On September 18, Hyundai Motor Group CEO José Muñoz confirmed the comapny is going forward with previously announced Phase 2 plans at its Metaplant site that would increase production capacity by 200,000 over the next three years, to a total of 500,000 vehicles annually by 2028, with a mix of 10 hybrid and EV models,

On September 18, Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) announced it has produced the final Subaru Legacy on its assembly line in Lafayette, Indiana.
The end of Legacy production will be followed shortly by the end of U.S. production of the Outback in about three weeks, which will enable U.S. production of the Forester i

On September 18, Scout Motors announced it is making an additional investment of USD 300 million investment in South Carolina to build a Supplier Park on the site of its Production Center in Blythewood. 
Located adjacent to the main Production Center buildings, the Supplier Park will serve as a central logistics and

On September 17, Toyota announced it is recalling 591,377 vehicles in the U.S. over the 12.3-inch display of the instrument panel that may be blank at startup due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, failing to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights. The defe

On September 17, Hyundai Motor announced it is recalling 2020-2025 model year 568,580 Palisade vehicles in the U.S., over an issue with the seat belt buckles which may not properly secure passengers in a crash.
The issue was caused due to parts in the seat belt buckle assemblies, which may have been manufactured with

On September 19, Daimler Truck and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) announced the formation of a strategic partnership to allow for future cooperation in the development, production and service of military logistics vehicles in select markets.
In a recently signed agreement, the two companies committed to strengt

On September 19, Neo Performance Materials Inc. announced the signing of a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding with Robert Bosch GmbH as it nears commercial production at its new rare earth magnet plant in Europe.
The commitment from Bosch will enable Neo to plan and optimize the design and construction of the nex

On September 18, Niron Magnetics announced it has licensed a comprehensive portfolio of foundational Variable Flux Motor (VFM) patents. This strategic licensing agreement unlocks decades of cutting-edge motor research for commercial application and positions Niron Magnetics to enable next-gen electric motor performan

On September 18, Stellantis’ electrification units i.e., Free2move eSolutions and Free2move Charge announced its partnership with Plugsurfing, German-based roaming providers, to improve EV charging services and digital tools for drivers.
With Plugsurfing’s Drive API, the Free2move Charge App and eSolutions Charging A

On September 18, Stellantis Morocco’s MD announced the launch of Leapmotor in the Moroccan market, to be distributed through Sopriam, Stellantis’ local network.
Leapmotor brings Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) technology, offering 100% electric driving with longer range and addressing key challenges in the ene

On September 18, Green NCAP tested 12 popular cars under its new whole-life assessment rating, showing the wide differences in environmental impact. The new system looks at real-world use, including car weight, efficiency in warm and cold weather, and hidden emissions from tyres and brakes. Most importantly, it now f

On September 17, 2025, Raptee Energy announced that it had received funding from the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, for its 240-volt electric motorcycle platform. This marks the first time TDB is supporting an electric motorcycle OEM in India. The project

On September 18, 2025, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Green R&D Centre. The partnership will drive collaborative research on lubricants, coola

On September 17, 2025, Tata Motors introduced the Ace Gold+ diesel mini truck, priced at INR 552 thousand. It is powered by a turbocharged Dicor engine, the Ace Gold+ delivers 22PS of power, 55Nm of torque, and has a payload capacity of 900kg. The truck offers multiple load deck options and is designed for various ca

On September 18, 2025, Ester Loop Infinite Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (ELITe)—a joint venture between Ester Industries of India and Loop Industries of Canada announced new supply agreements and partnerships for recycled polyester. The Infinite Loop facility, to start operations by late 2027 in Gujarat, will use Loop’s de

On September 18, multiple sources reported that Tryton Motors Ltd., the official distributor of JAC Motors in Ghana, unveiled a new line-up of heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Tryton Motors is also discussing local vehicle assembly with JAC Motors with support form government. Th

On September 16, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, Kenya, in a social media post, announced that the Ministry and Linglong Group Limited signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the establishment of a USD 800 million tire manufacturing plant in Mariakani, Kilifi County.

On September 18, Tensor announced that it will present the world’s first personally owned autonomous vehicle, the Tensor Robocar, at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025 on September 24-25, 2025. It will present Tensor to the public for the first time in the Middle East. Tensor Robocar has a 124-i

On September 16, Eskom signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with BYD Auto South Africa to support the launch of the BYD Dolphin Surf. Eskom is South Africa's primary electricity supplier.
Eskom and BYD will explore the potential expansion of public charging infrastructure in key locations nationwide. They will al

On September 18, Solvay announced that it is positioning its Bad Wimpfen site as a global hub for Nocolok production, research, and application. It will establish Bad Wimpfen as a global hub for innovation and customer applications, reinforcing Solvay’s position as a worldwide leader in automotive brazing. 
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