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M&A
20-Apr-2026

Linamar acquires Winning BLW facilities in Germany to expand precision gear and forging capabilities

On March 27, Linamar Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Remscheid and Penzberg facilities of Winning BLW in Germany, in a strategic transaction that expands its product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities. The acquisitions are expected to add approximately C$200 million in annualized revenue and further strengthen Linamar's global footprint. The Remscheid facility is a leader in mass production of high-performance precision bevel and intermediate gears for the light...

Svolt Energy commences mass production of 80-kWh PHEV battery in mainland China

Svolt Energy has begun mass production of its high-capacity Fortress 2.0 battery for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models. The 80-kilowatt-hour battery has rolled off the production line at Svolt's plant in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, in mainland China. Svolt Energy calls its 80-kWh Fortress 2.0 battery the largest PHEV battery developed in mainland China. Its capacity represents a 35.6% increase from the previous generation's 59-kWh system and is primarily aimed at large fa...

Hyundai Mobis launches large-scale simulator platform to accelerate software-defined vehicle validation

Hyundai Mobis has established an evaluation and validation system that collects real-world driving data and replicates various driving scenarios in the lab using simulators directly connected to electronic control units (ECUs). This system automates data management and integrates it with simulators to perform large-scale validation more quickly and efficiently. It is expected to strengthen software-defined vehicle (SDV) competitiveness and gain momentum in global order acquisition through the ad...

Microchip partners with Sunny Smartlead for ASA-ML-based ADAS camera modules

Microchip Technology and Sunny Smartlead, a subsidiary of Sunny Optical Technology Group, have announced a strategic collaboration to expand the Automotive SerDes Alliance Motion Link (ASA-ML) ecosystem. As part of the partnership, Sunny Smartlead will introduce new advanced driver assistance system camera modules based on Microchip’s VS700 family of ASA-ML devices, aimed at simplifying and accelerating camera development for the automotive industry. The collaboration combines Microchip’s...

ABB E-mobility introduces M-series EV chargers with air-cooled, split architecture

ABB E-mobility has introduced the M-Series, a modular, air-cooled split-system charging architecture that separates power cabinets from ChargePost dispensers, allowing charging systems to be configured around specific mission profiles rather than deployed as generic hardware. The system connects centralized power cabinets to a flexible portfolio of ChargePost dispensers — Solo, Duo, Dock and Ultra — supporting Combined Charging System 1 (CCS1), Combined Charging System 2 (CCS2), North Ame...

Aisin debuts active front spats on new Toyota RAV4 SUV for North American market

Aisin Corp. has developed Active Front Spats with Toyota Motor, Aisin's parent company and largest customer. The solution has been adopted for the first time on Toyota’s new RAV4 sport utility vehicle in North America. Front spats are installed on the lower section of the front bumper, ahead of the tires, where they optimize airflow around the tires during driving and, by reducing aerodynamic drag, contribute to improved fuel efficiency. Conventional front spats are fixed in po...

Aurrigo opens new UK hub in Coventry to scale autonomous vehicle manufacturing

Aurrigo International, a provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms, has announced the opening of its new UK Hub facility on Power Park in Coventry, marking a major milestone in the company's growth and manufacturing capability. The company, which raised £14.1 million at the end of 2025 to support its global expansion, will shortly begin production of its autonomous vehicles at this state-of-the-art site. The new facility measures more than 130,615...

Auto China 2026: HERE Technologies and Lotus debut integrated Navigation on Autopilot solution

HERE Technologies and Lotus have announced the debut of Lotus' first overseas integrated navigation and Highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) solution at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. This marks the first time a mainland Chinese automaker has introduced a unified cockpit navigation and Highway NOA system for international markets, which the companies describe as a significant step in mainland China's automotive push toward global innovation leadership. The solution is designed to deliver more cons...

Interior Insight: Honda CR-V

The interior of the Honda CR-V in its 2026 form reflects incremental change rather than redesign. Honda has retained the structure introduced in 2023 and applied modest updates to technology, equipment and refinement. The result is a cabin that remains competitive on usability and space, but less so on perceived quality and digital sophistication — making it a fitting subject for the next instalment in S&P Global Mobility’s series on in-car technology and materials. Layout and control...

We have solved the technical limitations associated with switched reluctance motors: Ali Emadi, founder and CEO, Enedym Inc.

Enedym’s switched reluctance motors (SRMs) are expected to not only reduce the dependence on rare earth metals, currently used in a majority of propulsion e-motors produced worldwide, but also significantly reduce the cost of development and production of e-motors in general. Enedym is tackling one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: reducing reliance on rare earth elements (REEs), which are costly, environmentally taxing, and largely sourced from [mainland] China. Dr. Emadi expl...

CES 2026: KPIT’s vision for the software-defined vehicle

As the automotive industry accelerates toward software-defined, electrified and connected mobility, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 has become a critical forum for technology-led transformation. In this interview from CES 2026, Omkar Panse, chief technology officer of KPIT Technologies, outlines how the company is refining its strategic focus — both in how it engages at global events and in the solutions it brings to market. Panse explains that KPIT’s participation at CES is not ...

A conversation with Cerence AI at CES

Conversational artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the in-car experience, transforming vehicle systems into intelligent, voice-driven companions. Today’s platforms combine advanced speech recognition with generative AI to enable seamless, hands-free control of navigation, entertainment, climate and more. What was once limited to simple commands has evolved into multi-step dialogue, proactive suggestions and interactions that blend voice, visuals and contextual cues. The industry ha...

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Car Cutaways
22-Apr-2026

Suppliers to the new Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger is assembled at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Canada. Image Source : Dodge New Dodge Charger – Supplier Overview COMPONENT NAME SUPPLIERS Door Checks Edscha LV Power Cables Gebauer & Griller Craddle Gestamp Door Lock Cable WR Controls EDM Gears Maclean-Fogg Powertrain Mounts Vibracoustic SE Upper Crossmember - ICE Schuler H...

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Car Cutaways
22-Apr-2026

Suppliers to the new Infiniti QX65

The new Infiniti QX65 is assembled at the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant. Production of the car is expected to peak at 10852 in 2027, according to a forecast from S&P Global Mobility. Image Source : Infiniti New Infiniti QX65 – Supplier Overview COMPONENT NAME SUPPLIERS Ambient Lighting Antolin Decorative Wheel Nuts Maclean-Fogg Constant Velocity Joints NTN Standar...

Impact of Europe's IAA legislation on battery manufacturing: a technical analysis

Europe’s manufacturing sector is confronting a challenging economic landscape marked by high costs, mounting competitive pressure and the ever increasing need to invest in clean and green manufacturing technologies. European policymakers increasingly feel that this has put the region’s manufacturing engine under strain — a sentiment backed by numbers. Manufacturing’s share of EU GDP slipped from around 17% in 2000 to roughly 14% in 2024, a decline that is seen as a risk for long‑term g...

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Supply Chain
17-Apr-2026

A different kind of shock

When oil prices surge, car executives often imagine stranded ships, snarled ports and container boxes piling up like driftwood. The latest flare-up involving Iran invites exactly that sort of picture. Yet the industry could face a more serious and less visible disruption. The risk is not that vehicles cannot be shipped, but that they cannot be sold. The trigger is straightforward. Fighting in the Gulf has pinched energy supply, pushing crude beyond $100 per barrel and hauling fuel prices up i...

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