On August 28, TRATON announced that it has 1.15 million connected vehicles worldwide, where these vehicles continuously send data on location, driving behavior, and component performance. The information is shared in real time via cloud services, helping transport companies improve efficiency and safety while support

On August 28, the European Commission announced that it is putting forward two proposals paving the way for the implementation of the EU-US Joint Statement of August 21, 2025. These proposals are the first steps in said implementation and ensure tariff relief by the US for the vital EU automotive sector, starting ret

On August 28, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for July 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 5.9% year-on-year to 1,085,356 units in July, while year-to-date

On August 28, VW Group announced it is gearing up its vehicle production for an AI-powered future. VW and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are extending their collaboration on the Digital Production Platform (DPP) – VW’s “factory cloud” designed to support automotive manufacturing – for another five years.
VW uses the DPP t

On August 27, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) sent a letter to the President of the EU Commission, setting out their expectations for the upcoming Strategic Dialogue on the future of the European auto industry. While the EU current

On August 27, Volvo Cars revealed the all-new Volvo XC70 SUV, its first long-range plug-in hybrid. The model offers an all-electric range of over 200 km under the CLTC cycle, the longest of any Volvo plug-in hybrid to date.
The vehicle, built on Volvo Cars’ new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform, is a key a

On August 26, it was reported that Stellantis has pulled back plans to launch a Level 3 autonomous driving platform in its vehicles, saying there's a limited market for the technology.
"Once the market opens up and becomes more receptive, we will move forward with introducing this advanced technology," Stellantis spo

On August 26, SoundHound AI, Inc., announced that its Generative AI-powered voice assistant, SoundHound Chat AI Automotive, has been rolled out and is now live and in production in select Jeep vehicles across several European markets.
The integration offers Jeep drivers and passengers greater convenience and connecti

On August 26, Stellantis announced the launch of the renewed Peugeot 308 and 308 SW in Europe.
Available in 5 trims ranging from Style to GT Exclusive and Business, the models feature electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and diesel variants.
Powertrain options include the fully electric E-308 with 156 hp, 450 km WLTP ra

On August 26, the Volkswagen Group announced that Elli, a provider of energy and charging solutions, is expanding into renewable electricity procurement and energy services for industrial customers.
Since January, Elli has used its access to the EPEX SPOT market to secure renewable power and balance wind and solar fl

SoundHound AI has launched its generative AI-powered SoundHound Chat AI Automotive voice assistant in select Jeep vehicles across European markets.
The system blends in-vehicle controls with advanced conversational AI, enabling natural, contextual interactions that go far beyond traditional voice commands like naviga

On August 21, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation introduced its new automotive photorelay, the TLX9161T, achieving an output withstand voltage of 1500V. The device is designed to meet the high-voltage demands of modern automotive battery and fuel-cell control systems as well as battery management system

On August 21, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued a statement welcoming a joint EU-US statement that provides additional clarity on the recent trade deal agreed in principle between the two sides.
ACEA is encouraged by the confirmation that the United States will reduce its tariffs on imp

On August 18, Leapmotor, in its interim report for the first half of 2025, announced that the first batch of B10 models was officially shipped to Europe in July 2025. It will be officially launched at the Munich Auto Show (IAA Mobility) in September 2025.
The company also plans to establish a European localization pr

On August 21, 2025, the U.S. and European Union issued a joint statement providing additional details on a preliminary trade framework previously announced in July between the two entities. The framework provides information on various conditions for the EU to secure sectoral tariff rates on product categories includ

On August 19, multiple sources reported that the president of Xiaomi stated during Q2 earnings call that the company will officially enter the European electric vehicle (EV) market in 2027.
The company is also exploring additional international markets as part of its long-term growth vision.
Based on multiple sources

On August 18, 2025, Germany said that the U.S. would need to implement agreed upon lower tariffs on European vehicles before the EU-U.S. trade agreement could be finalized.
A German government spokesman said at a press conference, “In particular, car tariffs must be reduced quickly as agreed. … Our role here is to co

Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that its Valeo Smart Safety 360 system helped Lynk & Co 02 secure the highest Euro NCAP safety assist rating.
The turnkey L2/L2+ driver assistance platform, combining camera, radar, and detection algorithms, enhances both driving safety and comfort. (From Valeo social media updates on Au

On August 14, the European Commission approved a EUR 264 million Hungarian support package for Hungary Sunwoda Automotive Energy Technology Kft., a unit of Chinese battery maker Sunwoda Electric Co., Ltd., to build electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Nyíregyháza, Hungary.
The aid, provided as a cash grant and tax

On August 15, NIO, in a social media update, announced that it has started deliveries of firefly B segment hatchback EV to users in the Netherlands and Norway. 
Designed for urban lifestyles, firefly combines unmatched space, standout design, premium feel, and cutting-edge tech in its class.
Based on NIO social media