On August 12, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan announced that the Kazakhstani company Saran Machinery has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Sinotruk to produce commercial and specialized equipment in Kazakhstan. The project is being implemented with the assistance of the Government of the Republi

On August 13, multiple sources reported that the Prime Minister of Egypt announced plans to attract leading global electric car manufacturers to produce at least 100,000 EVs annually. The government is in talks with several companies, offering all requested incentives. Negotiations also cover setting up electric batt

In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its Elastomers division won new business for moulded parts, reinforced hoses, RTM bonded components, and sealing systems for both internal combustion and electric vehicle platforms.
The Elas

On August 6, Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. officially launched the Geely vehicle brand in Kumasi, Ghana. It has introduced four new dynamic Geely models: the Geely Starray, Emgrand, and the locally assembled Geely Coolray and the Coolray Neo. Geely will work closely with Japan Motors to focus on users, continuous

On August 13, the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) announced that ENEOS Corporation has joined as a member. As a member of the Consortium, ENEOS will collaborate with AECC members to evaluate the work being done by mobile network operators, automotive manufacturers, communication, cloud, and other related

On August 8, Atom announced that it has completed the first of three rounds of crash tests of its upcoming electric car. Its results confirm the reliability of the body structure and the effectiveness of all passive safety solutions used. Based on the test results, the target indicators for passenger protection in th

On August 12, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) announced that more than 20 5GAA member companies will participate in the ITS World Congress in Atlanta, showcasing both individual and joint efforts that demonstrate the readiness of C-V2X solutions for large-scale deployment. C-V2X uniquely combines direct vehicle-

On August 14, LANXESS announced that it is further optimizing its global production network due to global demand weakness. The Group has already brought forward the closure of its hexane oxidation facility at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site to the end of the second quarter of 2025.
LANXESS also plans to streamline its glo

On August 12, V4Smart GmbH & Co. KG, formerly known as V4Drive Battery GmbH, announced its latest innovation, the Generation 2 High Power and energy cell. It is a new cylindrical cell. It is building on the success of its ultra-high-power V21700 UHP-26 cell. It is verified by BATEMO in 18650 format, delivering almost

On August 12, Rock Tech Lithium Inc. announced that it has been awarded funding from the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology, and Space for the project "ELiSePro – Efficient Lithium Recovery Using Selective Processes". This initiative aims to further increase lithium yield in the converter process at the Guben

On August 11, Bharat Forge highlighted its tariff-related uncertainty as a key headwind for the Q1 FY 2025-26 ending June. It mentioned that global tariff actions have disrupted the outlook for automotive, particularly in the U.S. It absorbed about INR 140 million in tariff-related expense during Q1 and noted that ro

On August 14, Ather Energy introduced battery-as-a-service (BaaS), unbundling the battery into a usage-based subscription. With BaaS, the Ather Rizta is priced at INR 76 thousand and the 450 Series at INR 84 thousand. The battery usage is billed at about INR 1 per km on a 48-month plan with a 1,000 km monthly minimum

On August 13, Autoline Industries Limited shared its operational updates. The company is upgrading technology at its Pune and Sanand plants, with robotics and press automation projects underway to improve productivity, quality, and capacity utilization. It is also in advanced discussions with two Tier‑1 suppliers to

On August 14, Ashok Leyland announced that its board has approved fresh equity infusions into two wholly owned subsidiaries: up to INR 3 billion in OHM Global Mobility Private Limited (OHM) and up to INR 57 million in Vishwa Buses and Coaches Limited (VBCL), each in one or more tranches and for cash consideration. Bo

In its FY 2024–25 annual report, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) mentioned that a significant portion of its U.S. sales is USMCA‑compliant. For the remainder, it works with customers on pragmatic solutions, including alternative sourcing and the structured pass-through of tariff-related direct cos

On August 13, UNIO Enterprise, Germany announced that it will showcase its UNIO Move solution at IAA MOBILITY 2025, from September 8–12, 2025, in Munich. The system combines satellites and 5G to keep vehicles connected anywhere—on highways, in remote areas, or across borders—using AI-powered network switching for saf

On August 7, LEONHARD KURZ, Germany, announced that it will showcase its advanced decorative and functional technologies at the IAA Mobility 2025, Munich. The display will feature innovations in exterior and interior styling, including smart lighting, functional surfaces, sustainable materials, and futuristic display

On August 14, Škoda Auto released the first exterior video of its Vision O design study, offering a closer look at the new modern solid design language. The sleek rear of the estate model highlights its aerodynamic focus.
It shows a new B-pillar design flowing smoothly into the rear. A sloping roof with a split spoil

Continental AG (Continental) has unveiled the aContact, an original equipment tire line designed for autonomous vehicle fleets such as robotaxis, shuttles, delivery services, and self-driving private cars.
The first aContact tires will soon be on public roads in U.S. cities such as Las Vegas and San Francisco. The t

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (SolarEdge) announced a strategic partnership with Schaeffler to deploy EV charging infrastructure and software across Schaeffler sites, aiming to commission around 2,300 charging points in Europe by 2030.
The collaboration will integrate hardware and SolarEdge’s EV charging software int