Reported on October 1, 2025, the Indonesia Motorcycle Show (IMOS) 2025 concluded successfully on September 28 after attracting strong public interest.
Held over five days from September 24 in Tangerang, the event drew a total of 103,789 visitors, exceeding the target set by the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Associat

Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) has integrated NIRA Dynamics’ Road Surface Alerts into its connected vehicle services to further improve driver safety and road awareness.
The connected vehicle services already deliver real-time insights into traffic, weather, and hazards along the route. With this new integration, they now

On September 30, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (hereafter “Mitsubishi Fuso”) announced that it will participate at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (hereinafter JMS 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight from October 30 to November 9, 2025).
At JMS 2025, MFTBC will present its booth themed “FUTURE TOGETHER: A new era of tr

On September 25, Kia America announced the launch of Plug & Charge, a new technology designed to simplify the public charging experience for Kia EV drivers, is coming soon and will expand the charging experience through Kia Charge Pass. 
Integrated into Kia’s connected vehicle platform, Plug & Charge enables automati

On September 26, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, Spain, provisionally awarded EUR 27.3 million in grants to the following six projects in the battery section of the fourth round of the Electric and Connected Vehicle PERTE (Perte).
Resonac Graphite Spain SA (Galicia) – EUR 2.7 millionBasquevolt, SA (Basque Count

On September 25, 2025, Coimbatore-based SRIVARU Motors (SVM) introduced its next-generation electric two-wheeler lineup: the Alive scooter series (Alive Lite, Alive Plus, Alive Elite) and the PRANA Class motorcycle. The Alive series features LiFePO4 batteries, CBS disc brakes, IP67 battery/motor protection, regenerat

On September 23, 2025, Bosch Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Siam Racing Automobiles (SRA), setting the stage for joint development of advanced subsystems for battery-electric vehicles. The initiative also extends to high-performance segments such as hypercars and supercars, with the ambition of

On September 23, Pilotfish Networks AB launched VG212 Vehicle Gateway. With enhanced Vehicle-to-Backoffice connectivity with redundant 4G (possible 4G/5G) and continuous and accurate positioning with GNSS and dead reckoning, the VG212 sets a new standard for reliable onboard communication. The VG212 integrates seamle

On September 20, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, launched the R08 intelligent pickup truck. The model is available in two gasoline and six diesel variants, with prices ranging from CNY 88,800 to CNY 149,800.
The R08 is positioned as a “global intelligent practical pickup truck”. The diesel variants are powered by a 2.3T eng

On September 23, Scania Argentina announced the introduction of its new gas-powered engine range, led by the OC13.
Offered in two versions delivering 420 hp with 2,100 Nm of torque and 460 hp with 2,300 Nm of torque, the platform is designed to improve performance, reduce fuel consumption, and extend vehicle range fo

On September 22, STMicroelectronics announced that its General Manager of the Company’s Range and Connectivity Division has joined the board of directors of the FiRa Consortium, the industry body dedicated to advancing secured fine ranging and positioning ultra-wideband (UWB) technology.
ST is actively driving the de

Benteler Group (Benteler) announced that Benteler Vitoria is advancing 2 projects under the Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation in the Electric and Connected Vehicle sector (PERTE VEC).
The first, PP17 project, focuses on designing and developing 2 new production lines for suspension systems ta

On September 17, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Safety Requirements for Combined Driver Assistance Systems for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs)” (the Requirements), mandatory national standards, for public comments until November 15.
The Requirements are for Category M

On September 18, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) announced the recent signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the Korea Transport Safety Authority (KOTSA).
The two parties will cooperate on vehicle testing and evaluation. The KOTSA will provide CAERI with KNCAP (Korean New Car As

On September 22, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced its partnership with Connected Cars A/S, Denmark, to integrate advanced connectivity solutions into its ecosystem for business and fleet customers.
Connected Cars will provide CC-Link telematics devices and the CC-DataStream platform, feeding real-time vehicle

On September 22, C2A Security and HARMAN International, an automotive technology leader and wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced a collaboration for the security services for the automotive sector. This collaboration brings together C2A Security’s EVSec platform with HARMAN’s deep exper

On September 17, SAIC Roewe launched the M7 DMH mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 85,800 to CNY 102,800.
The M7 DMH measures 4,940mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,510mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm.
The M7 DMH has an FWD layout. Eq

On September 19, Nexperia launched its new AEC-Q101 qualified 100 V MOSFETs, in compact CCPAK1212 (12 x 12 mm) copper-clip packaging. These devices deliver ultra-low conduction losses with on-resistance (RDS(on)) as low as 0.99 mΩ, and enable safe current above 460 A. 
This makes them ideally suited for thermally dem

On September 18, 2025, Infineon Technologies AG announced it will transfer its backend manufacturing site in Bangkok/Nonthaburi, Thailand, to long-time supplier Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad (MPI). 
The Bangkok site, which serves automotive, connectivity, and IoT packages, will retain all current production emp

On September 16, OX Delivers, the UK-based electric vehicle start-up, and Wahu Mobility, Ghana’s leading manufacturer of durable and connected electric bikes, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to enhance electric mobility solutions.
The new partnership creates a powerful platform for