Announced on September 22, 2025, WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) and Grab will roll out Ai.R, Singapore’s first consumer-facing autonomous shuttle service, in Punggol. 
The service will operate 11 WeRide vehicles, five-seater GXRs and eight-seater Robobuses, along two fixed routes connecting residential areas to key hubs such a

Announced on September 19, 2025, Punch Powertrain has inaugurated its new plant in Malaysia, reinforcing its partnership with Proton and commitment to the nation’s automotive industry.
The Sensteed Powertrain Malaysia Sdn Bhd (SPM) facility was completed in just 10 months and officially inaugurated with officials fro

On September 17, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Safety Requirements for Combined Driver Assistance Systems for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs)” (the Requirements), mandatory national standards, for public comments until November 15.
The Requirements are for Category M

On September 19, BAIC Group announced the recent launch of strategic cooperation in areas such as online and offline scenario-based promotion; technology innovation and R&D; intelligent mobility solutions and vehicle purchase; and park digitalization and intelligentization with Dongsheng Technology Park.
For marketin

On September 18, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the August 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members.
Overall operating status of domestic charging facilitie

On September 17, Dreame Technology released concept images of its first vehicle model.
The model adopts 2,000MPa aviation-grade hot metal gas formed steel, dual hidden B-pillars, and a special door system, delivering a torsional rigidity of over 45,000Nm/deg, a wheel torque of nearly 23,000Nm, and a 0 to 100km/h acce

On September 18, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) announced the recent signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the Korea Transport Safety Authority (KOTSA).
The two parties will cooperate on vehicle testing and evaluation. The KOTSA will provide CAERI with KNCAP (Korean New Car As

On September 18, Xiamen King Long Motor Group Co., Ltd. (KLM) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chengdu Keruite Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. (Keruite) for an innovative project on the design, size, and intelligent manufacturing of buses.
Keruite, a company specializing in solutions to the R&D of intell

On September 18, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the September 2025 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 2.15 million units (up 2.0% year-over-year (y/y)) and 1.25 million units, respecti

On September 19, JAC Mexico announced the launch of the JAC X12K 2026, a heavy-duty truck built at JAC plant in Mexico.
Featuring a COE (Cab Over Engine) design, the model offers a tighter turning radius, improved visibility, and easy access to the new Cummins Euro 6 diesel 6.7-liter engine. This powertrain produces

On September 17, it was reported that Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Mexico despite the potential imposition of new tariffs on imported vehicles from China.
The measure was announced by the Mexican government, planning to increase tariffs from 10% to 50% to a range of produc

On September 18, it was reported that Audi’s plant in Puebla faces a 27.5% tariff on exports to the United States, a record rate that is reshaping the company’s production strategy.
To offset the financial impact, Audi is accelerating the regional integration of its supply chain by prioritizing auto parts from North

On September 17, General Motors announced that it has developed OnStar’s Injury Severity Prediction (ISP) analytics tool to prepare first responders with the information they need to save lives, turning crash data from OnStar’s Automatic Crash Response technology into life-saving insight before paramedics arrive.
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General Motors is preparing to launch an all-new generation of Chevrolet Bolt EV in conjunction with the 2027 model year, offering up new exterior and interior designs, upgraded technology larger infotainment screens, and new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry.
The next-generation 2027 Bolt EV will be off

On September 19, Stellantis told suppliers in a letter that it has canceled the Jeep Gladiator 4xe version amid an ongoing reassessment of its product plans. The company said the cancellation of the plug-in hybrid Gladiator is effective immediately, and all related activities and agreements will be concluded.
“The Je

On September 21, BMW presented the all-new BMW iX3, the first of BMW’s Neue Klasse, or “New Class” of vehicles, at its North American premiere in New York City, following its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025, and announced that it will be launching the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen in 2028.
As the first model of the Neue K

On September 17, NACTOY revealed “The Best of 2026: The vehicles that will compete for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year” awards.
The “Best of 2026” lists were announced at the Center for Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars event, in its inaugural year at Michigan Central St

Aptiv, which in January announced a spinoff plan for its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business, is now reaching out to potential buyers for the unit, according to people familiar with the matter. The EDS unit provides low- and high-voltage electrical architectures for automotive and commercial vehicle market

On September 22, Nexteer Automotive announced it will showcase its latest Motion-by-Wire innovations including Steer-by-Wire, Rear-Wheel Steering, Brake-by-Wire and the MotionIQ Software Suite during MOVE America, September 24-25 at Huntington Place in Detroit.
Visitors will experience an immersive Steer-by-Wire driv

On September 17, Stratasys, a global leader in additive manufacturing, announced it will officially open its new North American Tooling Center of Excellence (NASTC) in Flint, Michigan, in collaboration with Automation Intelligence, LLC on September 23. 
The NASTC is showcasing advanced additive manufacturing technolo