Genesis confirmed to multiple media outlets that it had discontinued sales of the Electrified G80 for the North American market, removing the model from the brand’s website. According to Genesis, sales of the Electrified G80 in North America were discontinued as it adapts to shifting customer preferences and market c

On August 6, 2025, PowerCo Canada launched its first hiring campaign for its upcoming battery gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario. PowerCo looks to add hundreds of employees across a wide range of positions during this initial hiring phase, including chemists, IT professionals, engineers, and sustainability profession

On August 6, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro Company will introduce the Foton Tunland G7 pickup truck. It has a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine, paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The output of this pickup reaches 161 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. 
Based on multiple sources 

On July 25, 2025, BYD Pakistan, in partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC), launched the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Karachi for PKR 19.95 million.
The BYD Shark 6 features BYD's Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) technology, combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with dual electric motors. The fro

On August 5, the Ministry of Industry, Algeria, launched a national campaign to recruit Algerian competencies at home and abroad, to establish the National Council of Expertise in the field of automotive manufacturing and spare parts manufacturing.
The Ministry of Industry seeks to mobilize Algerian competencies, inc

On August 5, Monolith joined forces with e-powertrain development and UK-based testing services provider CamMotive. It will bring together Monolith’s AI platform and CamMotive’s real-world battery data, the collaboration, and help engineers detect complex failure characteristics during electric vehicle battery develo

On August 8, TENET announced its second model, the mid-size urban crossover TENET T7. TENET T7 is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with a power of 150 hp. The engine is paired with a 7-speed robotic gearbox. It will have a 2,670 mm wheelbase. The TENET T7 crossover was created with a deep understanding o

On August 7, 2025, Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) launched two upgraded vehicle models in Pakistan: The Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG, priced at PKR 3.3 million, and the Sherpa Power 1.2L, priced at PKR 2.35 million. Both models are now equipped with an enhanced 1.2L engine, replacing their previous powertrains.
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On August 7, 2025, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that its board of directors has approved the establishment of a branch office in China to explore new business opportunities and strengthen the company’s technological capabilities. The board also approved the creation of a technology centre, SHIFT (Smart H

On July 8, 2025, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) reported that the Indian auto component industry achieved a turnover of USD 80.2 billion in FY 2024-25 ending March, representing a yoy growth of 9.6%. The sector has grown at a compound annual rate of 14% from FY 2020 to FY 2025, nea

On August 7, Volkswagen South Africa opened pre-orders for the all-new Tayron, a 7-seater SUV positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg.
It is 4.79m long and features a 1.4 TSI engine which generates output of 110 kW paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox, delivering 250 Nm of torque between 1,500–3,500 rpm.
The range sta

On August 8, 2025, Ford Philippines introduced its first BEV, the Mustang Mach-E Premium, priced at PHP 3,499,000. It features a 98.7-kWh (usable 88 kWh) battery delivering a 550 km range, dual motors with 394 hp and 678 Nm torque, and electronic AWD. 
Classic Mustang styling blends with a spacious interior thanks to

Truck industry observers have long speculated about the first takeover of a European OEM by an Asian Group—with IVECO, following the spin-off from CNH Industrial in 2022, very much in the focus of the speculation.
The historic moment arrived with the announcement of Tata Motors’ €3.8 billion ($4.4 billion) all cash v

Reported on August 5, 2025, Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) hinted at the upcoming launch of a new hybrid model aimed at reaching a broader market. 
However, Toyota declined to disclose specific details about its next HEV lineup. When asked to confirm whether the model would be the Avanza hybrid, TAM neither confirmed nor d

Reported on August 5, 2025, Ford Vietnam is celebrating its 30th anniversary by unveiling two new models on August 15 via a livestream on its official social media channels.
The highlights include (i) the Mustang Mach-E, Ford’s first electric SUV in Vietnam, combining iconic performance with advanced technology, and

On August 6, Chevrolet expanded the Captiva range in the Middle East with new powertrain options, including the all-new Captiva Electric Vehicle (EV) and Captiva Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).
The new Captiva EV is equipped with a 60-kWh lithium battery, delivering up to 415 km of range (NEDC) and 201 hp of

On August 7, Hongqi revealed the design details and technical specifications of its flagship crossover, the HONGQI HS7 for the Russian market.
The vehicle measures 4,995 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,760 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. It is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine

On August 6, Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors announced plans for their first five co-developed vehicles. 
The companies will jointly develop four vehicles for the Central and South American markets, including a compact SUV, a car, a small pickup, and a mid-size pickup, all designed to run on either internal

Announced on August 6, 2025, Wuling Motors reported impressive results at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025, held from July 24 to August 3 at ICE BSD City. The company recorded a total of 2,395 vehicle orders (SPK) and conducted 1,077 test drive sessions during the event.
Its ABC Electric ve

A water sprinkler truck with a YCK05H hydrogen engine developed by Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) went into operation in Cangzhou, Hebei. This is the first hydrogen engine-powered finished vehicle to be put into practical application in China.
A proprietary transient supercharging technology