On June 11, multiple sources reported that Tinci Materials Technology has signed an agreement with Morocco’s government to build a battery materials plant. It will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons of electrolytes and other key lithium battery raw materials. The plant will be in the Jorf Lasfar indus

On June 12, Ford started the mass assembly of vehicle drive battery packs in three different sizes for exclusive use in Ford’s new generation of electric vehicles, the Ford Explorer and Ford Capri, with both vehicles built at the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center.
The new facility has 180 newly installed robots weld, w

On June 10, Hyundai Motor Co. began sales of its second-generation hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the all-new NEXO midsize SUV, in Korea, unveiling key features and pricing for the fully redesigned model.
The upgraded NEXO was first unveiled last April at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show and represents the f

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their May 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 144,900 units in May, up 6.8% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 4 consecutive months. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 680,000 units, up 7.5% y/y. Specifically, FAW Toyota electrified models and TN

On June 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for May 2025.
According to the CAAM, in May 2025, China’s overall vehicle market performance remained good, with production and sales volumes growing by 10% year-over-year (y/y). Both domestic d

Announced on June 10, 2025, GAC AION and Indomobil Group held a grand opening ceremony for their EV manufacturing plant in Purwakarta, Indonesia, through PT National Assemblers (NA). This marks GAC's one-year presence in the Indonesian automotive market and solidifies its long-term commitment to developing the EV ind

On June 11, Vauxhall revealed the new Grandland Electric AWD, marking its first fully electric model with AWD.
The SUV boasts a 73-kWh lithium-ion battery offering up to 311 miles (WLTP) of range, and rapid charging from 20% to 80% in 26 minutes. The dual-motor setup delivers 325 hp and 509 Nm of torque, allowing it

On June 6, GM announced it is bringing the all-new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray to Europe for the first time, with two body styles. It is now available for reservation within the dealer network in several European countries, with deliveries slated to begin shortly this summer.
It is being positioned just below the C

On June 11, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings announced it has secured an agreement with Scout Motors to supply front electric drive units (EDUs) and rear e-Beam axles for the launch of the all-new electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck.
Both the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck will be buil

On June 10, Leap, the leading platform for building and scaling virtual power plants (VPPs), and Xos, Inc., a leading electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider, announced a new partnership to unlock grid revenue opportunities for electrified fleets.
By connecting Xos Hub charging technology to energy ma

On June 11, Audi announced that it is expanding its Q5 range with plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of both the Q5 SUV and Q5 Sportback. These models join the existing MHEV versions and come with two system power output options i.e., 220 kW or 270 kW, offering an electric-only range of up to 100 km.
The models feature A

On June 10, Toyota UK unveiled the updated bZ4X electric SUV, featuring improvements in performance, charging, and design—inside and out. The SUV now rides on an upgraded BEV platform with new eAxles, batteries, suspension, and chassis tuning.
The vehicle now offers two battery choices: a 57.7 kWh pack (FWD only) and

On June 11, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it will showcase the updated Lion's City 10 E, featuring a new battery from MAN’s plant in Nuremberg at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg. The MAN BatteryPack uses the latest lithium-ion NMC technology and is on display from June 16–18, 2025.
The 10.5-meter electric bus has tw

On June 10, EXEED announced the certification of the EXLANTIX ES sports hybrid coupe in Russia. The first batch of cars will arrive in Moscow this summer. It is equipped with two electric motors with a total power of 469 hp with a peak torque of 634 Nm.
Its 40 kW / h battery gives a range of 180 km. The total power r

On June 10, Eastman Auto & Power Ltd announced a partnership with Vande Bharat E-Vehicles for a comprehensive battery supply agreement. It will supply high-quality lithium-ion batteries to power Vande Bharat's electric three-wheelers across India.
Based on Eastman Auto & Power Ltd social media updates 

On June 9, GAC Energy forged a strategic partnership with Guangzhou Suikai Power Energy Corporation (Suikai Energy).
Focusing on increasing charging and battery swapping facility coverage in communities, industrial parks, and transportation hubs, the two companies will jointly explore innovative operations, such as i

On June 7, BYD launched the Seal 06 EV midsize battery electric sedan, which is available in three variants priced at CNY 109,800, CNY 119,800, and CNY 129,800, respectively.
Adopting the new Ocean Aesthetics design concept, the Seal 06 EV presents a streamlined sporty overall style and offers four exterior color opt

Reported on June 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) has confirmed plans to import the Suzuki e Vitara, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, manufactured in India, and set to launch in Thailand in Q4 2025.
Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant is positioned as a key export hub for markets including ASEAN, Europe, and Japan.
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On June 10, The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced that it has been named the official North America hub for Catena-X, the first open, secure, and standardized data ecosystem built for the entire automotive value chain. 
With this partnership, OEMs, suppliers and service providers of all sizes across N

On June 9, Astemo Americas, part of the Astemo Group, announced that major changes taking place.
Formerly known as Hitachi Astemo Americas, the auto supplier's name has officially changed to Astemo Americas in accord with the corporate headquarters' name change from Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. to Astemo Ltd.
Having outgrown