On June 12, Rimac Technology developed and integrated the advanced battery, e-axles, and control systems for the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar with Bugatti Rimac’s engineers. The hypercar features a high-tech 800 V hybrid system that pairs a naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 engine with electric motors for instant perf

On June 12, Green NCAP formed a new Sino-European Working Group to align carbon footprint rules between China and Europe. The group includes Green NCAP, CATARC’s China Automotive Carbon Digital Technology Center, and other industry partners.
The goal is to create shared rules for life cycle assessment (LCA) of vehicl

On June 12, Easyrain announced that it has become the first Italian company to join NVIDIA’s AI Systems Inspection Lab, part of the NVIDIA Halos Autonomous Vehicle Safety Platform. The DAI platform, set to debut on a premium vehicle launch in 2026, delivers real-time, software-only detection of low-grip road conditio

On June 5, Statistics Canada released figures showing the country posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at CAD 7.1 billion as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. tariffs. Statistics Canada said the result for April, the most recent month for which data is available, followed a deficit o

Lear Corporation informed the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy that there is an investor interested in the Turin site.
This interest has not been finalized and would not include the entire current workforce.
As a result, the union has requested to maintain production of seats for the Maserati sports cars in Tur

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its Sarreguemines tire plant in France has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification.
The certification enables mass balance tracking, allowing Continental to ensure the end-to-end traceability of materials f

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has signed an agreement with the Apulia regional government to activate a system that will monitor the region’s road network with the goal of creating a map of the state of health of Apulian roads, aiming to improve maintenance and enhance road safety.
The system will be the world’s firs

On June 9, Michelin México and Central America announced that it will cease operations at its tire manufacturing plant in Querétaro by the end of 2025.
The decision follows an operational review that found the facility economically and technologically obsolete, particularly given the market shift toward larger tires

Reported on June 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) has confirmed plans to import the Suzuki e Vitara, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, manufactured in India, and set to launch in Thailand in Q4 2025.
Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant is positioned as a key export hub for markets including ASEAN, Europe, and Japan.
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On June 10, The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced that it has been named the official North America hub for Catena-X, the first open, secure, and standardized data ecosystem built for the entire automotive value chain. 
With this partnership, OEMs, suppliers and service providers of all sizes across N

On June 9, multiple sources reported that Continental would invest INR 1 billion to expand its presence in India’s passenger car and light truck (PLT) tire segment. The investment will be directed towards enhancing manufacturing capabilities at its Modipuram facility in Uttar Pradesh and broadening its product range.

Bosch participated in the 2025 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo in Technologies, Products, and Achievements (2025 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo), sharing its practices in green manufacturing, energy-efficient operations, and low-carbon innovation through various interactive forms.
Since 2

Ningbo Tuopu Group Co., Ltd. (Tuopu Group) participated in the 29th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show (GBA Int’l Auto Show) with cutting-edge technologies and products such as power chassis systems, trim systems, and intelligent driving systems.
The ECAS (electronically controlled air

On June 6, a Porsche spokesperson said the company has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., dismissing some media reports that the company was considering such a move to mitigate effects of tariffs.
Media had reported earlier in the day that Porsche CEO Oliver Blume, who also leads the la

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has received a section 189 notice from Goodyear South Africa regarding its plan to discontinue manufacturing operations at its plant in Kariega (Formerly Uitenhage). The closure will affect around 907 employees.
The decision is part of Goodyear’s strategy to

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector)’s Hardware Security Modules (HSM) firmware, MICROSAR HSM, has been certified according to ISO/SAE 21434, the international standard for cybersecurity risk management in road vehicles.
The certification ensures vehicles meet strict security requirements throughout their entire life cycl

Continental AG (Continental) has supplied the EcoContact 6 Q tires as original equipment for the new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric in size 195/55 R18 93H XL across many countries.
The premium tire features modified blocks, sipes, and lateral grooves, that reduce noise and rolling resistance, thereby enhancing energy effi

On June 5, Nissan Mexicana announced that its corporate headquarters in Mexico City achieved carbon neutrality for the 2024 fiscal year, offsetting 513 tons of CO2 through carbon credits.
The achievement was made possible through a partnership with Pronatura México A.C. and the government of Aguascalientes, using ref