In its annual report, JBM Auto mentioned that during FY 2024–25, it fast-tracked next‑gen EV development by partnering with tech firms and startups to shorten cycle times. On the shop floor, it shifted manual welding to robotic welding and rolled out OBAYA/VAVE, while plant-wide automation optimizes material flow and

On August 8, MediaTek announced it is the first partner to commit to Project Treble specifically for the automotive ecosystem. This program, which provides customers with at least four years of firmware upgrades and maintenance patches, is designed to enhance partner support, reduce total costs, protect user data, an

On August 12, the Managing Director of OPmobility India announced on social media that OPmobility has recently inaugurated OP'nSOFT in Bangalore. The new OP'nSOFT office space brings additional capacity, enabling it to scale operations and accelerate development across key software domains. Through OP'nSOFT, OPmobili

On August 7, Autoware Foundation announced that AuveTech has joined it as an Industry Member. AuveTech will participate in the Operational Design Domain (ODD) Working Group, the Software Working Group, and the Reference Design Working Group. Their goal will be to support the community with practical integration insig

On August 11, Atom announced that it will present a taxi version of its electric car at the International Eurasian Forum "Taxi" (MEFT). The taxi version of Atom will be available in two-seater and classic versions. The information technologies implemented in the electric car, a spacious interior with convenient board

On August 10, Maxion Wheels announced its participation in IAA Mobility 2025 in Hall A1, booth C10. It will present the latest stylish, sustainable, and affordable light vehicle wheel solutions. Its portfolio includes both aluminum and steel wheels, as well as new hybrid solutions, designed for performance, efficienc

On August 11, Magna announced that it will present advancements in sustainable materials, drivetrain technologies, energy storage systems, and ADAS at Hall B3, Booth E40, at IAA Mobility 2025, in Munich. A key focus will be on sustainable materials that meet the highest technical standards while reducing the ecologic

On August 7, WACKER announced that it will unveil ELASTOSIL R 531/60, a new silicone rubber designed to insulate busbars in high-voltage EV batteries at the K 2025 International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber from October 8–15, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
It can be processed by extrusion and offers a cost-effec

On August 8, SAIC Maxus announced that it unveiled the Star Stack platform, a super full-stack off-road platform designed specifically for pickup trucks.
The Star Stack platform boasts the following four core advantages: 
Power: It covers six powertrain options, including gasoline, diesel, gasoline super hybrid, dies

On August 11, Nexteer Automotive introduced its MotionIQ™ software suite, designed to unify intelligent motion control, by-wire chassis development, and vehicle health monitoring in one platform. Built on algorithms already in use across 115 million vehicles, MotionIQ consists of three modules: Control for advanced s

On August 7, 2025, Zonar announced the launch of Zonar Ignition, a cloud-based fleet management platform. Ignition has three key distinguishing features as a modern fleet management platform.
First, Ignition is capable of easily integrating Zonar data with third-party data sources, allowing a variety of data to be co

On August 8, Chery South Africa announced that it is adding the new Tiggo 8 CSH Hybrid to its lineup, following the Tiggo Cross CSH Hybrid and Tiggo 7 CSH Plug-in Hybrid.
The model comes with a 1.5-litre gasoline engine and an electric motor, which generates output of 255 kW and 525 Nm of torque. It has 18.3 kWh batt

On August 8, the Tula Region Development Corporation announced that HAVAL has launched a new shop for mechanical processing of engine body parts at its plant located in the Uzlovaya Industrial Park in the Tula Region.  It has an area of more than 4,700 square meters.
It includes a line for mechanical processing of th

On August 4, Elkem ASA received NOK 32.8 million from Innovation Norway for the development of green products through the recycling of slag and silicon materials. The project aims to materially reduce CO2 emissions and promote a circular economy for materials used in the automotive and construction industries.
The pr

On August 8, ECARX Holdings Inc. announced that it is providing AI Enhanced Antora 1000 computing platform and Cloudpeak cross-domain software stack to power the intelligent cockpit of the Geely Galaxy A7 plug-in hybrid sedan, which officially launched in China.
Powered by the ASIL-B certified AI Enhanced Antora 1000

On August 7, C.E. Info Systems Limited, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on June 30, 2025, MapmyIndia won a new vehicle program from a leading car OEM as well as from a leading EV OEM. It is also providing solutions to Tata Motors Harrier.ev, and a Tier-1 supplier in South East Asia

On August 7, Divgi TorqTransfer Systems (Divgi-TTS), in an investor update, announced that it has secured a contract for a transfer case with a leading Indian OEM worth INR 8 billion in lifecycle revenue. It will be executed over seven years, starting H2 FY27 (ending March 31, 2027). It has also commenced shipments f

On August 8, KPIT Technologies Ltd. announced that it will invest up to USD 10 million via a "SAFE Instrument" in the preferred stock of Helm.ai. Helm.ai develops advanced AI software for autonomous vehicles. It helps OEMs to develop safe, scalable, and cost-effective autonomous driving systems, from basic driver ass

Webasto developed the AVP next-generation openable panoramic roof system to the requirements of the Asian market.
AVP adopts a next-generation outer sliding mechanical structure with higher integration, higher reliability, and more efficient component synergy. Iterative slide rail and drive designs greatly increase t

In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its Vision Systems division recently secured business from a marquee European OEM, with lifetime sales projected at USD 400 million. The division successfully launched new Camera Monitoring