On July 24, Mercedes Benz announced the key progress in the development of its all-electric VLE van, with prototypes passing major testing milestones across three areas of efficiency.
First, the VLE demonstrated excellent aerodynamics during wind tunnel tests in Stuttgart. The vehicle’s sleek design with a stretched

On July 24, Stellantis announced its partnership with 4screen, German based smart driver interaction platform, to offer real-time, location-based digital services in its vehicles. This will enhance the in-car experience for customers across Europe and North America.
The 4screen platform will first be available in sel

On August 1, Volkswagen Group announced its financial results for Q2 2025 and H1 2025.
In Q2 2025, sales revenue decreased 3.0% to EUR 80.8 billion, and the operating profit was down 29.4% to EUR 3.8 billion. The Group’s earnings after tax decreased 36.3% to EUR 2.3 billion.
Sales Volume in Q2 was down 1.2% year-on-y

On July 24, the CFE-CGC union confirmed that Stellantis will shut down its Douvrin plant in 2026, following an announcement at the Works Council meeting.
As Stellantis shifts toward electric mobility, with the nearby ACC gigafactory focusing on battery production, the union stresses the urgent need for proper support

On July 23, the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) announced that its delegation had travelled to the Chinese province of Zhejiang. They visited a plant of the Lynk & Co factory in Ningbo to localize the automotive industry and to learn about modern technology in car manufacturing.
The delegation also participated in

On July 17, multiple sources reported that Ningbo Gaofa Automotive Control System Co., Ltd. will invest USD 20 million in Morocco. It will produce advanced safety systems, electronic control units, and transmissions. The company’s capital will fully fund the plant. 
Based on multiple sources 

On July 17, the Congolese government and the American company Kobold Metals signed an agreement on mining exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kobold will invest in Congo in the digitalization of geological data, exploitation using advanced technology, particularly artificial intelligence, and the m

On July 22, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced that its new InnovizSMART Long-Range lidar is now compatible with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin platform. By leveraging NVIDIA accelerated computing and edge computing functionalities, customers utilizing Innoviz's lidar solutions for smart applications are expected to experie

On July 24, the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) stated that the UK-India trade agreement represents a significant achievement, partially liberalising the Indian automotive market for the first time. 
While the highly complex deal confirms some compromises, its entry into force will provide commercial

On July 25, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) awarded Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) compliance certificates to VinFast India Private Limited for its electric car models VF6 Earth and VF6 Wind.
The certification confirms that both models comply with Indian regulatory standards related to safety,

On July 24, Electra signed a green loan facility of up to EUR 433 million to support its future growth. It will be used to further accelerate the deployment of high-quality infrastructure. The transaction brings Electra’s total funding raised since inception to over EUR 1 billion.
Electra’s network currently spans ov

On July 24, the municipality of Cuprija, in a social media post, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Serbia and the Chinese company Shandong Golden Empire Precision Machinery Technology Co. Ltd.
Shandong Golden Empire Precision Machinery will build a new plant in Cupr

On July 24, onsemi announced an expanded collaboration with Schaeffler through a new design win. It leverages onsemi’s next-generation EliteSiC product line of silicon carbide MOSFETs. The onsemi solution will power the Schaeffler traction inverter for a leading global automaker’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHE

On July 24, a delegation from Uttar Pradesh, led by the Principal Secretary (Infrastructure and Industrial Development), along with representatives from Invest UP, visited Denso’s global headquarters in Kariya, Japan. During this visit, they announced that Denso Corporation, a Japanese automotive component manufactur

On July 24, STMicroelectronics (ST) announced that it is strengthening its global sensors capabilities with the planned acquisition of NXP Semiconductors’ MEMS sensors business. The MEMS sensors portfolio to be acquired by ST primarily targets automotive safety sensors, both passive (airbags) and active (vehicle dyna

On July 16, Covestro unveiled its next-generation flame-retardant encapsulation polyurethane foam technology. Covestro’s newly launched Baysafe BEF flame-retardant encapsulation foam series is designed to minimize thermal propagation between battery cells. The lightweight foam delivers superior flame-retardant perfor

On July 24, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati announced the development of an eco-friendly composite material made from Bambusa tulda—a fast-growing bamboo species native to Northeast India reinforced with biodegradable polymers. The composite offers high strength, thermal stability, lo

On July 25, 2025, JSW MG Motor India launched the MG Cyberster electric convertible, priced at INR 7.5 million for new bookings and INR 7.25 million for pre-reserved customers. The price includes a 3.3 kW portable charger, a 7.4 kW wall box charger, and standard installation. The Cyberster features a dual-motor all-w

In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Bajaj Auto announced a focus on developing affordable and scalable electric powertrains, along with controllers, human-machine interface (HMI) systems, connectivity features, and related technologies. The company is working on integrating these systems into its vehicles and subsys

On July 24, Nissan’s Magnite earned a five-star rating for adult occupant safety and three stars for child protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. This marks a jump from the previous model, which had only two airbags and a two-star rating for both categories.
The updated Magnite, launched in India and South