On May 14, the FISMIC union announced that it has met with all union reps from FIM, UILM, FISMIC, and UGLM present on May 14, 2025. The focus was on job security and the Stellantis Termoli plant’s future.
The growing concern over the planned closure of the FIRE engine department, which employs about 450 people. The r

On May 15, TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd and Katcon announced a new joint venture in Mexico to manufacture Sheet Moulded Composites (SMC), with a focus on serving the North American market. The venture will specialize in lightweight applications for commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors, off-road vehicles, and speci

On May 14, Cadillac Middle East announced the arrival of the 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ, the brand’s first all-electric SUV in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and it will expand to additional markets later in the product lifecycle.
The vehicle is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that produces 300 hp of m

On May 9, Geely announced the recent establishment of a joint lab for “New Energy + AI” with DP Technology. For the first time, the two companies have introduced the “AI + molecular simulation” technology system in the field of biomedicine into the R&D of power batteries.
The joint lab focuses on the three areas of c

On May 9, Geely Galaxy launched the Xingyao 8 mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in seven variants, with prices ranging from CNY 115,800 to CNY 155,800.
Adopting the “Ripple Aesthetics” exterior design concept, the Xingyao 8 offers six body and two interior color options and featu

On May 12, Kia Ecuador officially launched the EV3, a fully electric SUV that reinforces the brand’s leadership in sustainable mobility.
Powered by a high-density battery, the EV3 Wave version offers a range of over 600 km. It supports fast charging, recovering 80% of the battery in about 30 minutes. It has four driv

On May 13, Daimler Truck announced that it has lowered its 2025 sales forecast for Class 8 trucks in North America to 260,000–290,000 units (down from 280,000–320,000) due to market uncertainty. It now expects 155,000–175,000 sales for its Trucks North America segment (previously 180,000–200,000), assuming customer d

On May 14, Basemark appointed Excalibur Inc. as its authorized agent for the Japanese market. Excalibur Inc. is a business development and engineering consultancy that brings deep industry knowledge and strong networks within the Japanese automotive sector, particularly through multiple development engagements with T

On May 13, Sterling Tools Limited, through its Sterling Gtake (SGEM) subsidiary, forayed into the development, manufacturing, and marketing of Rare Earth Magnet-Free traction motors for electric vehicles. It has signed a technology licensing agreement with Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) Ltd, UK, to manufacture thes

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for April 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2025
Retail
April retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.755 million units,

On May 13, Nissan Motor announced its FY2024 (April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025) financial results and Re:Nissan recovery plan.
Nissan's consolidated revenues for FY2024 decreased by 0.4% year-on-year (YoY) to JPY 12,633.2 billion. Operating profit declined by 87.7%  to JPY 69.8 billion, while net loss for the per

On May 13, 2025, VinFast officially launched the EC Van, marking the first electric vehicle to join the cargo truck segment in Vietnam. Priced at VND 285 million (battery included), the EC Van is tailored for businesses needing a compact, efficient solution for short-distance freight transport.
The VinFast EC Van (sh

On May 13, 2025, KG Mobility (KGM) announced the signing of a Head of Agreement (HOA) with PT Pindad, Indonesia’s state-owned defense company, to enhance collaboration on KD supply of the Rexton SUV and future joint vehicle development.
The agreement, signed on May 8 at Pindad’s HQ in Bandung, outlines cooperation on

Announced on May 12, Wuling has captured widespread attention at the Malaysia Auto Show (MAS 2025) with the first public preview of the Wuling Bingo in Malaysia and the showcase of Wuling’s concept car, the "Light of ASEAN."
As the brand’s first EV introduced to the Malaysian market, the Bingo represents a significan

On May 12, GM presented the all-new Cadillac Vistiq all-new three-row electric SUV, which arrives at dealers with new Super Cruise enhancements, including integration with Google Maps, an expansive 33-inch diagonal touchscreen, and a custom-tuned 23-speaker AKG Studio sound system. 
Built at GM’s Spring Hill plant, V

On May 13, General Motors and LG Energy Solution announced they will commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs. GM aims to become the first OEM to deploy LMR batteries in EVs. 
GM began researching manganese-rich lithium-ion battery cells in 20

General Motors has suspended a USD 55 million project with Piston Automotive to manufacture hydrogen fuel cells at a plant in Detroit. GM paused work at the plant and will determine whether to move forward with it in the coming weeks, according to a person familiar with the matter.
GM and Piston entered into an agree

On May 13, Audi unveiled the new generation of e-tron GT quattro, offering a more accessible entry into the premium electric segment. The new base model joins the S e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT performance.
The e-tron GT quattro is built at Audi’s Böllinger Höfe plant in Neckarsulm. It delivers the outpu

On May 13, Mitsubishi Motors Europe announced the launch of a new all-electric C-segment SUV, the 'Eclipse Cross' in September 2025 in Europe, with deliveries starting in late 2025.
The new Eclipse Cross BEV is designed by Mitsubishi Motors Europe Design in Germany and will be built at Ampere’s Electricity facility i