hieve a profit within a year. Ford has shifted its focus to lower-cost, smaller EV models, with notable efforts from a small skunkworks team in California. The first of these models is expected to be a smaller pickup truck that has an expected launch date of 2027. (Detroit News article on August 7, 2025) / (Detroit Free Press article on August 8, 2025)...

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two-year period as a temporary solution while it ramps up its domestic battery manufacturing capacities with its partner LG Energy Solution. GM had previously stated that it aims to begin LFP battery production in the U.S. in 2027. GM will begin production of the new Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of 2025, with deliveries of the vehicle expected to begin in 2026. (From multiple sources on August 7, 2025)...

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ZM Trucks launches ZM8 SWB short wheelbase electric truck On August 6, 2025, ZM Trucks unveiled the ZM8 SWB (Short Wheelbase) electric truck. The ZM8 SWB has a 138-inch wheelbase compared to the 177-inch wheelbase of the traditional ZM8, providing improved maneuverability. The ZM8 SWB can support 12-, 14-, and 16-foot box configurations and shares many of the same features of the original ZM8, including dual ePTOs to power a range of equipment. W...

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que. In 2024, Genesis announced a refresh of the Electrified G80 for the 2026 model year, increasing the length of the wheelbase and adding a new 27-inch OLED screen in the interior. The refreshed Electrified G80 also increased the battery capacity to 94.5 kWh.  (From multiple sources on August 6, 2025)...

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Aurora expands commercial autonomous activities, begins driverless operations at night On July 30, 2025, Aurora Innvoation Inc. announced that it had expanded its self-driving truck operations. The company increased its driverless fleet to three driverless trucks and began driverless nighttime operations on its route from Dallas to Houston. Through nighttime driverless commercial operations, Aurora can improve its truck utilization potential and ...

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PowerCo begins hiring campaign for Canada gigafactory On August 6, 2025, PowerCo Canada launched its first hiring campaign for its upcoming battery gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario. PowerCo looks to add hundreds of employees across a wide range of positions during this initial hiring phase, including chemists, IT professionals, engineers, and sustainability professionals. PowerCo Canada currently has more than 200 employees and hopes to create ...

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Ballard plans strategic realignment to improve strategic focus On July 31, 2025, Ballard Power Systems announced its intent to launch a series of strategic realignment initiatives under its new President and CEO, Mart Neese. With this strategic realignment, Ballard aims to place itself in a stronger financial position and achieve disciplined growth. The pillars of Ballard’s strategic realignment include the following: Positive cash flow: Balla...

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Government of India revises PM E-DRIVE scheme, grants extension till March 2028 On August 7, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries issued a notification revising the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. The amended scheme now has an outlay of INR 109 billion and will be implemented from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The scheme aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), support...

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Moterson Group updates about new business in Vision Systems division In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its Vision Systems division recently secured business from a marquee European OEM, with lifetime sales projected at USD 400 million. The division successfully launched new Camera Monitoring System (CMS) programmes for a flagship electric SUV. It also wo...

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BYD launches Shark 6 hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan for PKR 19.95 million On July 25, 2025, BYD Pakistan, in partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC), launched the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Karachi for PKR 19.95 million. The BYD Shark 6 features BYD's Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) technology, combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with dual electric motors. The front motor produces 130 kW and 170 Nm of torque, while the ...

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Jetour to introduce JETOUR T1 in Russia in September 2025 On August 6, Jetour Motor Rus LLC announced that the premiere of the new crossover JETOUR T1 will take place in Russia in September 2025. The new product will expand the T line in the brand's model range, complementing the first crossover, the JETOUR T2, which entered the Russian market in March 2024. The all-new JETOUR T1 is designed primarily for the urban environment, while offering out...

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Master Motor Changan Pakistan launches upgraded Karvaan Power Plus MPV and Sherpa Power pickup truck On August 7, 2025, Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) launched two upgraded vehicle models in Pakistan: The Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG, priced at PKR 3.3 million, and the Sherpa Power 1.2L, priced at PKR 2.35 million. Both models are now equipped with an enhanced 1.2L engine, replacing their previous powertrains. The Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG f...

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Sandhar Technologies, India transfers units to Sandhar Ascast, approves INR 5 billion fundraise On August 7, 2025, Sandhar Technologies Limited announced that its board of directors approved the slump sale of two manufacturing units—Sandhar Technologies Limited (Tamil Nadu) Unit-I and Sandhar Technologies Limited (Haryana) Unit-V—to Sandhar Ascast Private Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary. The transfers will occur via slump sale on a going...

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Lumax Auto Technologies, India expands into China, launches SDV innovation arm SHIFT On August 7, 2025, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that its board of directors has approved the establishment of a branch office in China to explore new business opportunities and strengthen the company’s technological capabilities. The board also approved the creation of a technology centre, SHIFT (Smart Hub for Innovation and Future Trends), located...

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Indian auto component industry grew by 9.6% in FY 2024-25 On July 8, 2025, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) reported that the Indian auto component industry achieved a turnover of USD 80.2 billion in FY 2024-25 ending March, representing a yoy growth of 9.6%. The sector has grown at a compound annual rate of 14% from FY 2020 to FY 2025, nearly doubling in size over the last five years. The sales to OEMs reached I...

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Hinduja Group, India signs LOI to increase operations and vehicle assembly in Philippines On August 8, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, during his official visit to India, met with the Hinduja Group delegation led by Shom Hinduja. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration and investments in the Philippines across the Defence, Energy, Automotive, and Digital Technology sectors. As part of the engagement, Hinduja Gl...

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he Grimaldi Group’s new vessel, Grande Tianjin. The ship will soon depart Shanghai for Europe, carrying its first load of over 2,500 new Leapmotor EVs. Leapmotor operates in 30+ countries with over 1,500 sales and service outlets and has delivered more than 800,000 smart EVs to date. In September 2025, Leapmotor will launch its first global B-Series model, i.e., the B10 electric C-SUV, which is built on the LEAP3.5 architecture. It offers 17 dr...

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CPCA estimates 2025 passenger car retail sales growth at 6% y/y On August 5, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released an automobile sales forecast for the whole of 2025. The 2025 passenger car retail sales volume is estimated at 24.35 million units, increasing by 6% from the 2024 actual volume of 22.89 million units. The 2025 passenger car export volume is estimated at 5.46 million units, increasing by 14% from the 2024 actual volume o...

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Ford launches Mustang Mach-E Premium EV and refreshed Ford Territory SUV in Philippines On August 8, 2025, Ford Philippines introduced its first BEV, the Mustang Mach-E Premium, priced at PHP 3,499,000. It features a 98.7-kWh (usable 88 kWh) battery delivering a 550 km range, dual motors with 394 hp and 678 Nm torque, and electronic AWD.  Classic Mustang styling blends with a spacious interior thanks to its underfloor battery and a drainable fro...

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from CNH Industrial in 2022, very much in the focus of the speculation. The historic moment arrived with the announcement of Tata Motors’ €3.8 billion ($4.4 billion) all cash voluntary tender offer to acquire IVECO’s Commercial Vehicle business (excluding its defence division), on July 30, 2025. The transaction is contingent on the sale of IVECO’s defence arm, Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), which is being divested separately to Leonardo...

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