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YOKOHAMA, Japan—Nissan Motor Co. posted a net loss of $4.5 billion for its 2024-25 fiscal year and will cut 15 percent of its global workforce over the next two years.

IJMUIDEN, Netherlands—Tata Steel Nederland has developed a new hot-rolled steel alloy, CP800 HyperFlange, that will enable automotive engineers to design lighter, stronger chassis, ladder frames and suspension parts.

Next-generation systems are making diesel- and gas-powered engines cleaner and more fuel efficient.

DEARBORN, MI—According to Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin, the stolen parts—including hoods, taillights, and bumpers—were transported to third-party auto shops and sold online, particularly through eBay.

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Truck manufacturer Scania is recycling the sand from metal casting operations, providing it to a manufacturer of building materials so it can be turned into mortar.

MESA, AZ—Autonomous vehicle technology company Waymo plans to more than double its fleet of robotaxis over the next year.

ZF Lifetec employs both physical and virtual testing to ensure reliability and performance of seat belts, air bags and steering wheels.

NORMAL, IL—Rivian Automotive Inc. is constructing a supplier park in near its assembly plant here. The electric vehicle manufacturer expects key suppliers to locate in the park, which will make delivery of parts and materials to the plant more efficient.

TUCSON, AZ—Sion Power, a manufacturer of lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage, has installed a new large-format battery cell production line at its assembly plant here. 

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Scania is exploring a new kind of bio-based rubber made from birch bark, a forest industry by-product that’s usually burned as waste. The goal is to evaluate low-carbon materials that could one day replace rubber made from petroleum.