“In all honesty, I don’t care about the production schedule.” In an industry in which just-in-time parts delivery has unlocked huge productivity, this statement from an executive at Nissan battery supplier AESC in Sunderland is eye-opening. Chinese-owned, Japanese-headquartered AESC has just completed a vast new cell-making plant slap-bang next to Nissan’s plant on Wearside at a… Continue reading Inside the UK’s £1 billion battery production hope
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Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market worth $435.24 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market is expected to grow from USD 274.99 billion in 2025 to USD 435.24 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2030. Browse 255 market data Tables and 60 Figures spread through 340 Pages and in-depth… Continue reading Industrial Control & Factory Automation Market worth $435.24 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
Nissan Appoints Thierry Sabbagh as India President in Leadership Restructure
Nissan has announced significant leadership changes across its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania region, with Thierry Sabbagh assuming an expanded role that now includes oversight of the Indian market. Effective January 1, 2026, Sabbagh has been appointed Divisional Vice President and President for Middle East, KSA, CIS and India, covering both Nissan and… Continue reading Nissan Appoints Thierry Sabbagh as India President in Leadership Restructure
Sangbo Sim is the new CFO of the ZKW Group
WIESELBURG, Austria, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sangbo Sim (57) has taken over the position of CFO of ZKW Group GmbH as of January 1, 2026. The internationally experienced financial expert succeeds Sangwook Woo, who is returning to Korea as planned. Sim has held various positions at LG Electronics (LG) since 2001, with a focus… Continue reading Sangbo Sim is the new CFO of the ZKW Group
Can Suzuki’s e-ACCESS Finally Put Japan on India’s EV Map?
On January 9, 2025, Suzuki Motorcycle India announced the commencement of bookings for its first electric scooter—the e-ACCESS. Priced at Rs 1,88,490 (ex-showroom Delhi), this modest-looking electric scooter carries on its slim shoulders a rather immodest burden: reversing years of Japanese dormancy in India’s electric two-wheeler revolution. The announcement marks Suzuki’s global entry into electric… Continue reading Can Suzuki’s e-ACCESS Finally Put Japan on India’s EV Map?
Toyota was the top-selling domestic EV brand in Japan for the first time
Toyota is the largest automaker in Japan, but for the first time, it finally overtook Nissan as the top-selling domestic EV brand. Toyota takes over as Japan’s top domestic EV brand Wait, Toyota is actually selling electric vehicles? That’s right. For the first time, Toyota became top dog in Japan’s domestic electric vehicle market. According… Continue reading Toyota was the top-selling domestic EV brand in Japan for the first time
Mitsubishi Motors and AT&T Collaborate to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Driving Experience
High-speed AT&T 5G turns Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV into a smart, connected experience for drivers and passengers Key Takeaways: 5G will allow Mitsubishi Connected Car Services to deliver faster software rollouts and more responsive driver support, all backed by AT&T’s secure and reliable network. AT&T 5G enables real-time navigation, faster infotainment, and seamless over-the-air updates on… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors and AT&T Collaborate to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Driving Experience
Sub-£20k Nissan Wave city car to channel retro 1980s classics
Nissan has chosen the name Wave for its version of the Renault Twingo electric city car and will rework the design with influence from its Pike retro cars, Autocar has learned. The Wave is due next year and will be built by Renault alongside the Twingo. It is expected to hit the same sub-£20,000 price… Continue reading Sub-£20k Nissan Wave city car to channel retro 1980s classics
GM remains #2 EV seller as Cadillac leads luxury market, Chevy Equinox sales near 58K
Despite fewer models sold in the fourth quarter, GM outpaced Ford to remain the #2 EV seller in the US, behind Tesla. GM EV sales rise in 2025 despite Q4 drop As expected, GM reported lower EV sales in the final three months of 2025 after the $7,500 federal tax credit expired at the end… Continue reading GM remains #2 EV seller as Cadillac leads luxury market, Chevy Equinox sales near 58K
Nissan Motor India Records 15,372 Units in December 2025, Export Volume Hits 10-Year High
Nissan Motor India concluded calendar year 2025 with strong export momentum, shipping 13,470 units in December—the highest monthly export volume in over a decade. Combined with domestic wholesale figures of 1,902 units, the company achieved total consolidated sales of 15,372 units for the month. Export Performance Drives Growth The December export surge reflects the continued… Continue reading Nissan Motor India Records 15,372 Units in December 2025, Export Volume Hits 10-Year High