On August 20, 2025, Hertz Car Sales, a division of Hertz focusing on sales of pre-owned vehicles, announced that it had joined Amazon Autos, an online car-buying platform which utilizes Amazon’s storefront to offer new and used vehicles for customers. The partnership combines the nationwide inventory of Hertz Car Sal

Over the last few years, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) have been the focal point of the electrification trend, while Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) have also recently gained traction. However, across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China), Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FHE

Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co., Ltd. (Zhongding) signed an agreement on the establishment of an innovation consortium with the Institute of Advanced Technology, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC-IAT).
After thorough communication and planning, the two parties established a joint lab for in-depth

Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) in Wuhan.
Focusing on products concerning “localization, vehicle-road-cloud integration, co-creation, a transparent supply chain, a green supply chain, and market competitiveness”, the two

Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) is coordinating the newly launched RESiLiTE (Robust, Economical, Silicon-rich, Lightweight, and Thermally Efficient battery packs) project, co-funded by Horizon Europe with approximately EUR 6.2 million in support. This three-year project, which commenced in July 2025, aims to d

California released a new report outlining strategies to expand zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption, improve public health, and keep the state on track to meet climate goals despite federal rollbacks.
Directed by Governor Gavin Newsom’s June 2025 executive order, the report recommends actions across investment, ince

On August 21, 2025, Tata Elxsi and Suzuki Motor Corporation inaugurated the Suzuki–Tata Elxsi Cloud HIL Center in Trivandrum, Kerala. The facility represents Suzuki's first full-vehicle cloud-enabled Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation center. It is the second engineering center established under the Tata Elxsi-Suz

On August 20, XPENG Motors announced that it will showcase its latest innovations at the IAA Mobility 2025, taking place from September 8 to 14, 2025. The company will present solutions tailored for the evolving needs of the European market, under the theme ‘AI Transforms the World’.
The exhibition will feature the E

On August 20, SEAT announced that CUPRA is set to make the world premiere of the Tindaya Showcar at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich on September 8, 2025, during the brand’s media conference.
The Tindaya takes its name from a volcanic mountain that rises from the island of Fuerteventura, Spain. Its copper-colored rock

On August 19, 2025, Setco Automotive Limited, through its subsidiary Setco Auto Systems Pvt. Ltd., signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur. The partnership will focus on research in next-generation automotive systems, including drivetrains, friction

On August 19, multiple sources reported that Kama, the maker of Russia's first electric vehicle, Atom, signed a cooperation deal with Chinese firm CTTIC Stones. The agreement focuses on advancing Atom's operations and collaboration with Chinese technology partners. 
Based on multiple sources 

On August 15, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Sinochem Holdings Corp., Ltd. (Sinochem).
For this strategic partnership, DFMC will leverage its leading advantages in the entire automotive industry chain and the new energy and intelligent connecti

On August 18, Stellantis Brazil announced that it has showcased the locally developed Bio-Hybrid technology at the Rio Innovation Week 2025, which was held in Rio de Janeiro from August 12–15.
This hybrid system created by its South American Tech Center, which is already available in the Fiat Pulse Hybrid, combines e

Karma Automotive unveiled the Gyesera, a luxury hybrid EREV four-seat Grande Coupé and successor to the Revero, at Monterey Car Week 2025. Set for production in Q4 2025 with a starting price of USD 165,000, the Gyesera blends lightweight aluminum and carbon composite construction with advanced design elements like th

On August 14, it was reported that the Mexican government expects the first fleet from Olinia, the country’s first manufacturer of mini electric vehicles, to be ready by June 2026.
The company plans to introduce two affordable models, both priced under USD 8,055, designed to serve as safer, more comfortable, and more

In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Gabriel India highlighted its R&D achievements across automotive segments. It developed and validated external valve serviceable semi-active shock absorbers for passenger vehicles and internal valve semi-active suspension systems for premium two-wheelers.
Gabriel India engaged in

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 18, Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, entered into a binding agreement to sell its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions. The deal covers Ecobat’s facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, and i

Announced on August 15, 2025, Grab committed to a strategic equity investment in WeRide to accelerate the rollout of Level 4 Robotaxis and autonomous shuttles across Southeast Asia.
The partnership aims to integrate WeRide’s autonomous technology into Grab’s fleet management, enhance operational efficiency, and suppo