On May 14, BMW announced that it is making AI a part of almost every process across the company to work faster and more accurately, not just in production and logistics.
The tech race in the auto industry will be won in China, where AI is used widely. That's why BMW is teaming up with top Chinese tech firms to bring

On May 14, Mobilize, Renault Group’s mobility brand, announced its partnership with Zeplug, French based EV charging station contractor, to make it easier to install EV charging stations in residential buildings.
Zeplug sets up the charging infrastructure at no cost to the building. Individual residents can then subs

On May 14, Plus completed real-world testing of its semi-autonomous truck technology in Germany with partners DSV, dm, and IVECO.
It was the first road test in Germany. After months of testing, training, and validation, the trucks carried goods between Krefeld and Hennef under real conditions, showing strong results

On May 14, the FISMIC union announced that it has met with all union reps from FIM, UILM, FISMIC, and UGLM present on May 14, 2025. The focus was on job security and the Stellantis Termoli plant’s future.
The growing concern over the planned closure of the FIRE engine department, which employs about 450 people. The r

On May 13, multiple sources reported that the Tanzania Government has instructed the National Development Corporation (NDC) to partner with Saturn Corporation, a vehicle assembly firm, to revive the long-closed General Tyre East Africa plant. The plant, which has been shut since 2009, is expected to support the local

On May 14, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) stated that Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation places increased burdens on companies, jeopardising European vehicle manufacturers’ competitiveness at a critical moment when industry faces unprecedented challenges. ACEA advocates for furt

On May 15, BASF announced that it will present innovative technologies for electromobility at The Battery Show Europe 2025. BASF will showcase an array of advanced polyurethane (PU) applications, including the latest battery adhesives, fire protective coatings, and battery potting systems. 
BASF offers an extensive r

On May 13, KD, a fabless semiconductor company, announced a technical collaboration with ZF Group to integrate its KD7251 transceiver into ZF’s ProAI ECU. They are working together to further enable ZF’s ProAI high-performance computer with optical multigigabit communications capabilities. 
With the KD7251, KD provid

On May 14, Avtovaz announced the expansion of the LADA Granta family with the introduction of the Granta Active Cross. It is equipped with an upgraded chassis. The ground clearance has been increased to 198 mm. The optimized body geometry (shortened overhangs and a smooth bottom without protruding elements) provides

On May 13, Avilon Automobile Group announced that it has been appointed the official dealer of the premium Chinese brand of hybrid cars and electric vehicles, Lixiang (part of the Li Auto Group). The official importer of these cars is Sinomach Auto. The first Lixiang models, hybrid SUVs Li6, Li7, and Li9, will go on

On May 15, MAHLE announced that it has developed an intelligent thermal management system (ITMS) for the first platform of battery electric vehicles (BEV) XEV 9e and BE 6 from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M). M&M gives a "Special Appreciation Award" to MAHLE for this development. 
It has an intelligent control stra

On May 9, NDR Auto Components Limited, in an investor update, announced that it is targeting revenues of around INR 30 billion by FY 2030 (ending March 31). It continues to strengthen and expand partnerships with key OEMs. It will expand its product portfolio. To meet growing demand and future opportunities, the comp

On May 15, TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd and Katcon announced a new joint venture in Mexico to manufacture Sheet Moulded Composites (SMC), with a focus on serving the North American market. The venture will specialize in lightweight applications for commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors, off-road vehicles, and speci

On May 6, Exide Industries Limited, in an investor update, announced that it will start trial production in its gigafactory within this year. At present, around 150 engineers are commissioning equipment and machines on the site. After trial production, OEMs will do a homologation process (testing and validation) for

On May 14, Mahindra & Mahindra announced that, in December 2023, it had announced plan to invest INR 8.75 billion in Classic Legends Private Limited (CLPL) in one or more tranches by March 15, 2025, as per the agreed terms.
It has so far invested INR 3.5 billion in CLPL and the balance investment, in one or more tran

On May 15, Remsons Industries Limited announced that it had received the business award from Stellantis N.V., North America, for the supply of control cables. Delivery schedules for this contract will commence from the next financial year onwards.
Valued at INR 3 billion, it is one of the largest orders in Remsons’ h

On May 15, Mitsubishi Motors South Africa launched the new facelifted Pajero Sport, featuring updated design, improved technology, and enhanced safety features, with price starting from ZAR 789,990.
The models feature Mitsubishi’s MIVEC 2.4-litre four-cylinder intercooled turbodiesel engine paired with an advanced ei

On May 14, PJSC KAMAZ showcased its high-tech K5 generation vehicles at the International Economic Forum held at the IEC "KAZAN EXPO" in Kazan. These products are now manufactured on a new sanction-resistant component base, with improved technical characteristics and consumer properties.
The company presented the KAM

On May 14, Cadillac Middle East announced the arrival of the 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ, the brand’s first all-electric SUV in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and it will expand to additional markets later in the product lifecycle.
The vehicle is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that produces 300 hp of m

On May 14, Hyundai held the groundbreaking ceremony of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME), its joint venture with PIF, a sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, at the newly launched King Salman Automotive Cluster in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).
The HMMME plant will be Hyundai’s first manufacturing