On June 4, Bridgestone Americas introduced the Turanza EverDrive, a new all-season touring tire built for sedans, CUVs, and minivans. Backed by an 80,000-mile limited warranty, the longest in Bridgestone’s lineup, the EverDrive is designed for long-lasting performance, comfort, and confident handling in wet, dry, and

Plus Automation Inc., a company specializing in the development and commercialization of AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, announced that it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Churchill Capital Corp IX, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Plus has develop

On May 29, 2025, the Ontario government announced a $500 million investment to launch a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund, aimed at growing a made-in-Ontario supply chain for key materials like nickel, lithium, cobalt, copper, and graphite. The fund, introduced as part of the province’s 2025 budget, will support

On June 4, 2025, GlobalFoundries announced plans to invest USD 16 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities in its facilities in New York and Vermont. The investment is in response to the rapid growth in demand for next-generation semiconductors as artificial intelligence a

A group of four companies announced that their strategic collaboration has resulted in the first commercial deployment of an interoperable vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging solution under the ISO 15118-20 international standard. The four companies are Hubject, a developer of Plug&Charge technology to improve EV charging

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