BEV Production Plans for 2026
Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand BEV Production Plans for 2026

Dec 28, 2025

Thailand-based manufacturing will anchor Omoda & Jaecoo’s regional EV expansio...

FAW Jiefang New Energy Commercial Vehicle Plant Starts Operations

Dec 28, 2025

The Foshan facility strengthens FAW Jiefang’s new energy commercial vehicle ma...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Novares investment in Catalonia strengthens advanced manufacturing
Novares investment in Catalonia strengthens advanced manufacturing

Dec 28, 2025

Novares is upgrading its Catalonia facility with advanced automation and energy-...

Ferrule-less CNG Tube and Fitting Manufacturing Advances in India

Dec 27, 2025

India has commissioned a localized ferrule-less CNG tube and fitting production...

Safety & Testing Geely Plateau Test Site in Kunming Enhances Vehicle Validation
Geely Plateau Test Site in Kunming Enhances Vehicle Validation

Dec 27, 2025

Geely has expanded its high-altitude proving capabilities to accelerate vehicle ...

Manufacturing Ecosystem BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant Advances EV and Hybrid Production
BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant Advances EV and Hybrid Production

Dec 27, 2025

BYD’s Cambodia facility has begun operations, positioning the country as an em...

Electrification Faraday Future FX Super One MPV Enters Pre-Production Phase
Faraday Future FX Super One MPV Enters Pre-Production Phase

Dec 27, 2025

Faraday Future has completed the first pre-production build of its FX Super One ...

Waymo Robotaxi Outage Disrupts San Francisco During Power Failure

Dec 27, 2025

A city-wide power failure exposed how fully driverless robotaxi operations depen...

Manufacturing Ecosystem European Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Production Achieves Major Milestone
European Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Production Achieves Major Milestone

Dec 26, 2025

Europe has successfully produced its first fully functional lithium-ion battery ...

Shriram Pistons Asset Purchase to Expand Piston Manufacturing Capacity

Dec 26, 2025

Shriram Pistons is expanding piston manufacturing capacity through a focused ass...

Stellantis Mirafiori Plant Layoffs End as Operations Resume

Dec 26, 2025

Mirafiori resumes full operations as Stellantis ends long-running solidarity con...

NORMA Group Voluntary Redundancy Program in Germany

Dec 26, 2025

NORMA Group is implementing a voluntary redundancy program in Germany to reduce ...

Tretau Expands U.S. Manufacturing With Indiana Facility

Dec 26, 2025

Tretau is establishing its first U.S. production base to better serve North Amer...

Saipa Diesel GX560 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Enters Production

Dec 26, 2025

Saipa Diesel has officially begun production of its GX560 heavy-duty truck, expa...

Valeo Power Tech Center Accelerates Electrified Mobility R&D

Dec 26, 2025

Valeo has centralized electrified powertrain and thermal R&D to accelerate low-c...

Thailand Vehicle Production and Sales Trends in November 2025

Dec 26, 2025

Thailand’s vehicle production rebounded in November 2025, driven by strong dom...

Thailand Motorcycle Production and Sales Performance in November 2025

Dec 26, 2025

Thailand’s motorcycle production continued modest growth in November 2025, rei...

Fast Group Intelligent Drivetrain Innovation Center Approved in China

Dec 26, 2025

Fast Group has received official approval to establish an intelligent drivetrain...

Ford Escape Production Ends as Louisville EV Pickup Transition Begins

Dec 26, 2025

Ford has ended Escape production at its Louisville plant to accelerate its trans...

Olectra Greentech EV Manufacturing Facility Faces Timeline Penalty

Dec 26, 2025

Regulatory authorities imposed a financial penalty on Olectra Greentech due to d...

UK Vehicle Production Decline Highlights Market Pressure in November

Dec 26, 2025

UK vehicle output fell sharply in November, with commercial vehicles seeing a se...

Automotive Parts Manufacturing Plant in Mexico Expands in Aguascalientes

Dec 26, 2025

Mexico continues to strengthen its role in global automotive supply chains with ...

Honda CR-V e:FCEV Recall Over Fuel Cell Coolant Leak

Dec 26, 2025

Honda has recalled a limited batch of CR-V e:FCEV vehicles in the U.S. due to a ...

T.RAD Thermal Management Manufacturing Expansion in Tennessee

Dec 26, 2025

T.RAD is investing USD 90.2 million to establish its first manufacturing operati...

Manufacturing Ecosystem BMW Munich Plant Ready for Next-Generation EV Production
BMW Munich Plant Ready for Next-Generation EV Production

Dec 25, 2025

BMW’s Munich plant has completed a digitally validated transformation to suppo...

Graphene Nanotubes for Silicone Materials Gain Momentum at OCSiAl

Dec 25, 2025

OCSiAl strengthens its materials innovation pipeline by commissioning a dedicate...

