On August 29, Renault Argentina announced the opening of pre-sales of the new Renault Koleos in the country.
This is the brand’s first full hybrid SUV in the country, offered in two versions: The Esprit Alpine full hybrid E-Tech combines a 1.5-liter turbo engine with two electric motors, a DHT Pro automatic transmiss

On August 23, 2025, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (Sona Comstar) received certification under India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry (PLI-Auto) for three additional products. The Ministry of Heavy Industries granted approvals for two traction motors for elect

On August 14, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with JD.com, Inc. (JD). The two companies will launch in-depth cooperation in the three core areas of vehicle marketing and after-sales services, procurement and the supply chain, and intelligent logistics, and will explore innov

In an investor update, Hero MotoCorp mentioned that the heavy rare‑earth situation remains “evolving,” but supplies are “normalized” during Q1 FY 2026 ending June and the company is “covered in the short run for both ICE and EV,” specifically through Q2 FY 2026 ending September.
Its management called rare earths an

On August 8, Volvo Group Brazil announced the launch of the Volvo BZRLE, a new low-floor electric bus chassis designed to expand the brand’s urban electric lineup in Brazil.
The BZRLE offers the option of one or two 200 kW motors (up to 400 kW/540 hp), with all components, including batteries, located under the floor

In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its Vision Systems division recently secured business from a marquee European OEM, with lifetime sales projected at USD 400 million. The division successfully launched new Camera Monitoring

On August 5, it was reported that Auteco Blue relaunched its electric vehicle lineup in Colombia with the introduction of the DFM Friday EV.
The compact electric SUV is positioned as one of the most affordable models in the country. Known globally as the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV or Leiting, this model features a 1

On August 6, Uno Minda Limited announced that it will invest up to Euro 5 million in an additional equity stake of Clarton Horn, S.A.U., Spain (a wholly owned step-down subsidiary), through its wholly owned subsidiary Global Mazinkert, S.L. The investment is intended to support the working capital requirements of Cla

On July 30, 2025, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) announced that total cumulative approved investments in electric vehicle and electric motorcycle manufacturing, key components, charging infrastructure, and battery swapping services have reached THB 137.7 billion.
These investments include: 
(i) 21 battery elect

On July 18, the officials of Asaka Motors International visited the pilot production facility of RENERA LLC. To witness the assembly of traction batteries for electric buses and light electric transport. Both companies discussed the development of electric mobility in the Republic of Uzbekistan and also discussed the

Reported on July 29, 2025, the latest joint data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that vehicle sales in the Philippines rose by 3.6% YoY in June to 40,483 units, driven by strong demand for commercial vehicles, which jump

On July 18, BatX Energies Private Limited, a critical material recovery and battery recycling company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany-based Rocklink GmbH, a provider of rare earth element (REE) and specialty metal recycling. The partnership is a result of the growing cooperation under the EU–

On July 9, Neo Performance Materials Inc. (Neo) announced that it has secured a supply contract for a new platform of permanent rare earth magnets with a leading European Tier 1 supplier of electric vehicle (EV) traction motors for a major OEM.
The magnets will be supplied from Neo’s new rare earth magnet plant in N

On July 8, Bajaj Auto Ltd launched the 2025 Pulsar NS400Z motorcycle, priced at INR 192 thousand. The motorcycle is powered by a revised 373cc engine now producing 43PS, up from 40PS, due to changes in the valve train, cam timings, and intake duct. A forged piston has been introduced to improve thermal stability and

On July 7, Elaphe, a global leader and pioneer of in-wheel motor technology and wheel control, unveiled its high-performance in-wheel system product platform, the Sonic X, a new performance platform for hybrid and electric vehicles, designed to boost performance in both new and existing models.
Sonic X drive technol

On July 1, Ford Motor Co. announced it is recalling 200,061 vehicles because of a software defect that can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Ford told the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the camera can either display a blank image or that th

On June 30, VW Commercial Vehicles announced that it has developed a new plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system for the Multivan and California, called eHybrid 4MOTION. It uses one electric motor on each axle, offering electric driving, strong traction, and long-distance capability.
There are four drive modes i.e., Ec

Announced on June 17, 2025, Thailand’s Minister of Industry has met with executives from Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) to discuss the promotion of advanced automotive parts manufacturing, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs).
Bosch plans to invest in the local production of key EV components in

On June 18, Neo Performance Materials Inc. announced that its Made-in-Europe permanent magnet, produced in Estonia, was showcased by the EU Commission President during the 2025 G7 Summit. These magnets are the first Made-in-Europe magnets to meet the specifications of Tier 1 traction motor manufacturers and major aut

On June 18, TANK announced the official launch of sales for the new hybrid version of its flagship SUV, the TANK 700 Hi-Performance, in Russia. Its price starts from RUB 11,599,000. The model is equipped with a hybrid power plant based on a 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine and an electric motor. 
It has a 9-speed automat