On August 19, Opel announced that it will reveal the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a show car at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich (September 8–14, 2025). The model is built on the STLA Small platform, the concept has the footprint of a Corsa but is lower and wider in design.
The car uses two 350 kW electric motors, o

On August 19, Porsche announced that it uses advanced components such as the hairpin stator and a two-speed rear transmission to improve efficiency and driving dynamics, setting new standards in electric performance. 
Porsche chooses permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSMs) for their many advantages i.e., powered b

On August 20, SEAT announced that CUPRA is set to debut the world premiere of the Tindaya Showcar at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich on September 8, 2025, during the brand’s media conference.
The Tindaya takes its name from a volcanic mountain in Fuerteventura. Its copper-colored rock reflects CUPRA’s signature style

On August 19, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Melfi plant will restart production on August 25, 2025, but output will stay low.
The old Jeep Compass is now fully discontinued, while the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X will continue for a few more months. The Renegade will be built only as a mild hybrid until Oc

On August 19, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Atessa plant has resumed work after the summer break, but now employs 400 fewer workers due to redundancy programs.
The plant can build 970 vehicles per day with three shifts, but only two shifts are running, producing about 650 vehicles daily since the nigh

On August 18, Braunschweig University of Technology announced the launch of the 'Center for Circular Production of Next Batteries and Fuel Cells' (CPC). The new building is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027 and will host around 150 scientists working on circular production and recycling processes for batte

On August 19, Lotus Technology (Lotus) announced that it had entered into a securities purchase agreement with New York-based ATW Partners, a New York-based investment firm, to raise up to USD 300 million through convertible notes, which can be converted into the company’s ordinary shares in the form of American depo

On August 19, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, showcased four new models, Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago at a launch event held at The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg.
All the all models are rated 4 or 5 stars by the globally recognized New Car Assessment Programs, including Gl

On August 20, JLR rolled out large-scale solar installations to help power its global operations.
JLR has opened a new solar farm with a size of up to 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters this summer. The 26‑hectare 18MW facility will supply up to 31% of the site’s energy requirements, marking the completio

On August 19, 2025, Setco Automotive Limited, through its subsidiary Setco Auto Systems Pvt. Ltd., signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur. The partnership will focus on research in next-generation automotive systems, including drivetrains, friction

On August 19, 2025, Endurance Technologies Limited announced a capacity addition for its anti-lock braking systems (ABS), disc brake systems, and brake discs. This move comes as India gears up for stricter road safety rules mandating ABS for all two-wheelers above 50cc/0.5 kW from January 1, 2026.
Endurance Technolog

On August 19, 2025, Rane Holdings Limited invested INR 500 million in its wholly owned subsidiary, Rane Steering Systems Private Limited (RSSL), by subscribing to 2 million new shares at INR 250 each (including a premium of INR 240/share). This increased RSSL’s paid-up share capital from INR 179 million to INR 199 mi

On August 19, 2025, India’s Tata Motors announced that its Singapore-based subsidiary had officially filed paperwork in Italy to buy all shares of Iveco Group, a major European truck and bus company. Tata Motors is offering EUR 14.10 per share and will launch the formal takeover bid once it gets the green light from

On August 19, SML Isuzu Limited announced that its board of directors had approved a proposal to change the company’s name to “SML Mahindra Limited,” following receipt of a name reservation from the Registrar of Companies (Central Registration Centre, Ministry of Corporate Affairs). The board also approved consequent

On August 20, 2025, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has established a new local subsidiary—Honda Finance India Private Ltd.—to provide direct retail sales financing services for its motorcycles and automobiles in India.
With the launch of Honda Finance India, the company will soon offer its own loans and leas

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Proseat’s foam, trim, and lightweight components business by Brose Sitech Sp. z o.o., a 50-50 joint venture between Volkswagen AG and Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG.
The transaction, which primarily concerns the car seat and seat components sectors, was reviewe

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) will present its expanded automotive portfolio for the first time at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, following its acquisition of Vitesco Technologies. The presentation will be held under the motto “The Motion Technology Company”.
The company will display nearly 140 products across ab

HOLON, a subsidiary of Benteler Group (Benteler) announced that the first autonomous HOLON urban shuttle has arrived in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, Germany. The 5-meter, barrier-free minibus seats up to 15 passengers and reach speeds of 60 km/h.
Test operations will begin in late summer 2025 on routes from Stadtpa

According to information on the Guangdong United Assets and Stake Exchange (GDUAEE) website dated August 18, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) plans to sell a 50% stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd. (DHEC). Currently under pre-listing, the project, for which the transfer reserve price is yet to be determined, wi

On August 20, Nissan Motor announced it has entered a partnership with U.S.-based LiCAP Technologies, Inc., which has a proprietary Activated Dry Electrode technology, for the development of production process technology for the cathode electrode of all-solid-state batteries (ASSB).
Developing a dry electrode product