On November 20, General Motors announced a new USD 250 million investment in its Parma Metal Center in Ohio. This will enable production of sheet metal stampings and assemblies to support the multi-billion-dollar product allocations previously announced for Orion Assembly, Spring Hill Manufacturing, and Fairfax Assem

On November 20, Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller spoke to media in Yongsan, Seoul, about many thing including the company’s strategy going forward.
Lohscheller said Polestar is poised to leverage its production capacity at Renault Korea’s Busan plant as a strategic export base to North America, diversifying from its

On November 20, Hyundai revealed a new part of its North American strategy with the unveiling of the IONIQ 6 N, its newest high-performance electric vehicle, at AutoMobility LA, marking a major step in Hyundai N’s shift toward electrification. The IONIQ 6 N will arrive in limited quantities in the U.S. in 2026 from H

On November 20, Kia unveiled its second-generation 2027 Telluride at the 2025 LA Auto Show, introducing a major redesign, with more space and technology, and notably, an all-new turbo hybrid powertrain. The 2027 Telluride lineup, which includes LX, S, EX, SX, and SX-Prestige trims, and capability-focused X-Line and X

On November 19, Kia and Hyundai both announced recalls for a total of 335,590 vehicles in the U.S. for the same reason of leaking gas tanks.
Kia announced it is recalling 250,547 vehicles in the U.S. Affected vehicles include 2021 through 2024 model year Kia K5 vehicles manufactured at Kia Georgia from March 27, 2020

On November 18, Ford Motor Co. announced it is recalling 229,609 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles because an instrument panel can fail and may not display at startup, leaving the driver without critical safety information.
The recall includes 128,607 Ford Bronco Sports, model years 2025-2026 and 101,002 Ford Broncos,

On November 20, the U.S. Department of Energy unveiled a reorganization that rebrands key offices and shows other new offices, including those dedicated to artificial intelligence, fusion, and critical minerals. The plan relocates a 1970s renewable and efficiency office, and eliminates more recently formed offices un

The CEOs of the Detroit Three automakers and a senior Tesla executive ‌have been invited to appear at a U.S. Senate hearing on January‌ 14, 2026 on the impact of auto regulations and vehicle prices.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra,⁠ Ford ‌ CEO Jim Farley, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa and Tesla ‍Vice President of Vehic

On November 11, the Slovenia Business Development Agency announced that the new Renault Twingo E-Tech will be built in the Revoz plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Full production begins early next year, and the plant will hire 250 more workers.
Revoz will also build two other small electric cars i.e., one from Dacia and

On November 20, Stellantis MEA announced that it has signed a four-party MoU with MISA (Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia), NIDC (National Industrial Development Center), and Petromin Corporation to explore setting up a vehicle manufacturing project in Saudi Arabia at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum held in Wash

On November 20, multiple sources reported that MAN Truck & Bus announces a ten-year plan to cut about 2,300 jobs across its German sites. The company says the reductions will be handled without layoffs and in a socially responsible way. The cuts will affect three main locations i.e. Munich (1,300 jobs), Salzgitter (6

On November 18, Stellantis showcased its Pro One segment i.e. customizable electric and combustion vans under its CustomFit program at Solutrans 2025 in Lyon, France. The models include the Citroën ë-Berlingo, Peugeot E-Expert, Opel Vivaro Sportive, and Fiat e-Ducato Van.
Stellantis is also part of the EU-funded EVVE

On November 19, Tsuyo Manufacturing Private. Limited has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Government of Karnataka to set up an advanced manufacturing facility and dedicated testing track for heavy commercial electric vehicles in Dharwad. The agreement was formalized at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025.
The new

In an investor update, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited (TMPVL) announced its plan to launch gasoline engine variants for the Harrier and Safari models, expanding its powertrain options and unlocking additional market potential, especially in regions with high demand for gasoline vehicles.
The company is implem

On November 21, Magna announced that serial production of GAC’s AION V electric SUV is now underway at its Graz facility. The new vehicle assembly program expands localized EV production in Europe and strengthens GAC’s regional presence across assembly, supply, and sales.
The AION V has already launched in Finland, P

On November 20, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd launched two new diesel cargo three-wheelers, the Apé Xtra Bada 700 for INR 345 thousand and the Apé Xtra 600 for INR 288 thousand. The Apé Xtra Bada 700 features a 700 DI diesel engine, a 7-foot cargo deck, and a 750 kg payload capacity. The vehicle platform is entirely new,

On November 21, Ather Energy Limited launched the Rizta electric scooter in Sri Lanka at the Colombo Motor Show 2025. The Rizta launch was carried out in partnership with Evolution Auto Pvt. Ltd, Ather’s authorized distributor in Sri Lanka.
Ather’s presence in Sri Lanka now includes 40 Experience Centers operated by

On November 20, the Modern Transport Technologies Group started serial production of the G 2.5 diesel engine in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
Several versions of the 2.5-liter diesel engine, producing 149.6 hp are now available. The G51A version is made for a 5-speed transmission, while the G51B, G51C, and G51D versions a

On November 19, Nidec Corporation began full-scale production at its Orchard Hub manufacturing campus in Hubli-Dharwad, Karnataka. The facility is in the Kotur-Belur Industrial Area and spans 50 acres. It supports Nidec’s operations in power generation, renewable energy, electric mobility, and industrial systems.
The

On November 20, Melexis introduced an automotive-grade version of its MLX90382 absolute magnetic and inductive encoder. The MLX90382 is designed for high-precision, safety-critical applications such as electric steering, power braking, and active suspension systems.
The MLX90382 combines a Hall-effect magnetic front