Saint-Gobain Sekurit, a Saint-Gobain group company, has supplied its Amplisky Perla roof for the all-new Nissan LEAF, which now features a sleek, aerodynamic dimming panoramic canopy.
This PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) roof enables on-demand light control, enhancing the vehicle’s distinctive appearance. It

On June 17, Nissan announced that it launched all-new Leaf, reimagined as a compact electric crossover.
The third generation model will be assembled at the Tochigi Plant in Japan as well as at the Sunderland plant in England and scheduled to reach retailers in the United States from this autumn, with other regions to

On June 16, U.S. President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said that they had finalized their trade agreement to lower tariffs on British cars, steel and aluminum, and aerospace equipment, finalizing a deal they struck in May to lower barriers on some British goods.
In an executive order issued mo

On June 16, U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to put a deadline on sorting out bilateral trade irritants and getting some sort of deal on tariffs in the next 30 days.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said the two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 summit and agreed the tr

On June 17, Cars.com unveiled its 20th annual American-Made Index (AMI). Released amid rising tariffs and inflationary pressures, this year's index is of interest to OEMs, suppliers, consumers, and the U.S. government.
The American-Made Index ranks cars based on five factors: 
   •    Location(s) of final assembly
 

On June 17, Nissan unveiled the all-new third-generation 2026 LEAF that electric compact crossover will reach U.S. Nissan dealerships in fall 2025, with other markets to follow.
The third-generation LEAF combines a sleek profile with an SUV-like stance, with a refined, minimalist cabin optimized for roominess, comfor

On June 17, Chevrolet introduced the all-wheel drive 2026 Corvette ZR1X as the ultimate top of its performance lineup and the most advanced Corvette ever. 
Building on the ZR1 and E-Ray, the ZR1X features:
LT7 twin-turbo V8: 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch trans

On June 18, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh said the new automaker is re-engineering some components for its upcoming Traveler SUV and Terra pickup to reduce the need for rare earth materials, an issue that has become critical to the auto industry and taken center stage in U.S. trade negotiations with China.
Keogh said

On June 17, Clarios announced today it is evaluating U.S. locations for a next generation technology campus anchored by new supercapacitor system production.
The company plans to manufacture low-voltage supercapacitor systems optimized for pairing its advanced domestically made AGM batteries.
Currently, production of

On June 16, Hexagon Purus signed a long-term agreement with Hino Trucks for the production and supply of Class 6 and 7 battery electric straight trucks for the US market. The vehicles will be based on Hino’s chassis and upfitted with Hexagon Purus’ proprietary zero-emission technology, including battery systems, auxi

On June 16, Seeing Machines Limited signed an agreement to supply additional Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring Systems (BdMS) to a world-leading North American self-driving car company. The agreement, valued at around USD 1.2 million, will see Guardian BdMS deployed into the autonomous mobility company’s test vehicle

On June 11, TactoTek announced that Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, has joined the IMSE (in-mold structural electronics) ecosystem as a licensee. Phillips Medisize will begin IMSE manufacturing at its facilities in the USA and Mexico, serving key markets including consumer, defense, automotive, and medical techno

On June 16, U.S. President Donald Trump sounded optimistic about a trade deal as he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 summit in Alberta.
Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of the bilateral meeting before the wider G7 summit got underway, Trump said the "primary focus" of this meeting for him is "trade wi

On June 13, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will further accelerate the safe development of automated vehicles by streamlining the Part 555 exemption process.   
The exemption will continue to allow manufacturers t

On June 16, the Lucid Group announced that Android Auto Smart Driving Companion Application is now available in all North American and European Lucid Air vehicles via an over-the-air update to Lucid OS 2.7.0. Owners of the Lucid Air can now seamlessly access their favorite Android smartphone maps, media, and messagin

On June 13, Honda announced that the Honda CR‑V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to compete at the “Race to the Clouds”, The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Prepared by engineers at Honda of America Race Team (HART), Honda R&D Japan, and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the CR‑V

On June 12, California-based Archer Aviation Inc. announced it has raised an additional USD 850 million following the Executive Order by President Trump on June 11 in part to implement an “eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in the United States”. This program is focused on accelerating the deployment of eVTOL aircraft i

On June 16, California-based Cadence announced an expanded collaboration with Samsung Foundry, focusing on accelerating SoC, 3D-IC, and chiplet design for AI data centers, automotive (including ADAS), and RF connectivity. 
Highlights include:
•    A new multi-year IP agreement to expand Cadence’s memory and interface

On June 16, NFI Group’s subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. announced a contract from the New Jersey Transit Corporation for the purchase of up to 750 Xcelsior 60-foot clean-diesel transit buses (1,500 equivalent units or EUs).
The contract includes an initial firm order for 200 buses (400 EUs) with deliveries start