On July 17, Peugeot announced that it is enhancing its e-mobility features with better connectivity, planning, and safety tools. Starting July 1, 2025, all new PEUGEOT vehicles will come with Connect One as standard. The features include:
e-Remote Control: (via the MyPEUGEOT app) lets users check and manage their EV’

On July 17, OYAK announced that the new Renault Austral C-SUVis now available in Türkiye, starting at TRY 2,190,000.
Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid version features a 1.2-liter turbo gasoline engine with two electric motors, and a multi-mode automatic transmission, which generates output of 200 hp, it accelerates

On July 15, the FIM-CISL union announced that it expects total vehicle production in 2025 to reach around 440,000 units, including about 250,000 passenger cars for Stellantis Italy.
In the first half of 2025, 221,885 vehicles were built, i.e., down by 26.9% from the same period in 2024, showing all the Italian plants

On July 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis' Vigo plant will suspend two shifts this week due to parts shortages. System 1, which builds the Peugeot 2008, will stop production during the night shift on July 18 and the morning shift on July 19, 2025.
The company cited “force majeure” caused by supply issues—

On July 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis El Djazaïr Group announced that construction work on the CKD extension at its Tafraoui site in Oran, Algeria, has reached 85% completion.
The progress comes after equipment was installed in the ironwork and paint shops, which are the key steps for increasing local

On July 16, multiple sources reported that Mercedes Benz South Africa is rethinking its operations at the East London plant as the South African industries that rely on exports are facing major challenges due to upcoming US tariffs. 
Acting Eastern Cape Premier said there are serious concerns that MBSA could leave th

On July 17, Invest UP, Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the state of Uttar Pradesh, in a social media post, announced that Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Secretary had an investment review meeting with the Hinduja Group. The meeting witnessed detailed proposals from Ashok Leyland, IndusInd Bank, Gulf Oil, Hindu

On July 17, multiple sources reported that Pars Khodro will soon start sales of imported Roewe ERX5 vehicles in Iran. It is the first imported plug-in hybrid product of Pars Khodro. It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 185 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque, along with a 180-kW electric motor with 270 Nm

On July 17, multiple sources reported that SAGLEV Electromobility Co Nig. Ltd. and Dongfeng Motor Corporation Ltd. have launched the SUV M-Hero 917 EV SUV in Nigeria. The SUV has a four-motor all-wheel-drive system and advanced off-road capability. The CEO of SAGLEV Electromobility stated that SAGLEV is the only elec

On July 18, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced a USD 20 million equity investment in Transvolt Mobility Private Limited (Transvolt) as part of a USD 50 million financing round. This marks IFC’s first equity investment in an electric vehicle platform in India and globally.
The investment is intended to h

On July 8, Gelion plc announced the commencement of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (“ARENA”) AUD 4.8 million grant for its Advanced Commercial Prototyping Centre Project (“ACPC”) in Sydney. The ARENA grant, which is matched by Gelion, supports capital and operational expenditure over three years, totalling AU

On July 17, Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH announced that it is coordinating Shift2SDV, an EU-funded research project under the Chips Joint Undertaking / Horizon Europe. The project is part of the “Vehicle of the Future” initiative of the European Commission. The project will create an SDV ecosystem around middleware

On July 17, BMW India launched the second-generation 2 Series Gran Coupé in two variants: the 218 M Sport priced at INR 4.69 million and the 218 M Sport Pro priced at INR 4.89 million. The model is locally produced at BMW Group’s Plant in Chennai and will be available exclusively with a gasoline powertrain. The new B

On July 16, Nexperia announced the expansion of its bipolar junction transistor (BJTs) portfolio by introducing 12 new MJD-style BJTs in clip-bonded FlatPower (CFP15B) packaging. This new offering, released as the MJPE-series, addresses the ongoing industry demand for more power-efficient and cost-effective designs i

On July 17, Ceat Limited proposed a capital expenditure plan for its Chennai plant located at Kannanthangal, Maduramangalam Post, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram. The plant currently has a production capacity of approximately 7 million tires per annum, with a capacity utilization of about 80%.
The company plans to

On July 17, CHERY UK announced that it will introduce the CHERY TIGGO 7 compact crossover SUV as its second SUV for the UK market. It will offer a choice of powertrains. The first is a 1.6-litre Turbocharged Direct Gasoline Injection (TDGI) engine, which produces 147 PS and 275 Nm of torque. 
The CHERY TIGGO 7 Super

In its annual report for FY2024-25, Ashok Leyland outlined its recent efforts in research and development (R&D) with a total expenditure of INR 5.46 billion. The company focused on several key areas, including engine development for alternate fuels and components related to electric powertrains and advanced driver-as

On July 17, Bramble Energy announced a major milestone in the development of its “Printed Circuit Board Fuel Cell” (PCBFC) technology, achieving an industry-leading volumetric power density of 8.76 kW/L. It outperforms the technical specifications targeted by its high-profile commercial partners. 
Bramble’s PCBFC lev

On July 17, Basquevolt announced that it has been awarded an ERU 2.5 million grant by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator program, with the possibility of an additional EUR 10 million equity investment in the next capital raising round. 
Chosen among 40 companies out of 1,000 applicants, Basquevolt’s se

On July 16, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced that it will present its latest advancements in automotive technology and connected solutions at IAA Mobility in Germany. It will present its latest advancements for ADAS functions, electric vehicles, and connectivity for future mobility applications.
It will prese