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

On June 16, California-based Cadence announced an expanded collaboration with Samsung Foundry, focusing on accelerating SoC, 3D-IC, and chiplet design for AI data centers, automotive (including ADAS), and RF connectivity. 
Highlights include:
•    A new multi-year IP agreement to expand Cadence’s memory and interface

On June 16, NFI Group’s subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. announced a contract from the New Jersey Transit Corporation for the purchase of up to 750 Xcelsior 60-foot clean-diesel transit buses (1,500 equivalent units or EUs).
The contract includes an initial firm order for 200 buses (400 EUs) with deliveries start

On June 15, Zenobē, a a global fleet electrification and battery storage specialist headquartered in London, and the City of Brampton, Ontario, Canada announced their leadership of a group of U.K. and Canada-based partners including TD Securities Inc. and OEMs that will launch a CAD 4 billion partnership to support t

On June 11, Comau announced its partnership with Roboze to make advanced, on-demand manufacturing more affordable and accessible. Their collaboration will benefit industries such as automotive, energy, racing, and others.
The partnership helps bring automation to more manufacturing sites, allowing companies to produc

On June 16, Renault announced that its full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain has been integrated across models such as Austral (C-segment SUV), and the Espace and Rafale (D-segment SUV). With updated software for the automatic gearbox, it now responds better during acceleration, especially between 40 and 80 km/h.
The

On June 13, MAN Truck & Bus signed a deal with Duvenbeck, an international logistics provider to deliver up to 1,000 MAN trucks by the end of 2027. The first trucks will be delivered starting late Q3 2025 and used across Europe. The trucks are MAN TGX which comes with the new PowerLion powertrain, offering better fue

On June 16, MAN Truck announced that it is moving forward with plans to develop a fully automated city bus by 2030 to help shape the future of urban mobility. To build expertise, the company is partnering with tech leaders and working on pilot projects such as MINGA, which tests automated ebuses in real-world conditi

On June 13, Stellantis unveiled its new all-electric Peugeot E-208 GTi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. It is the brand’s first fully electric GTi badge.
The car was developed by PEUGEOT Sport in Satory and styled in collaboration with PEUGEOT’s design team in Vélizy, France.
The vehicle has powerful M4+ electric

On June 11, MHP, a Porsche subsidiary, announced that it is helping automotive suppliers join the Catena-X data network to make the connection process easier. It is part of the Catena-X “Readiness Booster Program,” MHP supports the onboarding of suppliers working with various automakers, including the Volkswagen Grou

On June 16, Hyundai Motor India Limited announced that it had commenced production of passenger vehicle engines at its Talegaon plant in Pune, Maharashtra. The facility is located at Plot No. A-16, MIDC, Talegaon Industrial Area, Phase II Expansion, Tehsil Maval, Dist. Pune 410507. An update on the start of passenger

In an investor update, Belrise Industries Limited provided an update on the benefits of its recent acquisitions of H-One India and Mag Filters. With H-One India, Belrise secured a new OEM customer for Japanese four-wheeled vehicles (4W) and deepened its penetration with two Japanese OEMs for two-wheeled vehicles (2W)

On June 14, UzAuto Motors JSC and Ipoteka Bank OTP Group signed a cooperation agreement worth USD 50 million. The funds raised will be used to develop production processes further and introduce modern technologies. The agreement reflects the company's desire to strengthen its market position and increase competitiven

On June 16, Ultraviolette launched its flagship performance motorcycles, F77 MACH 2 and F77 SuperStreet, in Paris, France, following their debut in Germany. Ultraviolette is offering both models at special prices for pre-bookings made up to July 31, 2025. The F77 MACH 2 is available starting at EUR 8,990 (regular pri

On June 15, the Minister of Industry made a working visit to Batna province to review important industrial facilities. He inspected the construction project of the Sokon factory, which will produce cars and utility vehicles, providing more than 1,300 jobs upon completion.
He visited the GMI truck and bus manufacturin