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    US automakers, battery suppliers rationalize excess battery capacity, pivot to energy storage systems
    In December 2025, Ford Motor Co. and SK On announced plans to end their $11.4 billion battery joint venture — BlueOval SK — as part of their broader business overhaul amid a slowdown in demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and the end of government subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The decision to cease the battery JV came as the two companies sought to avoid accumulating losses from EV battery operations in a market witnessing policy shifts away from BEVs and to r...
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    European New Car Assessment Program’s button mandate forces a rethink of the digital cockpit
    For more than a decade, the automotive industry followed a clear trajectory: digitize the driving experience, replace physical controls with touchscreens and let software define the cockpit. From 2026, Europe’s most influential vehicle safety assessor will begin to reverse that logic. Under revised protocols, the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) will explicitly reward vehicles that provide physical controls for essential driving functions, such as indicators, hazard lights, wi...
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    The evolving landscape of cathode active materials in EVs: Balancing production capacity investments amid oversupply challenges
    Cathode active materials (CAM) form the heart of lithium-ion batteries powering the global electric vehicle boom. These high-value components determine energy density, cost, performance and safety, making CAM production a critical constraint in the supply chain. As EV adoption accelerates worldwide, the CAM market stands at a pivotal juncture. Global production capacity is projected to expand at a robust 11.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), surging from 6.7 million metric tons in 2025 to...
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    Ford to launch affordable EV line to compete with mainland Chinese automakers
    Ford Motor Co. is preparing for the launch of an affordable electric vehicle (EV) line next year, with a starting price of $30,000, aimed at competing with the growing presence of mainland Chinese automakers. The new EV is designed to be lighter, more streamlined, and more efficient, extending the driving range by nearly 50 miles. The company's objective is to create a budget-friendly EV that remains appealing to consumers by integrating advanced technologies, such as semi-autonomous driving, wh...
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    EU draft policy to mandate 70% local content for EVs to qualify for subsidies
    The European Union is working on a new draft policy that aims to mandate electric vehicles to have at least 70% of their components produced within the EU, excluding batteries, to qualify for state support and subsidies. This policy is part of a broader strategy to protect the EU's €2.6 trillion manufacturing sector and to counteract challenges such as competition from low-cost Chinese products, high-energy prices, and stringent climate regulations. Additionally, the policy will is expec...
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    Nio backed Mirattery secures $145 million in latest C3 financing round
    Mirattery, the battery asset operator of Nio Inc, has completed its C3 equity financing round, raising 1 billion Chinese Yuan ($145 million), which brings the total Series C financing to nearly 2 billion Chinese Yuan. This round included two state-owned enterprise shareholders from Hefei, Anhui Province — Hefei Construction Investment Holding and Hefei Economic and Technological Development Zone (HETDZ) Investment Promotion. Hefei has been significant to Nio, hosting three of its manufac...
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    Ford CEO discusses scope for Sino-US joint manufacturing with US government officials
    Ford CEO Jim Farley has reportedly discussed a potential roadmap with senior Trump administration officials for [mainland] Chinese automakers to produce vehicles in the United States through partnerships with American car companies. This strategy mirrors the approach used when mainland China's auto industry began, involving joint ventures where US companies hold controlling stakes, ensuring profit and technology sharing. Farley shared this idea with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, ...
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    Nio records new single-day battery swap service amid peak travel period in mainland China
    Nio Inc has achieved a new record for its battery swap service on February 15, with 146,649 swaps conducted in a single day as public travel increased ahead of a major holiday in mainland China. This date marked the beginning of the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, which spanned until February 23, with the Chinese New Year occurring on February 17. The Spring Festival is a significant occasion for Chinese residents, often involving extensive travel as people return to their hometowns to reunite ...
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    Stellantis revives diesel variants of passenger cars, vans in Europe
    Stellantis, the owner of iconic automotive brands including Fiat and Jeep, is reintroducing diesel versions for at least seven car and passenger van models across Europe, marking a strategic shift away from electric vehicles. This move began in late 2025 and includes models such as various passenger vans, the Peugeot 308, and the premium DS No. 4 hatchback. The decision comes as electric vehicle sales have not met expectations, and Europe relaxes emissions targets, extending the lifespan for ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 16 February 2026
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    From connected cars to fragile factories: How cyber risk is rewiring the auto industry
    When Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) halted production across its UK factories in late 2025, the headlines focused on lost output, idle workers and delayed deliveries. That was the easy story. The deeper, more uncomfortable truth is that the attack exposed how profoundly digital vulnerabilities have been baked into the automotive industry — not just in connected vehicles, but across factories, logistics systems and sprawling supplier networks. What was once a sector defined by nuts, bolts and mecha...
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    Mainland China's solid-state battery industry advances towards early production and integration by 2027
    Mainland China's solid-state battery industry is moving into early production and pilot deployment, with expectations to fully adopt these batteries later in the decade. Multiple battery suppliers and automakers in Mainland China are now in the various stages of pilot production and vehicle-integration programs. They are aiming to demonstrate vehicles equipped with the next-generation battery technology in 2027 and expand deployment in the subsequent years. The industry is characterized ...
