On July 23, the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), which represents General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, raised concerns about the new trade deal with Japan that cuts tariffs on auto imports from that country to 15% while leaving tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico at 25%.
Matt Blunt, who heads the AAP

On July 22, the Trump administration announced that the U.S. and Indonesia agreed to a framework for negotiating an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, which will open access to each other’s markets, with key terms including:
   •The U.S. will reduce to 19% the reciprocal tariffs on goods originating from Indonesia.
   •I

Honda will end production of the Acura TLX in Marysville, Ohio, in July, reducing the Acura lineup to one sedan and four crossovers. The TLX is built on the same line as the Honda Accord, as well as the Acura Integra, which significantly outsells the TLX. 
Sales of the TLX slumped in 2024 while the company consolidat

On July 23, the Lucid Group announced it has joined newly launched Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC) to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of these minerals for use in manufacturing by U.S. OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
MINAC pa

On July 23, BMW i Ventures announced a co-lead investment in Estes Energy Solutions, a California-based materials and manufacturing innovator. The USD 11 million seed round was co-led with Fortescue Ventures with participation from New Systems Ventures, and early investor DCVC. 
Estes is working to drive further impr

On July 23, Renault Group reported that its overall sales rose 1.3% YoY to 1,169,773 units in the first half (H1) of 2025 over the same period last year. By brand, Renault was up 2.7% to 808,413 units, Dacia slightly declined by 0.7% to 356,084 units, and Alpine was up 85% to 5,015 registrations in H1 2025.
Renault G

On July 23, Vauxhall announced that the all-electric Mokka GSE will soon go into production. It will be the fastest electric Vauxhall yet, featuring a bold GSE and rally-inspired design along with advanced technology.
Vauxhall Mokka GSE generates output of 280 hp and 345 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62mph i

On July 22, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it is offering the Smart Charging Cube — a flexible charging solution for electric trucks and buses, in partnership with AW Automotive.
It can be used in depots, service yards, or remote areas such as construction sites. Depending on the setup, it connects to power sources r

On July 23, Daimler Buses announced that it will showcase its latest electric innovations, including the Mercedes Benz eIntouro intercity bus, new NMC4 batteries for the eCitaro range, and updated Omniplus services at the Busworld Europe 2025 from October 4 to 9, 2025, in Brussels.
eIntouro Intercity Bus: for the fir

On July 23, Maruti Suzuki India Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The agreement aims to foster the development of technology-driven solutions in the fields of automobile m

On July 23, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) introduced two new motorcycles, the CB125 Hornet and the Shine 100 DX. Bookings for both models will begin on August 1, 2025.
The CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that complies with OBD2B norms. It produces 8.2 kW of powe

On July 22, ZELIO E Mobility launched the facelifted version of its low-speed electric scooter, Gracy+, offering a range of options. The updated model is available in six battery configurations i.e. two lithium-ion and four gel battery variants, offering a range between 80 km to 130 km and priced from INR 54,000 to I

On July 22, Exide Industries Limited (EIL) announced an equity investment of INR 1 billion in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL). With this latest infusion, EIL’s total equity investment in EESL has reached INR 37.02 billion. The shareholding structure remains unchanged, with EIL retai

On July 23, Minda Corporation Limited (Spark Minda Group) announced its collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to develop smart and advanced cockpit solutions for the Indian automotive market. As part of their collaboration, Minda Corporation is designing a next-generation cockpit platform powered by the Snap

On July 22, Hero MotoCorp launched the HF Deluxe Pro motorcycle. The motorcycle is equipped with a 97.2cc engine that delivers 7.9 bhp at 8,000 RPM and 8.05 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM. It features the i3S (Idle Stop-Start System) technology, a low-friction engine, and low-rolling resistance tires. Its features include

On July 22, Vulcan Energy announced that the German federal government, along with the states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse, has secured approximately EUR 104 million in funding for the "Clean Lithium for Battery Cell Manufacturing" (Li4BAT) project.
The funding aims to support large-scale lithium extraction and

On July 22, AMPECO announced that it has been selected by Latitude, an Italian energy technology company, as its EV charging management platform provider.
The partnership will support Latitude’s expansion under its new e-mobility brand, ELEVEN, which aims to install 10,000 charging points across Italy within five ye

On July 23, Munich-based DeepTech startup tozero announced plans to set up a demonstration plant for lithium-ion battery recycling at the GENDORF Chemical Park in Burgkirchen, Upper Bavaria.
The company has leased an existing building for the project, with operations expected to begin later in 2025. This facility wi

On July 21, Astana Motors signed a distribution agreement with Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., marking Chery’s official entry into the Czech Republic market.
The company will start sales with the Chery Tiggo 7 and Chery Tiggo 8 crossovers, offered in both gasoline and hybrid (PHEV) versions.
Additionally, as previously a

On July 22, Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş. announced that a fire incident had occurred in a limited area of the prototype workshop at its facility in Hasanağa, Bursa, Türkiye.
The incident was responded to quickly, and the fire was fully controlled and extinguished in a short time with the help of Karsan’s