On October 7, Stellantis announced that its circular economy unit, SUSTAINera will participate in POLLUTEC 2025, France, alongside partner SOREMO, a French-based firm in recycling end-of-life vehicle (ELV) engines.
In 2025, Stellantis and SOREMO created a closed loop for aluminum from post-consumer engines. End-of-li

On October 3, Renault unveiled its new 100% electric passenger transport range: the Master Citybus E-Tech and Master Shuttle E-Tech, designed for local authorities and transport operators at the 2025 Busworld trade show, Belgium.
The electric models are built on the Master platform, these vehicles leverage Renault Ve

On October 7, multiple sources reported that the CEO of Iran Khodro Industrial Group stated his company will produce hybrid cars from the first half of next year. It plans to increase hybrid vehicle production to over 200,000 units within two years and locally develop engines and gearboxes. The company will invest in

On October 8, ChemVolt Global, a leading Indian clean energy and storage solutions company, and ElevenEs announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), lithium-ion cell manufacturing, and electric vehicle (EV) battery pack supply across India.
This collaboratio

On October 7, rFpro announced that Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) will showcase its next-generation camera sensor technologies for ADAS and AV applications using its AV elevate simulation platform. Sony will use AV elevate to demonstrate the performance and capabilities of its technologies before any

On October 8, 2025, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) India Pvt Ltd. received a large business nomination from an Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer for a newly engineered 430mm diameter heavy-duty clutch system. Optimized for demanding Indian conditions, the clutch will serve higher horsepower engine platforms for both

On October 8, 2025, OPmobility inaugurated a new facility in Badhalwadi, Maharashtra, and began construction of another plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The company targets more than doubling its sales in India by 2030, with annual vehicle output expected to grow throughout the decade.
The Badhalwadi plant is OPmobility’

On October 6, Karsan showcased the autonomous version of its popular e-JEST model, the e-ATA Hydrogen developed in collaboration with Toyota, and Karsan AI at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
The e-JEST is a compact electric minibus designed for modern urban transportation, offering a 19-passenger capacity and po

On October 6, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil announced the participation of its recently launched Novo Axor at the 32nd SAE BRASIL International Mobility Congress and Exhibition, held in São Paulo.
The Novo Axor lineup features the BlueTec 6 technology, compliant with Proconve P8 (Euro 6) standards, significantly cuttin

Reported on October 2, 2025, Changan Philippines expanded its lineup with the introduction of the Nevo A05 plug-in hybrid sedan. Combining a sporty yet contemporary design with classic sedan elegance, the Nevo A05 carries a price tag of PHP 1,195,000.
Under the hood, the Nevo A05 PHEV is driven by a 1.5-liter BlueCor

Announced on October 1, 2025, U.S.-based semiconductor giant Lumentum is expanding its photonics chip manufacturing and establishing a new research and design center in Thailand. The investment will produce advanced, energy-efficient chips for high-performance computing, AI, and smart vehicle applications.
Its latest

Announced on October 4, 2025, Chery Malaysia has officially launched the TIGGO 7 PHEV and TIGGO 8 PHEV, priced from MYR 129,800 and MYR 159,800, respectively. Both models are locally assembled at the Kulim, Kedah plant.
Both models are powered by Chery’s advanced Super Hybrid (CSH) system, which combines a 1.5L TGDi

Announced on October 7, 2025, Proton has completed the relocation of all manufacturing operations to Tanjong Malim. The last Proton Saga rolled off the Shah Alam line on September 30, marking the end of production at the plant, which built over 4 million vehicles since 1985.
The final 1,400 employees have relocated t

Nissan Motor Co. is reported to be in discussions with multiple OEMs to supply an electrified vehicle based on its Rogue crossover, according to two people with knowledge of the talks.
The potential partners include Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis, but not General Motors, one of the people said. The compact crossover w

On October 6, ZF LIFETEC announced it has inaugurated a new technology center as an expansion to its facility in Washington, Michigan, offering state-of-the-art testing technologies to help OEMs meet regulatory requirements and drive innovation in automated driving, interior design, and real-life safety. 
“By concent

On October 6, Iveco Bus announced its partnership with Asia Pacific Trucks & Bus (APTB) to assemble DAILY chassis and distribute minibuses built on them in the Malaysian market. APTB, is a local player in bus assembly, distribution, and public transport services, will help expand IVECO’s presence in the region.
From

On October 6, Dacia announced major upgrades across the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Jogger, and Logan models.
Dacia introduced the new Hybrid 155 powertrain, first seen on the Bigster, now available on the Jogger, replacing the Hybrid 140. It will also power the Sandero Stepway from late 2026.
The Hybrid 155 combines a

On September 30, ElevenEs announced that it is planning a battery cell factory in Poland with an investment of EUR 600 million. The manufacturing facility is planned to start construction by the end of 2027 and will employ 700 engineers. ElevenEs is considering either Kraków, Silesia, or Lower Silesia for the gigafac

On October 7, 2025, Gabriel India Limited announced that its board had approved a joint venture agreement with SK Enmove Co., Ltd of Korea. The new JV, SK Enmove Gabriel India Private Limited, will be incorporated with Gabriel India holding a 49% stake and SK Enmove retaining 51%. Gabriel India will invest up to INR

On October 2, Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD launched the BYD SHARK 6, Saudi Arabia’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup. It has the DMO Super Hybrid Off-road Platform, an in-house innovation by BYD that delivers nearly 430 horsepower, equivalent to a 4.0L V8 engine, through an intelligent e