On May 19, BMW announced that it is increasing digitalization in its Purchasing and Supplier Network using generative AI. To make operations more efficient and future-ready, BMW is speeding up its digital transformation with help from its IT hub in Romania. The hub is becoming a key center for AI expertise, with a gr

On May 19, Audi announced that its ninth-generation A6 Avant is now on sale across Europe, available since May 16, 2025. The A6 Sedan will follow at the end of July 2025. Both are built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) and offer updated gasoline and diesel engines with mild hybrid (MHEV) technology.
The new A

On May 16, multiple sources reported that Renault Algeria's factory still has not been approved to restart in Oued Tlelat, Oran. It has been shut since 2020 and is still waiting for approval to restart. The government has not given the green light yet.
In March 2025, the Ministry of Industry's technical committee den

On May 17, the Surkhandarya regional administration, in a social media post, announced that the governor of the Surkhandarya region met with a delegation from Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. They discussed the proposal from Dongfeng to establish a modern automobile plant in the region. It was agreed to hold extended

On May 19, the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), met with the Governor of Guangdong Province, China. The two sides discussed the investment cooperation agenda for the second half of 2025.  In the meeting, the Chairman of GAC Automotive announced the company’s intention to invest USD 300 million

On May 6, Ventura Systems opened a new sales and service office in Kobe, Japan to support bus manufacturers and Japanese operators in the transition to a modern, zero-emission bus fleet. Ventura Systems is the leading manufacturer of innovative door systems for urban transport. 
Based on Ventura Systems press release

On May 13, Syensqo announced a capital investment to expand Ryton PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) compounding capability at the Augusta manufacturing site in Georgia, US. The facility, already known for its large-scale Amodel PPA and KetaSpire PEEK compounding and its local aromatic resin production, including PPA and PE

On May 19, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it will supply Rivian’s R2 platform with power modules for traction inverters. The R2 platform will use silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon (Si) modules from Infineon’s HybridPACK Drive G2 family. Supply is expected to start in 2026. Additionally, Infineon will supply

On May 15, DKV Mobility announced a partnership with Fuuse, the UK’s leading EV charge point management platform, to expand its electric vehicle charging network across the United Kingdom. Through this partnership, DKV Mobility customers now have access to over 2,400 additional EV charge points across the UK. Fuuse w

On May 15, ElevenEs launched Edge574 Blade Cell. It can charge 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes. 10C charging is possible, with a cycle life of at least 500,000 km. The Edge574 Blade Cell demonstrates exceptional adaptability through its optimized design for both cell-to-pack (CTP) and cell-to-body (CTB) integration. 
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On May 15, IONITY secured a financing of up to EUR 600 million, including EUR 450 million in committed green loan facilities and a so-called accordion facility with the option to increase the credit line by up to EUR 150 million later for future growth. This loan transaction was provided by nine leading international

On May 16, Endurance Technologies Limited announced that it has remitted the full purchase consideration of approximately. INR 75 million for the acquisition of the remaining 38.50% equity stake in Maxwell Energy Systems Private Limited (Maxwell). This payment was made by the terms of the share purchase agreement (SP

On May 19, Euler Motors announced the closure of its Series D funding round, raising a total of INR 6.38 billion. The funding was led by Hero MotoCorp, along with participation from existing investor British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution.
Euler Motors stated that the proceed

On May 19, Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL) announced that its board of directors has approved an investment of up to INR 77.1 million in VIR Mobility Private Limited (VIR Bike). The investment will be made by subscribing to equity shares of the company.
VIR Mobility, incorporated in 2024, operates in the elec

On May 16, PPAP Automotive Ltd announced that it secured lifetime orders worth approximately INR 6.01 billion during FY 2025. The company reported continued growth in the electric vehicle (EV) segment, with new EV business contributing INR 2.08 billion, while non-EV platforms accounted for INR 3.93 billion in new ord

On May 17, Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited announced an investment of AUD 4.17 million in Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd. This transaction marks the first tranche of a larger investment commitment.
The announcement follows the company’s disclosure dated May 13, 2025, wherein it has approved a total investmen

On May 16, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that its board of directors has approved the acquisition of the remaining 25% shareholding in IAC International Automotive India Private Limited (IAC India) from its existing shareholder, IACG Holdings LUX SARL (IAC Lux). The acquisition will be executed through a

On May 14, AVL inaugurated new high-speed oval track at the ZalaZONE proving ground.
The track, spanning 4,450 meters, is engineered for advanced vehicle dynamics and durability testing. It includes two 950-meter straight sections and two 1,275-meter curved sections with a 350-meter radius. The four-lane track featur

On May 16, Changan partnered with Autohellas Group, one of Greece's prominent automotive groups, for the distribution of its fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars in Greece.
The company will launch its first two fully electric models, the mid-sized SUV Changan Deepal S07 and the compact SUV Changan Deepal S05, for t

On May 13, Syensqo announced that it has been selected by Volvo Cars for their new 800V BEV platform.
In the partnership, Syensqo will be delivering its Ajedium PEEK slot liner solutions and KetaSpire PEEK magnet wire coating to boost emotor performance, efficiency, and durability.
Based on Syensqo social media upda