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    CES 2026: Software-defined vehicles continue to evolve and gain momentum and scale
    The recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 (Jan. 6–9, 2026) marked a clear inflection point: software-defined vehicles (SDVs) have entered their industrialization phase. Original equipment manufacturers and suppliers shifted decisively away from exploratory demos and concepts toward scalable, production-ready SDV platforms, with most architectures, toolchains and compute strategies aligned to 2026–28 SOPs. The focus has clearly moved from what SDVs could do, to how they can ...
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    FAW Group begins installing semisolid-state batteries in prototype cars
    FAW Group subsidiary, China Automotive New Energy Battery (CANEB), has started testing semisolid-state batteries in prototype vehicles to validate this new power battery technology. This marks the first use of a lithium-rich manganese-based solid-liquid hybrid battery, representing a significant advancement in battery energy density. The battery, developed in collaboration with Professor Chen Jun's team at Nankai University, achieves an energy density of over 500 watt-hours per kilogram ...
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    Tesla teams up with Tencent to integrate WeChat-linked in-car features in mainland China
    Tesla has formed a new partnership with Tencent to integrate WeChat-connected services into its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in mainland China. In an announcement on Wednesday (Feb. 11), Tencent Cloud said the collaboration will enable drivers to send locations directly from WeChat to their Tesla, along with receiving intelligent, destination-based recommendations. The new capabilities will be delivered via an over-the-air (OTA) update to existing Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in mainland China a...
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    Porsche to exclusively adopt South Korean batteries for South Korean EVs
    Porsche has decided to use South Korean batteries exclusively for all its electric vehicles sold in South Korea starting in 2026. Previously, the Macan Electric sport utility vehicle was equipped with batteries from mainland Chinese company CATL, but starting from the 2026 model year, vehicles will be fitted with Samsung SDI batteries. The Cayenne Electric, a midsize SUV to be released in 2026, and the Taycan, an all-electric model currently available, will feature batteries from LG Energy So...
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    Stellantis takes a €22 billion hit on EV strategy reset
    Soon after Ford Motor Co. and General Motors (GM) wrote off billions of dollars due to scaling back their respective electric vehicle development plans, Stellantis announced it will take a staggering €22.2 billion hit to its balance sheet amid fading global demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The announcement came after the carmaker conducted a thorough assessment of its strategy and related costs to align its product development with real-world customer demand. The transition t...
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    Kia India signs MOU with BPCL, expands EV charging network to over 15,000 points
    Kia India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to enhance its electric vehicle charging network, expanding its K-Charge system to over 15,000 EV charging points across India. This collaboration aims to improve charging accessibility and boost range confidence, a key factor in EV adoption. According to Atul Sood, senior vice president of Sales & Marketing at Kia India, the partnership with BPCL is intended to make EV ownership more pract...
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    BYD advances development of solid-state and sodium-ion battery chemistries
    BYD has made advancements in its sulfide-based solid-state battery technology, enhancing cycle life and fast-charging performance, with plans for small-batch production by 2027. The company has confirmed its focus on developing sulfide-based solid electrolytes as part of its solid-state battery technology road map. This puts BYD in line with other global battery-makers that are aiming to begin pilot production of solid-state batteries between 2026–2030. Alongside its progress on sul...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 9 February 2026
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    Polestar consolidates its public charging offer for customers in Europe
    Polestar has enhanced its public charging services in Europe by providing access to over 28,000 Plug & Charge compatible charging stations and incorporating Tesla Superchargers into the Polestar Charge app. Plug & Charge technology simplifies the charging process by allowing the car to communicate directly with the charger, processing payment automatically and eliminating multiple steps in traditional public charging. This service is offered as a complimentary benefit when using Poles...
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    ACC abandons gigafactory plans in Italy and Germany amid Stellantis challenges
    Stellantis-backed Automotive Cells Co. (ACC) has decided to abandon plans to construct gigafactories in Italy and Germany, according to the Italian metalworkers' union, UILM. ACC's initial strategy was to establish three gigafactories across Europe — in France, Germany and Italy. However, the projects in Termoli, Italy, and Kaiserslautern, Germany, have been definitively shelved. ACC said that the prerequisites for restarting these projects are unlikely to be met, prompting them to c...
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    Tesla launches AI training center to enhance self-driving tech in mainland China
    Tesla has started operating a China-focused AI training center aimed at enhancing its cars' self-driving capabilities in the world's largest electric vehicle market, following Beijing's deregulation of the technology. Grace Tao, vice president of Tesla, mentioned that the center possesses sufficient computing power for developing assisted-driving features but did not disclose its location or investment size. This development marks a noteworthy step toward commercializing Tesla's Full Self-Drivin...
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    India to implement WLTP for vehicle emissions under BS-6 norms from April 2027
    The Indian government has notified the implementation of the Worldwide Harmonized Light-duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) for measuring vehicle emissions under Bharat Stage 6 (BS-6) norms for M1 and M2 vehicle categories starting in April 2027. This change, notified through an amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, follows draft norms issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on April 28, 2025. The WLTP cycle is considered more representative of real-world driving ...
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    CATL begins deploying sodium-ion batteries in Changan’s electric cars
    CATL has started deploying its sodium-ion batteries in production-ready passenger vehicles, aiming to establish a leading position in developing more sustainable batteries. Together with Changan Automobile, CATL has introduced a sodium-ion battery-powered vehicle in Yakshi, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, targeting a mid-2026 market launch. This is the world's first mass-produced passenger vehicle with sodium-ion batteries, although previous announcements by other Chinese automakers did not lead to l...
