On June 4, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 105,285 units in May 2025 represented a decrease of 5.2% over the last May. New vehicle sales of 486,302 units in the first five months of the year represented a 5.2% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 14,166 units i

UK passenger car sales rose 1.6% year-on-year to 150,070 units in May 2025, the best May performance since 2021, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on June 5. Year-to-date sales were up 2.8% with 850,903 cars registered in the first five months of 2025.
In May, VW sa

Announced on June 5, 2025, China-based REPT BATTERO Energy and Indonesia’s Bakrie & Brothers Group signed a strategic cooperation memorandum on May 29 to supply power batteries for more than 3,000 electric buses and trucks by the end of 2025.
Under the partnership, PT REPT BATTERO INDONESIA will manufacture battery s

Announced on June 5, 2025, PT VKTR Sakti Industries (VKTS), a subsidiary of PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk, held a soft launch for Indonesia’s first CKD electric commercial vehicle assembly facility on May 29. The event introduced VKTR’s industrial capabilities to key stakeholders, including government officials and

On June 5, Nissan reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability in Spain by announcing that with over 10,000 electric vehicles in use, it estimates a yearly reduction of 17,500 tons of CO2, the equivalent to planting 33,000 trees.
The company’s plants in Ávila and Cantabria have also cut over 800 tons of CO2 emissions

On June 5, Leapmotor announced its continued European expansion with the recent entry into seven new markets: Ireland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Croatia.
This move is part of the brand’s broader strategy to enhance accessibility and customer support across Europe.
In Ireland, Leapmoto

On June 4, it was reported that Geely is planning to introduce its Farizon brand in Brazil.
The launch will be led by Grupo Timber, a Paraná-based company already involved in the local pickup segment through Riddara, another Geely brand focused on EVs.
Farizon, also specializing in electric mobility, will introduce a

On June 5, Argentina’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) announced that wholesale sales of 58,952 vehicles in May were up 12.0% from April sales, and up 111.7% from May 2024.
Of those vehicles sold in May, 42,545 were passenger cars, 125.7% more than last May, and 16,407 were commercial vehicles, 82.2%

On June 4 at the UBS Auto and Auto Tech Conference, Ford’s Chief Financial Officer Sherry House talked about tariffs and supply chain disruptions that will impact in its Q2 earnings in July, but cautioned there are many unknowns that could make Ford's upcoming financials "a bit lumpy". 
On disruptions caused by expor

On June 5, Bollinger Motors announced it has emerged from receivership as parent company Mullen Automotive settled claims in a lawsuit filed by Bollinger Motors' founder, Robert Bollinger. In connection with the settlement, Mullen Automotive increased its ownership stake in the company from 74% to 95% with payment of

On June 5, President Trump lashed out against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, saying he was “disappointed” by the billionaire’s public opposition to the sweeping tax-cut and spending bill that is at the heart of Trump’s agenda.
Musk has been actively urging Senate Republicans to “kill the bill,” which comprises a wide range of

On June 3, Oshkosh Corp., a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, announced the renaming of its Defense segment to the Transport segment. The Transport segment will continue to deliver tactical wheeled vehicles and mobility solutions to defense customers. 
Additionally, Oshkosh Transport will foc

On June 4, GM announced it is recalling 41,376 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs over an issue with the driver video display.  Affected vehicles include 2023-24 model year Cadillac Lyriqs, built at the Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee. 
The U.S. National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) says the

On June 3, a ship carrying 3,048 cars to Mexico was abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after catching fire about 300 miles southwest of Adak, one of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The ship. named Morning Midas. had about 750 EVs and hybrids on board, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement. The crew had initia

On June 5, Qualcomm Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has completed the acquisition of Autotalks, an industry leader in direct vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solutions. 
Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2008, specializing in V2X communications. It pione

On June 5, Dynapower, part of Sensata Technologies, a global leader in energy storage solutions, announced the launch of its latest utility-scale product, the MV Integrated PowerSkid. 
The MV Integrated PowerSkid offers a compact solution for medium-voltage applications in the renewable, BESS, and hydrogen sectors. D

On June 5, Renault, MyWheels, and We Drive Solar, announced its partnership with the Municipality of Utrecht, to launch Europe’s first large-scale Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) car-sharing service. The project helps support a cleaner, more efficient energy system in a city where 35% of rooftops already have solar panels.
Usi

On June 4, Comau announced its collaboration with Intecells, US to improve how cold plasma is used in making battery cells. Intecells holds a patent for the new technology, and together they aim to help customers add it to their current production lines in a cost-effective way.
The cold plasma technology already help

On June 6, Stellantis announced that Ram is reintroducing the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine in the 2026 Ram 1500, responding to strong customer demand. Orders for HEMI-powered trucks in Europe will begin in July 2025, with deliveries starting next winter.
The 2025 Ram 1500 switched to six-cylinder engines, but high inter

On June 5, Vauxhall opened orders for the 2025 Astra Griffin, available with electric, hybrid, and gasoline options. It offers better value, starting at GBP 26,090 i.e. GBP 2,775 cheaper than the previous Astra Design model. The Griffin trim replaces the outgoing Design trim as the new entry-level option in the Astra