On October 14, General Motors reported in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it sunk roughly USD1.6 billion into electric vehicle manufacturing capacity that it no longer is using because of shifting federal auto policies under a new administration.
The impairment charge noted t

General Motors in recent weeks has inserted a new clause into its purchase orders giving GM the ability to extend contracts indefinitely, and dictate pricing adjustments as it seeks more operational flexibility for itself while costs rise within the industry.. 
The “Program Extension Clause,” which applies to all con

On October 14, supporting an earlier announcement on May 7 that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will bring an all-new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) to the North American market, the company today confirmed an additional vehicle, an off-road-focused variant of the Outlander SUV, will also join the lineup

On October 10, Genesis announced the opening of Genesis Design California, a new state-of-the-art design facility located in El Segundo, California. "Genesis Design California embeds our team directly in the U.S. market, ensuring we design vehicles that truly resonate with North American customers,” said José Muñoz,

On October 10, Toyota announced it has advanced its environmental sustainability efforts with the launch of a new solar panel installation at its flagship manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. 
The nearly 30-acre solar field is expected to generate approximately 15 million kWh of clean electricity per year,

On October 14, Niron Magnetics, pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare-earth-free permanent magnets made from Iron Nitride, and the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC) in Minnesota, announced a partnership to highlight the project’s regional economic impact. This follows the recent groundbre

On October 14, Volkswagen Poznań completed the third phase of its solar project at the Września plant, Poland. The plant runs entirely on green electricity and has been expanding its own renewable energy sources for the past three years.
The solar farm project began in 2022. The first phase added 2 MW over 4 hectares

On October 13, BMW Group, Lother GmbH, and German eFuel One GmbH signed a Letter of Intent at BMW’s Berlin plant to promote the use of low-carbon dioxide fuels. BMW plans to use eFuels as the first fill for new gasoline vehicles at selected German plants. These fuels can be used in all BMW models with gasoline engine

On October 14, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and AD Ports Group announced its partnership with Stellantis to build a complete automotive ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.
The deal supports Abu Dhabi’s Automotive Sector Programme and strengthens its position as a global center for innovation, mobility, and trade.
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On October 14, Mercedes Benz unveiled the Vision Iconic show car.
Exterior, it features the classic Mercedes-Benz grille, which is a chrome frame, smoked-glass pattern, and contour lighting. First seen on the electric GLC (September 2025). The front design also features sleek, modern headlights with advanced lighting

On October 14, Volkswagen South Africa showcased the second-generation T-Roc, with updated design and modern features. As the third member of Volkswagen’s SUV lineup after the Tiguan and Tayron, the new T-Roc is built on the latest MQB platform.
It comes with standard LED headlights or optional IQ.Light LED matrix un

On October 13, NDR Auto Components Limited incorporated a joint venture company with Hayashi Telempu named “NDR Hayashi Automotive India Private Limited.” The new entity was established on October 10, 2025, and carries an authorized and subscribed share capital of INR 200 million. NDR Auto Components holds a 50% stak

On October 13, 2025, Hero MotoCorp announced its entry into Italy through a partnership with Pelpi International. Its initial distribution will focus on 36 dealerships across key Italian cities, with plans to expand to 54. The company will offer three Euro 5+ compliant models: Hunk 440, Xpulse 200 4V, and Xpulse 200

On October 14, 2025, Sterling Tools Limited (STL) announced the rebranding of its subsidiary, Sterling Gtake, as Sterling E-Mobility Solutions Limited, reflecting its expanded scope as a comprehensive provider of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains and power electronics. The company’s exclusive partnership with Gtake E

On October 14, Chara Technologies raised INR 520 million in a Series A funding round led by Arkam Ventures, with participation from Exfinity Venture Partners, Kalaari Capital, and IIMA Ventures. The capital will be used to scale production of rare-earth-free electric motors, expand Bengaluru-based R&D and manufacturi

On October 8, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) released a statement on the European Commission‘s proposal to extend protection of the European steel market. Automobile manufacturers source approximately 90% of their direct steel purchases in the EU and are most concerned about the inflationar

On October 6, AB Dynamics launched the active taillight system for the Soft Car 360.  The active taillight system is a representative rear lighting system for the development and testing of camera-based ADAS systems.
This new system offers multiple control options for maximum testing flexibility. Users can manually o

On October 13, Vulcan Energy signed an offtake agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore plc to provide battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) from its Phase One Lionheart Project. The Project will have the capacity to produce 275 GWh of power, and 24,000 tons of LHM, enough for 500,000 batter

On October 9, WSP Global Inc., one of the world's leading professional services firms, completed its previously announced acquisition of Ricardo plc, a global strategic and engineering consultancy firm headquartered in the UK. It strengthens WSP’s presence in key markets such as the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands

On October 9, Melexis announces the MLX90514, a dual-input inductive sensor integrated circuit (IC). It processes signals from two sets of coils to compute differential or vernier angles on-chip. This sensor is designed for next-generation automotive applications, such as steering torque feedback, steering angle sens