On June 23, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989. The key changes include a new provision mandating that L2 category vehicles (motorcycles) manufactured from January 1, 2026, onwards must be equipped with

On July 1, MaxVolt Energy Industries Limited, a lithium-ion battery technology and clean energy solutions company, announced the acquisition of 23,524 square meters of industrial land in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, with support from the Uttar Pradesh MSME Department. In the first phase, the company plans to establish a l

On July 4, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) inaugurated its new city office in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (CSN), Maharashtra. This marks a step forward following the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between TKM and the Government of Maharashtra in July 2024 to support the establishment of a greenfield manufacturi

On July 3, Mahindra Automotive Australia launched the XUV 3XO SUV in two variants—the AX5L and AX7L at an introductory drive-away price of AUD 23,490. The SUV is equipped with a TCMPFi turbo-gasoline engine that delivers 82 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed Aisin torque converter automatic

On July 3, BMW Group India reported that it sold 7,774 BMW and MINI vehicles, along with 2,569 motorcycles under BMW Motorrad during the January–June 2025 period. BMW accounted for 7,477 units and MINI for 297 units.
The electric vehicle (EV) sales stood at 1,322 units, marking a 234% yoy increase over the same perio

On July 3, novali announced that it has received funding for a new research project to further advance its next-generation lithium metal battery cell technology. In this project, it will deploy Sc.AI, its general-purpose reasoning engine for automating scientific research. Sc.AI will autonomously manage the full scie

On July 4, Desay SV announced that it has supported Volkswagen Group with its display products in multiple global models. With its innovation capabilities, particularly in display controller units for CORE brands like SEAT and Škoda, Desay SV has helped Volkswagen Group achieve breakthroughs in volume production and

On July 3, BYD announced that at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, DENZA will make its public debut in the UK. It will start sales at the beginning of 2026.  DENZA will present the Z9GT, available as a pure-electric or Super DM plug-in hybrid, showcasing its advanced e3 Platform at Goodwood. It will also present the D9

On July 3, Calterah Semiconductor announced a new office in Munich to enhance on-site engineering support and address the needs of European OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in the automotive sector. Calterah has already cooperated with several European Tier-1 players, with radar chips supplied for different vehicle models.

On July 3, PWO Group opened its new engineering and production site in Čačak, Serbia. It will commence production towards the end of 2025. It will see an investment of EUR 28 million. The new facility is built on a 100,000 square meter site with a scope for further expansion.
The PWO Group will engineer and produce s

On July 2, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the City of Niš, and the Chinese company Zhejiang Yusei Plastic Mould Group CO LTD signed a memorandum of understanding to construct the company's new factory in Niš. The project involves a EUR 26.5 million investment to build a new, modern production facility next

On July 2, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro Industrial Group has introduced the Haima S5 Pro crossover. It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged GDI engine that delivers 175 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Based on multiple sources 

On July 3, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. received formal written confirmation from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC, confirming that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. The regaining of compliance is a result of the closing bid price of the ordinary shares being at least USD 1.00 for at le

On July 2, SOUEAST officially announced its entry into the Libyan market with a brand launch ceremony. SOUEAST introduced a lineup of urban SUVs tailored to meet local market demands: the S09, S07, and S06. SOUEAST has partnered with KMG Group, a leading Libyan conglomerate with extensive expertise in automotive dist

On July 3, AD Ports Group, and Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group Co., Ltd. (Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group) entered into a preliminary strategic agreement to establish a comprehensive automotive logistics ecosystem connecting Chinese manufacturing capabilities with Middle Eastern, Central Asian, an

On July 4, Chery announced that it will launch its premium SUV brand, LEPAS, in South Africa in 2026.
The LEPAS L8 offers sleek design, a roomy and luxurious interior, and advanced driver-assist features. LEPAS plans to expand its lineup across various segments, offering stylish and versatile SUVs for both families a

On July 2, Geely Auto launched the new luxury SUV Monjaro and the all-electric SUV Geely EX5 in the UAE, marking the EX5’s official entry into the Gulf regions’ new energy vehicle market. It is built on Geely’s advanced GEA platform. The Monjaro offers enhanced comfort, smart tech, and a refined driving experience. G

On July 3, CustomCells announced that it has completed its investor process following insolvency proceedings. It will be taken over by a consortium of industry-focused family offices, including existing investor ABACON and SALVIA.
The purchase agreement includes the transfer of 80% of employees at the Itzehoe headqua

On July 3, Volvo Buses, in partnership with local distributor Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO), secured a major contract with Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) to supply 76 Volvo B13RLE double-decker buses. The deal marks the introduction of the advanced Volvo B13R Euro 6 chassis in Dubai.
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On July 3, Jameel Motors signed a distribution agreement with Geely Auto, to bring Geely’s new energy passenger vehicles (NEVs) to the Italian market.
Jameel Motors Italia will officially launch two of Geely Auto’s models in the final quarter of this year. The two models are the Geely EX5, a next-generation all-elec