On October 28, Mercedes-AMG started testing of the CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT prototype after completing final preparations in the Affalterbach plant, Germany, in late July 2025. The camouflaged car, featuring yellow and red accents, is now being tested on various tracks and race circuits.
The new version of the GT f

On October 29, Mercedes Benz Group announced its financial results for Q3 2025.
For Q3 2025, the Mercedes-Benz Group reported revenue of EUR 32.1 billion (down 6.9% YoY), EBIT of EUR 750 million (down 70.2% YoY), and net profit of EUR 1.2 billion (down 30.8% YoY).
At Mercedes-Benz Cars, vehicle sales were down 12.3%

On October 29, BMW and MINI announced that it will showcase a range of future-focused models and technologies at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo from October 31 to November 9, 2025. The highlights include the first Neue Klasse model – BMW iX3, hydrogen fuel cell technology, new MINI Paul Smith Edition, BMW M2 C

On October 29, Mobileye signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with VVDN Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an Indian Tier 1 engineering and manufacturing company, to localize and offer Mobileye’s next-generation ADAS technologies for India-based automakers. The collaboration aims to leverage Mobileye’s expertise in ADAS sy

On October 22, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization (SHEITC) announced the recent holding of a session on a special rectification campaign for Internet chaos in Shanghai’s automotive industry, where 4 relevant industry associations, 15 automakers, 2 vehicle inspection institutions, and 8 o

On October 24, it was reported that Nexteer Automotive México inaugurated a new technical center in Querétaro, focused on the design, validation, and prototyping of automotive systems.
The project will generate 400 specialized jobs, strengthen local talent and reinforce the state’s automotive value chain.
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Martinrea International Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Lyseon North America Inc., a precision metal parts manufacturer which focuses on stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly processes. With the acquisition, Martinrea will assume control and continue operations at Lyseon’s plant in Tulsa, O

On October 25, the President of the European Commission, at the 2025 Berlin Global Dialogue, stated that the EU will boost investment in strategic projects for the production and processing of critical raw materials in Europe. The EU will also speed up work on critical raw materials partnerships with countries like U

On October 28, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, to discuss Hyundai’s growth plans in the country and explore future business opportunities. Their meeting focused on advancements in the automotive industry and the

eInfochips, an Arrow Electronics company, and a leading provider of product engineering services, announced a multi-year collaboration with NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) focused on software distribution and customer services.
The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). eI

On October 27, General Motors confirmed it is closing its Georgia IT Innovation Center. Most of the 900 jobs in the facility are information technology support jobs, and workers will be offered the opportunity to work remotely or at one of GM’s other IT centers in Austin, Texas; Mountain View, California; Seattle, Wa

On October 22, Paccar Inc. announced it has laid off 300 workers at its plant in Sainte-Therese, Quebec due to U.S. tariffs on heavy-duty trucks that are set to take effect on November 1.
This is the latest in a series of layoffs at the facility, which has shifted production for Canadian-bound trucks to focus solely

On October 17, Terranet announced that in 2026, it will focus on ongoing business development of BlincVision for automotive applications, targeting future volume production, developing solutions for non-automotive applications, and strengthening IP and patent protection. 
In 2026, partners will continue evaluating th

On October 23, TREEZE joined the Autoware Foundation as a Premium Member. As a full-stack autonomous driving solutions provider, TREEZE specializes in Level 4 autonomy vehicles. The Autoware Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting open-source projects enabling self-driving mobility. 
As part of the Foundat

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided Freudenberg SE with EUR 100 million in financing for research and development activities.
The funding will support Freudenberg’s EUR 214 million investment program. The focus is on projects relating to automation, digitalization, sustainability, and the use of AI-suppor

Benteler Group (Benteler) has opened a new module plant in Beijing, China, as part of a joint venture with Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (BHAP).
The plant has already started production and will supply chassis suspension modules for Beijing Benz. The plant covers an area of more than 23,000 sqm and is

On October 23, 2025, May Mobility, Inc., a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) developer, and Grab Holdings Limited, Southeast Asia’s largest superapp, revealed a multi-year collaboration to bring AV services to the region. As part of the deal, Grab is investing in May Mobility to support its growth beyond the U.S. and J

Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas) inaugurated a joint innovation lab with Dongguan Aohai Technology Co., Ltd. (Aohai Tech). By combining Renesas’ technology accumulation in key areas such as gallium nitride components, microcontrollers units, and optocouplers with Aohai Tech’s experience in power supply devel

NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) launched the first spatio-temporal element dataset for intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs) and intelligent urban scenarios with Beijing CarSmart Technology Co., Ltd. (CarSmart). The dataset is available to Chinese users for download. Based on highly fresh map data, the dataset covers 21