On September 10, Volkswagen Group announced its new “New Level Procurement Model” with Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group Technologies at the 4th Semiconductor Summit during IAA Mobility 2025. The model covers over 50 semiconductor categories, including microcontrollers, power transistors, and circuit boards that

On September 9, Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli presented its first pilot project for bidirectional (“Bidi”) charging in private homes at IAA Mobility 2025.
The project centers on an 11 kW bidirectional charger, developed with CUBOS, that connects home solar power, the EV, and the grid through Elli’s modular softw

On September 9, Daimler Buses announced that it is testing its first hydrogen-powered touring coach, the Setra H2 Coach. The company plans to launch battery-electric coaches by the end of the decade and fuel cell models afterward. The H2 Coach uses technology from the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck which can travel at lea

On September 9, Ferrari unveiled the 849 Testarossa Spider, the successor to the SF90 Spider model. It is a plug-in hybrid supercar combines a mid-rear twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors, a high-voltage battery, and an inverter delivering total output of 1,050 CV i.e. 50 more than the previous model.
The re-eng

On September 8, CUPRA unveiled “Tribe Editions” of the Formentor, Leon, Leon Sportstourer, and Terramar at IAA Mobility 2025. The editions focus on bold design, personalization, and sustainability.
The new alloy wheels contain 20% recycled material and use Sulphur Green color. The paint is developed by Manckiewicz, G

On September 10, BMW Group and E.ON launched Germany’s first V2G solution for private customers. With bidirectional charging, the BMW iX3 can not only draw power but also feed electricity back into the grid, turning EVs into everyday energy storage units.
Through the BMW Wallbox Professional and E.ON’s energy managem

On September 8, the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, Tunisia, in a social media post, announced that the Chinese group Jetty Automotive Technology has opened a new plant in Borj Cedria, Ben Arous Governorate. 
This factory is the first investment by the Jetty Automotive Technology group through its subsidiary,

On September 9, multiple sources reported that Chery has signed five subcontracting agreements with Algerian companies specializing in the production of automotive components at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025). Chery has signed a contract with Fabcom, a battery manufacturer; Dedax, a producer of filters; Ham

On September 6, Pro-Vision announced that it has acquired Spartan Radar, a California-based radar innovator advancing collision-avoidance technologies. Spartan Radar was founded in 2019 and is based in Los Alamitos, California. It has developed radar-based advanced collision warning solutions. 
With extensive experti

On September 9, proteanTecs announced the closing of its USD 51 million Series D funding round. The round was led by IAG Capital Partners, with participation from new strategic investors Samsung Catalyst Fund, Arm, and Siemens. 
The funds will be used to support proteanTecs' continued scale-up, including growth in ke

On September 9, Valens Semiconductor announced that Samsung is supporting the MIPI A-PHY standard for high-speed sensor connectivity and is partnering with Valens Semiconductor to develop the next generation of MIPI A-PHY products in response to strong market demand from global OEMs.
Samsung Foundry will fabricate Va

On September 10, ECARX Holdings Inc. unveiled a next-generation in-vehicle navigation system alongside the latest iteration of its Skyland New intelligent driving solution at IAA Mobility 2025. ECARX’s new global navigation system, integrated with HERE’s advanced navigation platform, is designed for rapid integration

On September 9, Neusoft Corporation demonstrated its most recent and innovative technological advancements and proven expertise at IAA Mobility 2025.  
It has presented OneCoreGo Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 6.0. It integrates five core systems: One Map (Global Navigation Product Family), One Sight

On September 8, GAC presented five flagship new energy models and announced the European launch of the AION V at IAA Mobility 2025. It presented smart lifestyle vehicle AION UT, all-electric SUV AION V, SUV HYPTEC HL, plug-in hybrid MPV E9, and plug-in hybrid SUV GS7. 
The AION V offers a WLTP range of 510 km and sup

On September 9, Hongqi announced the European debut of its all-electric SUV, the EHS5, at IAA Mobility 2025. It has a 2,900 mm wheelbase and up to 1,653 liters of flexible storage. It has a WLTP range of 550 km, combined with low-temperature, low-degradation battery cells.
The EHS5 marks the launch of the brand’s Eur

On September 9, MediaTek presented powerful platforms filled with AI, connectivity, and vision technologies at the IAA Mobility 2025. MediaTek presented Generative and agentic AI that can run securely and seamlessly on the Dimensity Auto platform. It perfectly complements the seamless interactions and multi-screen ve

On September 10, BASF introduced its new GLYSANTIN ELECTRIFIED low electrical conductivity coolants (LECCs) to enhance the safety and stability of battery systems in electric vehicles. LECCs maintain low and stable currents when exposed to high-voltage components, minimizing fluid decomposition and hydrogen generatio

On September 9, WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS) collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This collaboration brings the WHIS SAFERTOS to the R52 cores of Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Digital Chassis safety island.
By these integrations, automotive developers can now leverage an ISO-safety-certified

On September 4, the Scottish Government awarded GP 6.3 million to a group of eight local authorities to improve public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the south of Scotland. The funding will support the installation of 1,770 additional public charge points across the region, with the councils working

On September 10, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) congratulated Cummins Technology India Pvt Ltd. for being awarded its first Domestic Value Addition (DVA) Certificate in the “vehicle exhaust after treatment devices for BS6 vehicles and beyond” category. This recognition, granted under the Ministry