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Consulting firm Berylls Strategy Advisors has identified the largest suppliers in the world, ranked on turnover in the previous calendar year:Bosch continues to reign supreme; with automotive sales of well over €50bn and solid growth of almost 7 per cent, the Stuttgart-based supplier leads the industry.Denso secured second place with a turnover of just under…

TactoTek, and NBHX, Chinese experts in automotive interior decoration solutions, are collaborating to accelerate the application of IMSE technology in China’s automotive industry. The partnership was officially launched at Auto Shanghai 2025. IMSE technology integrates electronics into 3D injection-molded structures, enabling the creation of slimmer, lighter and more cost-effective components without compromising performance.  NBHX will apply TactoTek’s…

Toyota and Waymo have preliminarily agreed to explore a collaboration focused on accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. Woven by Toyota will also join the potential collaboration as Toyota’s strategic enabler.The aim would be to combine their respective strengths to develop a new autonomous vehicle platform. In parallel, the companies will explore…

Foxconn entered the automotive industry in 2020, unveiled concept vehicles in 2021, and began production of their Model C, also known as the Luxgen n7, in 2023. Since then, around 12,000 vehicles have been delivered, and Foxtron, the semiconductor manufacturer’s automotive brand, is considering expanding internationally. A deal with Mitsubishi and the prospect of partnerships…

Whether for the journey to the office or to a meeting: according to a survey, employees generally use their car to get to work. Even in summer, more than two thirds of respondents travel to work by car or motorcycle, according to the study by the Institute for Mobility at the University of St. Gallen.…

Autoneum, based in Winterthur, Switzerland, works in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. They develop and produce multifunctional, lightweight and sustainable components and systems for interior floor, interior trim as well as engine bay and underbody. Autoneum is represented in 25 countries, employs around 17,000 people, and operates 77 production facilities worldwide.Last…

Marelli will showcase their latest speed-to-market innovations at Auto Shanghai 2025, from 23 April to 2 May. They will present the ‘Fast Forward, Forward Fast’ theme, highlighting their commitment to accelerating product development to help carmakers get to market faster. Marelli will offer a curated journey through four distinct areas: a ‘Momentum Lab’ will focus…

Magna Steyr is about to sign contracts with Chinese car manufacturers Xpeng and GAC. The contract manufacturer is to assemble electric cars at their plant in Graz, Austria from SKD (semi-knockdown) kits supplied by the automakers; the assemblies and parts produced in China are assembled into finished cars in Graz.This would allow the two Chinese…