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, 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, 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, FEV, a leading global development service provider, signed a site agreement to establish its new China headquarters in the Anting district of Shanghai.
The new headquarters will strengthen FEV China’s presence and support closer collaboration with local partners in the fields of powertrain technologies an

The number of June new passenger car registrations in Germany was 256,193 units, down 13.8% from the same month last year, and the total sales for the first six months of 2025 was 1,402,789 units, down 4.7% from the same period last year, according to the figures released by the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (

On July 2, Infineon Technologies AG announced that its scalable GaN manufacturing on 300-millimeter wafers is on track, with first samples available for customers as of the fourth quarter of 2025. The fully scaled-up 300-millimeter GaN manufacturing will allow it to deliver the highest value to customers while moving

On July 2, Porsche announced that it has expanded the 911 lineup with three new all-wheel-drive models, i.e., the 911 Carrera 4S in coupé, cabriolet, and Targa versions. This brings the total number of AWD 911 variants to six, offering better traction in bad weather.
All new versions use the upgraded 3.0-litre twin-t

On July 2, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has tested its new VLE electric van on a long-distance trip from Stuttgart to Rome, covering about 1,100 km. The two test vans, which were based on the new Van Electric Architecture, completed the trip with two quick charging stops of 15 minutes each. The route was challengi

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has developed TempAI, an AI-based solution that measures and predicts temperature data inside e-motors without the need for additional hardware.
TempAI runs on existing control units and utilizes a self-learning, physically based temperature model that requires minimal computing resources.

On July 2, BMW launched "Factory Genius," an AI-powered maintenance assistant that speeds up troubleshooting by suggesting solutions within seconds, cutting down diagnosis time.
Similar to a search engine, the tool scans internal data sources such as manuals, fault reports, and shift logs that are updated daily for q

On July 2, Daimler Truck announced that it has signed a letter of intent on the local assembly of Mercedes-Benz trucks with the government of the Republic of Senegal and Global Truck Systems (GTS).
Daimler Truck will support the two partners in setting up an assembly plant in Senegal and then supply vehicle component

On July 2, MAN Trucks announced that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has ordered 400 MAN Lion's City buses to improve its public transport system. The deal was signed at the UITP Summit in Hamburg with United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC, Dubai.
The agreement builds on RTA’s strong partnership wi

On July 1, Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik presented its new modular camera connection solutions. Designed specifically for automotive applications such as ADAS, driver monitoring, and autonomous driving, these solutions offer high data transmission rates, flexible integration options, and excellent EMC shielding. 
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On June 27, CLEPA, the European association representing the automotive supply industry, announced that it has hosted the 17th edition of its Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event (MRSE) on June 25-26, 2025, in Frankfurt. 
Bringing together over 250 participants worldwide, the event offered insights from com

On June 27, IAV announced that it is participating in the KoFeMo (Combined Investigation of Particulate Matter and Mobility) project to investigate the formation and distribution of particulate matter under real driving conditions. The project is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport. 
IAV is working with

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has started series production of its Smart Chassis Sensor for Cadillac’s all-electric Celestiq luxury sedan.
Permanently integrated into ball joints of all four-wheel suspensions, two in the front wishbones and two in the rear wishbones, the Smart Chassis Sensor eliminates the need for a co

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has successfully launched its first series production of the 48V Flatpack energy management solution in China in July 2025.
The 48V Flatpack integrates a 48V DC/DC converter and a battery management system into a single unit. Developed to meet increasing demands for enhanced vehic

On June 30, Infineon Technologies AG completed the sale of its 200 mm fab in Austin, Texas. As announced in February 2025, SkyWater Technology will assume operations with current employees and further develop the site to support multiple customers. 
As such, SkyWater and Infineon have also entered into a long-term su

On June 26, Cerence Inc. announced that its core technologies are powering new agentic and generative AI features in the next-generation MBUX system, which will debut in the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA. This marks the first rollout of MBUX’s fourth generation and Mercedes-Benz’s new MB.OS, expanding their long-ter

On June 30, Mercedes Benz started producing electric drive units and axles for the new electric CLA at its Stuttgart-Untertürkheim plant. These parts are sent to the Rastatt plant, where the new CLA will be built. The Kuppenheim plant supplies body parts, while Kamenz plant provides the batteries.
A new agreement als