Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have advanced the use of DuAlumin-3D for high-temperature automotive components, opening new possibilities for stronger, lighter 3D-printed aluminium parts in engines and beyond. Aluminium has long been attractive for automotive components because it...
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire a manufacturing plant for aluminium dyes and chemicals in Muttenz, Switzerland, for CHF 7 million (USD 8.7 million) and inventory. The acquisition is expanding the company’s manufacturing footprint and position in the...
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European Aluminium welcomes the trilogue agreement reached on the Commission's proposal to revise the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (ELVD) and the 3R Type-Approval Directive. In light of the increasing use of aluminium in European vehicles, mainly driven by electric vehicles and lightweighting,...
In 2026, leading automakers like Toyota Prius, Ford Focus, BMW i3, Volvo XC60, Honda Civic, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Renault Zoe, Volkswagen Golf, Nissan Leaf, and Peugeot 208 use aluminium in the manufacturing process to ensure its recyclable status, and also to help reduce the overall weight of the...
If you drive an electric or luxury vehicle, finding the right collision repair shop matters more than ever. The Driven Brands Collision Group, the parent company of leading collision repair brands including Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, is expanding its certified repair capabilities nationwide...
China’s aluminium sector is often discussed in terms of capacity expansions and production numbers. But another force is shaping the demand, that is the China’s automotive industry. As vehicles evolve, aluminium is becoming harder to replace, not because of policy pressure but because modern...
As the automotive industry accelerates its transition to electrification and sustainability, the 4th European Automotive Decarbonization and Sustainability Summit 2026 provides a critical platform for collaboration. This summit will focus on achieving carbon neutrality across the automotive value...
Nemak S.A.B de C.V has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its Nemak Spain SL production site in Etxebarria, Spain. The certified scope covers a melting centre and facilities for the casting and machining of aluminium parts for the automotive industry, and...
China has recently escalated the issue of its trade disagreement with India by asking the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to establish a dispute settlement case against New Delhi’s incentive schemes for cars, batteries, and EVs. The case came after a failure in bilateral consultations held on...
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited has introduced commercial production at its new aluminium forging unit in Jharkhand on January 20, 2026. With this new project, the company expands the scope and prospects of its manufacturing operations beyond steel. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
Nemak S.A.B de C.V (Nemak) has achieved ASI Performance Standard Certification for the casting, cleaning, heat treatment processes for the manufacturing of aluminium alloy components for the automotive industry at Nemak Nanjing Automotive Components Co., Ltd. in Nanjing, China. To know more about...
Signals from Industry Investment, Global Industry Shifts, Execution and Emerging Growth Models. The global electric vehicle (EV) market is entering a more mature and progressive phase of alignment and development. Following a decade of rapid expansion driven by accelerated technological progress,...
After turning iPhones into a USD 50 billion export success and building a global presence in electronics, India is now trying to answer a harder question: can auto components deliver the same scale of growth in global markets? The government believes the answer could be yes - but only if the sector...
CITIC Dicastal Co.,Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the design and manufacture of die casting parts at their facility, Dicastal KSM Autoparts Chengdu Co., Ltd., located in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China....
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has augmented its SUV offering by introducing locally assembled GLC200 4Matic, featuring aluminium rails and running boards. The new launch is a more accessible variant at the base of the GLC lineup, and is also aligned with the unveiling of GLE400e, a plug-in hybrid, which...
The global aluminium industry in 2025 entered into a new era where carbon metrics are becoming just as important as cost and quality of the product. With new pricing benchmarks for low-emission products and the increasing impact of regulations like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...
As 2025 draws to a close, automobile companies in India is experiencing a massive shift from a phase of weak demand and cautious spending to one of significant momentum. Driven largely by the GST 2.0, the new wave has reshaped vehicle pricing and improved sentiments across segments. With industry...
HAL ALUMINUM MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the manufacture of parts for the automotive industry using aluminium high pressure die casting at Plants 1 and 2 of their facility located in Guanajuato, Mexico. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today...
In November alone, the national primary aluminium output also rose by 2.5 per cent from November 2024 to reach 3.79 million tonnes, the NBS data showed. However, the result was slightly lower by 0.2 per cent from October, Mysteel Global calculated based on official statistics. Demand from...
India’s exporters are bracing for a setback after Mexico approved a sweeping rise in import tariffs that analysts say could disrupt nearly three-quarters of India’s shipments to the country in the coming financial year. Image for reference only (source: https://www.orfonline.org/) Explore- Most...
