On September 17, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz in Brazil reached an agreement with the Metalworkers’ Union of ABC to implement a layoff involving 500 employees at its São Bernardo do Campo plant, including the bus assembly line.
The measure will begin in November, lasting up to five months, and was prompted by t

On September 17, it was reported that ZF has localized production of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicle braking systems in Brazil.
The ECU enables multiple safety and comfort functions for heavy vehicles, including stability control (ESC), hill-start assist (HSA), traction control (ATC), and ABS

Germany's Vacuumschmelze (VAC), one of the few rare earth magnet producers outside China, aims to expand output at a new U.S. plant with U.S. government support, in contrast to lukewarm backing for similar plans in Europe, its CEO Erik Eschen said on September 15.
VAC CEO Erik Eschen stated that the U.S. is pushing h

On September 16, Volvo Trucks announced the launch of a modified Volvo FL 4x4 truck, built on the compact and agile medium-duty Volvo FL model. It is designed for enhanced off-road performance in challenging environments.
The Volvo FL 4x4 features new front and rear axles with updated ratios for better all-wheel driv

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced that it expects revenue of EUR 27-29 billion in 2028, with an EBIT margin before special items of 6–8%.
Following its acquisition of Vitesco, Schaeffler aims to become a leading Motion Technology Company and a top 3 global player across all four of its divisions.
For the E-Mobilit

South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan arrived at Incheon Airport early on September 14 after meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in New York. Kim had been in the U.S. since September 11 to discuss details of Seoul’s pledged USD 350 billion investment there in exchange for the U.S. reducing its

The Quebec government has temporarily suspended service of 1,200 LION electric and diesel school buses across the province following an electric school bus fire in Montreal on September 9, which was linked to the vehicle's heating system. All five children and the driver escaped unharmed.
The bus operator inspected 2

On September 15, 2025, Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV achieved a five-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection in Global NCAP’s latest safety tests. The Victoris achieved 33.72 out of 34 possible points for adult protection and 41 out of 49 for child occupant safety. The safety equipment on the model incl

On September 1, it was reported that Volkswagen de Mexico achieved 93.6% usage of renewable energy across its Puebla and Silao plants while reducing energy consumption per unit by 22% through digitalization.
 
The automaker highlighted that these results reflect not only technical improvements but also a transformati

On September 5, global mining giant Fortescue announced it has cancelled plans for a USD 210 million EV battery factory in Detroit, citing “current policy settings and market conditions” in the U.S., including elimination of “critical tax credits”.
Fortescue Zero, the Australian mining company’s green energy investme

On September 10, Volkswagen Group announced its new “New Level Procurement Model” with Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group Technologies at the 4th Semiconductor Summit during IAA Mobility 2025. The model covers over 50 semiconductor categories, including microcontrollers, power transistors, and circuit boards that

On September 3, BYD Brazil announced record-breaking sales results, confirming its rapid expansion in the country’s automotive market.
Between August 2024 and August 2025, the company registered 105,330 new vehicles, marking a 74% year-on-year increase, and securing its position as the fastest-growing brand among mar

On September 8, Stellantis presented Opel’s new high-performance and electric-focused lineup at IAA Mobility in Munich.
The highlight was the Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a concept car developed both for the real world and the Gran Turismo 7 racing simulator. This study delivers 800 hp, 800 Nm of torque, 0 to

On September 8, Volkswagen Chief Executive Oliver Blume said that VW was in advanced talks, which he termed “very positive”, with the Trump administration over substantial investments in the U.S. Blume said the company is considering substantial investments to expand its U.S. business, including a plant for its Audi

On September 7, CUPRA unveiled the series-production Raval at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The compact electric urban car will debut in 2026, and production will begin soon in Martorell, alongside the future Volkswagen ID.Polo.
The Raval is named after Barcelona’s El Raval district, known for its energy and bold char

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Poer, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the V6 Poer Huo racing-grade pickup truck priced at CNY 229,800.
Built on a professional intelligent off-road platform, the V6 Poer Huo is designed with a two-door single-row structure and a

On September 1, Chevrolet Argentina unveiled the new 2026 Montana lineup that includes four versions: LT, LTZ, Premier, and the sporty RS.
All versions are powered by the 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 132 hp and 190 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission (AT6), now standard ac

On September 3, CARIAD and DXC Technology, US, created a new testing framework for Volkswagen Group’s automated driving systems. It lets engineers simulate real traffic conditions from bad weather to sudden lane changes.
The system speeds up validation by turning complex scenarios into clear, consistent formats that

On September 4, 2025, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris was awarded a 5-star rating by BHARAT NCAP, with 31.66 out of 32 points for Adult Occupant Protection and 43 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection. The results cover variants such as the ZXI+ Strong Hybrid eCVT and ZXI+(O) 6AT,
Its key safety features contributing to

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, SAIC-VW launched the Lamando L coupe. The model is available in three 1.5T and three GTS variants, with prices ranging from CNY 150,900 to CNY 195,900.
The Lamando L is built on the MQB-EVO electrical architecture. It inherits a wide-bodied coupe exterior design an