On June 13, the UK Government announced that the government and industry are expected to install over 100,000 local chargepoints in the coming years. These come on top of over 80,000 public chargepoints already available in the UK. These chargepoints are ideal for charging overnight for drivers without access to off-

On June 12, multiple sources reported that the United States rejected India’s request for talks at the WTO (World Trade Organization) over tariffs on automobiles and parts. The US stated the tariffs were needed to protect national security. A 25% tariff on all auto imports has been in place since April 3, 2025.
Based

On June 11, Renault announced that in Viva Technology 2025, Software République which is a partnership of seven European companies (i.e., Atos, Dassault Systèmes, JCDecaux, Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics, and Thales)—teamed up with three fire departments to launch “vision 4rescue,” a smart, connected syste

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) has collaborated with Rimac Technology to develop a centralized vehicle architecture for advanced domain and zonal control in SDVs, leveraging NXP’s S32E2 real-time processors, designed to address current and future automotive connectivity, security, and safety.
The solution consolidates

On June 12, President Trump told reporters in Washington D.C. that he would send letters to U.S. trade partners in the coming weeks to formally establish new tariff terms.
“We’re going to be sending letters out in about a week and a half, two weeks, to countries, telling them what the deal is,” Trump said. “And I thi

On June 11, Daimler Truck secured a large contract from BwFuhrparkService GmbH, the mobility provider for the German Armed Forces. The deal includes the delivery of several hundred Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks, scheduled for late May 2026. The trucks will increase military transport as part of Germany’s national and al

On June 12, Easyrain announced that it has become the first Italian company to join NVIDIA’s AI Systems Inspection Lab, part of the NVIDIA Halos Autonomous Vehicle Safety Platform. The DAI platform, set to debut on a premium vehicle launch in 2026, delivers real-time, software-only detection of low-grip road conditio

ETAS GmbH has collaborated with ThunderSoft to develop a pre-integrated, multi-domain middleware solution for high-performance computing (HPC) SoC-based vehicle systems in SDVs.
The new platform addresses the complexities of modern centralized and zonal E/E architectures by combining the ETAS Vehicle Software Platfor

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their May 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 144,900 units in May, up 6.8% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 4 consecutive months. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 680,000 units, up 7.5% y/y. Specifically, FAW Toyota electrified models and TN

Marelli Corporation (Marelli) has voluntarily filed for chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to comprehensively restructure its long-term debt.
Approximately 80% of the company’s lenders have signed a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) to deleverage its balance sheet

On June 11, it was reported that Japanese automotive parts manufacturer Tokai Kogyo México will invest MXN 100 million to expand and modernize its plant in Aguascalientes.
The company specializes in high-precision components such as sealing systems, moldings, and functional parts for next-generation vehicles. This in

On June 11, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings announced it has secured an agreement with Scout Motors to supply front electric drive units (EDUs) and rear e-Beam axles for the launch of the all-new electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck.
Both the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck will be buil

On June 5, Statistics Canada released figures showing the country posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at CAD 7.1 billion as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. tariffs. Statistics Canada said the result for April, the most recent month for which data is available, followed a deficit o

On June 10, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. launched InnovizSMART Long-Range, a new high-performance LiDAR sensor tailored for smart applications, such as security, mobility, aerial, robotics, and intelligent traffic management. 
It is a rugged and reliable LiDAR sensor that features low power consumption, a uniform field-

On June 10, Talbros Automotive Components Limited (TACL) announced that it had won new orders worth INR 5.8 billion for its product lines like gaskets, heat shields, forging components, chassis, and hoses. These orders will be executed over the next 5 years.
It has received orders worth INR 2.6 billion (including INR

On June 10, Vingroup’s Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) officially launched Green GSM, the Philippines’ first all-electric taxi service, marking the company’s entry into its 4th international market after Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia.
The launch event in Quezon City was attended by key government of

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