On July 29, the European Commission announced that it will support 915 former Goodyear workers in Germany who lost their jobs after the company closed its Fulda plant and partly shut down its Hanau site. The commission plans to release over EUR 3 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced W

On July 29, Mercedes Benz Group announced its financial results for Q2 2025 and H1 2025.
For Q2, the Mercedes Benz Group reported revenue of EUR 33.2 billion (down 9.8% YOY), EBIT of EUR 1.3 billion (down 68.5% YOY), and net profit of EUR 957 million (down 68.7% YOY). For H1, the Group posted revenue of EUR 66.4 bill

On July 30, Porsche updated its 2025 outlook after the EU and US reached an agreement on import tariffs. The new forecast includes 15% tariffs starting August 1, 2025, and earlier tariffs from June that were not included before. To reduce the impact, Porsche plans to adjust prices.
Despite this, Porsche still expects

On July 14, AZL Aachen GmbH launched a new joint partner project called “Thermal Runaway Testing for Battery Casings – Benchmarking Systems for High-Gradient Heating and Hot Particle Blasting.” The project aims to develop a realistic and consistent fire testing environment for evaluating structural and functional mat

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has supplied a suite of advanced automotive electronics solutions for Volkswagen’s first intelligent electric coupe SUV in China, the ID. UNYX 06.
The technologies provided include (i) a corner radar that enables precise speed detection in low visibility and harsh weather, enhanc

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has opened its new global center for AI in Chennai, India, with the ramp-up phase beginning in August 2025.
Around 70 experts will work on AI solutions aimed at enhancing process efficiency, performance, and implementation speed across the organization. The initial focus will be on AI

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has unveiled CANoe.DDS, a new option for its CANoe development and test environment that supports the DDS (Data Distribution Service) communication standard.
CANoe.DDS allows users to simulate, analyze, and test DDS-based systems directly within the familiar CANoe environment. It is d

On July 28, Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), issued a statement that it is fundamentally good that the EU-US framework agreement could avert a further escalation of the trade dispute.
However, Müller said that the US tariff of 15%, including for automotive produc

On July 28, BASF and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials. Under the agreement, BASF will cooperate with CATL on a global scale. CATL has selected BASF as an important supplier. BASF will support CATL's global layout through its global production n

On July 29, Mercedes Benz announced that it will unveil the all-new electric GLC with EQ Technology at IAA MOBILITY 2025, Germany. 
Visitors can explore advanced tech features such as ADAS, smart drive systems, and the Intelligent Cockpit with digital extras. 
The brand will also debut the all-new CLA family, availab

On July 28, Stellantis unveiled a new plug-in hybrid version of the Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer with the updated model with more output.
The hybrid system pairs a 1.6-litre turbo gasoline engine of 150 hp paired with an electric motor of 125 hp, which generates a total system output of 196 hp and 360 Nm of tor

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, a business group of Freudenberg SE, is transforming its Manchester, New Hampshire facility (U.S.) from producing gaskets for combustion engines to manufacturing sealing solutions for battery housings and e-drive systems.
Supported by major company investments and funding from the U.S

Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) has secured an order from a leading automotive OEM to supply a thermoplastic composite lower battery housing unit for a major full-BEV platform spanning across multiple vehicle brands.
The lower housing is part of the company’s Pentatonic battery enclosure portfolio, supporting

On July 28, Audi AG lowered its full-year 2025 financial guidance, citing the impact of higher U.S. import tariffs and ongoing restructuring costs. The increased U.S. tariffs imposed in April alone burdened Audi with around EUR 600 million in the first half of the year, Chief Financial Officer Jürgen Rittersberger sa

On July 25, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in June increased 13.3% YoY to 1.48 million units.
In the first half of 2025, total EV sales increased 27.0% YoY to 7.81 million units.
EVs accounted for 27.3% of total sales in June, up 0.8% point from the previous month

On July 24, Porsche announced that its team at the R&D center in Weissach is following a “Holistic Eco Concept” to improve sustainability, especially in how to use plastics inside and outside cars. Working with materials engineers, the team examines every plastic component to find ways to cut carbon emissions and use

On July 25, Mercedes-AMG released the first teasers of the CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT, which is built purely for extreme performance.
The first teaser gives a sneak peek into the development process in Affalterbach, Germany, where the camouflaged car is being finalized before testing. The concept highlights Mercedes-

On July 25, MHP, a Porsche subsidiary, partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and another partner, to develop a new DIN specification for digital twins of EV batteries. Called DIN SAE SPEC 91487:2025-08, it was published on July 25, 2025, after nearly two and a half years of development.
This new standard defines c

On July 28, BASF announced Ultramid T6000, a high-temperature polyamide. Ultramid T6000 (PA66/6T) bridges the gap between polyamide 66 and polyphthalamide (PPA). It allows for easy processing at low mold temperatures like standard PA66. Due to its good colorability, compounds with different white shades can be manufa

On July 24, DHL Group announced that Ford will supply 2,400 additional electric vans by the end of 2025 as part of their ongoing collaboration in e-mobility. These new vehicles, including the E-Transit, and the smaller E-Transit Custom, will further expand DHL’s delivery fleet in Germany.
The new addition will bring