On August 27, General Motors announced to employees that its EV manufacturing plant Factory Zero will partially shut down its first and second shift production temporarily beginning September 2, the day after Labor Day, and resume October 6. The move impacts approximately 360 employees.
The company confirmed that pro

Foxconn, in partnership with Japanese-owned SoftBank, will be building AI data center equipment within the former Lordstown GM Assembly plant. The work will ultimately be part of the Stargate project to build up to 16 artificial intelligence data centers across the U.S.
Foxconn had announced on August 4 that it was s

In its FY 2024-25 annual report, Subros Limited announced it has completed the development of integrated thermal management systems for hydrogen fuel cell buses in both 9-metre and 12-metre lengths. In the electric vehicle segment, Subros designed and developed thermal system components for electric cars, trucks, and

On August 28, 2025, BMW India launched the updated BMW X5, produced locally at its Chennai plant. The new X5 comes in both gasoline and diesel variants, with ex-showroom prices starting at INR 10.03 million (xDrive40i gasoline) and INR 10.23 million (xDrive30d diesel). The M Sport Pro trims are priced at INR 11.3 mil

Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit) announced that VicOne has joined its Product Compatibility Program, strengthening cybersecurity in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) era.
VicOne’s automotive grade xCarbon has been validated for EB corbos Linux, enabling seamless and secure integration across SDV architectures

MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) has introduced a new production line for electrical high-voltage air conditioning compressors at its Morristown plant in Tennessee, creating nearly 50 jobs and raising total employment at the site to about 800.
E-compressors are curial for thermal management in electric vehicles, helping extend bat

ZF LIFETEC announced that it will unveil the next generation of its heated seat belt, the Heat Belt 2.0, at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, from September 9 to 12, 2025.
The Heat Belt 2.0 is just 1.3 millimeters thick and contains four finely woven heating wires covering the occupant’s pelvis and chest. With a newly

On August 22, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced that its 8-millionth MPV, a Starlight 730 global MPV, rolled off the production line at its Chongqing site, and that the model will make its official debut at the Chengdu Motor Show 2025.
Rolling off the production line were two Starlight 730 MPVs, one being a left-hand d

Reported on August 27, 2025, PT Astra International Tbk is prepared to face competition in Indonesia’s Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) market, including from Chinese manufacturers, a development seen as beneficial for both consumers and the national automotive industry. 
EV adoption remains concentrated in major citie

GM Canada has reiterated its commitment to produce the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado at the GM Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, even as the facility has been affected by newly imposed U.S. tariffs.
In a series of recent social media posts, GM Canada highlighted Oshawa’s unique role in Silverado product

On August 26, Stellantis MEA unveiled the all-new Jeep Gladiator. The vehicle sets a new benchmark for the bakkie segment with a refreshed design and features tailored for local drivers. The South Africa market gets one version i.e. the Gladiator Rubicon.
The vehicle features 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine which gener

On August 26, SDVerse, in a social media post, announced that IAV GmbH has joined SDVerse. IAV is now live on the SDVerse marketplace. As a trusted partner to leading OEMs, IAV supports the development of next-generation mobility solutions across the vehicle lifecycle.
SDVerse is a B2B marketplace dedicated to transf

On August 14, Ashok Leyland announced in an investor update of Q1 FY 2026 that it plans to launch a range of new products in the current year, including 280, 320, and 360-horsepower tippers, tractor-trailers, and multi-axle vehicles. It is also preparing to introduce offerings in the LNG segment, an upgraded 13.5-met

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Foresight)’s subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd. (Eye-Net), has signed a proof of concept (POC) agreement with co-pace GmbH (co-pace), the startup-up subsidiary of Continental AG (Continental).
The project will assess the feasibility of improving Continental’s road safety systems by in

Reported on August 25, 2025, Thailand’s domestic BEV sales are expected to reach 100,000 units in 2025, as rising demand encourages Japanese automakers to expand EV offerings and invest in electric vehicle development, potentially reshaping Thailand’s automotive landscape, according to MG Sales Thailand.
As ICE vehic

On August 25, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil announced the sale of 1,200 bus chassis to Grupo Comporte for fleet renewal across urban, intercity, and charter operations.
Of the chassis sold, 620 units have already been delivered, including 120 microbuses, 188 urban models, 130 charter units, and 182 intercity buses, wit

Blink Charging Co., an owner, operator, and provider of EV charging equipment and services, announced a strategic collaboration with Presto, a roaming charging platform for EV fleets. The collaboration will improve charging network infrastructure while expanding charging accessibility for EV fleets. Users and fleets

On August 24, multiple sources reported that Bahman Group will present the Haval H6 hybrid, Cheval 6 crossover, Capra U pickup truck, and the Fidelity XB1 SUV at the Mashhad Auto Show. It will also display Mazda3, Mazda EZ6 sedans, Haval H9 SUV, Hongqi H5 sedan, and the Avtar 11 SUV for the Iranian market. In the com

On August 25, Hyundai Motor Turkiye announced the relaunch of the i30, one of the most popular models in the C-HB segment, featuring a refreshed design and enhanced functional features.
The i30 will be offered in Turkiye in two trims, the Prime and Comfort. It will be equipped 1.5T MHEV gasoline engine paired with a