On May 28, a three-judge panel on the federal Court of International Trade blocked President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, saying that Trump exceeded “any authority granted” by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in imposing the import levies, and noting that the U.S. Constitution gives Congress exclus

BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are in talks with the Trump administration on a possible import tariff deal, hoping to gain some leverage from their U.S. investments and exports to soften the tariff costs, according to three people familiar with the matter.
The German OEMs hope that the talks with the U.S. Departme

On May 29, the Jeep brand confirmed that its all-new Jeep Cherokee is set to arrive in late 2025. The announcement confirms the return of the Cherokee nameplate to the North American market.
Redesigned from the ground up, the next-generation Jeep Cherokee will bring midsize SUV customers a new, efficient and powerful

A refreshed Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range technology has been spotted during recent road testing in the Detroit area. The freshened, three-row SUV with range-extending tech is expected to arrive later in 2025. with a more aggressive look. The test vehicle has a reworked front fascia with slimmer headlights and ch

General Motors requests to LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI are leading the two companies to install lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production lines at their respective joint venture plants with the U.S. OEM, according to reports in South Korea citing people familiar with the matter.
GM previously anno

Toyota is staying on track with plans for EV production in the U.S. amid Trump trade tariffs and loss of EV incentives. 
Production of two U.S.-made all-electric large crossover models is slated to begin in 2026, in Georgetown, Kentucky and Princetown, Indiana, though the names and other details have not been release

Tesla is slated to begin its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 12, according to a person familiar with the matter, noting that the previously unreported date was discussed internally and could still change. Musk has previously said the service would begin with 10 self-driving robotaxis by the en

On May 29, Audi of America and Qualcomm Technologies and Indra are launching a joint project to advance next-generation toll payments using cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology. 
Based on the global Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J3217 C-V2X standard, this payment method can also serve as a precur

On May 26, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), South Africa’s first company to develop a national network of off-grid, solar-powered ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, announced a ZAR 100 million equity investment from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). The funding will enable the rollout of CH

On May 29, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), in a social media post, announced JOYNEXT as its new member. 5GAA stated that JOYNEXT will contribute greatly to 5GAA’s work in advancing hashtag CV2X solutions for future mobility services. 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global cross-industry association for co

On May 21, MB RUS presented the fifteen-seat FOTON TOANO PRO bus, the six-seat cargo-passenger version of the FOTON TOANO, mid-size pickup FOTON TUNLAND G7, and full-size pickup FOTON TUNLAND V9 in Russia. 
The FOTON TOANO PRO 15+1 minibus is equipped with a 2.5-liter engine with a power of 154 hp. i. FOTON TOANO 6+1

On May 27, OMODA launched a C7 crossover in Russia with a starting price of RUB 2,799,900. It is equipped with a 150-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and a robotic seven-speed transmission. It is also available in an all-wheel drive version. 
It has a 15.6-inch touchscreen media system with instant response t

On May 28, Traton Group announced that it is working to reduce its environmental impact and supports the Paris Agreement goals. Although 97% of its greenhouse gas emissions come from vehicle use, the company is also cutting emissions from its own operations, such as production and R&D, which make up about 1% of total

On May 28, Scania announced that it is exploring new business areas to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry. To speed up this shift, Scania created the Ventures and New Business (VNB) unit. The focus is on supporting its core business with ventures tied to sustainability, electrification, and autonomy.
Startups suc

On May 28, Euro NCAP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Data for Road Safety (DFRS) at the 16th ITS European Congress 2025 in Seville, Spain. The goal is to improve vehicle safety ratings by using real-time road hazard data.
Under Euro NCAP’s 2026 safety protocol, vehicles will need to provide local haza

On May 27, Iveco Bus opened a new Prototype and Testing Center at its Vysoké Mýto plant in the Czech Republic, with the Czech Minister of Transport attending the ceremony.
The center supports testing for all types of energy — natural gas, electric, and hydrogen. It’s a two-story facility with double the previous work

On May 29, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino plant will shut down again from May 30 till June 9, 2025, due to a lack of orders. It's another blow to the site, which has seen frequent stoppages.
So far in 2025, the plant has operated only 48 out of 98 possible days, i.e.,less than 10 working days p

On May 23, Hi-Target, a leading Chinese high-precision positioning enterprise and manufacturer of high-end GNSS equipment, and GMV, a technology group specializing in advanced navigation solutions, announced a strategic alliance to jointly develop integrated differential service solutions. 
Through this partnership,

On May 29, Ola Electric Mobility announced that it is ramping up production at the Ola Gigafactory with improving yields of its Bharat Cell, which is undergoing extensive testing across performance, lifecycle, and safety parameters, with phased commercialization in a couple of months. This phased rollout will help op

On May 28, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) signed a MoU with JSW Greentech Ltd. to jointly explore technical support required for new technology development, testing, and certification. The collaboration will also have knowledge dissemination initiatives and training for JSW on electric mobility a