On October 23, Lifthium announced that it had completed a year-long test program to refine lithium chloride (LiCl) by electrolysis on an industrial scale. The results were obtained over a year of testing in Canada. This new technological paradigm has overcome several barriers associated with lithium chloride electrol

On October 16, 2025, Ultraviolette Automotive launched the F77 performance electric motorcycles—F77 MACH 2 and F77 SuperStreet—in Spain and Portugal as part of its European expansion. Rhino Electric Motor acts as the exclusive importer and distributor for the Iberian markets. With this move, Ultraviolette’s retail re

On October 9, Stellantis announced the development of the Stellantis CustomFit Center at its Mangualde Production Center in Portugal.
The Mangualde plant, which manufactures the Citroën ë-Berlingo, Fiat e-Doblò, Opel Combo Electric, and Peugeot E-Partner and E-Rifter, now provides customized solutions for both profes

On October 9, DS Automobile unveiled the DS N°4, marking the start of its official test drives on Portuguese roads ahead of its commercial debut.
The hatchback is available in three versions: a 145 hp self-charging hybrid, a 225 hp plug-in hybrid with up to 81 km of electric range, and a 213 hp fully electric E-TENSE

On October 5, CaetanoBus announced in a social media post the launch of CAETANO e.LEVANTE with Scania Group chassis. It is a 14.3-meter battery electric tri-axle coach with a range of up to 600 km.
This strategic collaboration combines CaetanoBus’ expertise in electric mobility with Scania’s world-class chassis techn

On September 26, GAC launched its brand and the first batch of AION vehicles in Portugal, marking the country as the second European market where the company has established its presence.
The company unveiled the AION V, the brand’s first European model, designed to meet the needs of European families looking for pre

On September 18, the Palmela City Council announced that Visteon had inaugurated a new building to expand its manufacturing capacity for electronic products for automobiles. It will see an investment of EUR 10 million and create 150 new jobs in the next two years.
Based on press release from Palmela City Council

On September 16, Invest Porto announced that Powerdot has opened an innovation centre called Powerlab in Porto, Portugal, for the development and testing of charging technologies. The center has received an investment of around EUR 500,000.
It will also play a strategic role in collecting data on user behaviour and e

South Korea's Hanon Systems announced that it surpassed one million units in cumulative production of electric compressors that use eco-friendly refrigerant, R744. This milestone was achieved just one and a half years after reaching 500,000 units in January 2024. Hanon Systems produces these compressors at its automo

On August 27, Volkswagen unveiled the second-generation T-Roc, featuring a refreshed design. The model is 12 cm longer than its predecessor, offering more space for up to five passengers.
It is the third SUV built on the updated MQB evo platform. Production takes place at the Palmela plant in Portugal.
In Europe, it

On August 19, the Portuguese government, AICEP (Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade of Portugal), and Volkswagen have signed an agreement to produce the new ID.Every1 electric car at the Volkswagen Autoeuropa Palmela plant. The signing took place after a visit to the factory’s new large press and paint shop.
Volk

On June 30, TMG Automotive of Guimarães, Portugal and Haartz Corporation of Acton, Massachusetts announced their joint venture TMG & Haartz Solutions and investment in a new manufacturing site for automotive surface materials. 
Located in Bostic, North Carolina, the facility will occupy the sustainably renovated form

On June 24, Horse Technologies, part of Horse Powertrain, announced its new integrated hybrid powertrain – the HR18 HEV. It was developed at the R&D centers in Romania and Spain, and will be manufactured at Horse Technologies’ Bursa plant in Türkiye, and its Valladolid plant in Spain.
The new hybrid system combines a

On June 17, NIO announced that it is expanding its European operation to four additional markets in 2025 and 2026: Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria. In Portugal, NIO will begin a collaboration starting in 2025 with JAP Group, one of the leading mobility players in southwestern Europe.
Motodynamics Group will be

On June 9, CaetanoBus announced that it has renewed and expanded its city bus portfolio, combining modern design with advanced engineering. The new generation of CAETANO buses includes 8.5m, 12m, and 18m vehicles, all focused on zero-emission, and passenger-centric mobility.
TOYOTA technology remains in the heart of

Huf has concluded its previously announced partnership with Sodecia, which has acquired an initial 30% stake in the company and will gradually increase the shares.
Huf will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity responsible for “Access & authorization” and under the familiar name. Its headquarters will remain in

On May 5, SGL Carbon announced that it has decided to close its production site in Lavradio as part of the restructuring of its loss-making Carbon Fibers business unit. Lavradio is one of seven sites in the Carbon Fibers business unit and currently employs around 250 people to manufacture acrylic fibers and precursor

On April 29, Simoldes Plastics and ELIX Polymers announced a partnership to use recycled materials in premium vehicle interiors. As part of the Simoldes BOOST project, the goal is to increase renewable material use by 40% in the development phase, focusing on mechanically recycled content. ELIX’s E-LOOP products, inc

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG and Huf Industrieverwaltung GmbH by Huf Holding GmbH & Co. KG and Sodecia Participações Sociais, S.G.P.S., S.A., under the EU Merger Regulation.
The transaction relates to the development and production of moto