HERE Technologies (HERE) has collaborated with DAF Trucks N.V. in the EU co-funded MODI Project to test and accelerate Level 4 automated driving freight transport across Europe.
The initiative brings together industry leaders to address barriers to automation, including infrastructure, policy, and logistics framework

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced the launch of a second TraXon assembly line at its Friedrichshafen plant in Germany. Featuring an advanced overhead monorail system, the new line enables more flexible and efficient production.
With both TraXon lines operating under one roof, the plant gains flexibility in workfor

Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that its Valeo Smart Safety 360 system helped Lynk & Co 02 secure the highest Euro NCAP safety assist rating.
The turnkey L2/L2+ driver assistance platform, combining camera, radar, and detection algorithms, enhances both driving safety and comfort. (From Valeo social media updates on Au

On August 15, it was reported that Taiwanese company HCMF inaugurated a new plant in the Santa María Industrial Park in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, with an investment of USD 16 million.
The facility will produce solar and sliding roofs for the automotive industry, adhering to international quality standards. The project

On August 13, it was reported that Bridgestone inaugurated a new distribution center in Mauá, São Paulo’s ABC region, less than 10 km from its Santo André plant.
The facility, located at the Golgi Mauá II logistics complex, was named CD Alenza after the brand’s high-performance tire line. The company emphasized the f

Steer Tech and Hevo have announced a landmark partnership to deliver the world’s first fully integrated wireless autonomous EV charging solution for fleet depots. The collaboration pairs Steer’s high-precision autonomous driving technology with Hevo’s patented wireless charging platform, enabling vehicles to independ

VVDN Technologies has acquired GGS Engineering Services to strengthen its automotive engineering research and development capabilities in the U.S. and Canada. The deal combines VVDN’s embedded systems and manufacturing expertise with GGS’s strengths in mechanical design, simulation, and virtual manufacturing. The int

On August 13, Uzavtosanoat JSC held a meeting with Sila Holding Industriale SpA, one of the world's leading manufacturers of gearbox selectors and flexible automotive cable products. Sila is considering Uzbekistan as a promising location for high-tech production and the expansion of cooperation with local enterprises

On August 13, Feintool announced that construction work on a new plant in Pune, India, began in the first half of the year. Feintool will initially produce seat adjuster components for leading automotive OEMs at the plant. It will start operations in 2026. Feintool is the global leader in these fine-blanked component

On August 14, Hesai announced that it will unveil ETX, its newest automotive-grade ultra-long-range lidar designed for L3 autonomous driving, at IAA Mobility 2025. It is powered by Hesai’s proprietary photon vector technology. It has an optical window of just 32 mm. Hesai is collaborating with leading European windsh

On August 15, u-blox Holding AG confirmed that it is currently negotiating with Advent International, L.P., a possible transaction involving a takeover of u-blox. Whether a transaction will materialize is open at this stage. u-blox is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation

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 15, Gapwaves announced that it is initiating a collaboration with Infineon Technologies for the initial development of Gapwaves Multi-Layer Waveguide (MLW) antennas. The order value amounts to SEK 600 thousand, and the antennas are expected to be delivered during Q3 of 2-25. 
The antenna will be based on Ga

On August 14, Pavna Industries Limited entered into a joint venture agreement with Taiwan-based SmartChip Microelectronic Corporation (SMC) to manufacture electronic components for automotive (ICE and EV) and a range of other segments, including hardware for residential and commercial locks, aerospace, and medical in

On August 15, KPIT Technologies announced that it had completed the acquisition of Caresoft (Caresoft Global Technologies, Inc., USA, Caresoft Engineering Services Limited, UK, CAREGLOTECH de RL de CV Mexico, and OXI SRL, Italy). The final consideration for the deal was renegotiated to up to USD 157 million (includin

On August 16, Marian Bocek, CEO of InoBat, announced that the construction of the GIB Šurany gigafactory in Slovakia had officially begun.
The plant is a joint venture between Gotion High Tech and InoBat. In its initial stage, it will have a capacity of 20 GWh, with the potential to expand to 40 GWh.
The project, onc

GKN Automotive, a division of Dowlais Group PLC, announced that its SX Countertrack CV Joint was selected for the Lucid Air due to its outstanding torque transfer efficiency. The vehicle also incorporates GKN Automotive’s Monobloc Tubular Interconnecting Shafts (MTS), which deliver additional weight savings and effic

Metier Technologies Limited (Metier) and MAHLE Powertrain will unveil a hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle at CENEX Expo in Bedfordshire, UK, on September 3-4, 2025.
Based on a DAF LF220 platform with a 6.7-litre, 6-cylinder engine, the vehicle demonstrates how existing diesel trucks can be rapidly converted to run

The first IPA (Injection Plastic Assembly) stabilizer link at the ZF Zhangjiagang Plant reached mass production, with an annual production capacity of around 1.6 million pieces.
In 2026, additional projects will start production at the plant. ZF made a technological breakthrough in the lightweight design of IPA stabi