Announced on December 16, 2025, GEELY RIDDARA has officially introduced the RIDDARA ECON, the most affordable all-electric 4-door pickup in the Thai market. 
The RIDDARA ECON made its official local launch at the recent Motor Expo 2025 with an introductory price starting at THB 739,000. Event attendees can experience

On December 20, 2025, Mindra Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd., a China-based Tier‑I lithium‑ion battery maker for an exclusive 1 GWh partnership for the Indian battery energy storage system (BESS) market.
The MoU covers 150 MWh of market distribution of advanced batt

On December 19, 2025, HMC E-Valley Pvt. Ltd. (HIVE), the hi-tech valley for advanced e-mobility manufacturing, and KPIT Technologies Limited announced a memorandum of understanding to establish an independent Centre of Excellence in Delhi-NCR for design and engineering services for global micromobility and L‑category

On December 19, 2025, Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited (SPRL) announced that it had signed an asset purchase agreement with Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Craftsman Automation Limited, to purchase identified plant and machinery and related assets forming part of a piston

On December 17, BMW launched three new in-car apps i.e., M Cockpit, M Drag Meter, and M Channel. These apps are now available worldwide on the new BMW iX3 with M Sport Package and M Sport Package Pro. In the future, other BMW M models running BMW Operating System X will also get access.
M Cockpit: shows real-time veh

On December 17, Punch Powertrain showcased its latest Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) technology for small A- and B-segment vehicles in the CTI Symposium 2025, Berlin.
The company explained how its DHT system helps OEMs manage key challenges such as cost pressure, carbon dioxide targets, and system complexity. Th

On December 20, multiple sources reported that Stellantis is ending the layoffs at the Mirafiori plant for the first time in over 20 years. From December 31, solidarity contracts for 1,900 workers will not be renewed, allowing them to return to work and bringing the plant back to full operation.
New hiring will start

On December 19, Stellantis Italy announced that Jeep will soon add two important new models to its lineup i.e., Wagoneer S and Recon.
Jeep Wagoneer S aims to redefine the D-SUV segment by combining premium design, strong performance, and advanced 4xe off-road capability. Whereas, Jeep Recon focuses on standout off-ro

On December 22, Global NCAP reported that the Maruti Suzuki Celerio fitted with six airbags as standard has been rated at three stars for adult occupant protection and two stars for child protection, with the tested 2025 5‑door hatchback weighing 929 kg and equipped with front, side, head curtai,n and side chest airb

On December 22, 2025, Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV), the electric mobility subsidiary of Kinetic Engineering Ltd., announced a technology partnership with Jio Things Limited to integrate voice-assisted controls, IoT-based digital clusters and connected vehicle technologies into all upcoming Kinetic EV two-wheeler

On December 19, TactoTek announced that ARRK SPG Pre-Series Tooling and Prototyping B.V., part of the ARRK Corporation, has joined the IMSE ecosystem as a licensee.
With ARRK SPG joining the IMSE ecosystem, Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs will gain an additional development and manufacturing partner suited to automotive n

On December 19, cylib, a German battery recycling company, secured a EUR 63.4 million grant from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) to support the second expansion phase of its Dormagen facility.
The funding will enable cylib to build Europe’s first industrial-scale LFP recycling line

On December 15, the Fraunhofer Institute for Research Production of Battery Cells (FFB) produced its first electrically functional lithium-ion battery cell at its “FFB PreFab” research factory in Münster, marking the first complete battery cell production process achieved using European equipment.
The federal governm

On December 16, Great Wall Motor (GWM) held its GWM TECH DAY, its Russian market strategy, and advanced automotive technologies.
The event highlighted the Russian debut of GWM’s Hi4-T intelligent all-wheel-drive hybrid platform, designed for extreme off-road conditions. It combines a high-performance engine, electri

On December 18, Acconeer announced that it will demonstrate A212 multichannel radar sensor performance and capabilities at CES 2026. The A212 is a device with a 120-degree field of view and a world-leading angular resolution. It tracks multiple objects. It gives accurate tracking of every movement with 3-4 degrees of

On December 16, HighTec EDV Systeme and Intellias presented the integration of Rust into automotive applications within an AUTOSAR environment. This was completed through the combined use of the Intellias ECU Kit, HighTec’s compiler toolchain, RTOS, and software components from Vector Informatik.
Leveraging Infineon

On December 19, Rohde & Schwarz announced that it will present a powerful lineup of automotive test and measurement innovations at CES 2026. It will present advanced tools for inverter and battery management system characterization. The solution provides deep insights into switching behavior, EMI performance, and ele

On December 19, SKion GmbH entered into a binding agreement to acquire significant business units from the self-administration proceedings of BMZ Holding GmbH and BMZ Germany GmbH, Karlstein am Main (“BMZ Group”). The acquisition is subject to approval by the antitrust authorities. 
Previously, SKion has been a minor

On December 19, Cinemo launched its next-generation, AI-powered cockpit solutions – Cinemo ICO. The first product launched within the Cinemo ICO portfolio is Cinemo ICO MediaMind. It combines the latest agentic AI technology with Cinemo’s expertise in providing automotive-grade media management.
Cinemo ICO opens the

On December 16, NORMA Group announced that it has reached an agreement with the Group Works Council on a voluntary redundancy program in Germany. The agreement is valid for salaried employees of NORMA Group’s sites in Maintal and Marsberg, Germany. 
The purpose of the agreement is to generate savings in personnel cos