On September 29, Hinduja Tech announced that it had partnered with a UK Tier 1 automotive customer to engineer a high-performance, bidirectional DC-DC Converter and Supercapacitor ECU for next-generation electric vehicles. The project centres on a 700W, 12V to 48V converter designed for electric Anti-Roll Control (eA

On September 28, 2025, Tesla commenced deliveries of the Model Y electric SUV in India. The early deliveries target Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, and Pune, with Tesla providing free Wall Connectors for home charging. The Model Y arrives as a fully built import from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, with pricing shaped by curr

On September 30, 2025, Airtel Business partnered with US-based Swift Navigation to launch India’s first AI/ML-powered, cloud-based location service offering centimetre-level positioning accuracy, called Airtel-Skylark Precise Positioning Service.
This solution is up to 100 times more accurate than standard GNSS and c

On September 30, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) unveiled Swayamgati, a production-ready autonomous electric three-wheeler designed for commercial deployment, with bookings opening the same day. The passenger variant is priced at INR 400 thousand, while the cargo version will be available soon at INR 415 thousand.
Swayamg

On September 29, 2025, the Citroën C3 Aircross 5-seater SUV was awarded a 5-star safety rating in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and a 4-star rating in Child Occupant Protection (COP) under the latest crash testing protocols. For adult safety, the C3 Aircross achieved 27.05 out of 32 points overall. The frontal offs

On September 25, Einride announced the cross-border operation of a cabless electric autonomous vehicle without a human driver onboard. The autonomous border-crossing took place at the Ørje border crossing and marks the world-first cabless electric autonomous crossing of a country's border. The demonstration is a key

On September 30, GAC Group launched its electric SUV, the AION V, in Finland. This is the third European market for GAC vehicles. By 2028, GAC aims for full coverage throughout Europe, supported by ongoing efforts in channel development, service system enhancement, and industrial chain integration.
The car has a 2,77

On September 25, Melexis presented the MLX81339, a new embedded motor driver with PWM/Serial interface. This integrated circuit (IC) is designed for compact 3-phase BLDC and stepper motor control up to 40 W. It offers Flash programmability while maintaining a small footprint. It supports smart industrial and consumer

On September 29, Less Common Metals (LCM) announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR). The acquisition, supported by a USD 125 million equity investment into USAR, provides the capital needed to expedite growth plans and expand LCM’s capabilities in the UK and Eu

On September 25, Adient presented its “Pure Ergonomics” seating concept, which significantly improves ergonomics and space in the vehicle interior. The new front seat concept is based on Adient’s “Autonomous Elegance” demonstrator. Compared to similar segments, it offers up to 60 mm of additional space in the foot an

On September 24, multiple sources reported that Algeria-based Économie Moderne Auto is planning an electric vehicle assembly plant in Ras El Aioun with a Chinese manufacturer. It will produce an electric car as well as a hybrid gasoline car.
Based on multiple sources 

On September 29, DeepWay, a China-based heavy-duty truck manufacturing company, signed a distribution agreement with a key local partner in Muscat, Oman. DeepWay is jointly created by Baidu and Lionbridge. Its trucks in Oman will offer over 400 km of range per charge. They will feature a reinforced chassis and lightw

On September 29, multiple sources reported that Aquilastar Corporate Investment will build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in KenGen’s industrial park in Olkaria Naivasha. The plant will see an investment of USD 150 million. It is backed by a United Arab Emirates investor, Al-Sayegh Group. The plant will prod

On September 26, the Kiira Vehicle Plant was inaugurated by the President of Uganda. The plant construction began in 2019, and manufacturing commenced in March 2025 by Kiira Motors Corporation, with an initial investment of USD 120 million. The plant produces electric buses and diesel buses. The plant is in Jinja. Th

On September 27, Modern Transport Technologies announced that the Pavlovsk Bus Plant (PAZ) has launched serial production of the CITYMAX 8.
The bus runs on a 2.5L diesel engine producing 150 hp of power. It also complies with the Euro 5 emission standards. It has a 6-speed manual gearbox and uses a pneumatic braking

On September 29, JLR announced that it is taking additional steps toward recovery and the return to manufacturing its vehicles. The company informed colleagues, retailers, and suppliers that certain sections of its manufacturing operations will resume in the coming days.
JLR informed that it is working with cybersecu

On September 29, AVTOVAZ announced that it will showcase its latest models, including the LADA Azimut, LADA Iskra, and LADA Iskra Sport at the INNOPROM Belarus 2025 international industrial exhibition.
The AVTOVAZ delegation will highlight key areas of cooperation between Russia and Belarus, focusing on building a co

On September 29, multiple sources reported that AVTOVAZ has switched to a shorter workweek, which could last up to six months.
The shortened workweek will run from September 29, 2025, to March 28, 2026. During this period, the LADA Granta assembly complex will operate four days a week in two shifts, while the LADA Ni

On September 30, Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented the eActros 400, a new battery-electric truck variant based on the eActros 600 technology, during an event in Molsheim, France.
The eActros 400 will come with two battery packs and the eActros 600 with three, available as either a semitrailer tractor or a platform chas

On September 30, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (hereafter “Mitsubishi Fuso”) announced that it will participate at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (hereinafter JMS 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight from October 30 to November 9, 2025).
At JMS 2025, MFTBC will present its booth themed “FUTURE TOGETHER: A new era of tr