South Korea’s secondary battery manufacturer, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s automaker, KG Mobility Company (KGM), about the development and commercialization of battery packs for next-generation electric vehicles (EVs). 
-The two companies will

Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s NanoSilikhan Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. is set to commercialize its next-gen silicon anode materials fully. According to the company, it signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with three South Korean battery cell manufacturers and began discussions for

Reported on December 25, 2025, A newly established electric vehicle test center (EVTC) in Bandar Baharu, Kedah became the region’s first international vehicle testing facility. Developed to strengthen the electromobility ecosystem in South and Southeast Asia, the center is owned and operated by Focus Applied Technolo

On December 17, the European Commission approved, under EU State aid rules, a German scheme of up to EUR 1.6 billion to support the deployment of publicly accessible fast-charging stations for electric heavy-duty vehicles (e-HDVs). The measure contributes to achieving the objectives of the Commission's European Green

On December 23, the Egyptian Cabinet, in a social media update, announced that the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone signed a contract with Chaoyang Langma Tire Company. CHAOYANG Langma is a brand of ZC Rubber. It will establish an integrated industrial complex to produce heavy truck tires and passen

Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Fuji Electric) announced an agreement with Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) to collaborate on SiC (silicon carbide) power semiconductor modules for electric vehicles (EVs) that feature package compatibility.
Both companies will develop SiC power semiconductor modules with mechanical compatibility in

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) announced that it will showcase its solutions for developing and operating software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, USA.
The company will present live demonstrations of its solutions in collaboration with major technology partners and customers at their respective boo

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has launched vInspect, a new customizable diagnostic and software update tool for vehicle components, such as drive components, batteries, lighting systems, heaters, cooling systems, and pumps.
This solution bridges the gap between standard solutions and costly custom developments, hel

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has partnered with Real-Time Innovations (RTI) to simplify and accelerate development and validation of data distribution service (DDS)-based systems.
The RTI Connext communication framework will be integrated into Vector’s CANoe.DDS simulation, analysis, and test tool to create a comp

On December 23, HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business of ZF Group, comprising automotive compute solutions, smart cameras, radars and ADAS software fu

Between December 19 and 23, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen told its dealers it has decided to pause production of U.S. market versions of its electric ID.Buzz for MY 2026 at the plant it is produced in Hannover, Germany. The U.S. market has been receiving the longer of the two versions that VW builds.
"Fol

On December 18, Ford announced it is recalling 272,645 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that the recall concerns 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickups,

On December 22, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that it has entered negotiations through its subsidiary Motherson Global Investments B.V. to acquire 100% of the global wiring harness business of Nexans autoelectric GmbH (“AutoElectric”). The enterprise value of the transaction is EUR 207

On December 19, the ADM Global group of companies and Sojitz Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding in Tokyo, Japan to establish a basis for implementing joint investment initiatives in the automotive industry and related sectors. Within the framework of the cooperation, it is expected that around USD 150-2

On December 19, Ford China launched the Bronco New Energy, its first versatile intelligent off-road SUV model. The model is available in five EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 229,800 to CNY 282,800.
The Bronco New Energy measures 5,025mm l

On December 22, Nissan announced pricing for the refreshed 2026 Pathfinder three-row SUV ahead of its U.S. launch early next year.
Assembled in the U.S. since 2004, the Pathfinder is built in Smyrna, Tennessee. The 2026 Pathfinder reaches U.S. showrooms in early 2026 with a starting MSRP of USD 37,500.
For 2026, the

On December 22, Mercedes-Benz announced it will pay out USD 120 million to multiple U.S. ‌states over emissions-rigging software in its vehicles, ‌which the company says now resolves the remaining Dieselgate proceedings against it in the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz ⁠agreed with U.S. ‌state attorneys to resolve civil environm

On December 21, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that it has rolled off the first FX Super One MPV pre-production vehicle at its Hanford, California plant, named "FF AI-Factory California." The vehicle was the first one assembled from knockdown kits that arrived in Los Angeles on December 3.
The F

On December 20, Waymo’s driverless ride service vehicles froze mid-ride and disrupted traffic across San Francisco as a city-wide power outage caused traffic lights to go dark at major intersections.
Waymo was left having to attend to autonomous taxis which were stopped with their hazard lights flashing. The power f

On December 18, Qualcomm Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of British semiconductor firm Alphawave IP Group plc, approximately one quarter ahead of schedule, for an implied enterprise value of around USD 2.4 billion. The acquisition of Alphawave Semi aims to further accelerate and provide key asse