Nexeon silicon-carbon battery materials reach volume production

Dec 25, 2025

Nexeon has achieved production readiness for silicon-carbon anode materials, mar...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Aluminium Die Casting Expansion Boosts Jaya Hind’s Chennai Facility
Aluminium Die Casting Expansion Boosts Jaya Hind’s Chennai Facility

Dec 25, 2025

The expansion significantly strengthens high-tonnage aluminium die casting capac...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Autoliv Intelligent Steering Wheel Plant Strengthens China Footprint
Autoliv Intelligent Steering Wheel Plant Strengthens China Footprint

Dec 25, 2025

Autoliv has commissioned a second China-based intelligent steering wheel manufac...

Battery Electrolyte Production in China Ramps Up at Enchem Plants

Dec 25, 2025

Enchem has ramped up electrolyte production at its China plants as battery deman...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Chevrolet Corvette Production Shutdown Extends Holiday Break
Chevrolet Corvette Production Shutdown Extends Holiday Break

Dec 25, 2025

General Motors is extending the Chevrolet Corvette production pause at Bowling G...

Business Strategy Ford Escape Production Ends as Louisville Plant Shifts to EVs
Ford Escape Production Ends as Louisville Plant Shifts to EVs

Dec 25, 2025

Ford has officially ended Escape production to free capacity for next-generation...

Electrification EV Power Electronics in India: Bosch Expands Local CharCON Assembly
EV Power Electronics in India: Bosch Expands Local CharCON Assembly

Dec 25, 2025

Bosch has strengthened India’s EV ecosystem by localizing integrated on-board ...

Electrification Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Innovation Center Opens with Lucid and KACST
Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Innovation Center Opens with Lucid and KACST

Dec 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia has launched a dedicated EV innovation center with Lucid and KACST ...

Electrification PowerCo Unified Battery Cells Begin Production at Salzgitter
PowerCo Unified Battery Cells Begin Production at Salzgitter

Dec 25, 2025

PowerCo has officially started large-scale production of Unified battery cells i...

Safety & Testing Geely Safety Centre Sets New Global Vehicle Safety Testing Benchmark
Geely Safety Centre Sets New Global Vehicle Safety Testing Benchmark

Dec 25, 2025

Geely has commissioned a multi-billion-yuan global safety testing hub integratin...

Electrification Great Wall Motor Thailand BEV Production Expansion Plan
Great Wall Motor Thailand BEV Production Expansion Plan

Dec 25, 2025

Great Wall Motor is scaling BEV production in Thailand to meet EV incentive loca...

EPMB Malaysia CKD Assembly Expansion Drives PHEV Production Growth

Dec 24, 2025

Malaysia’s Melaka plant expansion positions EPMB as a major CKD hub for hybrid...

Electrification VinFast EV Manufacturing Plant Indonesia Marks Major ASEAN Push
VinFast EV Manufacturing Plant Indonesia Marks Major ASEAN Push

Dec 24, 2025

VinFast has operationalized its first EV manufacturing footprint in Southeast As...

Lithium Hydroxide Trial Production Begins in South Korea

Dec 24, 2025

South Korea advances EV battery self-reliance as Innox Lithium starts lithium hy...

Electrification SEAT CUPRA Circular Economy Vehicle Recycling Hub in Barcelona
SEAT CUPRA Circular Economy Vehicle Recycling Hub in Barcelona

Dec 24, 2025

SEAT CUPRA has operationalized circular manufacturing by integrating vehicle dis...

Electrification Stellantis Cassino Plant Shutdown Extends Production Halt
Stellantis Cassino Plant Shutdown Extends Production Halt

Dec 24, 2025

Italy’s Stellantis Cassino plant faces an extended shutdown starting December ...

Materials & Manufacturing Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant Jobs Cross 1,000 Mark
Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant Jobs Cross 1,000 Mark

Dec 24, 2025

Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant has surpassed 1,000 new hires to prepare fo...

Business & Market Ecosystem Mercedes-Benz Vitoria Plant Strike Disrupts Spain Operations
Mercedes-Benz Vitoria Plant Strike Disrupts Spain Operations

Dec 24, 2025

Labor unions at Mercedes-Benz’s Vitoria plant have launched coordinated strike...

Commercial & Industrial Mobility Keto Motors Electric Bus Manufacturing Facility Planned in Telangana
Keto Motors Electric Bus Manufacturing Facility Planned in Telangana

Dec 23, 2025

Keto Motors plans a large-scale electric bus manufacturing facility in Telangana...

Electrification SAIC-GM-Wuling Power Battery Production Expands in Chongqing
SAIC-GM-Wuling Power Battery Production Expands in Chongqing

Dec 23, 2025

Chongqing commissioning strengthens SAIC-GM-Wuling’s localized power battery m...

Components & Subsystems Kumho Tire New Tire Plant South Korea Investment Plan
Kumho Tire New Tire Plant South Korea Investment Plan

Dec 22, 2025

Kumho Tire has formalized a major KRW 660.9 billion investment to build a next-g...

Electrification Legend Holding Jafza Automotive Expansion Strengthens Global Reach
Legend Holding Jafza Automotive Expansion Strengthens Global Reach

Dec 22, 2025

Major AED 500 million investment establishes Jafza as the core hub for Legend Ho...