On August 11, G&G Composite announced that it has leased a facility spanning over 10,000 square feet in the Al Hamra Industrial Zone of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), aiming to serve markets across the UAE and the wider region.
Scheduled to be fully operational this September, the new facility will produce hig

In its annual report, JBM Auto mentioned that during FY 2024–25, it fast-tracked next‑gen EV development by partnering with tech firms and startups to shorten cycle times. On the shop floor, it shifted manual welding to robotic welding and rolled out OBAYA/VAVE, while plant-wide automation optimizes material flow and

On August 8, MediaTek announced it is the first partner to commit to Project Treble specifically for the automotive ecosystem. This program, which provides customers with at least four years of firmware upgrades and maintenance patches, is designed to enhance partner support, reduce total costs, protect user data, an

On August 5, the President of the African Development Bank Group visited Saglev, a Nigerian electric vehicle assembly and distribution company in Lagos. He reaffirmed the Bank’s strong commitment to supporting African entrepreneurs and industrial innovation.
Saglev Electromobility Nigeria Limited produces electric ve

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

On August 12, the Managing Director of OPmobility India announced on social media that OPmobility has recently inaugurated OP'nSOFT in Bangalore. The new OP'nSOFT office space brings additional capacity, enabling it to scale operations and accelerate development across key software domains. Through OP'nSOFT, OPmobili

On August 11, Uno Minda, in a social media update, announced that Uno Minda Casting Division conducted the Bhoomi Poojan (groundbreaking) ceremony for its upcoming facility at Shri Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. The automotive casting solutions plant will enhance manufacturing capabilities, adopt advanced t

On August 12, 2025, Ultraviolette announced an investment from TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, as part of a USD 21 million funding round. The round saw strategic participation from TDK Ventures and continued backing from existing investors Zoho Corporation and Lingotto (previously

On August 4, GWM UK announced that it will launch the GWM POER300 double-cab pick-up truck in the UK in mid-September 2025. It will be powered by a 2.4-litre turbo‑diesel engine, delivering 183ps of power and 480 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a new nine-speed automatic transmission and full-time 4×4 system

On August 11, 2025, Craftsman Automation Limited commenced commercial operations at its new plant in Faridabad Unit-3. The company also announced the strategic shift of business operations from Faridabad Unit-1 to Units 2 and 3 to enhance operational efficiency and reduce overhead costs. The update follows an earlier

On August 7, Autoware Foundation announced that AuveTech has joined it as an Industry Member. AuveTech will participate in the Operational Design Domain (ODD) Working Group, the Software Working Group, and the Reference Design Working Group. Their goal will be to support the community with practical integration insig

On August 12, Kongsberg Automotive (KA) announced that it has, through its subsidiary Kongsberg Automotive AS, decided to exercise its call option to acquire the remaining 75% of the shares in Chassis Autonomy SBA AB (CA). Following the transaction, KA will hold 100 % of the shares in CA, and the transaction is plann

On August 11, Atom announced that it will present a taxi version of its electric car at the International Eurasian Forum "Taxi" (MEFT). The taxi version of Atom will be available in two-seater and classic versions. The information technologies implemented in the electric car, a spacious interior with convenient board

On August 11, 2025, Apollo Tyres Ltd announced a dedicated outdoor tire testing facility in Ivalo, Finland, built under a long-term agreement with UTAC. The site will feature exclusive, tailor-made infrastructure and dedicated tracks for real-world winter and all-season testing, supporting both Apollo and Vredestein

On August 10, Maxion Wheels announced its participation in IAA Mobility 2025 in Hall A1, booth C10. It will present the latest stylish, sustainable, and affordable light vehicle wheel solutions. Its portfolio includes both aluminum and steel wheels, as well as new hybrid solutions, designed for performance, efficienc

On August 11, Magna announced that it will present advancements in sustainable materials, drivetrain technologies, energy storage systems, and ADAS at Hall B3, Booth E40, at IAA Mobility 2025, in Munich. A key focus will be on sustainable materials that meet the highest technical standards while reducing the ecologic

On August 7, WACKER announced that it will unveil ELASTOSIL R 531/60, a new silicone rubber designed to insulate busbars in high-voltage EV batteries at the K 2025 International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber from October 8–15, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
It can be processed by extrusion and offers a cost-effec

On August 8, the Scottish Government announced that it will invest up to GBP 40 million through the second Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB2). This could help bring around 300 zero-emission buses to bus operators in Scotland.
This follows earlier ScotZEB funding, which has already delivered hundreds

On August 11, SZAO BELGEE announced the completion of a large-scale modernization, primarily targeting the welding and body painting shops. The upgrades aim to enhance product quality, significantly boost production capacity to meet rising demand in the Belarusian market and increase the level of localization.
The co

On August 11, multiple sources reported that JSC Ural Automobile Plant has resumed work after a two-week planned corporate vacation. The car plant employees were on holiday from July 28 to August 10, 2025.
Based on multiple sources