On July 17, MAN Truck & Bus announced it secured a EUR 50 million contract in Spain for the delivery of buses in Valencia.
84 city buses will be delivered to EMT Valencia, 57 fully electric Lion’s City 12 E and 27 hybrid Lion’s City 18 Efficient Hybrid.
The contract includes vehicle delivery and maintenance and is pa

On July 8, IVECO Argentina unveiled the new S-Way in the country.
The S-Way is available in diesel (4x2, 6x2, 6x4) and Natural Gas (NG) versions. It features the new FPT Cursor 13 common rail Euro VI engine, delivering 480hp to 540 hp, and promises up to 10% to 15% fuel savings. The NG version offers 460 hp and a ran

On July 17, 2025, IVECO Bus announced it had signed a third contract with the Transport Operator of Wallonia (OTW) to supply 127 additional Crossway Low Entry buses.
The buses are powered by 360-hp Cursor 9 engines compatible with HVO fuel and paired with Voith gearboxes for efficient performance. OTW emphasized that

On July 17, the Lucid Group and Uber Technologies announced a next-generation premium global robotaxi program created exclusively for the Uber ride-hailing platform.
Expected to first launch later in 2026 in a major U.S. city, the new robotaxi service combines the software-defined vehicle architecture of the Lucid Gr

On July 17, Rivian announced it will establish a new East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as part of its landmark investment in the state. The office will open in late 2025, followed by further expansion in 2026 as construction accelerates at the company’s new manufacturing site 30 miles outside the city where

On July 15, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling 694,271 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5-liter engines in the U.S. The company warned that a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
The tally of recalled vehicles includes 339,044 Bronco Sport

On July 17, the Volvo Group reported higher than expected earnings for Q2 2024 as signs of recovery in Europe helped it offset sluggish demand in North America. Truck orders in North America have fallen more than 40% in recent months compared to 2024, adding to pricing pressures and buyer sentiment across the sector.

While Volvo Cars announced on July 16 that it would begin U.S. production of the mid-size XC60 crossover in Ridgeville, South Carolina in late 2026, reports from two people familiar with the matter say that production of the full-size XC90 will follow in October 2028. Both nameplates are currently imported and subjec

On July 16, Mack Trucks introduced Mack Protect, its new proprietary active safety and collision mitigation system, debuting with the all-new Mack Pioneer Class 8 highway truck, built at the LVO Macungie plant. 
This safety package represents a significant shift from the Bendix Fusion system previously used across Ma

On July 17, New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled a major range-boosting innovation for its Xcelsior CHARGE FC 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell-electric bus (FCEB). The new optional hydrogen four-tank-module significantly extends vehicle and operational flexibility by adding 17.5 kg of onboard fuel capacity.
The additional fo

On July 17, onsemi announced plans to invest USD 8 million at Stony Brook University in New York to establish a wide band gap research center that will advance innovation in power semiconductors and foster the next generation of skilled professionals in this field. 
The center aims to advance foundational research in

On July 16, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is increasing in-car productivity by adding Microsoft business tools to its vehicles.
Starting with the all-new CLA, drivers can use the updated Meetings for Teams app, which now supports the use of the car’s built-in camera during calls, even while driving. The latest app

On July 16, Mercedes Benz announced that it will begin using sensor and video data from customer cars to better detect road users and unusual traffic situations starting from July 2025. The goal is to improve road safety and support the EU’s “Vision Zero” plan—no road deaths by 2050.
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On July 16, CARIAD announced that it is building a shared digital platform for all Volkswagen Group brands, including Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen. This platform supports the creation and delivery of connected car features across the entire fleet.
With internet-connected vehicles, new features and updates such as na

On July 17, BMW announced that it is recycling waste 3D printing powder and used parts to produce new components using 3D printing. Waste that was once discarded is now turned into plastic filament, which is wound onto spools and used to print tools and support devices.
In addition to filament for the Fused Filament

On July 17, CUPRA announced that it will share its future vision through several exciting events in IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich starting from September 7, 2025.
At the Volkswagen Group Media Event on September 7, 2025, CUPRA will reveal the camouflaged series-production version of the CUPRA Raval, which is an all-ele

On July 16, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Morocco and the Head of Moroccan Government attended the opening of Stellantis' expanded manufacturing unit in the Kenitra Industrial Zone.
The plant will triple its engine production capacity from 100,000 to 350,000 units per year in two phases. Phase one begins in M

On July 15, the Suez Canal Authority announced that it is anticipating a minimum 20% increase in the tonnage of vehicle carriers transiting through the Canal in the second half of 2025 compared to the first half of the same year. The BYD XI'AN, one of the world’s largest vehicle carriers, recently made its first pass

On July 3, multiple sources reported that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) will gradually shut down its gallium nitride (GaN) compound semiconductor business within two years. TSMC is cooperating with its customers to ensure a smooth transition. The decision was made after reviewing market conditions and

On July 16, multiple sources reported that state-owned Kuvimba Mining House will construct a lithium concentration plant at its Sandawana mine in Zimbabwe. It will see an investment of EUR 270 million. It will have a 600,000-ton annual capacity. It will start operations in 2027. The project also involves a strategic