On August 13, Uzavtosanoat JSC held a meeting with Sila Holding Industriale SpA, one of the world's leading manufacturers of gearbox selectors and flexible automotive cable products. Sila is considering Uzbekistan as a promising location for high-tech production and the expansion of cooperation with local enterprises

On August 11, G&G Composite announced that it has leased a facility spanning over 10,000 square feet in the Al Hamra Industrial Zone of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), aiming to serve markets across the UAE and the wider region.
Scheduled to be fully operational this September, the new facility will produce hig

On August 8, Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security approved rules for new non-repayable incentives to buy electric vehicles (EVs). The scheme targets individuals and microbusinesses based in cities with over 50,000 residents and their commuting areas.
Funded with EUR 597 million from the National Re

On August 8, the Ministry of Mitigation and Reconstruction, Italy (MIMIT), announced that Saxa Group, an Italian porcelain tile manufacturer, signed an agreement to sell the assets of its Anagni plant in the province of Frosinone to the DR Automobiles Group.
The operation involves the creation of Jarama Srl, a new co

On August 6, ZAPI GROUP announced the acquisition of the majority of Stercom Power Solutions, a pioneer in intelligent charging and energy storage systems based in Germany. The acquisition enhances ZAPI GROUP’s charging solutions portfolio and technical capabilities while also extending its market reach in key growth

Truck industry observers have long speculated about the first takeover of a European OEM by an Asian Group—with IVECO, following the spin-off from CNH Industrial in 2022, very much in the focus of the speculation.
The historic moment arrived with the announcement of Tata Motors’ €3.8 billion ($4.4 billion) all cash v

During the meeting at the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy on August 5, 2025, Lear Corporation announced ongoing negotiations with an Italian-Chinese investor to implement a reindustrialization project at its Turin plant.
The proposed plan, which is expected to create employment for approximately 200-250 worker

On August 1, multiple sources reported that the production of the Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio ended at the Stellantis Mirafiori plant. The final cars were celebrated with a traditional farewell photo. With Maserati moving back to its Modena site, around 250 employees left the plant between June and July 2025

On July 30, the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Italy announced that Italy will launch a new incentive campaign for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) in September 2025.
It will support the purchase of at least 39,000 zero-emission vehicles by June 30, 2026, thanks to a measure that will draw on

On August 1, the Italian automobile manufacturers association (ANFIA) announced that passenger car registrations of 118,493 units in July decreased 5.1% over the same month in 2024.
Year-to-date sales decreased 3.8% with 973,396 cars registered in the first seven months of 2025.
In July, Fiat registrations increased

FIAMM Energy Technology S.p.A. (FET) (formerly known as FIAMM S.p.A) announced that its parent company, Resonac Corporation (Resonac), has entered into a definitive agreement to sell FET to Aurelius Investment Lux Sixteen S.à r.l. (AURELIUS).
Subject to customary closing conditions, Resonac will transfer all shares o

On July 30, 2025, Iveco Group N.V. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Defence Business, including the IDV and ASTRA brands, to Leonardo S.p.A. for an enterprise value of EUR 1.7 billion. The deal will create an Italy-based European leader in the land defence segment with the scale and capabili

On July 30, Tata Motors Limited and Italy-based Iveco Group N.V. announced a definitive agreement under which Tata Motors will acquire Iveco's commercial vehicle business. The acquisition excludes Iveco’s defence division, which will be separated through a sale or spin-off by March 31, 2026.
The Offer represents a to

On July 28, the FIOM-CGIL union proposed that the US-EU trade deal should be halted for two reasons: it would legitimize a trade war and encourage companies to relocate outside Europe, leading to economic decline and job losses across the continent.
The US is using tariffs to protect its debt, which amounts to a dire

On July 23, 2025, the Indonesian government, in collaboration with Italdesign, unveiled the i2C at GIIAS 2025.
The i2C is developed on an existing EV platform, marking a key step in the joint effort to create Indonesia’s first indigenous passenger vehicle. This concept fully electric 6/7-seater SUV is designed to mee

On July 24, Stellantis MEA announced that Fiat signed a second subcontracting deal with Italian company SIGIT to help expand production in Africa, during the Algeria-Italy Intergovernmental Summit.
Under the agreement, SIGIT will produce plastic parts in Algeria for FIAT’s Tafraoui plant, in partnership with Algeria’

On July 23, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Italy has stopped its production early at its Cassino plant because of low demand for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia, and the Maserati Grecale.
The body and paint shops shut down on July 23, and the assembly line will close on July 24. The entire plant will go

On July 22, AMPECO announced that it has been selected by Latitude, an Italian energy technology company, as its EV charging management platform provider.
The partnership will support Latitude’s expansion under its new e-mobility brand, ELEVEN, which aims to install 10,000 charging points across Italy within five ye

On July 18, Stellantis Italy announced that its Pro One segment has signed an agreement with Sic Europe, a key player in transport, logistics, and facility management in Q1 2025. The deal strengthens Stellantis’ role in urban logistics by supporting a sustainability-focused partner.
Under the agreement, Stellantis wi

On July 18, FIM-CISL and FIOM-CGIL unions concerned about Iveco's future, as in spring 2025, the company announced plans to spin off its defense division but has not met with unions to explain how this will affect jobs or its industrial strategy.
Recent update reports about possible talks to sell Iveco, including an