On August 26, Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd. announced that it is planning a second overseas production base in Morocco, after establishing a plant in Vietnam. This aims to optimize production capacity layout, enhance operational resilience and risk mitigation, and support high-quality development.
It is conducting feasibili

On August 27, EVIQ signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universal Motors Agencies (ALTAWKILAT), one of Saudi Arabia’s premier automotive dealers. The strategic partnership aims to develop tailored public charging solutions for ALTAWKILAT customers. Both parties will explore customized charging offerings sp

On August 22, Fescaro, in a social media post, announced that it has joined Auto-ISAC as an Innovator Partner. FESCARO is a trusted cybersecurity partner for global automakers and their partners, helping them transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) with tailored automotive software solutions. 
The Auto-ISAC wa

On August 26, multiple sources reported that Soroush Motor has introduced the Voyah Dream car in Iran at the Mashhad International Automobile Exhibition. It is a seven-seater MPV REEV Range Extender. Voyah is a subsidiary of the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Group. 
Based on multiple sources 

On August 20, Minerva Carbon secured around EUR 1.8 million in funding through the EXIST program, an initiative by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The goal is to commercialize mesoporous high-performance carbon materials that enhance the efficiency, durability, and performance of batterie

On August 28, FORVIA, in a social media post, announced that it had inaugurated a new plant dedicated to Hyundai-Kia Motor India (HKMI), near its facility, in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The plant manufactures two rear muffler variants and car sets. The plant is designed exclusively for Kia. The plant has an in-house

On August 27, BYD announced that it will share its production plans and the rollout of its ultra-fast charging network in the region at IAA Mobility 2025. It will also present the BYD SEAL 6 DM-i, its latest model powered by Dual Mode plug-in hybrid technology, with a combined range of up to 1,505 km. The BYD SEAL 6

On August 26, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it is expanding its CoolSiC MOSFETs 650 V G2 portfolio with new 75 mΩ variants. The devices are available in multiple package options. The product family supports both Top Side Cooling (TSC) and Bottom Side Cooling (BSC) approaches. The devices are ideal for high-

On August 28, Renault announced that it will unveil the sixth-generation Clio at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, with a press conference on September 8, 2025.
From September 9 to 14, the new Clio will be on display at Odeonsplatz, alongside the Renault 5 and Renault 4 E-Tech electric models. Alongside these two mode

On August 27, ACEA and CLEPA sent a letter to the EU Commission President, setting out their expectations for the upcoming Strategic Dialogue on the future of the auto industry. They claim that while the EU regulates new vehicle supply, it does not provide the right conditions for transition.
Europe is highly depende

On August 28, the UK Government added 6 new cars to its Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, i.e., Ford Puma Gen-E, Ford E-Tourneo Courier, Peugeot E-308, Peugeot E-408, DS 3, and DS Nº4, which are now qualify for the full GBP 3,750 discount. In total, 28 EVs are eligible for either GBP 3,750 or GBP 1,500 off.
The scheme

On August 27, Beamr Imaging Ltd. announced that its video compression solution for autonomous vehicles (AV) has achieved 23% - 50% improvements over existing machine learning (ML) workflows. The NVIDIA AV Infrastructure team validated Beamr’s technology through rigorous testing, demonstrating it preserves the critica

On August 25, SODA.Auto joined the Autoware Foundation as an industry member. SODA.Auto will work on deploying Autoware’s camera-based neural network models on automotive-grade hardware, integrated with the SODA SDV Framework and Applications Library. The Autoware Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting op

In its FY 2024-25 annual report, Alicon Castalloy Limited outlined that it adopted specialized core moulding techniques to boost casting precision, aiming for tangible improvements in overall vehicle performance. Intelligent process control systems driven by machine learning have been introduced, helping minimize rej

In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Tata Motors announced that it is driving rapid digital and AI-led transformation across its operations. The company has implemented artificial intelligence (AI) deeply within its manufacturing, customer service, supply chain, and vehicle technology sectors, for advancements in the

In its FY 2024-25 annual report, Subros Limited announced it has completed the development of integrated thermal management systems for hydrogen fuel cell buses in both 9-metre and 12-metre lengths. In the electric vehicle segment, Subros designed and developed thermal system components for electric cars, trucks, and

On August 28, 2025, BMW India launched the updated BMW X5, produced locally at its Chennai plant. The new X5 comes in both gasoline and diesel variants, with ex-showroom prices starting at INR 10.03 million (xDrive40i gasoline) and INR 10.23 million (xDrive30d diesel). The M Sport Pro trims are priced at INR 11.3 mil

On August 28, TVS Motor Company (TVSM) launched the TVS Orbiter, an electric scooter for INR 99,900 (including PM e-Drive scheme, Bengaluru). It features a 3.1 kWh battery and offers a 158 km IDC range
Its features include cruise control, hill hold assist, 34-litre boot space, straight-line footboard, long flatform s

On August 27, Volvo Cars revealed the new Volvo XC70 SUV, its first long-range plug-in hybrid. The model offers an all-electric range of over 200 km under the CLTC cycle, the longest of any Volvo plug-in hybrid to date.
The vehicle, built on Volvo Cars’ new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform, is a key addit

On August 27, TENET announced the start of sales of its new compact family crossover, the TENET T4. It is the second model to be produced at AGR Holding’s Kaluga plant. The vehicle is available in two variants, the Active variant, priced at RUB 2,150,000, while the Prime variant, costs RUB 2,350,000.
The TENET T4 is