On September 29, Electrify America announced the expansion of Plug&Charge technology with the addition of Nissan as the latest automaker to offer seamless charging capabilities to its upcoming EVs beginning with the all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF.
After the initial set-up through the MyNISSAN app, the vehicle communicates

On September 26, BMW Group announced that it officially opened the Debrecen plant in Hungary. The plant, designed under the BMW iFACTORY principles, will start series production of the new BMW iX3 at the end of October 2025 as the first vehicle based on the Neue Klasse platform.
The Debrecen plant, built on over 400

On September 25, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) announced it is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles, as well as 2020-2022 Toyota Supra vehicles, which were manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, un

On September 25, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for August 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 4.7% year-on-year to 791,349 units in August, while year-to

As traditional OEMs reduce their reliance on outsourcing, Chinese automakers are stepping in.
The IAA Mobility Show in Munich highlighted a clear shift in the European auto industry; contract manufacturing, used primarily for overflow from European OEMs, is now being redefined as Chinese brands seek to establish a lo

On September 24, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study, which showed that while tariffs have introduced greater volatility into shopping behaviors, brands with strong reputations, such as Toyota and Honda, continue to retain loyal customers. 
Brand loyalty overall averaged 49% across all na

On September 24, BMW announced its model updates for autumn 2025. The entry-level BMW M models i.e., M240i xDrive Coupé and the M340i/ M440i in the 3 and 4 Series, will soon get stronger and more efficient gasoline engines.
From autumn 2025, the M340i Sedan and Touring versions will use an upgraded 3.0-litre six-cyli

On September 21, BMW presented the all-new BMW iX3, the first of BMW’s Neue Klasse, or “New Class” of vehicles, at its North American premiere in New York City, following its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025, and announced that it will be launching the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen in 2028.
As the first model of the Neue K

On September 22, BMW announced that it is launching the all-new X5 with five drivetrain choices i.e. battery electric, plug-in hybrid, gasoline, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cell. This makes it the first BMW model to offer such a wide range.
BMW’s flexible production and engineering systems allow these different technol

On September 18, Green NCAP tested 12 popular cars under its new whole-life assessment rating, showing the wide differences in environmental impact. The new system looks at real-world use, including car weight, efficiency in warm and cold weather, and hidden emissions from tyres and brakes. Most importantly, it now f

On September 18, Meleghy Automotive opened a new plant in Miskolc, Hungary. Meleghy Automotive will manufacture components and welded assemblies for customers, including BMW and Mercedes. The new greenfield plant has an area of 6,500 square meters. 
Built with an investment of EUR 20 million, the plant has a wide ran

On September 18, CzechInvest, the investment and business development agency of the Czech Republic, announced that Aisin will invest over CZK 4.5 billion in its Písek plant, making it the company’s European strategic base.
A new production hall will be dedicated to manufacturing eAxle electric powertrains exclusivel

On September 13, it was reported that Mexico’s new tariff plan targeting vehicles and parts from countries without trade agreements, mainly affecting China, South Korea, and India, has stirred major international reactions.
The initiative, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum and pending Congressional approval bef

Reported on September 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first eight months of 2025.
Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 5,455 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,472 units), B

On September 17, BMW announced that the production of the first Neue Klasse model BMW iX3 will officially begin in late October 2025 at the Debrecen plant, Hungary. The plant features numerous patented innovations and fully adheres to the BMW iFACTORY principles.
With optimised workflows and shared tools across sites

Reported on September 12, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and August 2025.
BYD maintained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (

Appning by FORVIA has partnered with GROUPE M6 to bring M6+, France’s leading free streaming platform, into vehicles for the first time worldwide.
This collaboration enables GROUPE M6 to scale its application across 37 car brands and 16 OEM partners, potentially reaching over 20 million drivers.
Drivers and passenger

On September 15, 2025, BMW Motorrad India unveiled the new BMW S 1000 R motorcycle, priced at INR 1.99 million. The high-performance roadster, now available for booking at all BMW Motorrad dealerships, is offered as a completely built-up unit (CBU).
It features an oil/water-cooled four-cylinder, four-stroke in-line e

On September 10, BMW Group and E.ON launched Germany’s first V2G solution for private customers. With bidirectional charging, the BMW iX3 can not only draw power but also feed electricity back into the grid, turning EVs into everyday energy storage units.
Through the BMW Wallbox Professional and E.ON’s energy managem

On September 9, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 16 new models, assessing aspects such as passive safety and the performance of the latest driver assistance systems.
The two models from Togg, the electric family saloon T10F and the electric SUV T10X, achieved five-star ratings. The T10F scored 95% for