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    AI in automotive manufacturing: Promise, payoff and the problem of scale
    Artificial intelligence has become one of the automotive industry’s buzzwords. It appears in earnings calls, factory tours and investor decks with near-compulsive frequency. Automakers promise smarter factories, fewer defects and lower costs, all delivered by algorithms quietly optimizing production in the background. The reality, however, is more prosaic. AI has proved very useful in specific, tightly bound applications. What it has not yet delivered is the sweeping transformation often impli...
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    Karma Automotive and Factorial partner to launch solid-state battery production in the US
    Karma Automotive Inc. and Factorial Inc. have announced a partnership to launch the first solid-state battery production program in the US for passenger vehicles. This collaboration intends to incorporate Factorial's FEST solid-state battery technology into Karma's future vehicle platform, starting with the all-electric Karma Kaveya super coupe, which boasts over 1,000hp and a top speed exceeding 200 mph. The Kaveya is expected to be introduced to the US market by late 2027. The par...
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    Ford and Geely are in talks to collaborate on manufacturing and technology
    Ford Motor and Geely Auto are in discussions about a potential partnership to share the costs of technology and manufacturing. Geely may use Ford's European factory to produce vehicles for the European market, according to a Reuters report. Additionally, the companies are considering a framework for sharing automotive technologies, including autonomous driving. Progress on the European manufacturing negotiations appears to be smoother, with Ford's plant in Valencia, Spain, likely being con...
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    BMW commences preproduction of new i3 models in Munich
    The BMW Group plant in Munich has begun producing pre-series vehicles of the new BMW i3, marking the next phase of preparation for series production, which is set to commence in the second half of 2026. Peter Weber, head of the BMW Group Plant Munich, highlighted this as a significant milestone, as it marks the first time a BMW i3 has been manufactured entirely within the plant using advanced production technology and digitally connected processes. This near-series production phase al...
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    Indian supplier association ACMA welcomes bilateral trade deal reached between India and US
    On Feb. 2, India and the US finalized the long-awaited bilateral trade deal after nearly a year of prolonged negotiations and multiple rounds of talks. The agreement will see the US reduce import tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% currently, providing relief to Indian exporters. In return, India will reduce tariffs and nontariff barriers on US goods to zero. In addition, India has agreed to purchase more than $500 billion worth of US energy, technolog...
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    ZF, BMW sign long-term supply agreement on passenger car drives
    ZF Friedrichshafen AG and the BMW Group have entered into a long-term agreement focused on the development and supply of an 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP) for passenger-car drive systems. The deal, valued at several billion euros, is set to last until the late 2030s and aims to foster technology advancement and low-emission mobility for both companies. Mathias Miedreich, CEO of ZF, emphasized the importance of this partnership in promoting innovation, efficiency and sustainability wi...
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    BMW partners with BlackBerry to integrate QNX software into next-generation vehicle platform
    BMW is partnering with BlackBerry to integrate QNX software into its next-generation vehicle platform. This agreement involves embedding BlackBerry's real-time operating system and AI capabilities into BMW's foundational vehicle architecture, enhancing BlackBerry's role in the automotive software sector and strengthening its relationship with a major automaker. This partnership underlines BlackBerry's shift from consumer hardware to a focus on safety-critical software for vehicles, leveraging fe...
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    Bosch’s 2025 sales rise marginally to €91 billion; EBIT margin slips to 2%
    In 2025, Bosch’s sales improved marginally to €91 billion in what the company termed “an incredibly challenging financial year.” Adjusted for exchange rates, revenue grew by 4.2%. The company reported earnings before interest and taxes of €1.7 billion, resulting in an EBIT margin of about 2%, down from 3.5% achieved in 2024. Adjusted for exchange rates, the company’s revenue grew by 4.2%. Sales decreased in Europe by 0.6% year over year to €44.2 billion. However, the company rec...
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    Hyundai Mobis secures record new business orders from non-Hyundai Motor Group customers worth $9.17 billion in 2025
    In 2025, Hyundai Mobis won new business orders worth $9.17 billion from global automakers, excluding Hyundai Motor Group, which owns Hyundai Motor and Kia, surpassing its own target by 23%. This achievement was driven by substantial new orders for electrification components, an expanded supply of high-value-added electronic components, and proactive market entry into emerging economies such as mainland China and India. These results are notable given the revisions many global automakers hav...
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    Elon Musk proposes TeraFab to secure Tesla's semiconductor supply chain
    Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has emphasized the need for the company to establish a TeraFab, a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility in the US that produces logic chips, memory and packaging. This initiative is aimed at addressing anticipated supply constraints over the next three to four years. During Tesla's earnings call on Jan. 28, Musk expressed concerns that suppliers such as TSMC, Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology are unable to meet Tesla's chip requirements. Musk ...
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    Idemitsu Kosan partners with Toyota on solid electrolyte plant for EV batteries
    Japanese oil company Idemitsu Kosan has commenced construction on a large-scale solid electrolyte pilot plant in partnership with the country's largest carmaker, Toyota. The electrolytes produced will be used in all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles developed by Toyota. This decision follows successful trials at two smaller demonstration facilities. The new plant is projected to be completed by the end of 2027, with the aim of launching EVs equipped with these batteries around 2027 ...
