On March 14, the BMW Group announced that it will launch more than 40 new and updated vehicles in various drive variants by 2027 across all drivetrain variants and segments. They will be equipped with the future technology clusters that will be continuously rolled out across the entire portfolio with the launch of th

On March 14, Daimler Truck announced that it will launch a series production of the fifth-generation Cascadia in mid-2025. Its product portfolio of battery-electric trucks and buses has broadened to eleven models worldwide. 
Daimler Buses presented a near-series prototype of the Mercedes-Benz eIntouro intercity bus,

On March 14, Daimler Truck announced that Mercedes-Benz Trucks has prioritized efficiency improvements and cost reductions in Europe. However, the actions taken so far have not been sufficient. As a result, the Board of Management has launched an efficiency program aimed at cutting recurring costs by over EUR 1 billi

On March 14, Ford announced that it had started its electric vehicle lineup in Europe. It has also started volume production of three new electric vehicles – the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier, and E-Transit Courier, and delivery to customers and showrooms across Europe.
Puma Gen-E is a compact crossover. E-Tourneo Co

On March 14, Kardome announced that its Spatial Hearing AI technology is now available on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform. This sets a new benchmark for automotive voice recognition and communication systems, allowing for voice isolation, speaker identification, and highly accurate speech processing in noisy environmen

On March 14, Cornwall Council announced that it has received planning consent for the facility to be established at its Cross Lanes Lithium Project, near Chacewater. The facility, which will include a demonstration plant phase, will enable Cornish Lithium to implement multiple phases of testing and enhancements, with

On March 13, Syensqo, and Politubes announced a strategic partnership to develop slot liner spiral-wound tubes using Ajedium polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) film.
These spiral-wound slot liner tubes leverage the high-performance properties of Ajedium PEEK films, providing superior insulation

On March 13, the Minister of Industry and Tourism, Spain, held a working meeting with Chery and Ebro Motors officials to analyze the progress of the joint venture signed by both companies to produce vehicles in the Barcelona Free Trade Zone.
The discussion covered the development of the plant’s operations in Barcelon

On March 14, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by subsidiaries of China Minmetals Corporation (‘Minmetals'), Meiwa (Shanghai) Corporation (‘Meiwa'), both of China, and by a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan.
The transaction relates primaril

On March 13, Avtovaz announced that LADA Iskra has successfully passed a series of factory and certification tests. Its production will start from April 19, 2025. A total of 98 LADA Iskra prototypes in various modifications were manufactured for the tests. On-road and off-road tests were conducted at Avtovaz's own te

On March 13, EXEED announced the start of sales EXLANTIX electric vehicles, which will appear in the brand's showrooms in April 2025. The first EXLANTIX model to be presented on the Russian market will be the hybrid all-wheel drive ET crossover. It has impressive off-road capabilities. 
The crossover is equipped with

On March 13, Changan announced that it will launch the CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 as its first vehicle in the European market. The launch will happen on March 21, 2025, in Mainz, Germany. Changan will introduce DEEPAL S07. Selected models from the CHANGAN DEEPAL product family, which will arrive in Europe in the coming month

On March 11, Hankook Tire unveiled its 5th generation lineup of truck and bus radial (TBR) tires at the 2025 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville. The new lineup, branded under the Hankook Smart Brand, features Self-Generated 3D Sipe technology and newly developed tread compounds designe

On March 14, York Region Transit (YRT) signed a contract with New Flyer, a subsidiary of NFI Group, for 170 Xcelsior clean-diesel buses to enhance public transportation across Ontario’s York Region. The order includes 72 forty-foot buses and 98 sixty-foot buses, with deliveries set over the next three years. This pur

On March 4, Uber launched Waymo autonomous vehicle (AV) rides in Austin, allowing riders to be matched with a fully autonomous, all-electric Jaguar I-PACE when requesting UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric at no extra cost. Riders can unlock the vehicle, access the trunk, and start the trip dir

On March 13, Nuvve has launched Nuvve New Mexico LLC, a new subsidiary focused on advancing the state’s clean transportation and energy initiatives. The move follows Nuvve’s recent contract award from the State of New Mexico, which aims to support the expansion of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and energy managemen

On March 14, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg plans to reintroduce the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, which would prohibit the federal government from mandating electric vehicle (EV) sales or restricting the availability of gas-powered vehicles. The bill, like the version Walberg introduced in 2023, aims to amend

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third-generation 2026 CLA luxury compact sedan at an event in Rome. The CLA is an entry-level electric model utilizing Mercedes-Benz’s MMA platform and will initially launch as a battery-electric model, with hybrid versions to follow. The new CLA has the sloped roof and coupe shape of its p

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. announced that it will commence a rights offering to raise an estimated capital of KRW 2 trillion. The offering will issue 11,821,000 new shares, representing an increase in shares issued of 16.8%. The record date for the share allocation is April 18, with the final issue price to be determined

Novelis Inc. announced the production of the first aluminum coil made from 100% recycled, end-of-life automotive scrap. The aluminum coil was developed and produced for the European automotive market and signifies another step forward to circularity and sustainability in the automotive industry. The new aluminum coil