On December 23, HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business of ZF Group, comprising automotive compute solutions, smart cameras, radars and ADAS software f

Volkswagen told its dealers that it has decided to pause production of U.S. market versions of its electric ID.Buzz for MY 2026 at the plant it is produced in Hannover, Germany. The U.S. market has been receiving the longer of the two versions that VW builds.
"Following a careful assessment of current EV market cond

On December 18, Ford announced it is recalling 272,645 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that the recall concerns 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickups

On December 23, Iveco Bus delivered its first hydrogen city bus, the GX 337 H2 LINIUM, to Lorient Agglomeration, France. The bus will start operating on the IziLo Mobilités network from December 22, 2025. More buses will be added gradually, with 10 units delivered in 2026, bringing the total to 19 buses.
The GX 337 H

On December 23, Renault announced that it has set a new EV efficiency record with its Filante Record 2025 concept car. During a test on December 18, 2025, at UTAC’s circuit in Morocco, the car drove 1,008 km without recharging at an average speed of 102 km/h.
The 1,000 kg vehicle completed the run under 9 hours and 5

On December 22, India concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand. The FTA provides major duty-free access for Indian exports, protects sensitive domestic sectors, and supports inclusive and resilient economic growth. The FTA improves market access for Indian goods and also opens opportunities in

On December 22, CARIAD announced that it has filed more than 1,000 patents in 2025. The company recorded a 17% increase in new patent applications, with over 250 patents filed worldwide, marking its highest annual total so far.
Most of the patents focus on automated driving, digital user experience, cloud and connect

On December 18, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) raised concerns over the European Council's delay in voting on the ratification of the EU-Mercosur Agreement. The Mercosur deal would contribute to a significant increase in vehicle exports to the region, due to the removal of tariffs of up to

On December 22, Baidu, in a social media update, announced that Apollo Go and Uber are planning to pilot autonomous vehicles in London in 2026. Apollo Go will bring the benefit of autonomous driving to more people with Uber, with testing expected to begin in the first half of 2026.
Following Apollo Go's partnership w

On December 18, Lilac Solutions announced the completion of its first European lithium pilot in partnership with Neptune Energy. Located at Neptune’s facility in the Altmark region of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, the pilot achieved strong lithium recovery and impurity rejection using Lilac’s proprietary ion exchange (IX)

On December 17, UP Catalyst announced that its CO₂-derived graphite meets battery-grade performance requirements for lithium-ion batteries. The material reached 99.95% purity, a discharge capacity of 361 mAh/g, and 90% first-cycle coulombic efficiency, meeting and exceeding key benchmarks for high-performance lithium

On December 22, Greenfuel Energy Solutions announced the commissioning of its state-of-the-art ferrule-less tube and fitting manufacturing line at the Manesar facility, a significant step in localising advanced automotive technology in India. This indigenised production line was inaugurated in collaboration with Maru

On December 22, ROHM Co., Ltd. and Tata Electronics announced a partnership for semiconductor manufacturing in India for both the Indian and global markets. They will establish a manufacturing framework for power semiconductors in India by combining ROHM’s device technologies with Tata Electronics’ semiconductor asse

On December 22, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that it has entered negotiations through its subsidiary Motherson Global Investments B.V. to acquire 100% of the global wiring harness business of Nexans autoelectric GmbH (“AutoElectric”). The enterprise value of the transaction is EUR 207

On December 22, Exide Industries Limited announced that it is investing INR 1.8 billion in its wholly owned subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL). EESL is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs for India's electric vehicle market and stationary ap

On December 23, Tata Motors announced that it will introduce five new EV nameplates by FY 2030 (ending March 31, 2030). It will introduce Sierra.ev and new Punch.ev in 2026. It will also introduce Avinya range of premium luxury EVs by the end of 2026.
For the charging infrastructure, it will introduce 400,000 charge

On December 19, the ADM Global group of companies and Sojitz Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a basis for implementing joint investment initiatives in the automotive industry and related sectors. Within the framework of the cooperation, it is expected that around USD 150-200 million will

On December 21, multiple sources reported that the Government of Nigeria will implement a nationwide End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Scheme in 2026. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has secured all regulatory approvals for the scheme. Under the policy, vehicles no longer roadworthy will be rem

On December 17, CustomCells announced that, after completing major restructuring, the company is shifting its focus toward specialized battery solutions for demanding defense applications and high-performance motorsports.
CustomCells uses its strong expertise, infrastructure, and deep technology base to develop and p

On December 22, ROX Motor announced that it has received a Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) certificate for its new ROX ADAMAS SUV, confirming full compliance with technical regulations and clearing the way for official sales and distribution in Russia.
The ROX ADAMAS SUV uses advanced REEV (Range Extended Electric Vehicl