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    Tesla partners energy company Copec to expand EV charging infrastructure in Chile
    Tesla and Chilean energy company Copec have announced plans to extend ultrafast electric vehicle charging infrastructure along major national highways in Chile. This initiative will deploy Tesla Superchargers at Copec service stations at approximately every 200 km from La Serena, Chile, to Puerto Montt, Chile, ensuring coverage for intercity travel. Each site will feature a Supercharger unit with four charging points, offering a total capacity of up to 250 kW, powered solely by...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 2 February 2026
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    Hyundai, Kia recall over 84,000 vehicles in US for instrument cluster display malfunction
    More than 83,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles are being recalled in the US after a defect was discovered in their digital instrument clusters, which could cause the screens to go dark while driving. The recall spans a broad range of recent models from both automakers and stems from two closely related defects tied to the same supplier. In both recalls, the affected digital clusters were manufactured by Hyundai Mobis. While the technical explanations differ slightly between Hyundai and Kia, the ...
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    Changan deploys CATL’s sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles for winter testing
    CATL is reportedly now using its sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles, making a transition from initial use in commercial vehicles. These batteries, from CATL's sodium-ion battery brand Naxtra, have been installed in a passenger vehicle model positioned under Changan Automobile's Oshan subbrand, with winter testing scheduled to start soon. CATL's sodium-ion batteries will soon be featured in passenger vehicle models from GAC Group and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp (JAC). CATL...
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    NVIDIA to power Mercedes-Benz S-Class robo-taxis
    NVIDIA will provide its DRIVE Hyperion architecture and full-stack DRIVE AV Level 4 software for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, specifically designed to support robo-taxi operations. These vehicles will be accessible to riders through Uber's mobility network, as part of NVIDIA's previously announced partnership with the ride-hailing company. The DRIVE Hyperion platform integrates diverse sensors, including cameras, radar and lidar, alongside redundant compute systems, with NVIDIA's Halos safety ...
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    Mercedes-Benz accelerates progress in robo-taxi development
    Mercedes-Benz has announced its intention to create a robo-taxi ecosystem centered on the new S-Class, collaborating with technology companies such as NVIDIA and Momenta, along with mobility providers such as Uber and Lumo, to operate these vehicles in various regions. The S-Class features integrated redundancies in steering, braking, computing and power supply to ensure fail-safe operation, with its MB.OS operating system facilitating driverless shuttle services in America, Asia, Europe and the...
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    Lights out: The automotive industry’s uneasy march toward dark factories
    Across parts of mainland China’s automotive sector, factories designed to operate without human presence are no longer experimental showcases. So-called “dark factories” — highly automated plants that rely on robotics, AI and dense sensor networks — are already producing electric vehicles at an industrial scale, operating continuously without lighting, heating or on-site labor. In Europe and the US, the concept remains more aspirational than real. Yet the direction of travel is incr...
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    Ford appoints Lisa Drake as president of Ford Energy
    Ford Motor Co. has announced the appointment of Lisa Drake as the president of Ford Energy, effective immediately. She will report to John Lawler, vice chair at Ford Motor. Drake is expected to spearhead the launch of the company's battery energy storage systems (BESS) business, a venture the company announced for the first time in December 2025. Her responsibilities span the entire scope of Ford Energy's operations, including battery-cell manufacturing, system assembly and sales. Drake is...
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    Ford adds LFP battery option to Explorer and Capri SUVs in Europe
    Ford announced enhancements to its all-electric Explorer sport utility vehicle and Capri sports crossover, introducing a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery option and upgraded electric motor for Standard Range models to cater to customers seeking affordability. The upgraded powertrain results in a range improvement of up to 70 km, with the Explorer Standard Range now offering up to 444 km and the Capri Standard Range reaching up to 464 km on a full charge. This increase represents an en...
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    Hyundai Steel's affiliate plans $2.9 billion capital increase for US plant
    Hyundai Steel has announced that its affiliate Hyundai-Posco Louisiana LLC plans to undertake a capital increase of $2.9 billion for facilities investment in a US steel plant, Reuters reported the South Korean steelmaker as saying in a regulatory filing on Jan. 26. The development follows an earlier announcement by Hyundai Steel and its parent company, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), of plans to establish a steel plant in Louisiana, US, with a projected annual capacity of 2.7 million metric tons. ...
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    Eaton announces plan to spin off Mobility Group
    Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced plans to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments, collectively known as the Mobility Group, into an independent publicly traded entity. According to Eaton's CEO, Paulo Ruiz, this move aligns with Eaton's 2030 growth strategy, allowing the company to focus on its core Electrical and Aerospace businesses. The separation is intended to enable Eaton to capitalize on market trends such as electrification, digitalization, AI and increased in...
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    VinFast partners with Autobrains to develop cost-effective Robo-car technology
    VinFast has partnered with AI firm Autobrains to develop advanced autonomous driving technology, including a low-cost Robo-car system. This collaboration aims to enhance the Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker's self-driving technology by adopting a cheaper, camera-based autonomy system. The initiative seeks to reduce costs and expedite deployment after previous expensive and delayed self-driving projects. The companies are focusing on enhancing driver-assistance technology for upcoming VinFast...
