On August 29, Statistics Canada announced that Canada's economy shrank much more than expected in Q2 as U.S. tariffs squeezed exports, but higher household and government spending softened the blow somewhat.
The GDP for the quarter that ended June 30 slowed by 1.6% on an annualized basis, while Q1 growth was downward

On September 4, GM told employees that the company will stop production of two electric Cadillac crossovers at its assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, during the month of December. GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly said the plant will reopen in 2026 with one shift until May 2026, when the second shift is expected to

Daimler Truck Holding AG is seeking a partner for its autonomous-driving unit Torc Robotics Inc. to help fund the company’s significant investment needs, according to people familiar with the matter. Daimler is reportedly working with Bank of America Corp. to find potential investors interested in acquiring a minorit

On September 4, Stellantis became the latest major auto OEM to join GlobalPlatform, helping to accelerate cross-industry collaboration on cybersecurity standardization for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and align its technologies with evolving automotive use cases and regulatory requirements.
As part of the agreeme

On September 4, Palantir Technologies Inc., a leading provider of AI software, announced a five-year expansion of its partnership with Lear Corporation. Under the new agreement, Lear will broaden its use of Palantir Foundry, as well as Palantir’s Warp Speed manufacturing operating system and Artificial Intelligence P

On September 4, FANUC America announced it will showcase its latest innovations at FABTECH 2025, held September 8–11 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Designed to help manufacturers improve productivity, reduce labor challenges and increase flexibility, FANUC's solutions span robotic welding, industrial painting, CNC ma

On September 4, 2025, TVS Motor Company launched the NTORQ 150 as its first Hyper Sport scooter, priced at a special introductory rate of INR 119,000. The scooter is powered by a race-tuned 149.7 cc O3CTech engine that delivers 13.2 PS at 7,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, enabling acceleration from 0–60 k

In its annual report for FY 2024–25, Sansera Engineering reported that it enhanced its machining capabilities by designing internal grinding machines that process bores ranging from 20 to 60 mm at speeds of up to 20,000 RPM, producing multiple chamfers and radii in a single setup. The company developed prototype prod

On September 3, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved an INR 15 billion Incentive Scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission to build domestic recycling capacity for critical minerals. The six-year programme (FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31) targets e-waste, lithium-ion battery scrap, and other secondary sources such as

On September 3, proteanTecs announced the availability of its silicon-proven, VDD-core only, LVTS (Local Voltage and Thermal Sensor), with a built-in fast over-temperature alert capability, for the 2nm process node. LVTS delivers ±1.0°C temperature accuracy and ±1.5% voltage accuracy, all while using low-voltage core

On September 3, Volkswagen announced that it will start using names for its EVs, while keeping the same names for combustion models. The first car under this plan will be the ID. Polo, which is based on the ID. 2all concept. Volkswagen will also bring the sporty GTI brand into its electric range.
The “ID.” name stand

On September 3, Horse Powertrain announced that it will showcase its new Horse C15 range extender family at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany.
Horse C15 belongs to the X-Range line of solutions, which adds combustion and hybrid tech to EV platforms. It combines an engine, generator, and inverter in a compact unit that

On September 3, CARIAD and DXC Technology, US, created a new testing framework for Volkswagen Group’s automated driving systems. It lets engineers simulate real traffic conditions from bad weather to sudden lane changes.
The system speeds up validation by turning complex scenarios into clear, consistent formats that

On September 3, Ford unveiled two new electrified MS-RT models i.e. Ranger MS-RT PHEV pickup and E-Tourneo Custom MS-RT multi-activity vehicle, created with MS-RT, a partner of Ford’s rally division M-Sport. Both models will debut at IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich.
Ranger MS-RT PHEV is based on the first plug-in hy

On September 4, Dacia introduced a new hybrid-G 150 4x4 powertrain for both the Duster and Bigster models. This combines hybrid tech, LPG bi-fuel, and all-wheel drive. It uses a 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine of 140 hp on the front axle and a 31 hp electric motor on the rear, delivering a total output of 154 hp. To

On September 4, Porsche announced that it will introduce wireless charging for EVs, becoming the first carmaker to offer an 11 kW one-box charging system. Apart from the floor plate, no wallbox or control unit is needed.
The all-electric Cayenne is launching in 2026, will be the first Porsche with this option. A prot

On August 29, the eSync Alliance announced significant expansion into the Indian automotive market, with major domestic and international manufacturers adopting the global standard for over-the-air vehicle updates. Leading Indian automotive conglomerates are implementing eSync across multiple business units, includin

On August 26, Geely Auto International, in partnership with its local representatives Automobility and Abou Ghaly Motors, announced the launch of the all-new Geely Cityray in the Egyptian market. Built on Geely’s state-of-the-art Compact Modular Architecture (BMA 2.0) platform, the car is available in the local marke

On September 4, Infineon Technologies AG launched a comprehensive software portfolio designed specifically for the latest AURIX TC4x microcontroller (MCU) family. It enables automotive safety applications. The portfolio includes the production-grade MC-ISAR AUTOSAR MCAL, safety software (SafeTlib), complex device dri

On September 4, during its 56th meeting, the GST Council approved comprehensive tax reforms for India’s automotive industry. Key changes include:
Small petrol, LPG, and CNG cars (≤1,200 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%.Diesel cars (≤1,500 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%.Motorcycles (≤350 cc) and three-