On May 28, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, spoke about the current state of affairs in the current trade war with Canada.
For the good news, Hoekstra suggested that a new Canada-U.S. agreement is achievable in the not-too-distant future, and that it would benefit both countries.
"The president and the p

On May 27, Sindipeças reported a trade deficit of USD 1.2 billion in April for Brazil’s auto parts industry, a 6.1% increase year-over-year.
Exports fell to USD 674.5 million, showing signs of weakening momentum both month-over-month and year-over-year. Meanwhile, imports rose sharply, reaching USD 7.54 billion in th

On May 27, the URAL Automobile Plant presented its new commercial vehicles at the main commercial vehicle and technology exhibition COMVEX-2025 in Moscow, Russia.
The company showcased several new models of special equipment, built both on the chassis of standard vehicles with 6x6 and 6x4 wheel configurations, as we

Reported on May 28, 2025, Thai Coated Steel Sheet (TCS) and Thai Cold Rolled Steel Sheet (TCRSS) announced a planned merger, set to take effect on October 1, in response to ongoing global steel market volatility driven by U.S. trade tariffs and low-cost Chinese imports.
The consolidation aims to enhance operational e

On May 27, Ford announced it is recalling 1,075,299 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Affected vehicles include the 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550,

On May 28, Bentley announced that it will debut its most powerful and dynamic Bentayga yet on June 2, 2025.
The new version features a twin-turbo V8 engine, delivering more power than the previous W12 Bentayga Speed, without hybrid assistance.
It will also be the most expressive Bentayga to date, highlighted by a new

‘-Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean electrolyte manufacturer, Enchem Co., Ltd., will participate in the China International Battery Fair (CIBF) 2025, a secondary battery exhibition in Shenzhen, China, from May 15 to 17, 2025. At this event, the company plans to introduce electrolytes, re

Northeast Industries Group Co., Ltd. (Northeast Industries) signed a strategic cooperation escalation agreement with Suzhou XiEn Microservo Technology Co., Ltd. (XiEn Technology), a high-power-density servo driver developer. Previously, the two companies signed an in-depth technology cooperation agreement.
The signin

On May 15, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India, in an investor update, announced that it continued to launch advanced technology products from its newly inaugurated plant at Oragadam, catering to both Indian and global customers. New manufacturing lines for next-generation e-mobility products have been commis

On May 20, the Autoware Foundation announced that ASAM e.V., one of the leading organizations for implementation-level standards in mobility development, has joined the Autoware Foundation as an alliance partner. At the same time, the Autoware Foundation has become a member of ASAM e.V.
Currently, both organizations

On May 21, Honda de México unveiled the 2026 Honda HR-V SUV, a model built in Celaya, Guanajuato for North America, and other markets.
The vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 155 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque, paired with a reengineered CVT for better responsiveness and fuel efficiency. Paddle

On May 15, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India, in an investor update, announced that it is ramping up new project launches, such as the Exhaust Brake Valve, Automatic Traction Control, and increased penetration of OptiDrive (AMT), and OptiRide Electronically Controlled Air Suspension.
The upcoming ESC regula

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a memorandum of deepening cooperation with Honda Motor China Technology Co., Ltd. (HMCT).
Based on the existing cooperation foundation, the two companies will launch further cooperation in areas such as R&D of new technologies and management of the supply chain.

On May 8, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Technical Requirements for the Safety of Car Door Handles” (the Requirements) mandatory national standards for public comments until June 7.
In recent years, with the rapid electrification and intelligentization development of automo

On May 12, GM presented the all-new Cadillac Vistiq all-new three-row electric SUV, which arrives at dealers with new Super Cruise enhancements, including integration with Google Maps, an expansive 33-inch diagonal touchscreen, and a custom-tuned 23-speaker AKG Studio sound system. 
Built at GM’s Spring Hill plant, V

On May 12, the U.S. House Of Representatives Ways and Means Committee introduced a bill that would end the USD 7,500 federal clean vehicle tax credit after 2026, with the federal USD 4,000 used clean vehicle tax credit going away at the end of 2025. 
Only manufacturers that have sold fewer than 200,000 electric vehic

On May 12, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that the company plans to build the GLC crossover at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama assembly plant starting in late 2027.
Without disclosing its planned additional volume, he said that GLC output at the plant will be primarily for the North American market. The Tuscaloosa

On May 10, Kia Lucky Motors Corporation (LMC) launched the fourth-generation Kia Sorento, a three-row SUV, in three variants: the 3.5L V6 FWD priced at PKR 13.5 million, the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid FWD at PKR 14.7 million, and the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD at PKR 16 million. Bookings for the vehicle commenced on May 11, 2025.

On May 9, the UK Government announced a GBP 1 billion investment to support the construction of a new AESC gigafactory in Sunderland, creating 1,000 new jobs and accelerating the country’s transition to electric vehicles.
The gigafactory will produce batteries for electric vehicles, with the capacity to power up to 1