On July 7, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced the recent establishment of a strategic IUR (Industry-University-Research) partnership with the Nanjing University of the Arts (NUA) and the UHD World Association (UWA).
Leveraging their respective advantages in automobile manufacturing, art and technology, and standards fo

Information from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (NECIPS) shows that Jianglai Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd. (Jianglai Manufacturing) released an announcement on the filing of deregistration, for which the reason is a “resolution to dissolve”. The announcement period l

On July 8, 2025, it was reported that KIA México reinforced its commitment to national development by inaugurating a new parts distribution center in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo León.
The logistics hub, launched on July 3 in alliance with Hyundai Mobis, aims to improve post-sales service in northern Mexico by offering 24

On July 9, Polestar announced that the Polestar 4 achieved a five-star rating from Euro NCAP, becoming the third vehicle in its lineup to do so after the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3.
The Polestar 4 received an 86% overall score, with standout ratings of 92% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupants, 81% fo

On July 8, 2025, it was reported that General Motors began pre-sales in Brazil for the Chevrolet Spark EUV.
The new compact electric hatchback is based on a Chinese model and offers a 102-hp rear electric motor and a 41.9-kWh battery with a WLTC range of over 400 km.
Additionally, GM confirmed it will introduce the C

On July 8, Rivian launched updated variants of its flagship Gen 2 Quad R1T pickup and R1S crossover, producing 1,025 hp and 1,198 lb-ft of torque from four electric motors built in-house at Rivian facilities for the first time.
The Gen 2 Quad R1 models accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 2.5 seconds. Top trim levels

On June 25, Rivian began laying off what the company describes as “a small number of our salaried manufacturing employees as part of an ongoing effort to improve operational efficiency for R2.”
The midsize R2 SUV is scheduled begin production in early 2026 in Normal, Illinois, where the company has been expanding its

On July 7, General Motors confirmed that it would accelerate development of GM's hands-free, eyes-off advanced driver assist system by “testing a limited number of Cruise Bolt vehicles on select highways in Michigan, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area” .
The cars operate with safety drivers, which are trained pers

On July 8, Stellantis announced that it is offering connected services that are clearer and more valuable for its U.S. customers with a simplified, two-tier offering available on Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT brand vehicles, available immediately, with Chrysler and Alfa Romeo vehicles to follow. 
Included at no extra cos

On July 9, Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging (HPC) and Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) announced a strategic agreement naming Mercedes-Benz the preferred EV charging provider across Federal Realty's retail portfolio, which will deliver an expected 500 new, ultra-fast charging stalls, accessible to all driv

On July 9, AMPECO announced that that EVerged, a North American energy technology company, has selected AMPECO as its comprehensive EV charging management platform provider. This partnership will power EVerged’s expansion plans across public and private charging networks, transforming charging operations throughout N

On July 9, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, announced that they have developed an innovative membrane technology that efficiently extracts lithium from water. Several of the team members also hold joint appointments with the Pritzker School of Molecu

On July 9, Volkswagen Group announced that, during the first half of 2025, it sold 4,405,300 units, i.e., an increase of 1.3% YoY in the same period of 2024, despite the challenges faced in the global market.
Growth in South America (up 18.3% YoY to 302,100 units), Western Europe (up 1.0% YoY to 1,698,500 units) and

On July 9, Mercedes Benz announced that its subsidiary Accumotive has started series production of the latest drive batteries for the all-electric CLA in the Kamenz plant, Germany. Since this year, it has been supplying these batteries to the Rastatt plant, where the new CLA is built. Electric drive units and axles c

On July 9, BMW announced that it has started ramping up the production of the high-voltage batteries for its Neue Klasse vehicles. The batteries are a key part of these vehicles. Before mass production, BMW tests and develops the batteries at its pilot plants in Parsdorf, Hallbergmoos, and at the Research and Innovat

On July 8, Daimler Truck announced that it will present its updated Group strategy at the Capital Markets Day 2025. The strategy is built on five key pillars to increase profitability and resilience.
In 2024, Daimler Truck earned over EUR 8 billion from its industrial services. It plans to grow this business by impro

On July 9, Stellantis announced that its connectivity platform, Mobilisights has partnered with Vinli, U.S based automotive data intelligence. The deal increases Vinli’s ability to offer better fleet management, risk analysis, and mobility solutions.
The partnership adds Stellantis to Vinli’s growing list of OEM conn

On July 8, Stellantis Poland announced that Peugeot will expand its electric lineup in 2025 with a new powertrain option for the E-3008 and E-5008 SUVs.
The new electric 325 hp dual motor combines a 213 hp front motor with a 112 hp rear motor, delivering all-wheel drive of total output of 325 hp and 509 Nm of torque.

On July 9, Aston Martin unveiled the new Vantage S, the most performance-focused model in its sports car lineup. It features more power, sharper handling, and unique design updates, setting a new standard for Aston Martin’s front-engine sports cars.
The model is powered by an upgraded 4.0-litre V8 Twin-Turbo engine,

On July 8, Bentley Motors revealed its latest luxury concept, the EXP 15, inside its newly opened design studio. The concept vehicle is inspired by Bentley’s classic Grand Tourers, it blends vintage design with a modern, futuristic touch.
The full-size model features a bold upright grille, long bonnet, and rear-set c