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Bosch and Siam Racing Automobiles join forces on advanced EV technologies in Thailand
On September 23, 2025, Bosch Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Siam Racing Automobiles (SRA), setting the stage for joint development of advanced subsystems for battery-electric vehicles. The initiative also extends to high-performance segments such as hypercars and supercars, with the ambition of
IAA Mobility 2025: Volkswagen commits EUR 1 billion investment plan in AI to transform development and production
On September 9, Volkswagen Group announced its plan to invest up to EUR 1 billion in AI by 2030 in IAA Mobility 2025, focusing on vehicle development, industrial use, and IT infrastructure. The goal is to bring innovations to customers faster.
The Group already uses 1,200 AI applications, with hundreds more in progre
JLR works to restore global systems after cyber incident
On September 6, JLR announced that it is working non-stop to safely and carefully restart its global applications following a recent cyber incident, with support from third-party cybersecurity experts and law enforcement.
Additionally, the company announced that its retail partners are still open. It will keep sharin
Toyota Argentina starts Hiace exports to Brazil
On September 1, Toyota Argentina announced the start of Hiace exports to Brazil, marking Toyota do Brasil’s entry into the regional van market.
Production of Hiace in Argentina began in 2024 at the new facility in Toyota’s Zarate plant that complements Hilux and SW4 manufacturing, sharing the same 2.8-liter engine an
Fescaro, Korea joins Auto-ISAC as innovator partner
On August 22, Fescaro, in a social media post, announced that it has joined Auto-ISAC as an Innovator Partner. FESCARO is a trusted cybersecurity partner for global automakers and their partners, helping them transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) with tailored automotive software solutions.
The Auto-ISAC wa
DFAC, Hubei Co-op reach intentions for strategic cooperation
On August 22, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) reached a range of intentions for strategic cooperation with Hubei Provincial Supply and Marketing Cooperatives (Hubei Co-op) on “value-added sharing, automobile rural spread, and ecosystem co-construction”, planning to sign an official strategic cooperation agreemen
FAW-Eastern Europe to supply BESTUNE T77 crossovers to Yandex Drive, Russia
On August 19, FAW-Eastern Europe and Yandex Drive signed a contract for the supply of BESTUNE T77 crossovers. Users will be able to rent them in Moscow, as well as in other regions of Russia. The first 150 cars in the maximum PRESTIGE PLUS configuration are already available for trips in the capital.
Soon, other T77
Suzuki, MOL and TradeWaltz to collabolate on automobile trade between India and Africa
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), TradeWaltz and Suzuki Motor signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for collaboration in automobile trade between India and Africa, and announced it on August 21 at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) held in Yokohama.
The three companies will cooper
Lyft completes acquisition of FREENOW multi-mobility platform
On July 31, 2025, Lyft, Inc. announced that it had completed the acquisition of FREENOW, a mobility-as-a-service platform with operations focused primarily in Europe. FREENOW is a taxi app that provides access to multi-mobility options including taxis, private vehicles, car sharing, e-scooters, and e-bikes within a s
Germany introduces legal framework for remote-controlled vehicles
On July 29, the Federal Ministry of Transport announced the creation of the Road Traffic Remote Control Regulations (StVFernLV), establishing for the first time a legal framework for operating remotely controlled motor vehicles on public roads. This form of remote control, known as "teleoperation," allows a person to
CARIAD builds one digital platform for all Volkswagen Group cars
On July 16, CARIAD announced that it is building a shared digital platform for all Volkswagen Group brands, including Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen. This platform supports the creation and delivery of connected car features across the entire fleet.
With internet-connected vehicles, new features and updates such as na
Volvo Cars partners with Polestar to jointly develop Polestar 7 at Kosice Plant in Slovakia
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
Jeep releases image, video of upcoming 2026 Cherokee ahead of debut
On June 24, Stellantis released another image of the upcoming all-new Jeep Cherokee, as well as an accompanying video.
The released rear quarter image shows a boxy looking SUV ready for cargo and the trail. The video demonstrates the lineage of the first Cherokee transforming through the various generations to the on
Tesla officially launches robotaxi service in Austin, Texas
On June 22, Elon Musk announced on social media the official start of operations for Tesla’s robotaxi service platform with no driver in Austin, Texas.
This is the first time Tesla is allowing driverless Robotaxis to pick up members of the public and take drive around via the ride-sharing service, though earlier tria
Stellantis’ Free2move partners with Ample to launch fast battery-swapping EVs in Madrid
On June 12, Stellantis’ Free2move collaborated with Ample to bring battery-swapping technology to Madrid’s car-sharing market. The partnership aims to make EV use easier and promote sustainable city travel.
Free2move will launch a fleet of Fiat 500e cars fitted with Ample’s swappable battery packs. These batteries ca
Cinemo, Germany to provide infotainment solutions technology for Mahindra electric SUV range
On June 12, Cinemo announced that Mahindra has selected it as the infotainment technology provider for its range of electric-origin SUVs (eSUVs). Mahindra will integrate Cinemo’s CARS Connect Suite to deliver premium bring-your-own-device (BYOD) media experiences for its customers. Notably, the project progressed fro
Hino to transfer Hamura plant to Toyota
On June 10, Hino Motors announced that it has entered into an agreement with Toyota Motor to transfer Hino's Hamura Plant to Toyota. Hino also announced business integration of Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso and will facilitate optimal role-sharing between Toyota and Hino. Hino intends to increase operational efficiency an
AIAG chosen as North American hub by Catena-X
On June 10, The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced that it has been named the official North America hub for Catena-X, the first open, secure, and standardized data ecosystem built for the entire automotive value chain.
With this partnership, OEMs, suppliers and service providers of all sizes across N
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