To cope with intensifying market competition and stringent customer requirements for cost reduction, Marelli’s (Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd.’s) cockpit team held a workshop event on cost optimization.
The event has tapped into significant potential for cost reduction through an innovative physical object comparison and

AutoChips Inc. (AutoChips), a NavInfo subsidiary, participated in a technical exchange event held by Great Wall Motor (GWM) with a full range of products.
The company exhibited the latest achievements in the automotive-grade SoC and MCU chip sectors and conducted in-depth exchanges on issues such as technology innova

Based on corporate strategic plans and business development needs outside of China, Jiangsu Changshu Automotive Trim Group Co., Ltd. (CAIP) plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary tentatively named CAIP (Spain) Intelligent Cockpit Co., Ltd. in Zaragoza, Spain with a total investment amount of EUR 24 million. The

Webasto developed the AVP next-generation openable panoramic roof system to the requirements of the Asian market.
AVP adopts a next-generation outer sliding mechanical structure with higher integration, higher reliability, and more efficient component synergy. Iterative slide rail and drive designs greatly increase t

Ford Motor Co. confirmed that it will delay the launch of a next-generation electric commercial van and full-size electric pickup truck to 2028.
The company had previously updated the launch timelines of both vehicles in August 2024. At that time, Ford said that it would launch the electric commercial van, set to be

According to sources familiar with the matter, General Motors plans to import electric vehicle batteries from China-based battery supplier CATL to support production of its upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Wall Street Journal initially reported that GM will source lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from CATL over

On August 6, 2025, ZM Trucks unveiled the ZM8 SWB (Short Wheelbase) electric truck. The ZM8 SWB has a 138-inch wheelbase compared to the 177-inch wheelbase of the traditional ZM8, providing improved maneuverability. The ZM8 SWB can support 12-, 14-, and 16-foot box configurations and shares many of the same features

PlusAI, Inc. announced a collaboration with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to improve the safety and efficiency of autonomous trucks. The two companies will study how Goodyear’s SightLine intelligent tire technology suite can support and improve PlusAI’s SuperDrive autonomous virtual driver system.
Goodyear’s Sig

Genesis confirmed to multiple media outlets that it had discontinued sales of the Electrified G80 for the North American market, removing the model from the brand’s website. According to Genesis, sales of the Electrified G80 in North America were discontinued as it adapts to shifting customer preferences and market c

On July 30, 2025, Aurora Innvoation Inc. announced that it had expanded its self-driving truck operations. The company increased its driverless fleet to three driverless trucks and began driverless nighttime operations on its route from Dallas to Houston. Through nighttime driverless commercial operations, Aurora can

On August 6, 2025, PowerCo Canada launched its first hiring campaign for its upcoming battery gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario. PowerCo looks to add hundreds of employees across a wide range of positions during this initial hiring phase, including chemists, IT professionals, engineers, and sustainability profession

On July 31, 2025, Ballard Power Systems announced its intent to launch a series of strategic realignment initiatives under its new President and CEO, Mart Neese. With this strategic realignment, Ballard aims to place itself in a stronger financial position and achieve disciplined growth.
The pillars of Ballard’s stra

On August 7, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries issued a notification revising the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. The amended scheme now has an outlay of INR 109 billion and will be implemented from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The scheme aims to acceler

On August 6, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro Company will introduce the Foton Tunland G7 pickup truck. It has a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine, paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The output of this pickup reaches 161 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. 
Based on multiple sources 

On August 7, Volexion started commercial shipments of its graphene-coated cathode samples to leading players across the global battery ecosystem, including top automotive OEMs, Asian cell manufacturers, and U.S. specialty energy storage innovators. It will allow its partners to validate this technology that is addres

In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its Vision Systems division recently secured business from a marquee European OEM, with lifetime sales projected at USD 400 million. The division successfully launched new Camera Monitoring

On July 25, 2025, BYD Pakistan, in partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC), launched the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Karachi for PKR 19.95 million.
The BYD Shark 6 features BYD's Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) technology, combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with dual electric motors. The fro

On August 7, Arbe announced that it has received a strategic order for the use of its chipsets in large-scale data collection projects. These chipsets were shipped and will be deployed on fleets of more than 100 vehicles, operated by multiple leading European automotive manufacturers.
Arbe signed a support and mainte

On August 5, the Ministry of Industry, Algeria, launched a national campaign to recruit Algerian competencies at home and abroad, to establish the National Council of Expertise in the field of automotive manufacturing and spare parts manufacturing.
The Ministry of Industry seeks to mobilize Algerian competencies, inc

On August 5, Monolith joined forces with e-powertrain development and UK-based testing services provider CamMotive. It will bring together Monolith’s AI platform and CamMotive’s real-world battery data, the collaboration, and help engineers detect complex failure characteristics during electric vehicle battery develo