On June 10, The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced that it has been named the official North America hub for Catena-X, the first open, secure, and standardized data ecosystem built for the entire automotive value chain. 
With this partnership, OEMs, suppliers and service providers of all sizes across N

On June 10, Rheinmetall announced it has secured a double-digit million euro order from a renowned North American truck manufacturer. 
The order involves a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps being used in the manufacturer’s battery-powered medium and heavy duty trucks. Rheinmetall will sup

On June 7, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the priorities in three core areas that will guide Canada’s 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit, to be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17. 
While trade is certain to be a prime topic, Carney says the gathering will also address:
•    Strengthening peace and se

On June 10, Infineon Technologies AG launched the XENSIV TLE4802SC16-S0000, an inductive sensor designed to enhance performance in automotive chassis applications. The sensor enables high-precision torque and angle measurements with robust stray field robustness, supporting digital output via SENT or SPC protocols. 

On June 8, China’s Ministry of Commerce, in a social media update, stated that Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a discussion with EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič in Paris, France on June 3.
Wang explained China’s export control policies to Šefčovič, emphasizing that implementing expor

On June 4, Volkswagen announced that around 6,500 employees attended a meeting at the VW Kassel plant. The works council clearly stated their views and what they expect from VW's leadership, especially given the current economic and political challenges.
The main topics were the challenges of the company's transforma

ZF Automotive UK Ltd., a subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, announced that the Welsh Government’s Economy Futures Fund will provide GBP 432,000 to modernize a production line at its plant in Pontypool, which primarily manufactures brake calipers. This upgrade will help secure new business with Jaguar Land Rover and

On June 9, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand announced that the all-new XFORCE HEV has received an outstanding response from customers nationwide following its local media launch on March 20.
Bookings exceeded 4,000 units ahead of the model’s full official launch in June, surpassing the company’s initial target of 3,0

On June 9, BMW Argentina announced the launch of the new BMW 760i xDrive, a luxury sedan.
The vehicle was designed by José Casas, BMW’s Mexican Head of Exterior Design for midsize and premium models. Produced at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany with a EUR 300 million investment, the 760i xDrive features a 4.

BMW is holding firm to plans to build its first U.S.-made BEVs at the company’s Spartanburg vehicle assembly plant amid changing EV and trade conditions. New iX5 and iX7 models will be built in South Carolina as part of BMW’s USD 1.7 billion U.S. electrification investment, including USD 1 billion to upgrade the Spar

On June 6, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy presented the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) interpretive rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program”. The rule claims that the Biden Administration ignored statutory requirements for original C

On June 5, it was reported that the administrations of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Trump are secretly holding direct talks to work out a framework for a trade and security agreement. The talks are being held discreetly to ensure a positive outcome, according to U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pet

On June 6, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released a 10-point plan for climate-neutral mobility ahead of EU talks in Brussels. The plan urges policymakers in Berlin and Brussels to create the right conditions for long-term success in electric mobility and to support flexibility and innova

On June 6, Believ, the Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points operator (CPO), secured a GBP 300 million investment facility to install at least 30,000 charge points, boosting access to public EV charging across the UK.  The funding is led by Believ’s joint owners, Liberty Global and Zouk Capital, alongside four retail a

On June 7, the Ministry of Commerce, China, stated that it has approved a certain number of compliant applications under the law related to rare earth export control measures. It will continue to strengthen the approval of compliant applications. China is willing to further strengthen export control communication and

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector)’s Hardware Security Modules (HSM) firmware, MICROSAR HSM, has been certified according to ISO/SAE 21434, the international standard for cybersecurity risk management in road vehicles.
The certification ensures vehicles meet strict security requirements throughout their entire life cycl

Announced on June 7, 2025, GAC, a leading new energy vehicle (NEV) brand from China, has announced the arrival of the first batch of the AION UT EVs in Thailand, ahead of the model’s official launch on June 24, 2025.
First showcased in Thailand at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (BIMS), the AION UT garnered

Announced on June 6, 2025, Proton reported total sales of 13,328 units in May, a 6.1% YoY increase, covering domestic, export, smart, and Proton e.MAS figures. This marked the third straight month of growth. Sales for the first 5 months of 2025 reached 61,087 units, with market share estimated at 19.2%.
The Saga led

On June 5, VinFast Philippines announced that it has officially joined the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), further strengthening its presence in the local automotive industry.
As a member of CAMPI, which accounts for over 92% of the country’s auto sales, VinFast will work alongsi

On May 29, 2025, the Ontario government announced a CAD 500 million investment to launch a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund, aimed at growing a made-in-Ontario supply chain for key materials like nickel, lithium, cobalt, copper, and graphite. The fund, introduced as part of the province’s 2025 budget, will suppo