On August 25, Audi unveiled the second-generation Audi Q3 Sportback SUV with coupé-style looks. Its roofline slopes 29 mm lower than the standard Q3, giving it a sportier and sleeker profile.
Inside, the vehicle offers up to 1,289 litres of storage space and has improved aerodynamics achieving a drag coefficient of 0

On August 26, Stellantis announced the launch of the renewed Peugeot 308 and 308 SW in Europe.
Available in 5 trims ranging from Style to GT Exclusive and Business, the models feature electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and diesel variants.
Powertrain options include the fully electric E-308 with 156 hp, 450 km WLTP ra

SoundHound AI has launched its generative AI-powered SoundHound Chat AI Automotive voice assistant in select Jeep vehicles across European markets.
The system blends in-vehicle controls with advanced conversational AI, enabling natural, contextual interactions that go far beyond traditional voice commands like naviga

On August 25, NORMA Group won a new contract to supply eM Safe quick connectors for a new platform of electric vehicles by a large US-based car maker. Starting in 2027, NORMA Group will deliver quick connectors for the battery thermal management of vehicles. 
Up to 90,000 electric cars are to be equipped every year u

ADASTEC Corp. has launched the SAE Level-4 automated electric bus at Michigan State University, marking a milestone in autonomous public transportation in the U.S.
The bus, named SpartanXpress, operates on a 5.12-mile campus route and is fully compliant with FMVSS and ADA standards. Using ADASTEC’s flowride.ai softwa

On August 21, Telenor IoT announced that it will present IoT Drive—a purpose-built solution for the automotive sector at IAA Mobility 2025. IoT Drive is enabled by the premium Managed Connectivity service, and enhanced by Consumer Connect, a layer that addresses the complexities of in-vehicle connectivity from both a

On August 20, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) conducted thorough exchanges on issues such as upgrading of special vehicles at airports, application of connected vehicles, and integration of logistics resources with Hubei Airport Group Co., Ltd. (Hubei Airport Group), reaching in-depth cooperation.
In light of Hu

On August 21, Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation announced that they have started field tests of Toyota's sweep energy storage system at Mazda's Hiroshima Plant in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
The sweep energy storage system rapidly switches each battery's power flow on and off, even when new batter

HERE Technologies announced a partnership with Samsara Inc. to integrate HERE’s advanced mapping and geolocation services into the Samsara Connected Operations Platform. The collaboration enhances routing precision, dispatch efficiency, and real-time visibility for fleets across trucking, delivery, public transit, an

On August 18, Aptiv PLC inaugurated a new software, advanced safety, and user experience (AS&UX) technical center in Chennai, its fourth technical facility in India. The 34,000-sq.-ft. center, set to host up to 500 engineers by 2026. It is equipped with advanced AI/ML-powered labs and test infrastructure aimed at acc

On August 13, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued the “Notification of Strengthening the Supervision over and Management of Recall, Production Conformity, and Normative Promotions of Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles (ICV

On August 13, the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) announced that ENEOS Corporation has joined as a member. As a member of the Consortium, ENEOS will collaborate with AECC members to evaluate the work being done by mobile network operators, automotive manufacturers, communication, cloud, and other related

On August 13, UNIO Enterprise, Germany announced that it will showcase its UNIO Move solution at IAA MOBILITY 2025, from September 8–12, 2025, in Munich. The system combines satellites and 5G to keep vehicles connected anywhere—on highways, in remote areas, or across borders—using AI-powered network switching for saf

On August 11, GAC Energy announced that it recently became one of the first virtual power plant (VPP) operators in Guangzhou.
Taking the GEAP 2.0 intelligent energy management cloud platform as the core platform, GAC Energy is involved in responding to the demand of VPPs in Chongqing. The platform precisely regulates

Guident has partnered with the City of Boca Raton, Florida, to launch an autonomous shuttle public transportation service in fall 2025. The initial route will run a 0.6-mile loop within Mizner Park, with plans to expand to a 2.6-mile loop reaching Royal Palm Place.
The one-year pilot, operated with Circuit Transit, w

On August 12, the Managing Director of OPmobility India announced on social media that OPmobility has recently inaugurated OP'nSOFT in Bangalore. The new OP'nSOFT office space brings additional capacity, enabling it to scale operations and accelerate development across key software domains. Through OP'nSOFT, OPmobili

On August 5, it was reported that Auteco Blue relaunched its electric vehicle lineup in Colombia with the introduction of the DFM Friday EV.
The compact electric SUV is positioned as one of the most affordable models in the country. Known globally as the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV or Leiting, this model features a 1

On July 30, Vauxhall announced its partnership with property website Zoopla, UK, to help people find homes with nearby EV charging options. This is part of Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain campaign.
On Zoopla’s website and app, users can now filter properties to only show homes with an EV charger. They can also

On August 5, 2025, Force Motors Limited launched Force iPulse, its new factory-fitted platform for connected fleet management and predictive diagnostics. Available across the company’s commercial vehicle range, Force iPulse is designed to provide real-time insights into fleet operations and deliver predictive mainten