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    Tesla launches public robo-taxi rides without safety monitors in Austin
    Tesla has launched public robo-taxi rides without a safety monitor onboard in Austin, Texas. This announcement was made by Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's vice president of Autopilot and AI software, on X. Tesla previously introduced a robo-taxi service in Austin in June 2025 for its employees, which included a human safety monitor seated in the passenger seat. The safety monitor requirement has now been removed as the service is expanded to the general public. Elluswamy noted that the rollout inclu...
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    Kim Long and BYD partner to set up a $130 million battery plant in Vietnam
    Vietnamese vehicle manufacturer Kim Long Motor has announced a partnership with leading Chinese battery-maker BYD to develop a $130 million battery plant to produce batteries for commercial electric vehicles in central Vietnam. According to the agreement, Kim Long Motor will be responsible for the facility's construction, while BYD will provide extensive technical and technological support. The planned battery plant will cover 4.4 hectares and have an initial production capacity of 3 GWh ...
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    General Motors partners with Electrify America to offer wider EV charging infrastructure to customers
    General Motors (GM) is enhancing the public charging experience for electric vehicle owners by incorporating Electrify America's fast-charging stations into the myChevrolet, myGMC and myCadillac apps. This integration allows users to find, charge and pay at over 5,000 Electrify America fast-charging stations, including Hyper-Fast 350-kW chargers, directly from their phone apps. The initiative is part of GM's effort to provide a seamless charging experience by consolidating all necessary ...
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    QCraft launches next-gen over 500 TOPS autonomous driving solution
    QCraft has commenced the year with QCraft Day 2026, showcasing its advancements and objectives in the autonomous driving sector to over 200 industry guests in Beijing on Jan. 23. During the event, the company highlighted its achievements in mass production, development and deployment, as well as its plans for further expansion. James Yu, co-founder, chairman and CEO of QCraft, delivered a keynote speech titled "Bringing Autonomous Driving into Real Life," describing 2026 as the start of a t...
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    The Charge Scheme adds access to Tesla Superchargers across Europe
    The Charge Scheme has enhanced its salary-sacrifice electric vehicle charging program by adding access to Tesla's Supercharger network across Europe. The Charge Scheme is a UK-based employee benefit program that allows drivers to pay for EV charging via salary sacrifice.  This development benefits both Tesla and non-Tesla drivers, providing access to Europe's largest fast-charging infrastructure, with over 20,000 chargers at more than 1,500 locations, capable of charging at up to 250 ...
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    CATL expects to begin deploying sodium-ion batteries in passenger cars in Q2 2026
    CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, plans to begin incorporating sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles in the second quarter of 2026 to promote broader adoption of this new battery technology. The first cars to feature sodium-ion batteries will come from Chinese automaker GAC Aion, according to CATL's Chief Technology Officer Gao Huan. CATL is scaling up the production capacity of sodium-ion batteries. According to Gao, as the production capacity increases, these batt...
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    Porsche Engineering launches high-voltage charging management solutions
    Porsche Engineering has developed advanced charging management systems that can enable carmakers to enter the market quickly with intelligent charging functions for electric vehicles.  High-voltage charging management is critical for customer satisfaction in plug-in hybrids and EVs. It handles various tasks such as detecting charging power, vehicle authentication, infrastructure communication and data provisioning for mobile apps, ensuring a reliable and convenient charging process under...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 26 January 2026
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    Geely plans to commence production of solid-state battery packs later in 2026
    Leading Chinese automaker Geely Auto is set to begin production of solid-state battery packs later in 2026, marking significant progress in the research and development of the next-generation battery technology. This announcement was made at the Geely Holding Group's five-year strategy communication event, where it was stated that Geely Auto will complete production of its first in-house-developed all-solid-state battery pack in 2026 and will conduct vehicle installation verification. ...
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    Honda and General Motors plan to discontinue production of fuel-cell systems in the US
    Honda Motor Co. Ltd. plans to discontinue the production of fuel-cell systems at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM), a joint venture with General Motors (GM), by the end of 2026. Honda will transition to utilizing its independently developed next-generation fuel-cell systems. FCSM was established in January 2017 in Brownstown, Michigan, as a pioneering collaboration between Honda and GM to produce advanced fuel-cell systems, combining their expertise to achieve synergies in development...
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    Ford partners with Ohme to enhance EV home charging in Ireland
    Ford and Ford Pro have teamed up with Ohme as their new electric vehicle home charging partner in Ireland, aiming to make the transition to EVs more convenient for customers. This partnership is part of the Ford Power Promise, which includes offering complementary Ohme chargers to qualifying customers across the Republic of Ireland. The initiative responds to survey findings indicating that many European drivers experience uncertainty about EV purchases and charging logistics. The Ford P...
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    Beijing Hyundai collaborates with Momenta to introduce advanced driver assistance
    Beijing Hyundai is collaborating with Momenta to introduce highway and urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) features as part of its localization strategy for smart and electric vehicles starting in 2026. The year 2026 marks the company's focus on strengthening local research and development capabilities in China, with increased investment and decision-making power in the Chinese market. A notable emphasis will be placed on new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and intelligent technologies to satisfy consume...
