On June 13, Altilium announced its plans to invest GBP 30 million in the region’s clean technology infrastructure. The investment in the new ACT 3 EV battery recycling plant will help Altilium to establish a domestic circular economy for the critical minerals needed to support the nation’s net zero goals.
The facili

On June 13, Genesis Motor Europe announced its plans to expand into four new European markets, marking a new phase in its regional growth strategy. The company will be establishing a new presence in France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, with first customer deliveries expected in early 2026.
The company will launc

On June 12, Steyr Automotive, an Austrian commercial vehicle manufacturer, signed an agreement with SuperPanther, a China-based heavy-duty eTruck technology firm, for the industrial contract manufacturing of electric trucks.
The two companies will combine their strengths to build the next generation of all-electric t

On June 12, NIRA Dynamics, a Swedish automotive software company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea's BANF Smart Tire System to enhance vehicle safety and predictive maintenance. The collaboration will integrate BANF's high-frequency tire sensors into NIRA's established software platform, im

On June 11, Dongfeng presented its new crossover models, the Dongfeng Mage and Dongfeng Huge, in the Moscow, Russia. The price of the Dongfeng Mage starts from RUB 2,550,000, while the Huge model is offered at RUB 2,750,000. The official sales start date will be announced later.
Dongfeng Mage is a stylish urban cross

On June 12, Hyundai unveiled the first teaser images of the IONIQ 6 N, a high-performance electric sedan, marking the brand’s next bold leap in its electrification journey. The IONIQ 6 N features wide fenders, lightweight wheels, and a large rear spoiler, emphasizing its focus on aerodynamics and performance.
The IO

The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 111,600 units in May 2025 represented a 6.3% increase over May 2024.
According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Fiat sales were 10,846 units in May (10.1% market share), Renault sales were 9,025 units (8.

Marelli Corporation (Marelli) announced the start of the Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court during a meeting with trade unions on June 12, 2025. This is part of a financial restructuring agreement backed by approximately 80% of Marelli’s creditors.
The company stressed that this process is purely fin

On June 11, Chery launched the Duomi mini battery electric SUV, which is available in two variants priced at CNY 59,900 and CNY 69,900, respectively.
The Duomi offers four exterior color options, meeting the mobility requirements of young families with the trafficability of a 5-seater SUV and a rear trunk opening wid

On June 12, GAC Group launched the Hong Kong Action plan under the One GAC 2.0 globalization strategy to make comprehensive business deployment in the Hong Kong market from the perspectives of products, channels, services, energy systems, and mobility ecosystems. The group also introduced a mobile application for own

On June 11, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the May 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 facilities:
As of

On June 15, Renault Group announced that Mr. Luca de Meo has decided to step down as CEO of Renault Group after 5 years, to explore new opportunities outside the auto industry.
The Board which is led by Chairman Mr. Jean-Dominique Senard, confirmed that his departure will be effective from July 15, 2025.
The Board ha

On June 13, Korean multiple sources reported that Hyundai Steel has signed a deal to supply GM Korea with approximately 100,000 tons of automotive steel annually, starting as early as September. This supply will replace the volume previously sourced from China’s Baoshan Iron & Steel, the world’s largest steelmaker by

Announced on June 13, 2025, New Energy Asia Sdn. Bhd, a newly-formed joint venture between HICOM Engineering Sdn Bhd (HESB) (a DRB-HICOM subsidiary) and Hangzhou Flash Charging New Energy Co Ltd (HFC) (a Lotus Technology Inc. subsidiary), has launched a comprehensive range of high-quality EV charging equipment for Ma

Reported on June 13, 2025, Geely confirmed it will not build a new manufacturing plant in Indonesia, aligning with its global decision to halt the construction of new facilities and the expansion of existing ones due to what it describes as “serious overcapacity” in the global automotive industry.
Nevertheless, Geely

Announced on June 10, 2025, Toyota Australia recorded its best-ever May sales, delivering 23,576 vehicles, including 10,734 hybrids. The HiLux led with 4,952 units, followed by the RAV4 Hybrid with 4,002 registrations.
Hybrid models made up 45.6% of total sales. Strong hybrid performers included the Corolla, Yaris Cr

Announced on June 13, 2025, the first performance hybrid Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2026, marking a key step in Toyota Australia’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.
Building on Toyota’s hybrid legacy since October 2001 with the launch of Prius to Australia, th

Announced on June 13, 2025, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) reported total sales of 4,063 vehicles in May (down 17.3% YoY), bringing the cumulative sales for the first 5 months of 2025 to 20,007 units.
In May 2025, the Hyundai Accent led sales with 638 units, followed by the Tucson with 531 units. The Creta ranked t