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Jake Morris Succeeds Bal Panaser To Lead ZF’s UK R&D Hub
January 26, 2026
Morris succeeds Bal Panaser, who is retiring following a career of more than 40 years in the automotive industry. Panaser was involved in the establishment and management of ZF’s operations in the UK. Morris will now focus on the site’s integration in
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Mitsubishi Fuso, Foxconn To Form A New Standalone Bus Company In Japan
January 26, 2026
The new entity will be led by Katsuto Kora as the designated Chief Executive Officer. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
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Leapmotor Showcases Electric And Hybrid Models At Brussels Motor Show
January 25, 2026
The event hosted the European debut of the B03X, a model designed to showcase the brand's approach to electric technology. Additionally, Leapmotor provided the first public viewing of the B05 interior, highlighting a design philosophy focused on digital i
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Valeo And NATIX Network Partner To Develop Open-Source World Foundation Model
January 25, 2026
The model will be trained using NATIX’s data network, which has collected 600,000 hours of video data across the US, Europe and Asia over seven months. This data provides the multi-camera inputs necessary for the spatial perception required by autonomou
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Toyoda Gosei Supplies Airbags To Chinese Automaker For First Time
January 25, 2026
The curtain airbag is designed to deploy across windows during side collisions to reduce head impacts. The unit developed for the LS9 is 15 percent smaller in volume compared to previous versions. Despite the reduced size, the component meets the safety c
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Birla Carbon To Display Carbon Nanotube Solutions At Nanotech 2026
January 24, 2026
Birla Carbon is set to showcase its innovative Nanocyl range of multi-walled carbon nanotube solutions at NanoTech 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, held from 28 to 30 January. The company’s presence at Booth 3W-A11 highlights a commitment to providing advanced mat
