On August 1, NextGen Auto, a joint venture between Nishat and Chery, launched two all-electric SUVs in the Pakistani market: the Jaecco J6 and the Omoda E5. The Jaecco J6 is priced between PKR 8.79 million and 10.79 million and features an electric motor producing 204 HP and 370 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-10

On July 31, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced that its board approved amendments to the object clause of its memorandum of association (MoA). The amendments include the removal of the clause related to the acquisition of Maruti Ltd.’s undertakings from the Government of India, as this transaction is

On March 28, Shakti Pumps (India) Limited announced an investment of INR 50 million in its wholly owned subsidiary, Shakti EV Mobility Private Limited (formerly Shakti Green Industries Private Limited). The investment was made by subscribing to 5 million equity shares, bringing the consolidated investment in the subs

On August 4, VinFast inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. This marks the company’s first manufacturing facility outside Vietnam and its third operational plant globally.
The 400-acre plant features advanced, automated production lines an

On August 1, 2025, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) completed the acquisition of a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Limited (SML) by purchasing 43.96% from Sumitomo Corporation and 15% from Isuzu Motors Limited for a total cash consideration of INR 5.55 billion. With this transaction, M&M has become the promoter of SML and

On July 31, multiple sources reported that Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors (MYNM) and Al Fanar announced a partnership for charging solutions. Every customer purchasing an electric or plug-in hybrid Jaguar or Land Rover vehicle from MYNM will receive a professionally installed 22kW alfaCharge home charger from Alfanar. 

On July 31, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) announced a set of measures in response to the imminent 30% tariff hike on South African exports to the United States. These urgent interventions are part of the dtic’s ongoing commitment to protecting jobs, preserving market access in the Unite

On July 25, CARIAD developed a smart EV routing system that removes range anxiety by automatically adding charging stops and adjusting routes on the go.
The cloud-based software uses data from the vehicle and online sources. It considers past energy use, current driving style, road conditions, and weather. It also us

On August 4, Mercedes Benz announced that it will showcase its new design language, Sensual Purity, for the first model to feature this in the all-new electric GLC with EQ Technology, debuting on September 7, 2025, at the IAA Mobility show in Munich.
The standout feature is the new iconic grille. The grille introduce

On August 4, BMW announced that its new iX3 reflects a full commitment to sustainability throughout a vehicle’s life cycle—starting from supply chain and production, to everyday use. It plays a key role in helping BMW meet its 2030 and 2050 carbon dioxide reduction goals.
BMW iX3 becomes more climate-friendly than a

On August 1, multiple sources reported that the production of the Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio ended at the Stellantis Mirafiori plant. The final cars were celebrated with a traditional farewell photo. With Maserati moving back to its Modena site, around 250 employees left the plant between June and July 2025

On July 30, SiMa.ai announced the next phase of its strategic collaboration with Synopsys to accelerate AI innovation for the automotive industry. This collaboration will combine SiMa.ai’s ML processing with Synopsys’ automotive IP and design tools to develop advanced chiplet architectures and reference SoC designs o

On July 28, multiple sources reported that Chery presented five new models in Egypt. Chery launched Arrizo 5 FL, Arrizo 8, Tiggo 7 Pro Max, Tiggo 8 Pro Max, and Tiggo 9 PHEV. The models were introduced through GB Auto, the exclusive agent of Chery in Egypt. 
Based on multiple sources 

On August 4, Macauto Industries Co., Ltd. (Macauto) announced a joint venture (JV) with Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (Motherson) to form Motherson Macauto Solutions Limited. The JV will be established in Pune by the third quarter of 2025 and begin production in the fourth quarter of 2025. Macauto's inv

On July 30, Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) announced that its researchers are developing supercapacitors based on graphene and making them ready for large-scale commercial production. The project will run until 2028. They are developing a new kind of electrode based on graphene

On July 30, the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Italy announced that Italy will launch a new incentive campaign for the purchase of electric vehicles in September 2025. It will support the purchase of at least 39,000 zero-emission vehicles by June 30, 2026, thanks to a measure that will draw on appro

On August 1, the Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that the withdrawal of the draft regulation on standard essential patents by the EU Commission will have significant negative consequences for both the German automotive industry and for technological progress in Euro

On August 3, Sono Motors GmbH announced its rebranding to SonoSolar. This change finally reflects the completion of its strategy shift back in 2023, concluding its history as a solar car OEM and marking a clear next chapter in its evolution as a leading solar technology provider. Legally, it remains Sono Motors GmbH,

On August 1, Infineon Technologies AG announced that the District Court of Munich, Germany, ruled in favor of Infineon in a first-instance patent infringement case concerning gallium nitride (GaN) technology between Infineon and Innoscience. The case centers on the unauthorized use of Infineon’s patented GaN technolo

On July 31, UK Export Finance (UKEF) announced a GBP 1 billion export development guarantee for Ford UK, aimed at supporting the automaker’s long-term global growth ambitions.
The loan will support Ford’s global transformation, engineering and manufacturing smart, connected, and electric vehicles. It will also fund