Benteler Group (Benteler) has partnered with Tongji University for joint research and talent development. Both partners will research on key topics such as lightweight construction, vehicle safety, and sustainable mobility. They also promote young talent through internships, training programs, and a dedicated scholar

Dräxlmaier Group opened a new development site in Da Nang, Vietnam, in June 2025.
The new office strengthens the company’s regional presence and emphasizes its long-term commitment to Southeast Asia.
It focuses on Technical Product Management (TPM) and embodies lived collaboration, continuous transformation, and tech

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its Otrokovice tire plant in Czech Republic has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification.
The certification confirms that the plant meets specific documentation requirements relating to the use of sustainabl

Indian passenger vehicle sales in May 2025 were up 0.8% y/y to 303,099 units.
Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results of PVs and CVs are as follows:
Maruti Suzuki sales of 138,690 units decreased 5.5% in May compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 67,429 units decreased 10.3% from las

On June 16, Polestar announced that it has secured a USD 200 million equity investment from PSD Investment Limited, an existing shareholder controlled by Eric Li, Founder and Chairman of Geely Holding Group.
The investment will be made through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) arrangement. Under the terms

On June 16, it was announced that BYD Brazil, in partnership with Tupi Mobility, will launch a new charging feature called AutoCarga as part of its electric mobility strategy in the country.
Introduced during the Festival Interlagos 2025, AutoCarga enables BYD vehicle owners to charge their cars automatically without

Reported on June 16, 2025, Thailand’s Finance Ministry and the Board of Investment (BOI) are reportedly reviewing domestic production requirements under the EV subsidy scheme to address market oversupply, intensifying price wars, and broader challenges facing the EV industry.
Under current rules, EV manufacturers rec

Reported on June 13, 2025, at the launch of New Energy Asia (NEA), the newly formed joint venture between HICOM Engineering and Hangzhou Flash Charging (HFC) signed collaboration agreements with (i) Future Fuelling Malaysia, (ii) Pro-Net, and (iii) Malakoff Green Solutions. These partnerships aim to promote clean mob

Reported on June 12, 2025, PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam), the Indonesian mining company, planned a 2025 investment budget of IDR 7 trillion (approximately USD 500 million), with the majority allocated to developing the EV battery supply chain.
The budget will also support the renovation of Antam’s precious metal facil

On June 16, U.S. President Donald Trump sounded optimistic about a trade deal as he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 summit in Alberta.
Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of the bilateral meeting before the wider G7 summit got underway, Trump said the "primary focus" of this meeting for him is "trade wi

On June 13, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will further accelerate the safe development of automated vehicles by streamlining the Part 555 exemption process.   
The exemption will continue to allow manufacturers t

On June 16, the Lucid Group announced that Android Auto Smart Driving Companion Application is now available in all North American and European Lucid Air vehicles via an over-the-air update to Lucid OS 2.7.0. Owners of the Lucid Air can now seamlessly access their favorite Android smartphone maps, media, and messagin

On June 13, Honda announced that the Honda CR‑V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to compete at the “Race to the Clouds”, The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Prepared by engineers at Honda of America Race Team (HART), Honda R&D Japan, and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the CR‑V

On June 12, California-based Archer Aviation Inc. announced it has raised an additional USD 850 million following the Executive Order by President Trump on June 11 in part to implement an “eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in the United States”. This program is focused on accelerating the deployment of eVTOL aircraft i