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    Huawei expands Qiankun ADS to 80 vehicle models, targeting 3 million sales by 2026
    Huawei Technologies is aiming to increase the usage of its driver assistance system, Qiankun ADS, in over 80 vehicle models by the end of 2026, up from 30 models in November 2025. The company anticipates the cumulative sales of vehicles equipped with this system to reach 3 million by the end of 2026, doubling the number from the previous year. Qiankun ADS, which is integrated into brands that Huawei collaborates with automakers on, is also supplied to other car manufacturers. It features a navig...
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    BYD extends warranty of Blade battery to eight years or 250,000 km in Europe
    BYD has reinforced its commitment to European customers by extending the warranty for its Blade batteries to eight years or 250,000 km, applicable to both existing and new vehicle purchases. This initiative covers all BYD new-energy vehicles (NEVs), including pure-electric and super hybrid models, which already have a basic warranty of six years or 150,000 km, a 12-year anti-perforation warranty, and an eight-year coverage for the electric-drive unit. The Blade battery warranty extension m...
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    Chery's Exeed brand aims to roll out solid-state battery vehicles with 1,500-km range in 2026
    Chery's Exeed brand plans to equip its battery-electric vehicles with solid-state batteries by 2026, specifically in a shooting brake model named Liefeng, which will boast a driving range of 1,500 km in temperatures as low as -30°C. The solid-state battery, known as Chery's Rhino S solid-state battery, is expected to have an energy density of 600 watt-hours per kilogram. Currently, polymer, oxide and sulfide are the mainstream alternative electrolytes for solid-state battery development, ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 19 January 2026
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    Vinfast plans to localize battery production in India
    Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker Vinfast is in discussions with several battery manufacturers in India, including Tata-Gotion, to localize battery production for its vehicles. This move is part of VinFast's strategy to strengthen and expand its EV offerings in the Indian market. According to Vinfast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau, the company aims to increase its localization efforts, which stand at about 15%, to reach 40% soon. By localizing battery production, VinFast expects a significant boost ...
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    CES 2026 Spotlights Automotive Technology, from AI to Software-Defined Vehicles
    CES 2026 marked a clear shift in the automotive industry’s priorities. With demand for electric vehicles (EVs) softening and regulatory and cost pressures mounting, automakers and suppliers used the CES tech conference to emphasize automotive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) rather than electrification. Their focus moved to so-called physical and context-aware AI—systems that interpret real-world conditions in real time—positioning cars as software-defined vehicles rather than ...
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    Yokohama Tire to lay off 392 workers at Salem plant in US amid potential closure
    Yokohama Tire has announced plans to lay off 392 employees at its Salem plant in Virginia, US, as part of a reduction in production and potential permanent closure of the facility. The decision is due to the expiration of certain product life cycles and decreased demand for products manufactured at this location. The plant, employing 571 people, will see production reductions beginning in March, with all tire production potentially ceasing in July and a complete plant closure planned for...
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    BMW and Qualcomm introduce Ride Pilot ADAS for third-party automakers
    BMW and Qualcomm have collaborated to create an advanced driver assistance system known as Ride Pilot, which is now available for use by third-party automakers. Qualcomm Europe President Enrico Salvatori confirmed the existence of additional customers for the system during a discussion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, though specific details on these customers or a timeline for their announcement were not provided.  Qualcomm and BMW have been in talks with various automakers ...
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    Dongfeng’s begins extreme cold weather testing of EVs equipped with 350-Wh/kg solid-state battery
    Dongfeng Automobile has commenced testing electric vehicles equipped with its 350-watt-hour per kilogram (Wh/kg) solid-state batteries in extreme cold weather conditions. The test fleet has departed from Wuhan to the Mohe Cold Region, which is in the northernmost part of mainland China, for rigorous winter calibration testing. The solid-state batteries are expected to provide EVs with a driving range of more than 1,000 km on a single charge and have passed stringent 170°C heat-box tests, dem...
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    Mercedes-Benz India launches MB.Charge for seamless EV charging experience
    Mercedes-Benz India has launched MB.Charge, a unified public charging system, in the country. This service aggregates access to over 9,000 direct current fast chargers nationwide, including those from third-party providers. It enables Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle customers to locate, authenticate, charge and make payments via a single interface, removing the need for various third-party applications and prepayments. Developed over 18 months, customers can initiate and pay for charging ...
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    ZF Foxconn commences e-axle assembly operations for BMW EVs in Debrecen, Hungary
    ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules has officially opened its new e-axle assembly plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The facility, which required an investment of €26.7 million, was completed in just 13 months and is dedicated to the just-in-sequence assembly of electrified front and rear axles for BMW's New Class platform. It contributes to the strategic positioning of the region as a hub for e-mobility and automotive production. The plant is expected to create a total of 550 jobs in Debrecen and Kecskem...
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    Mercedes-Benz transitions to Level 2 driving system in facelifted S-Class and EQS models
    Mercedes-Benz, known for being the first German manufacturer to offer a Level 3 driving assistant in the S-Class and EQS, is transitioning to a Level 2 system in the facelifted models. The Drive Pilot system, introduced in 2021, enabled autonomous driving on motorways under specific conditions. However, it will not be included in the upcoming updates for the S-Class and EQS. Instead, the vehicles will feature the MB.Drive Assist Pro system, providing SAE Level 2++ automation with navigation...
