On May 23, U.S. President Trump announced his approval of a planned partnership between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel.
“I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America, and keep its Headquarters in the Great City of Pittsburgh,” Trump said in his post. “This will b

On May 23, U.S. President Trump said he is “recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union” starting on June 1 after complaining that trade negotiations have stalled. The EU “has been very difficult to deal with,” Trump wrote of the 27-nation bloc. “Our discussions with them are going nowhere!”
Trump wrote

On May 23, Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson said that its customers would have to pay a large part of tariff-related cost increases, and that it could become impossible to import one of its most affordable cars to the U.S. if levies increase.
U.S. President Trump said on May 23 that he was recommending a straight 50%

The comprehensive tax and funding bill passed by the U.S. House on May 22 would allow a tax deduction on up to USD 10,000 in auto loan interest per year for the 2025 to 2028 tax years, seen as another incentive, beyond tariffs, to purchase domestically made vehicles.
Only vehicles assembled in the U.S. would qualify

On May 21, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing notified the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it is recalling 443,444  2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickups in the U.S. 
Toyota said moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure, which

Tesla Model S and Model X testing mules have been spotted in California as well as on the Nurburgring track in Germany, and reported on social media.
Rather than the major renewal of the Model 3 and Model Y, recent images of the Models S and X prototypes show that Tesla is not planning major design changes, but a ref

On May 23, RIZON Trucks announced that the city of Colwood has become the first municipality on Vancouver Island to deploy a RIZON all-electric truck, a Class 4 medium-duty e16M model, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable operations.
The delivery caps a busy month for RIZON, which also complete

On May 20, Clarios, revealed its plans to select a site for an anticipated investment of up to USD 1 billion in a state-of-the-art critical minerals processing and recovery plant in the U.S.
Clarios’ planning was enabled by recent executive orders and by using federal advanced manufacturing tax credits. The company h

On May 22, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Goodyear Chemical business to Gemspring Capital Management, LLC. 
Goodyear Chemical is a leading producer of synthetic rubber, offering a broad product portfolio in North America and serving t

On May 19, Rightware announced a collaboration with AMD to jointly create a pioneering reference design that brings together industry-leading design effects and features to become the new standard for future automotive human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
The reference design is built on AMD x86 architecture and integrat

On May 20, Infineon Technologies AG joined the board of directors of the FiRa (fine-ranging) Consortium. This marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to further shaping the future of Ultra-wideband (UWB) across a wide field of use cases and verticals. 
Having been an active contributor to FiRa since 2021

On May 22, AGR HOLDING announced that the TENET model range will be based primarily on SUV class vehicles from compact crossovers to spacious all-wheel drive D-class models.  The first serial TENET crossover will be presented to the general public in June 2025.
The names of the models will receive alphanumeric design

On May 15, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) showcased connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN) for emergency messaging, as well as 5G-V2X Direct for advanced detection of vulnerable road users (VRU) in real-traffic conditions. 
Demonstrations on public roads emphasized the vision of how NTN can sup

On May 22, Sono Group N.V. announced that during the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, it commenced its first Bus OEM factory partnership, with initial buses leaving the assembly line of a European manufacturer featuring Sono Motors' solar integration solution. This development allows customers to purchase solar-eq

On May 22, Stellantis MEA hosted its second International Suppliers’ Convention in Oran on May 20-21, 2025, bringing together over 200 participants from more than 75 local and international automotive suppliers. The event highlighted Stellantis’ plans to grow a strong automotive industry in the Algerian market. It ga

On May 21, ACC announced that the construction of the second unit at the Billy-Berclau Gigafactory (BBD2) is moving quickly. The first two mixing rooms are still being set up, while in the coating area, a walkway has been added to support large pipes for the NMP evaporation system, located next to the cathode furnace

On May 21, Arkema announced that it will present its latest battery solutions for EVs and energy storage systems (ESS) at Battery Show Europe 2025 in Stuttgart, from June 3–5. At the event, Arkema will highlight its new technologies that improve battery safety, performance, and sustainability.
Innovation materials fo

On May 22, Mercedes Benz announced that it is moving steadily toward an all-electric future, aiming for a carbon-neutral new vehicle fleet by 2039. The speed of this shift will depend on customer demand and market conditions.
A strong charging network is key to this transition. Expanding public charging will help mak

On May 23, MAN Truck & Bus signed a new agreement with Austrian logistics company Gartner KG for up to 1,200 MAN semitrailer tractors by the end of 2028. Deliveries will begin in the summer 2025, with up to 350 trucks supplied each year.
The trucks will feature the fuel-efficient and low-emission MAN PowerLion drivet

On May 20, Sazgar Engineering Works Limited announced that the expansion of the four-wheeler manufacturing facilities is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2026. The company will introduce a range of new New Energy Vehicle (NEV) models to strengthen its product lineup. It is also exploring new markets for export b