Tesla is set to launch a longer, six-seat version of the Model Y SUV in China, confirmed by a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, which shared two images of the crossover along with the caption: “Model Y L, see you in the autumn!”
The Model Y L is 4,976 mm long (196 inches), making it about 179 mm (7.0 i

On July 15, 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce abruptly announced it would require government licenses for any transfer of eight key technologies for manufacturing EV batteries outside of China. The New York Times reports that the restrictions are effective immediately and apply to any overseas transfer through t

On July 16, Volvo Cars announced it will add its best-selling XC60 mid-size SUV, in both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, to the production line at its assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. 
XC60 production is scheduled to start at the U.S. plant in late 2026, joining the fully electric Volve EX90 flagshi

On July 16, General Motors announced it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials to accelerate deployment of energy storage systems using both new U.S.-manufactured batteries from GM production plants and second-life battery packs from GM EVs.
This collaboration marks a significant

On July 14, Daimler Truck North America announced it will lay off around 2,000 employees at five sites across the U.S. and Mexico due to the weak and uncertain freight market caused by tariffs and trade problems that spill over to affect domestic industries.
“As we navigate a challenging economic environment, we’ve s

On July 16, Aeva, a Mountain View, California provider of next-gen sensing and perception systems, announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles through enhanced production of Aeva’s state-of-the-art 4D LiDAR technology.
As part of th

On July 16, Durham,  North Carolina-based IONNA, the nationwide joint-venture EV charging network, announced a new collaboration with Wawa, the privately-held, 24/7 travel stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free ATMs across the U.S.
Marking IONNA's single largest EV chargi

On July 16, Eaton announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Resilient Power Systems Inc., a leading North American developer and manufacturer of energy solutions, including solid-state transformer-based technology. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.
“Resilient’s medium voltage so

In an investor update, Ola Electric announced the commencement of production for its indigenously developed 4680 cells, which will begin powering its electric vehicles from Q2 FY 2026. The transition from supplier-sourced to in-house cells will be phased through FY 2026, starting this quarter.
Ola aims to fully utili

On July 15, ICAT-International Centre for Automotive Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), Republic of Korea, for the development of automobile technology. It will enhance the Indo-Korea collaboration for India's CMVR certification and related development

On July 15, Pioneer India launched its new Automotive 360° Surround View Camera System. Alongside the product launch, the company confirmed that it has secured its first OEM customer in India. The 360° Surround View Camera System offers a real-time composite bird’s-eye view using four HD/FHD wide-angle cameras. It is

On July 14, multiple sources reported that Dana Motors announced plans to produce 18,000 electric vehicles annually at its plant in Laos. It is retooling its facility to support electric vehicle assembly. This move is expected to boost local job creation, support technology transfer, and build capacity across the sup

In its annual report for FY 2024–25, JTEKT India Limited highlighted its efforts towards product improvement, regulatory compliance, and market competitiveness. The company has developed a new Column Electric Power Steering (CEPS) system with enhanced response and a more compact architecture, which is currently being

On July 15, Silentium announced that it is collaborating with Cadence to bring advanced solutions to the automotive market, focusing on innovations that will redefine in-cabin acoustics and electronic system performance. This partnership will be showcased at leading automotive and product events throughout 2025 and 2

On July 16, Suprajit Engineering Limited announced the final phase of restructuring at its Suprajit Controls Division (SCD), aimed at streamlining global operations and enhancing cost efficiency.
In Mexico, all operations at the Juarez plant, which run under a third-party Maquiladora setup, will be relocated by Decem

On July 9, Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd. (JMCG) announced that it has supplied 32 units of All New Carrying Plus and All New Conquer light trucks successfully in Azerbaijan. The vehicles will be handed over to the Coca-Cola Company and several local logistics companies to support daily delivery operations. This de

On July 10, multiple sources reported that EAST QUALITY is constructing a plant for heavy-duty tires in the Ouled Gacem industrial zone in Ain M'lila with an investment of USD 170 million. It will have a capacity of 3 million tires per year. The first phase will produce 1 million tires per year, while the second phas

On July 15, Billion Electric Mobility (BillionE) announced that it has secured over 250 long-term electric truck contracts with enterprise clients across India. The contracts cover deployment of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks ranging from 12 to 55 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW), catering to multiple sector

On July 15, GRIDSERVE secured GBP 100 million in new equity investment from its institutional shareholders. TPG, Infracapital, and Mitsubishi have committed capital to GRIDSERVE. Along with existing equity and debt, this will help GRIDSERVE expand high-power charging stations. GRIDSERVE is the most used network in th

On July 15, Renault Group announced that its board of directors has decided to appoint Mr. Duncan Minto as Chief Executive Officer of Renault S.A., for an interim period until the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer. At present, he is the CFO of Renault. 
He will ensure the day-to-day management of the com