On June 2, BASF announced that it is now complementing its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio with Ultramid Advanced N3U42G6, a polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame-retardant, which minimizes electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics (E&E) parts for e-mobility. 
The PPA increases the safety and

On May 29, KD announced that it will present the new optical transceiver KD7251 at AutoSens 2025 USA. The KD7251 is the first transceiver that is compliant with the IEEE Std 802.3cz standard specification for multigigabit glass optical fiber (GOF) automotive Ethernet. It implements the nGBASE-AU physical layers in a

On May 28, Cerence Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Arm in which Cerence AI will leverage Arm’s comprehensive software library, Arm Kleidi, to advance the capabilities and performance of CaLLM Edge, its embedded small language model (SLM). 
Cerence AI and Arm flexibly distribute and parallelize generative

On May 30, the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) announced that LG Electronics has partnered with SOAFEE to develop an innovative technology called PICCOLO. PICCOLO enables efficient interaction between software and hardware within vehicles. 
PICCOLO functions as a Mixed Critical Orchestrator, ens

On May 27, Rightware announced that it has provided its Kanzi One, a globally leading HMI (Human-Machine Interface) platform, for the all-new Cadillac XT4. The car has a 33-inch 9K ultra-retina curved display. Featuring automotive-grade ultra-thin bezels and Mini-LED zoned backlighting, it renders over 1 billion colo

On May 27, Eurobattery Minerals AB announced that the City Council of Outokumpu has approved the detailed zoning plan for the Company’s Hautalampi battery mineral project in Finland. This approval marks the final step in the zoning process and grants Eurobattery Minerals, through its subsidiary FinnCobalt Oy, the nec

On June 2, Kongsberg Automotive (KA) announced changes to its organizational and leadership structure. The two business areas (BAs), Drive Control Systems (DCS) and Flow Control Systems (FCS), will be strengthened by assuming full business and P&L responsibility, with all key functions fully integrated into their ope

On May 30, Divgi TorqTransfer System (Divgi TTS), in an investor update, announced that it is actively engaging in strategic discussions with leading Japanese and Korean multinational OEMs for high-value transfer cases and manual transmission programs. 
It has also received approvals for nine export components, with

On May 28, the Scottish Government announced that it would provide over GBP 20 million in 2025–26 to help lower-income households and businesses buy EVs.
Since 2011, Scotland has supported EV adoption through funding and has invested over GBP 65 million in public charging stations, encouraging more people and busines

On May 30, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that Federmeccanica-Assistal refused to reopen the discussion on the national labor contract, even though it has been nearly a year since it expired. Because of this, FIM, FIOM, and UILM unions are stepping up their protest.
The unions have called for an 8-hour natio

On June 2, Toyota Kirloskar Motor unveiled the new Fortuner and Legender models under the Neo Drive name. These models now feature a 48-volt system that improves fuel efficiency, driving performance, and comfort in both city and off-road conditions.
The Neo Drive variants use Toyota’s powerful 2.8-litre 4-cylinder tu

On June 2, Audi Sport collaborated with Fraunhofer’s Heilbronn Research and Innovation Centers to explore new ways to improve the picking process in car manufacturing. After identifying key areas for improvement, they are now testing advanced technologies such as AI and robotics at their Böllinger Höfe site through t

On May 28, Tata Elxsi presented the technology demonstrator of Battery Aadhaar at the Battery Summit 2025. Battery Aadhaar represents a national effort to provide batteries with secure, digital identities, enabling traceability, regulatory alignment, and lifecycle transparency—from raw material sourcing to second-lif

On June 2, the Government of India approved a scheme to promote the domestic manufacture of passenger cars, with a special focus on electric vehicles (EVs). It will attract investments from global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and promote India as a leading manufacturing destination for EVs. 
The approved appli

On June 2, Visteon launched in-house manufacturing of its next-generation high-resolution Analog and Digital Camera System and Display Backlight Unit (BLU) at its Chennai facility in India. Visteon will invest USD 10 million to support advanced in-house production and employment opportunities.
The new production line

On May 28, MG Motor introduced its new Hybrid+ technology to the MG HS SUV range. The company confirmed the launch of two models, the MG HS Hybrid+ SE and the MG HS Hybrid+ Trophy, with process starting from GBP 28,995 and GBP 31,495 respectively.
The MG Hybrid+ powertrain consists of a 1.5T Hybrid gasoline engine,

On June 1, Tata Motors Limited announced that its total sales in the domestic and international markets in May 2025 stood at 70,187 units, compared to 76,766 units in May 2024. Its total passenger vehicles domestic (including EV) sales stood at 41,557 units in May 2025, decreasing by 11% year-on-year (YoY) compared t

On June 1, Altilium announced that it will present its collaborative work with Jaguar Land Rover under the APC-funded ARMD3 programme at the Battery Show Europe, in Stuttgart, Germany. The initiative aims to establish a UK-based closed-loop supply chain for EV batteries by recovering and refining critical battery mat

On May 31, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Neuton Auto Private Limited, a Pune-based EV bus manufacturer, has obtained the CMVR Compliance Certificate for their first electric bus model, eSpace9- a 9-meter bus, built on integral monocoque frame for intra-city applications.
Based on

On May 30, Sollers announced that it has started production of the new Sollers SF5 light commercial vehicle range using full-cycle technology at the SOLLERS Alabuga plant. The SF5 is the first Russian vehicle of its class to be serially equipped with an automatic transmission.
The Sollers SF5 line includes all-metal