On July 30, Nemak, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the automotive business of Swiss-based GF Casting Solutions. 
GF Casting Solutions automotive business will bring advanced expertise in the design and manufacturing of high-complexity structural components made from

On July 29, Tolins Tyres Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, incorporated a new entity named Terra Rubber Private Limited in Kerala, India. The subsidiary will engage in the collection, segregation, processing, recycling, and disposal of used, scrap, or waste tires, rubber products, and related materia

On July 27, the Avatr Digital Intelligence Plant, the world’s first all-domain 5G digital intelligence AI ultra-flexible manufacturing plant established by China’s industry leaders such as Changan Auto, Huawei, and China Unicom, was inaugurated.
The plant makes extensive use of over 40 advanced technologies such as 5

South Korea's Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. will start supplying the Crugen HT51 as original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation’s Tasman pickup truck. This tire will be fitted on the Tasman export models for the Australian, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African markets in addition to the model for the South Korean market.

On July 25, Lyft announced a partnership with BENTELER Mobility to deploy next-generation autonomous shuttles across the Lyft network. BENTELER Mobility, part of BENTELER Group, offers solutions that manage the entire lifecycle of an autonomous vehicle fleet.
They are planning to deploy HOLON urban autonomous shuttle

Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation (Baolong Automotive) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with JAC Group.
Baolong Automotive will continue to invest in key technologies such as intelligent suspension systems, tire pressure monitoring systems, sensors, and intelligent assisted driving and establish an R&D

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply the Ventus S1 evo3 ev as original equipment (OE) tires for the Porsche Macan electric vehicle (EV). This tire is designed exclusively for high-performance electric vehicles (EVs). It provides robust driving stability, excellent electrica

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced that its GEOLANDAR A/T G31 and GEOLANDAR X-CV tires have been selected as original equipment tires for the Toyota 4Runner.
GEOLANDAR A/T G31 is an all-terrain tire supplied for the 4Runner Latin America model that offers drivability in all off-road situations,

Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. (Nexen Tire) announced that it is expanding its supply of original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation's global strategic vehicle models. Initially, the South Korean tire manufacturer began supplying the N’FERA Supreme S tires to Kia for the EV6 electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) that the

On July 23, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Italy has stopped its production early at its Cassino plant because of low demand for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia, and the Maserati Grecale.
The body and paint shops shut down on July 23, and the assembly line will close on July 24. The entire plant will go

On July 20, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, in a social media post, announced that Al-Hajj Al-Arabi Industries and the Chinese company Doublestar Group are building a tire manufacturing plant in partnership. In Oran province, construction began on a new tire manufacturing project for both light and heavy ve

On July 23, Infineon Technologies AG announced a partnership with UL Solutions to accelerate the implementation of ISO 26262 functional safety compliance for Infineon’s automotive customers. ISO 26262 provides a process for managing and reducing safety risks associated with the integration of electrical and electroni

On July 23, AGR Holding announced that it has completed preparations of the paint shop at its Kaluga plant for the serial production of vehicles under the new Russian brand TENET.
The painting line at plant follows a detailed and multi-stage process. It begins with pre-treatment, where the TENET car body undergoes f

On July 17, MG Motor collaborated with mobility service provider FINN. As part of the agreement, MG Motor will supply 5,000 additional vehicles to FINN in 2025.
The partnership will allow FINN to offer its customers nearly the entire MG Motor lineup, including models like the MG4 Electric, MG5 EV, MG HS, MG ZS, and

MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that it will present its technologies in three strategic areas to accelerate electrification and reduce CO2 emissions at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, from September 9 to 14, 2025.
It will present a new range extender that boosts the range of electric vehicles (EVs), with a rated

On July 22, Hero MotoCorp launched the HF Deluxe Pro motorcycle. The motorcycle is equipped with a 97.2cc engine that delivers 7.9 bhp at 8,000 RPM and 8.05 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM. It features the i3S (Idle Stop-Start System) technology, a low-friction engine, and low-rolling resistance tires. Its features include