On September 1, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited commenced the exports of Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle, the e VITARA, to European markets. In August, more than 2,900 units of the e-VITARA were shipped from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to twelve European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway,

On July 1, Tata Motors Limited announced that its total sales in the domestic & international markets in August 2025 stood at 73,178 units, increasing by 2% year-on-year (YoY) compared to 71,693 units during August 2024. Its total domestic sales stood at 68,482 units, decreasing by 2% year-on-year (YoY) compared to 7

On August 29, 2025, Fiem Industries Limited reported that production had resumed on the undamaged ground floor and basement of its Unit-8 facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan, following a fire incident on August 23. The company clarified that, due to prompt action by internal firefighting systems and external fire tenders

On September 1, Ashok Leyland announced plans to invest over INR 50 billion in the development and manufacturing of batteries for automotive and energy storage applications over the next 7 to 10 years. This initiative aims to support both Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicle (EV) portfolio—including Switch Mobility—and s

On August 30, 2025, Ather Energy announced the introduction of its EL platform, a next-generation electric scooter architecture which is supported by 2.6 million kilometres of real-world data. It features a redesigned chassis, powertrain, and electronics stack and allows up to 15% faster assembly and 2x quicker perio

On September 1, Smart announced that it is entering the Saudi Arabian market through a partnership with Juffali Automotive Company, the long-time Mercedes Benz distributor in the country.
The agreement was signed at the Chengdu Motor Show, expanding Smart’s reach to 39 global markets across China, Europe, the Middle

On September 1, Daimler Truck and its partner Y-Engineering announced that they are launching two Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty transporters i.e. the Actros and Arocs, in Japan market. Orders are now open, and the Arocs 4763 8x6 will debut at the Japan Mobility Show (JMA) 2025 from October 29 to November 9, 2025, in Tokyo

On September 1, Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT) announced that it will showcase “The Hearing Car” at IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich. The prototype uses acoustic sensors to improve safety and reliability on the road.
At its Oldenburg branch, researchers work with carmakers and suppliers to develo

On August 29, Togg (Türkiye'nin Otomobili Girişim Grubu), a Turkish automotive manufacturer, announced that it will hold the world premiere of its T10F all-electric sedan at IAA MOBILITY 2025. The company will also make the official market debut of the T10X SUV in Germany.
The T10F is available in two variants. The R

On August 29, ECARX announced that its Antora 1000 Pro computing platform and Cloudpeak cross-domain software stack will power the cockpit of the Volvo XC70 hybrid mid-size luxury SUV. The XC70 is the first model to feature Volvo's SMA super hybrid architecture.
ECARX and Volvo worked closely throughout the developme

On August 29, iCAUR announced that it is showcasing its upcoming electric SUVs, the 03T and V23, at the 2025 Festival of Motoring. The company also confirmed plans to enter the South African market in 2026.
iCAUR V23 and 03T offer up to 500 km of all-electric range with all-wheel-drive capability. The company will al

On September 1, Valmet Automotive announced that it is reshaping its strategy to expand its expertise beyond the automotive industry, including into the defense sector.
As part of an ownership and financing arrangement enabling Valmet Automotive’s strategic expansion, IONCOR, Valmet Automotive’s battery systems subs

On August 30, the President of Egypt met with a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The Chinese officials state that there is significant potential for cooperation in the electric vehicle industry (EV) between the two countries, and the Chinese government su

On August 26, Permanent Magnets Limited (PML) announced that its subsidiary Quantum Magnetics Private Limited (QMPL) has signed a joint venture agreement with Lorentic Pte. Ltd. (Lorentic). Lorentic and PML will hold 49.02% shares each in the joint venture. 
The JV will set up the Neodymium magnet assemblies’ plants.

On August 29, the Minister of Investment, Saudi Arabia, in a social media post, announced that he met with the Chairman of Chery Automobile, who shared the company's strategies for global expansion and the smart technologies it employs. The Minister also toured their factory and R&D centre. The minister also visited

On August 28, GB Corp, the sole agent of the Hyundai brand in Egypt, announced that it is planning to inject investments worth USD 6 million as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in the Egyptian market by assembling a new Hyundai model during the second quarter of 2026.
Based on GB Corp stock exchange fil

On August 31, JSC Uzavtosanoat, in a social media update, announced that the newly established enterprise IOTA JH Co. has started production of tubes and hoses for the automotive air conditioning system. The project has been implemented within the framework of a strategic partnership between JSC Uzavtosanoat and the

On August 29, multiple sources reported that Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co., Ltd. is planning a wholly owned subsidiary in Morocco called Tianyouwei Electronics Morocco Co., Ltd., with an investment of EUR 65 million. The subsidiary will focus on in-vehicle electronics. The subsidiary will represent one of t

On August 29, DeepDrive announced that it has developed a compact, efficient, and cost-optimised generator called MG 250 that brings DeepDrive’s patented Dual Rotor, Radial-Flux technology into a new application. The MG 250 Generator will be presented for the first time at IAA Mobility 2025. 
It comes with DeepDrive’

On August 25, Cerence Inc. (Cerence AI) expanded its collaboration with the Volkswagen Group. Together, the companies have further enhanced the automaker’s IDA in-car assistant to now enable faster, more natural conversations that feel less like talking to a machine and more like talking to a helpful, knowledgeable c