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    Volvo initiates global recall soon after Geely filed lawsuit against Sunwoda over battery safety issues
    Volvo Car Group, owned by mainland China's Geely Holding, has initiated a global recall of its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) due to safety concerns with batteries supplied by Chinese manufacturer Sunwoda Electronic. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by another Geely subsidiary against Sunwoda over battery quality issues. Volvo confirmed that in the UK market, 10,440 EX30 vehicles are affected by potential safety hazards linked to Sunwoda's high-voltage batteries. In total, 33,777 EX30 ...
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    Chinese Ministry of Commerce, EU authorities reach consensus on BEV exports from China
    Mainland China and the EU have reached a consensus regarding the price undertakings for exported battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The agreement includes providing general guidance to Chinese exporters of BEVs to the EU. This consensus follows the EU's decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese BEVs in 2024, after an investigation into state support for the segment. The tariffs imposed were up to 35.3% in addition to the standard 10% tariff, a policy mainland China disagreed with...
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    Xpeng plans to set up overseas supply chains teams to advance its global production network
    Xpeng plans to establish independently operated overseas localized supply chain teams in European and Association of Southeast Asian Nations markets by 2026, following its 2025 launch of local production in Europe and Southeast Asia. This initiative aims to enhance overseas supply resource deployment, improve supply chain responsiveness and support Xpeng's strategy for local production abroad. The company has accelerated its international market expansion over the past two years and aims...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 12 January 2026
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    Porsche deploys AI to reduce switching losses in power transistors by up to 95%
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    Ford Motor announced plans to introduce Level 3 driver-assistance systems to the market by 2028, which will allow drivers to take their hands and eyes off the road when operating on certain highways. This technology will debut on Ford's new electric vehicle platform designed by a team in California, US, initially featured in a midsize EV truck launching in 2027, priced at approximately $30,000. However, the Level 3 system, which is intended to be an optional feature, will incur an additional fee...
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    General Motors scales back EV investments with $6 billion charge
    General Motors (GM) announced a $6 billion charge to scale back some of its electric vehicle investments, becoming the latest automaker to do so amid policy changes by the US Trump administration and a decline in EV demand. This decision involves reducing planned EV production, affecting GM's supply chain, and leading to a $4.2 billion cash charge related to contract cancellations with suppliers. However, GM affirmed it would continue to offer its US lineup of EV models. The financial writedo...
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    Honda extends plant shutdowns in China amid semiconductor shortage
    Honda Motor has announced the extension of operational suspensions at three Chinese factories due to a shortage of automotive semiconductor devices. This affects the sites of GAC Honda Automobile, a joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group, which were initially scheduled to resume operations after a five-day shutdown but will now restart on Jan. 19. Production of gasoline-powered vehicles and other automobiles will be halted through Jan. 16. Meanwhile, Dongfeng Honda Automobile, another JV&...
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    Nexen Tire supplies OE tires for the new Hyundai Elexio electric SUV in mainland China
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    Magna expands collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance OEM deployments on DRIVE Hyperion
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    CES 2026: Sony Honda Mobility Unveils AFEELA Prototype 2026
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    Xpeng completes trial production of P7+ battery-electric vehicle model at Magna's Austrian car factory
    Chinese electric-car maker Xpeng has completed trial production of the updated P7+ electric sedan at the Graz plant in Austria. Trial production is underway as the carmaker prepares to launch the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in Europe.  In September 2025, Xpeng announced the start of localized production in Europe, utilizing the production line of Magna Steyr, an Austrian-based subsidiary of Magna International, to manufacture the G6 and G9 sport utility vehicles. Xpeng is working w...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 5 January 2026
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    FAW Hongqi rolls out first prototype EV with solid-state batteries
    Leading Chinese vehicle manufacturer FAW Group's Hongqi brand has unveiled its first prototype electric car equipped with solid-state batteries, marking a significant milestone in the company's advanced development of incorporating solid-state batteries into a battery-electric vehicle (BEV). On Dec. 31, 2025, the all-solid-state battery pack developed by Hongqi's research and development team was installed in the Hongqi Tiangong 06 prototype vehicle, marking the brand's initiation into r...
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    Shanghai extends its policy of providing free license plates to EVs
    Shanghai has announced the extension of its policy to provide free license plates for electric vehicles registered in the city until Dec. 31, 2026. Initially set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025, the measure has been renewed for another year, applicable to consumers purchasing EVs for non-commercial use. Shanghai, which hosts Tesla's China factory and serves as the global headquarters for Nio Inc., is also home to leading automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor. Eligibility for the free license plate...
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    Nio aims to add 1,000 battery-swap stations to its existing network in 2026
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio Inc. plans to increase infrastructure development in 2026 after a slowdown in 2024 and 2025. The company announced that it will deploy fifth-generation battery-swap stations starting in 2026, with the aim of adding at least 1,000 stations throughout the year. This announcement was made by Nio Founder, Chairman and CEO William Li during a live video broadcast. Nio had unveiled its fourth-generation battery-swap station at Nio Day 202...
