On October 29, Nokian Tyres announced that it will begin personnel negotiations to improve its financial performance and operational efficiency. The negotiations involve white-collar employees in Group functions and in all Nokian Tyres business units in all countries, as well as blue-collar and white-collar employees

On October 27, Rightware announced that it is providing its advanced Kanzi 3D engine and other interactive technologies for the GAC Honda P7 and Dongfeng Honda S7. ThunderSoft delivers a distinctive smart cockpit for these vehicles and utilizes the Kanzi 3D engine and other technologies. 
Kanzi utilized its advanced

On October 22, Inova Semiconductors and TactoTek announced a partnership to accelerate the development of intelligent, space-efficient, conformal lighting solutions for the automotive sector.
The collaboration combines Inova’s expertise in smart LEDs with integrated drivers and TactoTek’s patented IMSE technology, wh

On October 4, IONCOR, a leading independent battery provider in Europe, introduced the Energy Pack Long, a high-density, flexible battery system designed to make bus electrification faster, more reliable, and cost-effective, supporting the shift to zero-emission transport.
The Energy Pack Long by IONCOR is designed f

On September 30, GAC Group launched its electric SUV, the AION V, in Finland. This is the third European market for GAC vehicles. By 2028, GAC aims for full coverage throughout Europe, supported by ongoing efforts in channel development, service system enhancement, and industrial chain integration.
The car has a 2,77

On September 23, Rightware announced that the Audi E5 Sportback features an immersive human-machine interface (HMI) experience created using the Kanzi toolchain. Kanzi is an automotive-specialized production-proven HMI design and development toolchain. It excels across instrument clusters and in-vehicle infotainment

On September 23, Valmet Automotive announced that it is starting change negotiations in Finland for financial and production reasons.
The negotiations affect all 1,300 employees in the country, with potential adjustments totaling up to 1,075 person-years. The possible measures under consideration include temporary l

On September 17, Qt Group announced that Suzuki has chosen the Qt framework to power the digital cockpit of its first battery electric vehicle model, the e VITARA. Suzuki will leverage Qt Group’s cross-platform HMI tools for rapid UI/UX development as it deploys digital cockpits within elements like instrument cluste

On September 5, Rightware announced that Kanzi Micro achieved technical certification through Infineon Technologies’ HMI Tool Certification Program. It confirms Kanzi Micro’s seamless integration with Infineon’s TRAVEO T2G series microcontrollers, enabling high-performance, memory-efficient HMI solutions for automoti

On September 4, Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Volvo Car AB signed an 8-year EUR 150 million loan agreement to support research and development for Volvo’s next-generation electric vehicle platform, SPA3, and the new EX60 model. The investment will take place between 2024 and 2026.
The project supports Volvo Cars’

According to multiple press releases, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) is selling its 20.6% stake in Finland’s Valmet Automotive. The Finnish government and Pontos Group have agreed to acquire the 20.6% stake. Previously, Valmet Automotive manufactured vehicles for automakers such as Porsche, Saab, an

On September 1, Valmet Automotive announced that it is reshaping its strategy to expand its expertise beyond the automotive industry, including into the defense sector.
As part of an ownership and financing arrangement enabling Valmet Automotive’s strategic expansion, IONCOR, Valmet Automotive’s battery systems subs

On August 28, Skeleton Technologies announced that it has received EUR 7 million from the North Savo ELY Centre for its SuperBattery production in Varkaus. The grant will help to grow Skeleton Technologies’ production capacity and workforce significantly, while also supporting Finland's climate goals aimed at reducin

On August 14, Rightware announced that it will present the latest and upcoming Kanzi features and developments, as well as HNI innovations, during the IAA Mobility 2025. 
It will present e-Cockpit 9.0, a panoramic cockpit system that highlights the power of Kanzi One with advanced single-camera transition, ADAS displ

On August 11, 2025, Apollo Tyres Ltd announced a dedicated outdoor tire testing facility in Ivalo, Finland, built under a long-term agreement with UTAC. The site will feature exclusive, tailor-made infrastructure and dedicated tracks for real-world winter and all-season testing, supporting both Apollo and Vredestein

On August 1, Terrafame announced that it has decided to initiate change negotiations concerning the personnel of the battery chemicals plant and other functions closely connected to the plant on production-related and financial grounds. In addition to possible layoffs, the negotiations will also cover possible tempor

On July 10, Fortum Battery Recycling announced that it had secured EUR 84.6 million in funding by Business Finland to expand its hydrometallurgical battery recycling facility in Harjavalta, Finland.
The funding from Business Finland is part of the EU’s Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF), which allows s

On July 10, TactoTek announced that TK Group (Holdings) Limited, a precision molding company, has joined its IMSE ecosystem as a licensee. The partnership establishes the first automotive-grade IMSE functional film supply chain in China and positions TK Group as a global Tier 1 supplier of finished IMSE products for

On July 4, Qt Group Plc's wholly owned subsidiary, The Qt Company Ltd, announced a recommended public cash offer to the shareholders of class B shares in I.A.R. Systems Group AB. The offer price is SEK 180 for each IAR Share, valuing IAR at approximately SEK 2,293 million or approximately EUR 204 million, based on ou

On June 27, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finland, announced that it is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for a new act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars for the years 2026–2027. 
Under the proposal, the state would offer a scrapping premium of EUR 2,500 for the purchase of a new