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Plants
Vianode Seeks Partner to Fund Ontario Graphite Plant for GM
Vianode is looking for a strategic or financial partner, potentially through a full takeover, to fund the completion of its Ontario synthetic graphite
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Stellantis French plant shutdown October
Stellantis will suspend production at four French plants in October due to a shortage of long-range EV batteries and weaker demand for certain models
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Nissan reveals new Pixo EV for European
Nissan has unveiled its new Pixo battery-electric city car, developed with Renault for European markets. The A-segment vehicle features an LFP battery and will be built in Slovenia, with deliveries starting in early 2027.
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Honda Cars India invests $46.9m in Karnataka
Honda Cars India has begun a Rs4.50 billion ($46.9 million) second-phase expansion of its spare parts warehouse in Doddaballapura, Karnataka.
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Volvo plans 13 new models by 2030 across
Volvo Cars has announced a plan to launch 13 new models by 2030, its largest product expansion ever. The rollout includes seven vehicles for Western markets and six developed specifically for China.
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Porsche Builds Battery Cells from Fully Recycled Cathode
Porsche has manufactured battery cells using cathode active material made entirely from recycled lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
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Chery to Shows Full Malaysian Lineup at Carro Autofair
Chery will display its core Malaysian vehicle range, including Tiggo and Omoda models, at the Carro Autofair in Puchong South from September 25-27, 2026.
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Hyundai Staria Facelift Launches in Thailand with Hybrid
The facelifted Hyundai Staria MPV has launched in Thailand, replacing a Malaysian-assembled diesel model with a Korean-built petrol hybrid, resulting in a
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BYD Malaysia launches limited Sealion 7 Performance edition
BYD Cars Malaysia has launched a 16-unit special edition of the Sealion 7 Performance SUV in Hibiscus Red paint, priced at RM197,800.
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Thailand Plans 30% Tax on Imported EVs to Boost Local
Thailand is preparing to impose an excise tax of around 30% on fully imported electric vehicles to encourage local manufacturing, according to its finance
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Nissan restructures Japanese plants for global
Nissan has announced a manufacturing strategy to restructure its Japanese production base, focusing plants on specific vehicle families.
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Tesla launches Model Y Performance from Shanghai plant
Tesla has launched the Model Y Performance variant in China, priced at 369,000 yuan and built at Giga Shanghai.
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VinFast Shifts to India-Specific EV Development
VinFast is developing two India-specific electric vehicles, internally named VF X and VF Y, according to a Reuters report.
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US Transport Secretary criticizes Ford over China tech ties
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has criticized Ford for its deepening ties with Chinese companies, specifically citing a Michigan battery plant
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Xiaomi Auto signs MOUs with eight German dealers for 2027
Xiaomi Auto has signed memoranda of understanding with eight established German dealer groups, confirming its European market entry will start in Germany
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Polestar 4 SUV Enters Production in South Korea
The automaker has begun production of the 4 SUV at its Busan, South Korea plant, with deliveries starting in Q4 2026.
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Polestar 4 SUV Launches from Korean Plant
The electric vehicle brand has started production of the Polestar 4 SUV in Busan, South Korea. The first customer deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Range Rover Electric Debuts with 800V System
Land Rover has unveiled the fully electric Range Rover, featuring an 800-volt architecture, a 118.5 kWh battery for up to 598 km of WLTP range, and dual
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Honda Malaysia launches updated 2026 WR-V
Honda Malaysia launches the updated 2026 WR-V with a new 10-inch head unit and revised variants, priced from RM94,900 to RM104,900.
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Tesla leads China car recall of 4.3M handles
China's market regulator has ordered the recall of 4.3 million vehicles, primarily from Tesla, due to hidden door handles that may impede emergency exit.
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China Orders Proactive Auto Recall Plans
Chinese regulators have launched a year-long safety campaign, ordering automakers to submit proactive recall plans for any defects found during internal
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Archion launches Hino and Fuso trucks
Archion Corporation has unveiled the first Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso trucks to use a common platform. The Hino Ranger and Fuso Fighter medium-duty trucks, based on an existing Hino platform, will go on sale in Japan soon as part of a strategy to integrate the two brands.
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BMW Malaysia adds 50 units to 218 Gran Coupe
BMW Malaysia adds 50 more CKD units of the 218 Gran Coupe M Sport due to high demand, totaling 100. Prices start at RM192,800 with a 2-year warranty.
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Toyota to build Lexus EV in China first
Toyota will begin producing a new Lexus EV at its Shanghai plant in autumn 2027, shifting from its usual Japan-first development approach.
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Mahle revisits India unit IPO amid
German automotive parts supplier Mahle is reportedly considering an initial public offering for its India business, which could raise $300m to $400m.