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    Nio to add over 4,200 long-range battery packs to its swap system across China
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio Inc. plans to enhance its main brand's battery-swap network in January 2026 by adding over 4,200 long-range battery packs. According to a recent announcement, the Nio brand will incorporate 1,200 units of 100-kWh battery packs for older models and over 3,000 units of 102-kWh battery packs for newer vehicles into its swap system. This move is a response to user demand, with the aim of maintaining adequate battery supply. In December 2025, Nio set a new ...
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    Nio builds a network of 200 battery-swap stations in Shanghai
    Nio Inc. has successfully established 200 battery-swap stations in Shanghai, where its global headquarters are situated. The 200th battery-swap station was inaugurated Dec. 28 at a Sinopec gas station, constructed through a collaboration with the Chinese oil giant. As of now, Nio operates 201 battery-swap stations in Shanghai, which contains the highest concentration of such facilities globally. To date, the company has conducted approximately 10.4 million battery-swap services in the ci...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 29 December 2025
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    Leapmotor secures $530 million from FAW
    Leapmotor, a leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles (NEVs), has secured a significant investment from China FAW Group, marking a notable instance of a mainland Chinese state-owned automaker investing in an NEV startup. According to a regulatory filing, Leapmotor has signed an agreement on Dec. 28 with FAW Equity Investment, a wholly owned subsidiary of China FAW, to issue 74,832,245 domestic shares at 50.03 yuan (about $7.13) per share, raising 3.74 billion yuan. The newly rais...
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    Nio strengthens reliance on CATL as primary battery supplier amid supply strategy shift
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio has adjusted its battery supply strategy, reversing its efforts to reduce dependence on Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). Nio halted cooperation with BYD's FinDreams Battery due to insufficient orders for its Onvo subbrand's L60 midsize sport utility vehicle, as reported by local media outlet 36Kr. As a result of reduced supply from BYD, CATL has become the primary supplier for both Onvo's 85-kWh long-range battery and 100-kWh batteries, wh...
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    Changan’s EV arm Deepal secures $874 million in Series-C funding
    Deepal, the electric vehicle unit of leading mainland Chinese vehicle manufacturer Changan Automobile, has successfully completed its Series-C funding round, raising 6.122 billion yuan (about $874 million). This funding is set to enhance Deepal's ability to compete in the intense EV market. The round introduced two new shareholders — Chongqing-based state-owned enterprise Yufu Holding Group and CMB Financial Asset Investment, a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank. Following the investment...
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    Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles plans to expand EV portfolio with five new models by fiscal year 2029/30
    Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle portfolio by introducing five new models in India by fiscal year 2029/30, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported Dec. 23. The company also intends to enter the premium EV market under the Avinya brand by 2026, following the launches of the Sierra EV and Punch EV within the same year. In addition, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will introduce three new brands by the end of fiscal year 2029/30. Tata Mo...
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    BYD teams up with Mobil to launch engine oil for PHEVs
    BYD has announced a collaboration with Mobil to launch the world's first engine oil series specifically developed for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This new engine oil is tailored to BYD's DM-i (Dual Mode) hybrid technology, aimed at addressing the lubrication challenges faced by PHEVs under specific operating conditions. PHEV models, when compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, have a more complex engine operating mode that includes frequent starts and stops, short-duration...
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    Zeekr delists from NYSE, completes merger with Geely
    Zeekr Group has finalized its merger with leading mainland Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the latter and ceasing to be a publicly traded company. Following the merger, Zeekr has requested the NYSE to suspend trading of its American Depositary Shares (ADS) by Dec. 22, 2025, and to notify the SEC of its delisting and deregistration of securities. This merger is part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group's broader restructuring strategy, which aims t...
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    Hyundai Motor appoints Manfred Harrer as the president and head of R&D division
    Hyundai Motor Group has announced executive appointments for 2026, aiming to accelerate its transformation into a software-driven mobility group and bolster its leadership in technology and research and development. The appointments focus on promoting experts in key business areas to address global uncertainties. Manfred Harrer will become president and head of the R&D Division, enhancing Hyundai's software-defined vehicle  (SDV) competitiveness through collaboration in software domains...
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    Samvardhana Motherson agrees to acquire Nexans AutoElectric's Wiring Harness business for €207 million
    The board of directors of leading Indian auto parts supplier Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. (SAMIL) has approved the acquisition of certain assets of Nexans AutoElectric GmbH and Elektrokontakt GmbH for €207 million. The acquisition, to be carried out through Motherson Global Investments BV (MGI BV), a wholly owned subsidiary of SAMIL, is subject to employee consultations and regulatory approvals. Nexans AutoElectric is a well-known manufacturer specializing in automotiv...
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    Hyundai and Kia agree to offer free repairs to 9 million vehicles in US, to equip all future vehicles with engine immobilizer
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 22 December 2025
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    SAIC rolls out MG4 Anxin hatchback, world’s first mass-produced EV with semisolid-state battery
    SAIC's MG brand has announced that its new electric MG4 Anxin Edition hatchback has started customer deliveries in mainland China. The MG4 Anxin hatchback is the first mass-produced passenger electric vehicle powered by a semisolid-state battery. This vehicle boasts a China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) range of 530 km per charge and supports 2C fast charging, where C stands for the rated capacity of the battery.  Introduced at the Chengdu Mot...
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