Eaton has completed its acquisition of Resilient Power Systems Inc., a Texas-based innovator in solid-state transformer (SST) technology. The deal enhances Eaton’s capabilities in power distribution, with an eye on key growth markets such as data centers, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure. Resilient’s ul

On August 6, in a major milestone for U.S. autonomous vehicle development, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted its first-ever exemption to American-built AVs under its newly expanded Automated Vehicle Exemption Program. Zoox, a self-driving technology company owned by Amazon, is the

Guident Corp. has announced it received a Notice of Allowance for a new U.S. and South Korean patent focused on remote monitoring and control of autonomous vehicles using artificial intelligence. The patent covers a system that uses distributed sensor fusion to collect data from multiple autonomous vehicles, includin

Frontier Lithium Inc. has launched a second Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its proposed lithium conversion facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario, selecting Fluor Canada Ltd. to lead the project. By processing lithium from its own mine and external suppliers, this phase advances Frontier’s efforts to create a verti

On July 6, the European Commission approved a joint venture between Foxconn’s Hon Chi International, Taiwan, and Alphabet’s Intrinsic Innovation, US, under the EU Merger Regulation.
The deal focuses on the automation products market. The commission found no competition issues in the European Economic Area and reviewe

On July 5, the UK government announced that drivers can save GBP 1,500 on new electric vehicles (EVs) under the new GBP 650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme. Four Citroën models i.e., ë-C3, ë-C4, ë-C5, and ë-Berlingo are the first to qualify. The discount is automatically applied at purchase, with no paperwork

On August 6, Chevrolet expanded the Captiva range in the Middle East with new powertrain options, including the all-new Captiva Electric Vehicle (EV) and Captiva Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).
The new Captiva EV is equipped with a 60-kWh lithium battery, delivering up to 415 km of range (NEDC) and 201 hp of

On August 6, Otokar announced that its Autonomous e-Centro, developed by the Koç Group company, successfully completed extensive testing by TÜV Rheinland in Hungary.
The vehicle was evaluated across 148 different scenarios and passed more than 600 autonomous driving tests. The vehcile is now ready for type approval,

On August 7, Hongqi revealed the design details and technical specifications of its flagship crossover, the HONGQI HS7 for the Russian market.
The vehicle measures 4,995 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,760 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. It is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine

On August 7, ZF Group secured three major orders for advanced automotive test systems in India. Among these, ZF will supply India’s first 440kW differential unit test bench equipped with a direct shaft connection to the Device Under Test (DUT), eliminating the losses associated with intermediate gearboxes or chain sy

On August 6, Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors announced plans for their first five co-developed vehicles. 
The companies will jointly develop four vehicles for the Central and South American markets, including a compact SUV, a car, a small pickup, and a mid-size pickup, all designed to run on either internal

In an investor update, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced it is set to begin exports of its newly developed electric vehicle (EV) to approximately 100 countries, including key markets such as Europe and Japan within the current financial year. 
The company is also preparing to comply with upcoming CAFE III

On August 6, Lumax Industries Limited announced the new product launch it made during Q1 FY2026. In the four-wheeler category, Lumax introduced the mood lamp and tailgate lamp (battery vehicle and high variants) as well as the back seat overhead lamp (battery vehicle and high variants) for Tata Motors’ Altroz, along

On August 7, Tata AutoComp Systems Limited announced that its British subsidiary, Artifex Interior Systems Limited, has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of IAC Group (Slovakia) s.r.o. This strategic acquisition is set to bolster Tata AutoComp’s capabilities and pave the way fo

On August 7, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) renewed its export logistics agreement with Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), extending a partnership that has been central to TKM’s international supply chain since 2012. As of July 2025, TKM has exported more than 180,000 completely built units (CBUs) through KPL to 22 internat

On August 7, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) announced that the retail sales of passenger vehicles (PV) decreased by 0.81% to 3,28,613 units in July 2025 against 331,280 units in July 2024. Commercial vehicle (CV) sales increased by 0.23% YoY in July 2025 to 76,439 units against 76,261 units

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has successfully launched the world’s first series production of its 12V lithium battery management system (BMS) in China. The system will be supplied as a subsystem to EVE, a Chinese battery supplier, and will be used in mainstream European luxury passenger vehicles.
Developed b

Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit) announced that Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software) has joined its Product Compatibility Program to accelerate SDV development. By integrating Siemens’ Architecture Native Acceleration (Ana) with EB corbos Linux, this collaboration enables fast and efficient simula

On August 7, Toyota announced its consolidated sales revenues for the first 3 months of fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026) increased by 3.5% year-on-year (YoY) to JPY 12,253.3 billion.
Operating income decreased by 10.9% YoY to JPY 1,166.1 billion. Exchange rate fluctuations reduc

Reported on August 7, 2025, Toyota is reportedly shifting its Southeast Asia strategy by sourcing parts from Chinese suppliers in Thailand to cut EV production costs and counter growing competition from brands such as BYD.
According to Nikkei Asia, Toyota has begun expanding procurement from Chinese firms, including