On December 18, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) raised concerns over the European Council's delay in voting on the ratification of the EU-Mercosur Agreement. The Mercosur deal would contribute to a significant increase in vehicle exports to the region, due to the removal of tariffs of up to

On December 19, Stellantis Italy announced that Jeep will soon add two important new models to its lineup i.e., Wagoneer S and Recon.
Jeep Wagoneer S aims to redefine the D-SUV segment by combining premium design, strong performance, and advanced 4xe off-road capability. Whereas, Jeep Recon focuses on standout off-ro

On December 18, Iveco announced that the Petit Forestier Group has acquired around 300 units of eDaily in Europe as part of its strategy to strengthen sustainable urban logistics.
The eDaily combines zero-emission driving with robustness, real-world range of up to 150 km under refrigeration use, and features such as

On December 19, BYD announced the introduction of the ATTO 2 DM-i to European customers, expanding its Super Hybrid with DM technology into the compact SUV segment.
The BYD ATTO 2 DM-i is equipped with the brand’s Super Hybrid with DM system, offering a range of up to 1,000 km, 90 of them in pure electric mode. The s

On December 16, LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced in a regulatory filing that Ford Motor has terminated its long-term EV battery supply agreement, citing changes in the policy environment and weakening demand for EV.
Under contracts signed in October 2024, LG Energy Solution was to supply 34 GWh of batteries to Fo

On December 11, the European Commission approved EUR 623 million in German State aid to support the set-up of two new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Dresden and Erfurt. The aid consists of a EUR 495 million measure for GlobalFoundries and a EUR 128 million measure for X-FAB.
GlobalFoundries project involve

On December 16, Green NCAP tested the electric BYD Sealion 7 and CUPRA Born, along with gasoline powered BMW 5 Series and X2. The tests show that cold weather affects both electric and conventional vehicles, though in different ways.
In overall sustainability results, BYD Sealion 7 achieved 4-star rating with a score

On December 16, European Commission presented the Automotive Package that supports the sector’s efforts in the transition to clean mobility. 
It presents a review of the existing CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. From 2035 onwards, carmakers will need to comply with a 90% tailpipe emissions reduction target,

On December 15, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has developed a technology that accurately detects intoxication levels indicated by driver distraction and drowsiness, and provides driver alerts and vehicle-control interventions to help prevent alcohol-related accidents.
The system has been verifie

On December 15, Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. announced it will change its company name and brand to Mobitera to better represent their commitment to creating a safe, comfortable and sustainable mobility experience. The change is effective April 1, 2027.
"Mobitera reflects our vision to power the future of

On December 8, AB Dynamics, UK, launched the GST 120 Plus, the first ADAS target platform able to meet the higher speed requirements of Euro NCAP’s 2026 tests. It is a self-driving platform that carries a full vehicle target for ADAS and autonomous testing and works with DRI’s Soft Car 360 target.
It is based on the

On December 15, the European Commission fined Exide (EUR 30 million), FET (EUR 6.11 million), including Elettra (EUR 15.6 million), Rombat, Romania (EUR 20.2 million), and the trade group EUROBAT (EUR 125,000) a total of about EUR 72 million for taking part in a long-running cartel in the automotive starter battery m

On December 12, the European Commission welcomed a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on new rules for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The regulation covers how vehicles are designed, produced, and recycled at the end of their life. Better collection, dismantling, and recycling will he

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) has developed the Eagle Xplore, a bespoke concept tire, for the Citroen ELO concept car.
The Eagle Xplore tire features an orange sidewall pigment, that matches the vehicle’s signature color. It also integrates Goodyear’s SightLine, an advanced suite of tire intelligence

On December 11, multiple sources reported that VW Group is considering to offer electric vehicles with range extender technology in Europe and the U.S. as governments reduce support for BEVs and consumers continue to worry about patchy charging networks.
VW is studying adding range extenders to its high-selling SUVs

On December 5, SuperPanther Technology and ELMI Power announced a strategic cooperation during the HongShan YUE Accelerator event in Yangshuo. The agreement marks a significant milestone for both organisations as they aim to jointly develop a European fast-charging and energy-storage ecosystem tailored to commercial

On December 11, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and STMicroelectronics signed a EUR 500 million financing agreement. This represents the first tranche of a broader EUR 1 billion credit line recently approved by the EIB in favour of STMicroelectronics. 
The tranche will support acceleration of R&D and high-volume c

On December 10, the Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional agreement on amending the European climate law (ECL), introducing a binding intermediate climate target for 2040 of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 1990 levels.
The agreement al

On December 8, multiple media reported that LG Energy Solution Ltd., an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., has secured a USD 1.4 billion battery order from Mercedes-Benz for a seven-year supply deal running between March 2028 and June 2035.
Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution

On December 10, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 20 models, in its final batch of testing for 2025.
The new Mercedes CLA achieved strong five-star ratings across all four categories. It scored 94% for Adult Occupant Protection and 89% for Child Occupant Protection. The model also performed well in tes