On September 1, IVECO BUS announced the delivery of its first natural gas chassis in Argentina.
Twenty BUS 17-210 G units were handed over to Metropol. This is the first natural gas-powered chassis produced in Argentina, manufactured at the IVECO BUS plant in Córdoba. It is powered by an FPT N60 CNG engine and equipp

Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanfeng Auto), a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd., developed the Hover-series seats with mature seat design experience and the HoverTech technology for significant enhancement of comfort.
The Hover series is designed with a highly platform-based

On August 27, 2025, VinFast delivered a fleet of Lac Hong 900 LX cars to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to transport international leaders during Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebration on September 2. The first batch included two bulletproof vehicles and ten standard models.
The Lac Hong 900 LX is a limited-edition

On August 29, Mercedes-Benz announced that its Düsseldorf plant, Germany will introduce autonomous robots to improve efficiency and cut energy use. A robo-dog named “Aris” detects compressed air leaks, helping fix them early and saving significant energy. “Aris” is part of the plant’s digitalization strategy, where r

On August 27, General Motors announced to employees that its EV manufacturing plant Factory Zero will partially shut down its first and second shift production temporarily beginning September 2, the day after Labor Day, and resume October 6. The move impacts approximately 360 employees.
The company confirmed that pro

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

On August 28, 2025, BMW India launched the updated BMW X5, produced locally at its Chennai plant. The new X5 comes in both gasoline and diesel variants, with ex-showroom prices starting at INR 10.03 million (xDrive40i gasoline) and INR 10.23 million (xDrive30d diesel). The M Sport Pro trims are priced at INR 11.3 mil

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) will present its expanded automotive portfolio for the first time at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, following its acquisition of Vitesco Technologies. The presentation will be held under the motto “The Motion Technology Company”.
The company will display nearly 140 products across ab

On August 18, multiple sources reported that Fabrications de Cotonnières Marocaine SA and Tesca Group have established a joint venture called Mafaco Tesca Textile SA in Morocco. The new facility will be in the industrial zone of Kenitra. It will produce weaving textiles for the automotive seat industry and manufactur

Reported on August 19, 2025, the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) saw over 38,000 vehicles sold from July 23 to August 3, up from 34,887 in 2024. 
Gaikindo’s Chairman described the performance as remarkable, highlighting strong consumer and commercial demand despite market challenges. Overall t

On August 14, it was reported that the Mexican government expects the first fleet from Olinia, the country’s first manufacturer of mini electric vehicles, to be ready by June 2026.
The company plans to introduce two affordable models, both priced under USD 8,055, designed to serve as safer, more comfortable, and more

On August 18, Chery South Africa announced that it will conduct Africa’s first real-world dual-vehicle collision test this August 2025, where two identical Tiggo 9 SUVs will collide in a 50% offset head-on impact at 50 kmph.
In the collision test, the experts will assess key safety aspects such as body strength, air

A group of four commercial vehicle OEMs filed a lawsuit against the state of California to block the state from enforcing emissions standards that U.S. President Donald Trump had declared void in June 2025. The companies involved in the lawsuit are Daimler Truck North America, International Motors, Paccar, and Volvo

In its FY 2024–25 annual report, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) mentioned that a significant portion of its U.S. sales is USMCA‑compliant. For the remainder, it works with customers on pragmatic solutions, including alternative sourcing and the structured pass-through of tariff-related direct cos

On August 12, 2025, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles launched the 2025 Yezdi Roadster at INR 209,000. It is powered by an all-new 350 Alpha2 liquid-cooled engine delivering 29 PS and 30 Nm, paired with a first-in-segment 6-speed gearbox and assist and slipper clutch. It has a 12.5-litre tank and offers a rated range of 350+ km

On August 8, SAIC Maxus announced that it unveiled the Star Stack platform, a super full-stack off-road platform designed specifically for pickup trucks.
The Star Stack platform boasts the following four core advantages: 
Power: It covers six powertrain options, including gasoline, diesel, gasoline super hybrid, dies

Dodge is equipping every Durango 2026 model with a HEMI V-8 engine, from the entry-level GT to the top-tier SRT Hellcat.
Starting August 13, all models will eschew the V-6 in favor of more power, performance, and value. The Durango GT now comes with a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 producing 65 more horsepower than before, start

On August 11, 2025, Ford Motor Co. announced that it would invest approximately USD 2 billion at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky to support the creation of a mid-size electric pickup truck based on the new Ford Universal EV Platform. The investment will be used to implement the Ford Universal EV Production

Ford Motor Co. has spent several days making the case to the public and the Trump Administration that the company is being penalized for its highly North American manufacturing process and described the situation as "urgent", describing the new 15% automotive import tariff deals and remaining sectoral tariffs as disa

On July 29, Toyota Argentina resumed production at its Zarate plant after an 11-day scheduled shutdown for maintenance and technological upgrades.
The downtime, aligned with the winter school holidays, involved improvements across all areas of the facility, including streets, drainage, cafeterias, and parking lots. T