On August 12, JETOUR Auto announced that it is increasing investment in localized operations in Kazakhstan. In the country, JETOUR has introduced several models, and seven of them have been localized in a local assembly plant. Efficient local production enables JETOUR to quickly respond to market demand and effective

On August 12, multiple sources reported that the CEO of Artaban Automotive Group announced the start of production of commercial and passenger vehicles at this complex with an annual capacity of 100,000 units. It also started cold and hot production tests of a few passenger car models. The company will also start imp

On August 12, the Ministry of Industry, Egypt, held a meeting with major automotive component manufacturers to localize the industry and achieve industrial networking and integration. The Minister discussed component suppliers’ needs and priorities, which ranged from plastic injection plants used in the automotive in

On August 13, the Government of Egypt announced that TEDA Egypt Group and Sailun Group, China, signed a contract to build a factory for the Chinese Sailun Group in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Sailun Group will invest USD 1 billion in 3 phases. The plant will cater to domestic as well as export markets. It will be i

On August 12, SABIC introduced LNP THERMOCOMP WFC061I compound featuring non-brominated/non-chlorinated flame retardance (FR) that can help enhance the safety and functionality of critical components, such as electric vehicle control units (EVCUs). It is well suited for the housing of these applications, providing ex

In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its modules and polymer products division launched over 80 programs, focusing on essential components such as bumpers, instrument panels, door panels, pillar trims, and chrome-finished eleme

On August 8, the Norwegian Environment Agency approved Autoretur Battery Recycling (ABR) as a producer responsibility company for high-energy batteries from electric vehicles. ABR will be operational from November 1, 2025. ABR has been established by the Norwegian Association of Vehicle Importers (BIL). It will ensur

On August 8, AB Dynamics launched ClearTrack, its new object detection system designed specifically for driverless robot-controlled vehicle testing. It enhances safety and efficiency by enabling automated obstacle detection and avoidance during durability, misuse, and mileage accumulation testing. The system features

On August 6, PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH announced that Scantinel Photonics GmbH has filed for insolvency.  Scantinel Photonics was founded in 2019 and is based in Ulm. It is a leading provider of FMCW LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles and robotics.
By order dated August 6, 2025, the Local Court of Ulm then order

On August 13, China Yuchai International Limited announced that its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Foundry Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Foundry), had in early August commenced the shipment of its first batch of a total order for 30,000 high-end cylinder head castings to a German customer. To meet the stringent German technical stan

On August 8, ProLogium Technology, in a social media update, announced that it will present its "Superfluid All Inorganic Solid-State Lithium Battery" technology platform at IAA Mobility 2025. The technology will demonstrate a duperfluidized all-inorganic solid-state electrolyte with industry-leading ionic conductivi

On August 13, Tata Motors announced its entry into the Dominican Republic through a distribution partnership with Equimax for distribution, sales, service, and support. It introduced a lineup of commercial vehicles for logistics, infrastructure, and last-mile delivery. The portfolio includes the Super Ace for last-mi

In its investor update, Uno Minda mentioned that its direct dependence on rare-earth magnets is limited, with usage primarily in the sensor business. While it has seen indirect impacts from reduced OEM volumes in the EV two-wheeler segment, the company is mitigating risks through alternate sourcing from multiple regi

In an investor update, Hero MotoCorp mentioned that the heavy rare‑earth situation remains “evolving,” but supplies are “normalized” during Q1 FY 2026 ending June and the company is “covered in the short run for both ICE and EV,” specifically through Q2 FY 2026 ending September.
Its management called rare earths an

On August 12, 2025, Greaves Cotton Limited acquired an additional ~10% stake in Excel Controlinkage Private Limited via the secondary route, raising its aggregate shareholding in the material subsidiary to 80%. Greaves had purchased 60% in the first tranche by April 30, 2023, with subsequent tranches planned annually

On August 12, 2025, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles launched the 2025 Yezdi Roadster at INR 209,000. It is powered by an all-new 350 Alpha2 liquid-cooled engine delivering 29 PS and 30 Nm, paired with a first-in-segment 6-speed gearbox and assist and slipper clutch. It has a 12.5-litre tank and offers a rated range of 350+ km

On August 13, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) announced its first international electric vehicle assembly plant at Jafza, Dubai, with a planned investment of USD 25 million (AED 92 million) over five years. Spanning over 42,000 square feet, the facility will assemble OSM’s electric two- and three-wheelers, and handle stor

On August 13, Vauxhall released teaser images of a new concept car ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich during September 8–14, 2025. The design connects to the GSE sub-brand and evolves the Vauxhall Compass styling. The illuminated Vauxhall wordmark is framed by slim horizontal and vertical line

On August 13, BMW announced that it will build a new Centre for Special and Individual Paintwork at its Dingolfing plant, investing over EUR 30 million in a southern extension to the existing paintshop. Construction starts in September 2025, with operations set to begin in spring 2027.
The 2,000 square meters, two-le

On August 13, Porsche announced that its Bug Bounty Programme has attracted hundreds of IT security researchers worldwide over the past two years, helping to improve the company’s information security and uncover potential attack methods. Following its success, the programme will expand and restart on August 18, 2025