On August 12, V4Smart GmbH & Co. KG, formerly known as V4Drive Battery GmbH, announced its latest innovation, the Generation 2 High Power and energy cell. It is a new cylindrical cell. It is building on the success of its ultra-high-power V21700 UHP-26 cell. It is verified by BATEMO in 18650 format, delivering almost

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

Continental AG (Continental) has unveiled the aContact, an original equipment tire line designed for autonomous vehicle fleets such as robotaxis, shuttles, delivery services, and self-driving private cars.
The first aContact tires will soon be on public roads in U.S. cities such as Las Vegas and San Francisco. The t

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (SolarEdge) announced a strategic partnership with Schaeffler to deploy EV charging infrastructure and software across Schaeffler sites, aiming to commission around 2,300 charging points in Europe by 2030.
The collaboration will integrate hardware and SolarEdge’s EV charging software int

On August 13, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd, announced its entry into the South African market. TMPV has appointed Motus Holdings Ltd., South Africa’s leading automotive group, as the exclusive distributor of its passenger vehicles.
In South Africa, TMPV will launch a ra

On August 8, 2025, AION Automobile Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. officially launched the GAC M8 PHEV, a 7-seat luxury plug-in hybrid MPV, in Thailand. Prices start at THB 2,499,000.
The M8 PHEV comes with the 2.0T engine that delivers power of 140 kW and 330 Nm of torque, paired with 134 kW electric motor. Power is tra

NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) announced that a representative of the company made a presentation titled “New AI Infrastructure and Data Closed Loop under the New Paradigm of Intelligent Driving” at the World Intelligent Vehicle Conference (WIV) 2025. NavInfo pointed out that with the rapid development of AI technology

According to sources familiar with the matter, General Motors Co. is planning to resume development of a self-driving vehicle with an increased focus on personal usage instead of as a robotaxi service. GM initially plans to develop technologies and systems capable of hands-free and eyes-free driving with a human back

On August 6, PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH announced that Scantinel Photonics GmbH has filed for insolvency. Scantinel Photonics was founded in 2019 and is based in Ulm. It is a leading provider of FMCW LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles and robotics.
By order dated August 6, 2025, the Local Court of Ulm then ordere

In its investor update, Uno Minda mentioned that its direct dependence on rare-earth magnets is limited, with usage primarily in the sensor business. While it has seen indirect impacts from reduced OEM volumes in the EV two-wheeler segment, the company is mitigating risks through alternate sourcing from multiple regi

On August 12, 2025, Greaves Cotton Limited acquired an additional ~10% stake in Excel Controlinkage Private Limited via the secondary route, raising its aggregate shareholding in the material subsidiary to 80%. Greaves had purchased 60% in the first tranche by April 30, 2023, with subsequent tranches planned annually

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 13, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) announced its first international electric vehicle assembly plant at Jafza, Dubai, with a planned investment of USD 25 million (AED 92 million) over five years. Spanning over 42,000 square feet, the facility will assemble OSM’s electric two- and three-wheelers, and handle stor

On August 13, the European Commission approved a joint venture (JV) between Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany, and Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan, under the EU Merger Regulation. The venture will focus on battery-related services for electric vehicles.
The Commission found no competition concerns, as the JV has minimal activ

In its Q2/2025 report, Kongsberg Automotive (KA) announced that it has decided to close the Zurich office in Switzerland, with activities being scaled down and transitioned primarily to its Kongsberg location in Norway by March 31, 2026.
The company’s Ljungsarp plant, which mainly produces steering columns, will be

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has introduced PREEvision 10.20, a systems engineering tool that consistently supports the RFLP methodology, covering requirements (R), functional (F), logical (L), and physical (P) views of hardware and software in a single platform.
Its intuitive interface guides users step by step t

Reported on August 9, 2025, Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) PCL (MGC-ASIA) is exploring the feasibility of establishing an EV assembly plant in Thailand, potentially under the XPeng brand, for which it holds marketing and distribution rights.
The decision will depend on market demand and sales volumes sufficient

Reported on August 10, 2025, BYD plans to begin exporting PHEVs produced at its Rayong plant in Thailand to Europe at the end of August 2025.
The shipment will be carried by the company’s newest roll-on/roll-off vessel, BYD Zhengzhou, which arrived at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri on August 9, 2025, delivering 300

Reported on August 9, 2025, Rever Automotive - BYD launched the BYD Seal 5 DM-i Super Hybrid in Thailand with an early bird price of THB 699,900 (full price THB 769,900) available from August 8 until September 30, 2025.
This is Thailand's first mid-size sedan powered by a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and the world's first

On August 11, 2025, KTM India launched the all-new KTM 160 Duke motorcycle, marking its entry into the 160cc segment. It is priced at INR 185,000 and bookings are now open nationwide.
The KTM 160 Duke is powered by a 164.2 cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled SOHC engine delivering 19 PS at 9,500 rpm and 15.5