On June 30, a launch ceremony for the Guangzhou-Hong Kong Automobile Export Express Line was held at Guangzhou’s Nansha Automobile Port, where 50 Aion V SUVs were loaded onto the Sui-Gang Auto 01 ro-ro ship for transportation to Hong Kong and, in the next few days, delivery to local users.
In the past, it usually too

On July 2, 2025, it was reported that Horse unveiled its Range Extender technology, designed to boost the autonomy of electric commercial vehicles nearly sixfold.
Presented at the Energy Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the system uses a compact 1.0-liter turbo flex engine to supply energy directly to the electric motor or

On July 2, it was reported that JBL, a brand under Harman is expanding its presence in the Brazilian automotive infotainment and audio market.
The move includes the launch of the Legend 700 multimedia unit in April 2025, featuring a 7-inch touchscreen compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, targeting

On July 1, Candera announced the full compatibility and support of its flagship product, Candera CGI Studio, with the latest QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0. Candera’s CGI Studio, with its extensive set of tools and features, including a highly intuitive drag-and-drop interface, embedded rendering engine,

On July 3, Volvo Cars and Polestar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and produce Polestar’s upcoming premium compact SUV, Polestar 7, at Volvo’s new manufacturing facility in Kosice, Slovakia.
The Polestar 7 is expected to launch in 2028. If final agreements are reached, it will be the sec

On July 2, Polestar announced that its public charging service, Polestar Charge, now provides access to 1 million charging points across Europe through a single app.
The network includes major operators such as IONITY, Recharge, Fastned, Total, Tesla Super Chargers, and Allego, along with numerous local providers to

On July 2, Rivian Automotive announced production and delivery totals for the second quarter of 2025. 
Following its second quarter of gross profit in Q1 2025, on June 30 Rivian received a USD 1 billion equity investment from Volkswagen Group. The investment is part of the USD 5.8 billion agreement associated with th

On July 1, SEAT upgraded its “My CUPRA” app with a new EV Route Planner for CUPRA Born and Tavascan models. The feature helps users plan trips with charging stops, ensuring smooth and efficient travel.
Available on app version 2.7.1 or higher, the tool lets users set preferences such as battery level at arrival, mini

On July 2, Daimler Truck announced that it has signed a letter of intent on the local assembly of Mercedes-Benz trucks with the government of the Republic of Senegal and Global Truck Systems (GTS).
Daimler Truck will support the two partners in setting up an assembly plant in Senegal and then supply vehicle component

On July 1, VIDA, the electric mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp, launched the VX2 electric scooter in two variants—VX2 Plus and VX2 Go. The scooter is available with or without Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), with prices starting at INR 59,490 for the VX2 Go (with BaaS) and going up to INR 110,000 for the VX2 Plus (withou

On July 2, L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) announced that it has been selected by the TRATON GROUP for an engineering partnership. As part of the partnership, LTTS will provide comprehensive engineering services, ranging from mechanical and software engineering to digital systems integration across TRATON’s de

On June 26, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the “Final Edition” of the CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupe and Shooting Brake, offering enhanced exclusivity, performance, and design before production ends in late 2025.
Both models are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 421 hp and 500 Nm of torque. They acce

On July 1, Mazda North American Operations announced that it will unveil the all-new 2026 CX-5 on July 10 at 1:00 AM PT.
Crafted to fit urban and active lifestyles, the all-new 2026 CX-5 is intended for both life-long customers and those new to Mazda.
Mazda included teaser shots of the new CX-5 side view in its relea

On June 27, King Long announced that it has become the first bus manufacturer in Spain to obtain Energy Saving Certificates (CAE - bus energy saving certificate) for its range of 100% electric vehicles. This recognition is granted by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. 
The Madrid-ba

On June 30, Mercedes Benz started producing electric drive units and axles for the new electric CLA at its Stuttgart-Untertürkheim plant. These parts are sent to the Rastatt plant, where the new CLA will be built. The Kuppenheim plant supplies body parts, while Kamenz plant provides the batteries.
A new agreement als

On July 1, Renault Group announced that it will rearrange its stake in Nissan starting June 30, 2025. Instead of using the equity method, the stake will now be treated as a financial asset valued based on Nissan’s stock price.
This change, driven by updates to Renault’s rights over its Nissan stake, will lead to a on

On June 30, Flexis, a joint venture by Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM, announced it is moving closer to producing its first electric LCVs by 2026, starting with the launch of its official emblem and visual identity. The emblem symbolizes Flexis’ mission to create smart, clean, and efficient urban logistics t

Reported on June 27, 2025, the number of imported cars of all types registered for customs clearance in Vietnam in May 2025 reached 19,042 units, equivalent to USD 426.38 million. Cars with 9 seats or fewer accounted for 74.6% of the total, with 14,214 units (USD 251 million).
In May 2025, most CBU vehicles registere

Announced on June 30, 2025, Skoda has begun sales of the locally assembled Kushaq in Vietnam. Built from CKD kits imported from India, the SUV benefits from synergies with Skoda’s Indian operations.
The Kushaq features a robust MQB chassis with high-strength steel, a 115-PS 1.0L TSI turbo engine (178 Nm torque), 6-sp

Announced on June 29, 2025, VinFast has officially inaugurated its Ha Tinh EV manufacturing plant, located in the Vung Ang Economic Zone. This is VinFast’s second operational plant in Vietnam and the fifth project in its global manufacturing network. Completed in under 7 months, it stands as one of the fastest-built