On November 12, the Eclipse Safe Open Vehicle Core (S-CORE) project announced the active participation of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. as a new member of its open-source community. By leveraging Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, S-CORE will run seamlessly on Qualcomm Technologies’ esta

On November 17, Blue Solutions, a subsidiary of the Bolloré Group, presented the advantages of its GEN4 technology by achieving 68.8% more autonomy with an electric two-wheeler. Early in 2025, the company launched project BeeWi, an electric two-wheeler. Blue Solutions conducted a controlled test at its Quimper facili

On November 17, the European Commission announced that 70 projects are receiving over EUR 600 million in EU grants to electrify and decarbonise road, maritime, inland waterway, and air transport along the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). 
These projects will deploy alternative fuel supply infrastructure such

On November 18, Stellantis opened orders for the new FIAT 600 Sport model. It builds on the 600’s heritage and offers three powertrains i.e., a 145 hp or 110 hp hybrid with automatic transmission, and a 156 hp fully electric option with a 54 kWh battery.
The hybrid versions use FIAT’s new T-gen3 turbo engine with a m

On November 19, Stellantis unveiled the 2026 Jeep Recon, the first fully electric SUV delivering off-road capability in a fully electric design. It is built on a dedicated EV platform, Jeep Recon combines strong performance with 4xe.
Jeep Recon is powered by front and rear electric drive modules designed by Stellanti

On November 18, Škoda entered the Saudi Arabian market through a partnership with SAMACO Motors (a member of Al Nahla Group), which has worked with other Volkswagen Group brands for over 15 years.
Škoda plans to focus on young drivers and families in major Saudi cities. The brand has also created a Škoda Middle East

On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars.
Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the perc

On November 18, Scania announced that it has already begun delivering autonomous trucks to a mining customer in Australia and has been testing self-driving trucks with safety drivers on Swedish and German highways. South America, several European countries, and China are emerging as promising markets for both mining

In an investor update, Pricol Limited announced new business wins with confirmed orders from Ather, Hanon, Autoliv, and Schneider, and expects further orders from Hero, Honda, Bajaj, and Tata Motors. The company has managed supply chain disruptions related to rare earth magnets and the ongoing semiconductor shortage

On November 18, Suprajit Engineering Limited announced that it has invested EUR 1 million in Blubrake S.p.A., securing a minority stake and a board observer position. This investment follows their earlier technology licensing agreement. Suprajit and Blubrake are jointly developing an ABS product for the Indian market

In its investor update, Belrise Industries Limited updated that it has received a new order for suspensions from a two- and three-wheeler OEM, specifically for a three-wheeler EV suspension program, with initial deliveries planned to begin in the fourth quarter of FY 2026.
The company also reported a broader presenc

On November 19, 2025, Ashok Leyland announced a new partnership with FAMCO Qatar, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, to expand its commercial vehicle business in the Qatari market. The launch at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre included the introduction of Ashok Leyland’s full vehicle range, such as the Falcon an

On November 17, 2025, Tata AutoComp Systems Limited was awarded the Deming Prize for its Tata AutoComp Hendrickson Suspensions Limited (THSL) business unit. This marks the third Deming Prize the company has won within two years—previous honours went to its Composites Division and Tata Ficosa unit in 2024.
With the la

On November 18, 2025, Ultraviolette launched its F77 MACH 2 RECON and F77 SuperStreet RECON electric motorcycles in the United Kingdom through distribution partner MotoMondo BV. The F77 series delivers a maximum of 30 kW of power, 100 Nm of torque, a top speed of 155 km/h, and has a battery range of up to 323 km (IDC

On November 18, 2025, the Ministry of Science & Technology announced that researchers led by the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, have discovered a new form of magnetism in the rare-earth compound neodymium nitride (NdN). This breakthrough, published in ACS Nano, finds tha

On November 18, Renault Trucks announced the expansion of its electric lineup with the introduction of the Renault Trucks E-Tech D12 and D14. Both models are now available to order and will be built at the Blainville-sur-Orne plant in France.
The E-Tech D12 for the French market and the E-Tech D14 for other European

On November 18, multiple sources reported that the Ford has rolled the final Focus model off the assembly line in Saarlouis, after 27 years in production.
The end of production also means that many employees at the Saarlouis plant will be leaving. However, Ford plans to continue producing spare parts at the site, wh

On November 17, Ford announced that it will launch an enhanced version of its all-electric Puma Gen-E in 2026, offering a longer electric driving range and the addition of BlueCruise, the company’s hands-free advanced driver assistance system.
The Puma Gen-E was launched with a driving range of up to 376 km on a ful

On November 18, the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) announced that Echion Technologies, a developer of advanced niobium anodes for Li-ion batteries, has become the first company to use its new Flexible Pilot Line (FPL).
The FPL is designed to bridge the gap between laboratory research and full-scale manuf

On November 18, VOYAH announced the official presentation of its new full-size hybrid SUV, the VOYAH TAISHAN in the Russian market. The pre-orders for the VOYAH TAISHAN are now open at official VOYAH dealerships.
The VOYAH TAISHAN is the brand’s first SUV built on the new 800-volt Tianyuan platform. This system reduc