Reported on June 20, 2025, King Gen PCL (KGEN) is seeking exclusive rights to import and distribute Farizon, a new energy commercial vehicle brand under Geely Holding Group, in Thailand. With existing operations in logistics and EV charging services, KGEN sees significant growth opportunities in the country’s expandi

Announced on June 19, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO)’s recently released data outlined the export performance of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles from Indonesia by brand for the first 5 months of 2025. 
Toyota led the export segment with 66,543 vehicles, followed by Daihatsu wit

On June 17, it was reported that acting President Geraldo Alckmin signed a decree expanding the automotive trade agreement between Brazil and Argentina.
The measure updates the Economic Complementation Agreement No. 14 (ACE-14), originally signed in 1990, by incorporating its 46th additional protocol. The new terms a

Announced on June 18, 2025, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) has officially launched the Hyundai Tucson N Line in the Vietnamese market. Priced at VND 989 million, this sporty variant of the popular C-SUV features a more aggressive design than the standard model, highlighted by a sportier front bumper, distinctive gr

Neusoft Reach reached in-depth cooperation with CATL (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL Intelligent), a subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) and a provider of integrated intelligent chassis products and technology services, in areas such as intelligent skateboard chassis.
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Tenneco held a technology exchange event with FAW Hongqi in Changchun. Major exhibits at the event were Tenneco comprehensive solutions for passenger vehicles, including innovative exhaust systems, efficient powertrain solutions, the Champion spark plug, the Monroe intelligent suspension system, the Clevite high-perf

Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd. (Alibaba Cloud), an Alibaba Group subsidiary, forged a partnership with Bosch for large models.
Using the Qwen large model, the company will help Bosch accelerate the application of AI technology to intelligent cockpits and achieve for the first time active perception of the cockpit

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) established Yibin CATL New Energy Power Battery Co., Ltd. With a registered capital of CNY 1 billion, the 100% CATL-owned new company is engaged in areas such as manufacturing of batteries, sales of batteries, R&D of emerging energy technologies, R&D of new material te

On June 19, it was reported that Argentina’s mechanics union SMATA halted production at several auto plants for the second time in ten days in support of former president Cristina Kirchner, who is serving a six-year sentence for corruption confirmed by the Supreme Court.
The strike affected the morning shift at Ford

On June 19, Volkswagen Mexico announced the launch of the 2026 Nivus with new features.
Powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged TSI engine with 114 hp and paired with a six-speed Tiptronic transmission, the 2026 Nivus introduces key enhencements, mainly in design and safety.
The exterior now features matte black lower ai

On June 17, Mercedes-Benz trucks announced that Nutrymax Alimentos, a major food distributor in Rio de Janeiro, acquired 100 new trucks as part of its annual fleet renewal and expansion strategy.
The order includes over 90 units of the light-duty Accelo 1017, along with medium-duty Atego 2429 6x2 and heavy-duty Actro

On June 19, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced that it has expanded its Transporter line-up in the UK by adding new Shuttle and Kombi variants.
Now it is the seventh generation, the Transporter features a fresh design, upgraded interior with a digital screen and physical buttons, and strong payload and towing c

On June 18, CARIAD announced that it has filed over 100 patent applications in the last year with the German Patent Office. When it was founded in 2020, it had just 49 patents and applications. Today, that number has grown to more than 700 — and it’s still rising.
Software can be patented if it solves a technical pro

On June 18, Sono Motors started series production in collaboration with the MAN Truck & Bus. For the first time, solar system will be built directly into new commercial vehicles at the factory.
The partnership with MAN Truck & Bus shows i.e., Sono’s solar tech is ready for large-scale production, OEMs are now adoptin

On June 17, multiple sources reported that SemiDrive had won a business of cockpit system-on-a-chip from a European OEM. Deliveries will begin next year, with the chips to be used in several of the carmaker’s models, including sedans and SUVs produced and sold in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Based on multiple

On June 18, the Ministry of Heavy Industries, India, in a social media post, announced that its secretary convened a strategic meeting with key stakeholders to tackle the rising demand for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM). The discussions focused on indigenization efforts by the industry and the handholding needed

On June 18, Neo Performance Materials Inc. announced that its Made-in-Europe permanent magnet, produced in Estonia, was showcased by the EU Commission President during the 2025 G7 Summit. These magnets are the first Made-in-Europe magnets to meet the specifications of Tier 1 traction motor manufacturers and major aut

On June 17, Cygnet Texkimp, a leading manufacturer of composites processing technologies, and Viritech partnered to recover high-value, continuous carbon fibers from hydrogen pressure vessels as part of a strategy to improve circularity in the manufacture of filament-wound parts.
The two companies collaborated within

On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it is making significant progress in expanding its production capacity in Mexico with the commissioning of two new plants. 
It has opened a new production facility in Puebla. It is located near its main plant in Puebla and supplies important automotive

On June 19, Targa Telematics partnered with Volvo Cars to integrate data from Volvo vehicles in Europe. The partnership with Volvo Cars involves the direct integration of data streams from the numerous Volvo models into Targa Telematics’ platform to enable the creation of new connected mobility services using informa