Battery cell manufacturer AESC has paused construction work on its USD 1.6 billion manufacturing plant in Florence County, South Carolina, which is intended to supply BMW with cylindrical cells and create around 1,600 jobs. 
The reason cited for the temporary halt to construction is uncertainty regarding U.S. economi

LG Energy Solution will manufacture energy storage system (ESS) batteries at the plant it fully acquired from GM in Lansing, Michigan, according to sources in South Korea. The plant was the third factory of Ultium Cells, LG Energy Solution’s joint venture with GM, following the other two in Warren, Ohio and Spring Hi

On May 28, Hithium, a leader in integrated energy storage solutions, announced the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mesquite, Texas, marking a pivotal step in strengthening America's clean energy infrastructure. 
The 484,441-square-foot facility represents a nearly USD 200 million investment

On June 5, SEAT S.A. unveiled the CUPRA Sensorial Capsule at the 2025 Milan Design Week. It is a concept that imagines the interiors of future CUPRA cars. It focuses on engaging the senses to create a more personal and immersive driving experience.
The capsule connects with the driver through gestures, emotions, and

On June 5, OPPO signed a global patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen Group, allowing the automaker to use OPPO’s cellular standard-essential patents, including 5G, across its connected vehicles worldwide.
It is OPPO’s first direct licensing deal with a connected-car company, showing how its technologies are exp

On June 5, Comau announced that it has showcased new technologies for electric motor production at the CWIEME 2025 in Berlin from June 3–5, 2025.
The company introduced a fully automated system for making hairpin stators, covering all key steps—from wire forming to insertion, widening, twisting, and then laser weldin

On June 5, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) expressed serious concern over the lack of progress in revising the EU's Weights & Dimensions Directive.
The revision is key to helping zero-emission trucks and buses enter the market in large numbers. Updating rules on vehicle weight, axle weight,

On June 6, Renault Group announced that it has made a minority investment in Wandercraft, a French based company known for creating self-balancing medical exoskeletons. With its experience in exoskeletons, Wandercraft is now developing a platform for industrial use.
As part of a new partnership, Renault and Wandercra

On June 6, Mercedes Benz announced that it has set clear carbon dioxide reduction targets for materials used in production for the new CLA, focusing on those with high emissions such as aluminum, steel, battery cells, and plastics. These steps help cut carbon emissions for the CLA 250+ by about 17% compared to standa

On June 6, BMW introduced outdoor automated driving for the first time at its Regensburg plant, Germany. Finished vehicles now move on their own from the assembly line, through a gate, and across the trailer yard for loading—without a driver.
Instead of using the car’s own sensors, BMW has installed external LIDAR se

On June 6, multiple sources reported that the Director-General of the Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council announced plans to start producing plastic automotive parts locally, leveraging the country’s access to affordable petroleum by-products. He also revealed that 12 universities, two from each of Nig

On June 2, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it is supporting the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Baltic region by extending a EUR 60 million loan to Ignitis Group, a leading energy company in the Baltic states. The EBRD’s investment will fina

On June 3, leading OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers and ecosystem partners announced the formation of the OpenGMSL Association, an initiative bringing together industry leaders to transform SerDes transmission of video and/or high-speed data as an open, worldwide standard across the automotive ecos

On June 2, Envalior announced that it would showcase electrolyte additives and plastic solutions that significantly improve the safety, performance, and lifespan of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and associated electronics at Battery Show Europe. 
It will present the succinonitrile Stanyl SN-PURE, a high-performance

On June 2, Shell announced the construction of the most powerful test center for charging infrastructure in Germany. Initial tests are scheduled to begin as early as the end of 2025. The test center enables intensive testing of car and truck charging infrastructure by the MCS standard and under variable climatic cond

On May 29, Bajaj Auto, in an investor update, announced the potential risk to its EV production due to uncertainties around the continued supply of rare earth magnets from China. Bajaj Auto cautioned that any delay or disruption in this process could start affecting production by July 2025.
Given that nearly 90% of t

On June 6, On May 5, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) announced that the retail sales of passenger vehicles (PV) decreased by 3.1% to 302,214 units in May 2025 against 311,908 units in May 2024. Commercial vehicle (CV) sales decreased by 3.7% YoY in May 2025 to 75,615 units against 78,530 unit

On June 6, RACL Geartech Limited, in an investor update, announced that the proposed project to supply a steering system tailored to the requirements of a leading American passenger car OEM is progressing well. The prototypes will be manufactured and offered for assembly and testing in Q2 FY 25-26 (ending March 31, 2

On June 5, Uno Minda, in a social media update, announced that it has inaugurated its greenfield four-wheeler alloy wheel plant at Kharkhoda, Haryana. Earlier, Uno Minda announced that it will have a capacity of 120,000 wheels per month.
Based on Uno Minda social media update 

On June 6, Tata Motors announced the launch of factory-fitted air conditioning systems across its entire truck range. This significant upgrade spans the SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima cabins, while also extending to cowl models for the first time. Tata Motors also introduces a series of value additions, including