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Hindalco Commissions INR 45 Billion Investment To Manufacture FRP & Battery Grade Aluminium Foil In Odisha Facility
January 27, 2026
The battery-grade foil plant is intended to provide raw materials for the production of lithium-ion cells, with capacity to support 100 GWh of manufacturing. The expansion of the FRP unit aims to reduce India’s reliance on imported flat-rolled aluminium
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India-EU Ink Historic Trade Deal To Reshape Global Automotive Landscape
January 27, 2026
For decades, European automakers have struggled against India’s formidable trade barriers. Under the new agreement, these hurdles are set to crumble. India has committed to a radical reduction in car tariffs, which currently sit at a staggering 110 perc
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Renault Unveils New Generation Duster In India, Hybrid Variant Launch In Diwali 2026
January 27, 2026
The Duster introduces three engine options, including a hybrid variant for the first time in India. The Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 pairs a 1.8L engine with a 1.4 kWh battery, designed to operate in electric mode for a claimed up to 80 percent of city drivin
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Chery To Acquire Nissan’s South Africa Manufacturing Assets
January 26, 2026
Chery will offer employment to the majority of Nissan’s current staff at the site on terms and conditions similar to their existing contracts. The move follows a period of impact on the utilisation and viability of the plant within Nissan's global opera
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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.
