In its FY 2024-25 annual report, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited announced that it updated its Electronics and Electro-mechanics Testing Lab by adding a hemianechoic chamber and a high-capacity compressor test facility. These were used for validating solutions in Automated, Connected, and Electric

On July 29, President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
The proposed EPA rule would rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding that determined that carbon d

On July 23, 2025, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles in Indonesia, is celebrating 55 years of operations at GIIAS 2025, carrying the theme “True Business Mainstay,” highlighting its long-standing support for the nation’s logistics and economic dev

On July 23, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) introduced two new motorcycles, the CB125 Hornet and the Shine 100 DX. Bookings for both models will begin on August 1, 2025.
The CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that complies with OBD2B norms. It produces 8.2 kW of powe

In its annual report for FY2024-25, Endurance Technologies Limited reported a total R&D expenditure of INR 861.96 million.  At the Chakan R&D centre (die-casting), Endurance developed structural aluminium components for EV OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, along with special alloy parts for EVs and components for stationary

The European Commission had appeared on course for an agreement in which the EU would still have faced a 10% U.S. tariff on most of its exports, with some concessions. Those hopes appear ended after President Trump's threat to impose a 30% tariff by August 1, and following talks between EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Še

Announced on July 16, 2025, Vietnam’s Kim Long Motor is emerging as a global player by exporting high-quality “Made in Vietnam” buses to markets including South Korea and Thailand. This reflects the company’s strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities while supporting Vietnam’s goal to become a regional automotive hub

On July 17, Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH announced that it is coordinating Shift2SDV, an EU-funded research project under the Chips Joint Undertaking / Horizon Europe. The project is part of the “Vehicle of the Future” initiative of the European Commission. The project will create an SDV ecosystem around middleware

On June 17, Keeway launched its MY 2025 RR300 sportbike in India, priced at INR 200 thousand. The RR300 is powered by a 292cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 27.5 HP at 8750 rpm and 25 Nm torque at 7000 rpm, delivering a top speed of 139 km/h. It comes with a six-speed gearbox and slipper clutch for s

On July 8, 2025, XPeng Motors’ first overseas knock-down (KD) battery pack officially rolled off the production line at PT UABS Indonesia, located in the SAIC International Industrial Park, Cikarang, West Java.
The partnership has drawn widespread attention across the industry and marks a major milestone in the growi

On July 14, Honda Brazil unveiled the 2026 HR-V, celebrating a decade of local production.
The HR-V offers two 1.5-liter Flex-fuel engines: a naturally aspirated 126 hp version for EX and EXL, and a turbocharged 177 hp unit for Advance and Touring. Both use a CVT with paddle shifters and feature improved dynamics thr

On July 14, Stellantis announced it is postponing production of the 2026 Dodge Hornet compact crossover to “assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies” .
The Hornet, sibling of the Alfa Romeo Tonale, is also built at Giambattista Vico Assembly Plant in Naples, Italy, and is subject to a 25% tariff when shipped into t

On July 14, ZM Trucks, North America, officially unveiled the T75 Battery-Electric Terminal Tractor, a zero-emission, heavy-duty vehicle purpose-built for America's ports, warehouses, and distribution yards. The truck made its debut on the show floor at the 2025 Port Electrification Conference.
Designed from the grou

On July 14, Ola Electric announced that it has developed heavy rare earth (HRE)-free motors, scheduled for production deployment in Q3 FY 2026 (ending December 2025). The development is part of the company’s strategy to reduce costs, enhance performance, and improve supply chain resilience through vertical integratio

On July 8, the European Parliament announced that the Environment and Internal Market Committees adopted their proposals on new EU rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment. The report, adopted by 79 votes in favour, 27 against, and 11 abstentions, is expected to be adopt

Neusoft Reach Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Neusoft Reach), a Neusoft Corporation subsidiary, launched an AURIX TC4x-based NeuSAR rapid development kit with Infineon and HighTec, providing an efficient, convenient full-stack development environment for automotive software development to help customers a

On July 7, Isuzu Motors Limited announced its starting of supplying Kuzer light-duty trucks for international markets to UD Trucks. Since June 2025, UD Trucks has transitioned to the new Kuzer manufactured by Isuzu and has been selling it in Malaysia.
The new Kuzer for Malaysia is a light-duty truck with a GVW of 7.5

On June 23, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989. The key changes include a new provision mandating that L2 category vehicles (motorcycles) manufactured from January 1, 2026, onwards must be equipped with

On July 2, Daimler Truck announced that it has signed a letter of intent on the local assembly of Mercedes-Benz trucks with the government of the Republic of Senegal and Global Truck Systems (GTS).
Daimler Truck will support the two partners in setting up an assembly plant in Senegal and then supply vehicle component

On June 26, BYD announced the arrival of the M9 in Mexico, expanding its electrified vehicle lineup with a plug-in hybrid minivan, supporting the company’s national growth strategy within the electrification segment.
The BYD M9 features BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid technology, combining a 1.5-liter gasoline engin