[#TRADESHOW] The 16th #China (#Guangrao) #International #Rubber #Tire & #Auto #Accessory #Exhibition (#GRTAE 2026) from May 15 to 17, 2026, at Guangrao International #Expo #Center. GRTAE has become a #leading international #trade #platform dedicated to the tire #industry and #automotive #accessories. #Event connects #global #buyers with China’s extensive tire #manufacturing #ecosystem, offering direct #access to the #world’s largest concentration of tire #suppliers. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/the-16th-china-guangrao-international-rubber-tire-auto-accessory-exhibition-grtae-2026/
GRTAE 2026 | China Guangrao International Tire & Auto Expo

The 16th China (Guangrao) International Rubber Tire & Auto Accessory Exhibition runs May 15–17, 2026, featuring 801 exhibitors and 30,400 visitors across the tire industry value chain.

China Business Forum
[#TRADESHOW] #Lightweight #Asia 2026 (Asia’s Lightweight #Automotive #Trade #Fair) from July 8 to 10, 2026, at #Shanghai New #International #Expo #Center, #China. #Event #focuses on lightweight #materials, processing #technologies, and engineering #solutions for the automotive #industry. #Show provides a focused #B2B #business #platform for #automakers, parts #suppliers, materials #companies, and equipment #providers in lightweight vehicle #design and #manufacturing. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/lightweight-asia-2026-asias-lightweight-automotive-trade-fair/
Lightweight Asia 2026 | Automotive Lightweight Expo Shanghai 2026

Register now to explore Lightweight Asia 2026, Asia's lightweight automotive trade fair in Shanghai, China, from July 8–10, 2026, for automakers, parts suppliers, materials companies, and e

China Business Forum

Tested: The Geely Galaxy M9 Proves Chinese Cars Could Be Seriously Competitive in America

https://lemmy.zip/post/61905785

Tested: The Geely Galaxy M9 Proves Chinese Cars Could Be Seriously Competitive in America - Lemmy.zip

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Kia Determined To Juice EV Sales In The US With New 2027 EV3.

Kia America is confident that its forthcoming compact 2027 Kia EV3 crossover will revive flagging EV sales.

CleanTechnica
Kia Determined To Juice EV Sales In The US With New 2027 EV3.

Kia America is confident that its forthcoming compact 2027 Kia EV3 crossover will revive flagging EV sales.

CleanTechnica
OpenAI Rolling Out ChatGPT Voice To Apple CarPlay

OpenAI has rolled out support for ChatGPT’s Voice mode on Apple CarPlay, allowing drivers to interact with the AI chatbot in-vehicle.

Lowyat Media Group
[#TRADESHOW] The 2026 #China (#Taizhou) #International #Auto #Parts & #Aftermarket #Service #Fair (#TAPAS) will be held from May 22 to 24, 2026, at Taizhou International #Exhibition #Centre. The #expo #event is positioned as a #key #trade #platform for the #auto parts, aftermarket services, new energy vehicles, and #motorcycle parts #sectors, bringing together #leading #manufacturers and #industry professionals in one of China’s #important #automotive production regions. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/2026-china-taizhou-international-auto-parts-aftermarket-service-fair-tapas/
2026 China (Taizhou) International Auto Parts & Aftermarket Service

Discover auto parts, aftermarket services, new energy vehicles, and motorcycle suppliers at TAPAS 2026 in Taizhou, May 22–24. Register now for a free ticket and visitor benefits.

China Business Forum
DRB-Hicom: Proton To Assemble Key EV, Hybrid Components In Tanjung Malim

Proton confirmed plans to assemble key EV components at its Tanjung Malim plant, expanding its role in vehicle and powertrain manufacturing.

Lowyat Media Group

#Retail / #purchasing dilemma (may be a UK-specific thing?) - folk on here say "support small independent businesses", but particularly for #motoring related items/services, not only do they have higher prices and lower stock / customer service capabilities , you search for info on the owners and many turn out to be Reform activists.

OTOH pick middle sized chains (in #automotive there's pretty much a duopoly between #LKQ / #EuroCarParts and #GSF ) and they have a diverse staff - many women in frontline roles driving vans for deliveries, and lots of #BritishAsian and other ethnic minority workers in positions of senior management....

Potential for Chinese EV production at Stellantis plant raises concerns
The prospect of U.S. automaker Stellantis using its Brampton, Ont., facility as a bare bones assembly plant for Chinese electric vehicles is being panned by Unifor.
#Canada #ElectricVehicles
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757321/potential-for-chinese-ev-production-at-stellantis-plant-raises-concerns/