On May 15, Stellantis announced that it was again pushing back the launch of two battery electric Ram pickups set to be produced at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. After being unveiled in 2023, both pickups were initially expected to be launched by late 2024.
The extended-range Ram 1500 Ramcharger, with a batter

On May 15, Honda Motor Co. announced, as clarification of an earlier statement, that there will be no decrease in volume and no jobs lost when it moves some CR-V production from its plant in Alliston, Ontario, to one in East Liberty, Ohio.
Honda said on May 13 that it will shift only the production of CR-Vs destined

On May 15, Toyota Motor Corp. announced that it will be expanding its BEV lineup in North America as it continues to address customer needs in each region. 
The new bZ Woodland will premiere at a new vehicle launch event hosted by Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) from May 19 to 21. The new bZ Woodland is scheduled t

On May 15, GMC announced new features for its upcoming 2026 HUMMER EV lineup, production of which will begin later this year at GM’s Factory ZERO Assembly Center in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, home to the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup, HUMMER EV SUV and Sierra EV.
The 2026 HUMMER EV Pickup and SUV will be available at GM

On May 15, the U.S. Federal Reserve said that U.S. manufacturing production fell more than expected in April amid a sharp decline in motor vehicle output, and the sector could struggle to regain its footing in Q2 because of tariffs.
Factory output dropped 0.4% in April after an upwardly revised 0.4% gain in March. Ec

On April 25,  SK On announced it has been selected as the battery supplier for U.S.-based electric vehicle startup Slate, reinforcing its position as a key battery supplier in North America.
SK On is slated to supply about 20 GWh of U.S.-made batteries beginning in 2026 through 2031, with an option for additional vol

On May 15, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study that compiled responses from 8,164 consumers from January through April who intend to buy or lease a new vehicle in the next 12 months.
The 2025 study revealed that 24% of vehicle shoppers say they are “very likely” to consider pu

On May 15, UL Solutions Inc. announced the opening of its Europe Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory in Aachen, Germany, which will test batteries used in EVs and large-scale energy storage systems.
Driven by the increasing demand for reliable battery testing services, the facility was purpose-built from the ground u

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