On July 29, Protean Electric (Protean) announced that it has become the first company to develop and supply IWMs (in-wheel motors) for a mainstream OEM passenger car programme. It has supplied IWMS for Renault 5 Turbo 3E (T3E). 
Protean Electric has developed one of the most advanced IWM systems in the industry, with

On July 25, Cornwall Council, which governs the non-metropolitan county of Cornwall in South West England, announced that it bid for GBP 5.5 million from the Department for Transport’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to bring charge points. It will install 2,000 charge points from next year. Charge

On July 28, Zenzic-UK Ltd. announced that Aurrigo, UPS, and Wayve are among the organizations that have secured government funding to develop and deploy cutting-edge Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) solutions in the UK.
The CAM Pathfinder programme is supporting projects like autonomous buses, shuttles, cargo d

On July 24, the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) stated that the UK-India trade agreement represents a significant achievement, partially liberalising the Indian automotive market for the first time. 
While the highly complex deal confirms some compromises, its entry into force will provide commercial

On July 24, India and the United Kingdom formally ratified the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), introducing a quota-linked framework to boost bilateral trade in luxury automobiles and clean-technology vehicles.
The agreement is set to take effect after completing domestic procedures and inc

On July 24, Zenobē announced that it has secured a EUR 325 million debt facility from a group of local and global banks to expand its electric fleets-as-a-service offering in Europe. The funding, along with Zenobē’s own capital, will support the deployment of up to 1,000 additional electric buses, trucks, and charger

On July 16, Turntide Technologies inaugurated its new energy storage and battery technology production area at its engineering campus and global headquarters in Gateshead, UK. It enhances Turntide’s ability to serve growing demand across multiple transportation and industrial sectors. Turntide has integrated its thre

On July 21, Echion Technologies announced that it has signed a supply agreement with Korean battery start-up Grinergy for its XNO anode material on July 10, 2025. Through this agreement, Grinergy will apply Echion’s niobium-based anode material XNO to the next-generation fast-charging battery system it is developing.

On July 23, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for June decreased 6.5% over the previous year to 69,006 units. Passenger car production was up 6.6% to 66,317 units and commercial vehicle production was down 76.8% to 2,689 units year over year (y/y)

On July 23, Vauxhall announced that the all-electric Mokka GSE will soon go into production at its Poissy plant, France. It will be the fastest electric Vauxhall yet, featuring a bold GSE and rally-inspired design along with advanced technology.
The Vauxhall Mokka GSE generates an output of 280 hp and 345 Nm of torqu

On July 21, Rivian Automotive announced plans to open an office in London to further the company’s AI and autonomous driving ambitions. Rivian is looking to tap into top artificial intelligence engineering talent in London to complement its growing team in Palo Alto, California.
The Rivian Autonomy Platform currently

On July 21, Isuzu UK announced the official pricing for the new D-Max EV, the fully electric pickup to offer a 1-tonne payload, 3.5-tonne towing capacity, and full-time 4WD.
The vehicle will be offered in two trim levels, D-Max eDL40 and D-Max eV-Cross, based on Isuzu’s best-selling DL40 and V-Cross specifications. B

On July 21, UK Roads Minister launched a public consultation on the new Automated Passenger Services (APS) permitting scheme. This will shape how self-driving taxis, private-hire vehicles, and buses are regulated in Great Britain.
The focus will be on safety, innovation, world-leading rules, and accessibility. Self-d

On July 21, Wrightbus unveiled the first look of its highly anticipated 6x2 zero-emission bus prototype. The prototype rolled off the production lines simultaneously at the company’s facilities in Northern Ireland and Malaysia.
The bus will undergo efficiency and durability tests this summer, with a demonstrator set

On July 17, Chery UK announced that it will introduce the Chery Tiggo 7 compact crossover SUV as its second SUV for the UK market. It will offer a choice of powertrains. The first is a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct gasoline injection (TDGI) engine, which produces 147 PS and 275 Nm of torque. 
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super

On July 17, Bramble Energy announced a major milestone in the development of its “Printed Circuit Board Fuel Cell” (PCBFC) technology, achieving an industry-leading volumetric power density of 8.76 kW/L. It outperforms the technical specifications targeted by its high-profile commercial partners. 
Bramble’s PCBFC lev

On July 17, clean tech innovator Mint Innovation announced that it has secured GBP 8.1 million in new funding to expand its technology platform for recovering lithium, nickel, and cobalt from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
The project is being carried out in partnership with JLR, LiBatt Recycling (a subsidiary of

On July 17, Astemo announced that its UK subsidiary, Astemo UK Ltd., will establish a new production line for next-generation EV inverters at its Bolton plant in Greater Manchester, Northern England.
The project has received approval under the UK Government’s Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF), with the production

On July 17, Kia revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new EV4 Fastback, a sleek, four-door electric saloon bodied sibling to the EV4, built on Kia’s Electric-Global Modular Platform.
The Fastback measures 4,730 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,480 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. It is 300 mm longer and 5 mm l

On July 16, Cenex announced that it will assist the UK Government for the new Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) in partnership with Energy Saving Trust. This GBP 30 million investment is expected to support the installation of over 3,000 vans and 200 HGV chargepoints. This support includes designing assessment frameworks,