On September 16, Uber Freight announced, that in partnership with Tesla, it has launched its Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program.
The program will give fleets subsidized access to Tesla Semi trucks, guaranteed demand from Uber Freight’s shipper network, and direct support to maximize vehicle utilization and long-t

On September 15, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it opened an investigation into about 174,000 Tesla Inc. Model Y cars from the 2021 model year over reports that electronic door handles can become inoperative.
NHTSA said it had received reports citing an inability to open exterior

General Motors is in preliminary talks to renew its longtime joint venture with China’s SAIC Motor Corp. The two companies are exploring various aspects of a possible agreement, including which vehicle models and manufacturing facilities would be included if they reach a deal, according to sources familiar with the d

On September 16, Stellantis’ Sterling Stamping Plant (SSP) was recognized by the city of Sterling Heights as it marked its 60th anniversary. Opened in 1965, SSP spans 2.74 million square feet and has more than 1,500 UAW-represented employees, making it one of the largest stamping plants in the world. 
The facility ho

Battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) is planning to vacate the majority of its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant space in Van Buren Township, Michigan, where its plan to invest USD 1.6 billion and create 2,112 jobs faces uncertainty.
Our Next Energy founder and CEO Mujeeb Ijaz said on September 16 that the

Germany's Vacuumschmelze (VAC), one of the few rare earth magnet producers outside China, aims to expand output at a new U.S. plant with U.S. government support, in contrast to lukewarm backing for similar plans in Europe, its CEO Erik Eschen said on September 15.
VAC CEO Erik Eschen stated that the U.S. is pushing h

On September 12, ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods announced the development of a new synthetic graphite that can increase EV battery life by up to 30% and allow for faster charging and longer driving ranges. The material, used in the anode of batteries, is currently being tested by several EV manufacturers, with ExxonMobi

On September 16, Visteon Corporation announced that it supplies the all-new cockpit with advanced technology, including a 10.25″ digital cluster for clear driving information and a V-shaped 10.1″ central display for the new Renault Clio.
Based on Visteon Corporation social media update

On September 17, Nissan Motor announced a strategic realignment of its 7 global design operations to 5 as part of its Re:Nissan plan. Nissan will better align resources while embedding technology at the core of the design process - enabling faster decision-making, deeper creative collaboration, and more agile respons

Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s HL Group had signed a business agreement with South Korea’s Hana Bank and the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation regarding a cooperative export financing support package. The package will be prepared to assist automotive parts makers facing US tariffs, and

South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan arrived at Incheon Airport early on September 14 after meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in New York. Kim had been in the U.S. since September 11 to discuss details of Seoul’s pledged USD 350 billion investment there in exchange for the U.S. reducing its

The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. is in discussions to establish the fund as a joint venture with New York-based investment firm Orion Resource Partners in what would be the U.S. government’s most significant effort to boost supplies of critical minerals, according to people familiar with the matter. K

On September 16, Rivian hosted a formal groundbreaking ceremony at the company’s manufacturing site outside Social Circle, Georgia. Customer vehicle production is expected to begin in 2028, with plans to manufacture the midsize, 5-seater R2 SUV and R3 crossover.
The first phase of construction of the new Stanton Spri

On September 16, Ford said it will cut one shift and up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in Germany, due to weak demand.
“In Europe, demand for electric cars remains well below industry forecasts,” Ford said in a statement. “Ford will therefore switch production at the Cologne plant to single-shif

On September 15, General Motors announced that its assembly plant in Wentzville, Missouri will be temporarily closed from September 29 to October 19.
GM spokesperson Diana Forbes said the company has “temporarily adjusted production schedules at Wentzville Assembly to address supply chain issues and align with overal

On September 16, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) released new research showing that behavioral science-based interventions can significantly improve EV charging habits, helping reduce carbon emissions. The studies, conducted in the U.S. and Japan, tested ChargeMinder, a prototype app developed by TRI’s Human-Cent

On September 16, Cummins Inc. and Komatsu Ltd. announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of hybrid powertrains for surface haulage heavy mining equipment.
As part of this collaboration, Komatsu has included Wabtec, its drive system supplier, extending their

On September 16, Wind River, an Aptiv company and global software leader, announced the completion of Mobis Development Studio, an integrated software development environment for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), created in collaboration with Hyundai Mobis. The system combines Hyundai Mobis’ cloud-based vehicle devel

On September 15, Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley informed Ford employees that the company will relocate its World Headquarters Building to the large, glass-faced Hub replacing its Product Development Center west of Oakwood Boulevard, and demolish its existing Glass House headquarters located at Southf