On May 5, Ford reported that its Q1 2025 revenue declined 5.0% YoY to USD 40.7 billion and its net profit declined 64.6% to USD 471 million.
Ford said tariffs impacted EBIT by USD 200 million in Q1, and because of tariff uncertainty, it will suspend its financial guidance for 2025, including full-year adjusted-EBIT.

On May 6, Waymo announced it is investing in a new vehicle manufacturing plant in Mesa, Arizona along with its manufacturing partner Magna International, where it plans to build more than 2,000 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles through 2026 with Waymo’s fully autonomous technology, which it designs and assemble in the U.S.
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On May 1, Waymo announced in a research paper that its Waymo Driver is making significant strides in reducing severe crashes and improving the safety of those most at risk.
The paper, accepted to be published in the Traffic Injury Prevention Journal, expands on Waymo’s Safety Impact Hub research, providing a deeper a

On May 6, Hyundai Motor America announced the availability of a pair of new charging features that greatly simplify and improve the public charging experience for a wide range of newer Hyundai EVs. 
These intuitive public charging features, along with the Hyundai Home marketplace, give owners increased flexibility an

On April 30, Magna International announced plans to launch driverless vehicles on the streets of Toronto later in 2025.
The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) recently notified Magna that its application into Ontario’s Automated Vehicle Pilot Program (AVPP) has been approved, allowing it to conduct testing of a

On May 6, Inbolt and FANUC announced they are launching a manufacturing breakthrough enabling FANUC robots to perform production tasks on continuously moving parts at line speeds, one of the most complex challenges in workflow automation.
With Inbolt’s AI-powered 3D vision, manufacturers can now automate screw insert

On May 6, BorgWarner announced it has entered into a contract with a major, North American-based OEM to supply its 400V SW130 (S-wind) eMotor for use on a series of hybrid full-sized trucks and SUVs. 
The contract expands the global presence of BorgWarner's high-voltage, high-volume S-wind eMotor technology, with pro

On May 6, BorgWarner announced it is extending its business with a major North American OEM by finalizing extensions of four EGR system volume contracts. The EGR systems are used on several of the automaker’s passenger and light commercial vehicle platforms for combustion and hybrid applications. 
Production of the E

On May 6, Mercedes-Benz collaborated with The Mobility House to create advanced charging solutions that link EVs with the energy grid across Europe. The partnership covers both unidirectional charging (V1G) and bidirectional charging (V2G). This helps customers earn money and supports the use of renewable energy.
The

On May 2, Volkswagen announced that its Group's volume brands are making steady progress on the “Electric Urban Car Family” project. Led by Seat/CUPRA, the initiative will introduce four affordable EVs priced around EUR 25,000 starting in 2026—two from Volkswagen and one each from CUPRA and Škoda. All will be produce

On May 6, Stellantis launched the latest generation of its Jeep Compass C-SUV in Italy, produced at the Melfi plant. 
It is built on the advanced STLA Medium platform by Stellantis, designed for electric vehicles in the C and D segments. This platform supports long range, fast charging, strong performance, and good e

On May 6, Renault introduced a new 1.8L full hybrid E-Tech powertrain with 160 hp, now available in both the Captur and Symbioz.
The hybrid setup uses a 1.8L gasoline engine (109 hp), two electric motors (36 kW and 15 kW), a new 1.4 kWh battery, and an improved clutchless dog box gearbox for quick, smooth gear shifts

On May 6, Audi announced that it is adding two new plug-in hybrid models to the A6 lineup i.e. the A6 Sedan and A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro. Both are available in two power levels—220 kW and 270 kW—for a mix of efficiency, comfort, and strong performance.
Each model uses a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine (of 185 kW) paired w

On May 5, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that PCA Automobiles India Private Limited has obtained CMVR compliance for all its M1 category vehicles for use with E20 fuel. The certification confirms that PCA's passenger vehicles now meet regulatory requirements for compatibility with 20% e

On May 6, JSW MG Motor India launched the Windsor PRO EV, priced at an introductory battery-as-a-service (BaaS) rate of INR 1.25 million plus INR 4.5/km and an ex-showroom price of INR 1.75 million, applicable for the first 8,000 bookings.
The Windsor PRO now comes equipped with a 52.9 kWh battery pack, offering a ce

On April 29, Stellantis India announced that Leapmotor will join its India portfolio as the fourth brand, following Jeep, Citroën, and Maserati. This development is part of Stellantis’ ongoing business expansion in India. Leapmotor is a global electric vehicle manufacturer. In 2024, it delivered nearly 300,000 vehicl

On May 4, Ghandhara Automobiles Limited (formerly Ghandhara Nissan Limited), Pakistan, announced that it will extend the shutdown of its manufacturing plant until further notice. This update follows the company's earlier communication dated April 7, 2023, regarding ongoing upgradation activities at its paint shop fac

On May 6, KPIT Technologies Limited announced the acquisition of the engineering solutions business of Caresoft Global, including 100% ownership of four international subsidiaries: Caresoft Global Technologies, Inc. (USA), Caresoft Engineering Services Ltd. (UK), CAREGLOTECH de RL de CV (Mexico), and OXI SRL (Italy).

On May 5, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia, along with Toyota Motor Corporation, participated in the second hydrogen fuel cell bus trial across Makkah, led by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites and the Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia.
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On April 23, NIO announced that its new firefly will gradually be launched in international markets in 16 countries. During the year, NIO will apply more efficient and flexible strategies to achieve its goal of establishing itself in 25 countries and regions.
Firefly makes its official European debut this spring, wit