Hyundai EV Metaplant halts battery site work as ICE removes 475 workers On September 4, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities carried out a raid at Hyundai Motor Group’s massive Metaplant EV complex outside Savannah, Georgia, halting construction at an adjacent HL-GA Battery Co. battery plant under development. Construction of the battery plant, part of a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group, is ...

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Rivian lays off 200 workers as EV credits expire, retools Normal plant for R2 On September 4, Rivian announced it is cutting about 200 jobs as it retools its Normal, Illinois, factory for production of the less expensive R2 crossover starting in 2026. “We have made some recent changes to the commercial team as part of an ongoing effort to improve operational efficiency for R2,” a Rivian spokesperson said. The sales and service layoffs represe...

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Bollinger Innovations announces cost cutting measures, splits from Roush On September 2, Bollinger Innovations, Inc., recently renamed from Mullen Automotive, announced it is slashing its footprint and headcount in a cost-cutting drive as it moves B4 Chassis Cab production from Roush Enterprises to its plant in Tunica, Mississippi. Bollinger still has unsold B4 trucks in inventory at its Oak Park base. The Tunica plant currently assembles the com...

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JR Automation building new USD 72.8 million global headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan On September 3, Japanese robotics integrator JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company, said it will invest USD 72.8 million for a new “global headquarters” in Zeeland, Michigan, which will consolidate several locations and 350 employees in West Michigan. “We’re building a new 286,000 sq. ft. Global Headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. It’s a state-of-the-ar...

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Quebec ends funding for CAD 7 billion Northvolt battery plant, seeks to recoup investment On September 2, the Quebec government announced it was ending its commitment on a CAD 7 billion EV battery project near Montreal as it filed documents in court to try to recoup some of its investment. Economy Minister Christine Fréchette said that the provincial government is cutting its losses on the planned Northvolt battery factory after spending CAD 510...

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Fiat Grande Panda unveiled as first CKD-built vehicle in Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, Algeria On September 5, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced that Fiat Grande Panda was unveiled at the media event at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria on September 4, 2025. It is the first vehicle in Algeria’s history to be built in CKD format at the Tafraoui plant. The model starts with a 20% local integration rate, with plans to raise it above 3...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Mercedes Benz to debut electric GLC with largest Hyperscreen and EQ Technology On September 5, Mercedes Benz announced that it will unveil the all-new GLC with EQ Technology on September 7 at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The electric GLC introduces a new iconic grille, all-new seamless MBUX Hyperscreen with Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), which stretches 99.3 cm across the dashboard. It’s the largest screen ever in a ...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Horse Powertrain to reveal Future Hybrid System, turning BEVs into hybrids On September 4, Horse Powertrain announced that it will showcase the full specifications of its Future Hybrid System at the IAA Summit 2025. The system lets automakers turn BEV platforms into hybrids. The Future Hybrid System is an all-in-one setup combining the engine, transmission, motor, and power electronics. It replaces the BEV’s front electric dr...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Qualcomm and BMW to unveil Snapdragon Ride Pilot Automated Driving System in Neue Klasse iX3 On September 5, Qualcomm Technologies and BMW introduced Snapdragon Ride Pilot, a new automated driving system, after three years of joint development. It will be unveiled at IAA Mobility 2025 in BMW Neue Klasse iX3. The system uses Snapdragon Ride SoCs and Snapdragon Ride AD software stack, designed to meet top safety standards and sup...

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Alexander Dennis to debut Enviro100AEV autonomous electric bus at Cenex Expo 2025, UK On September 4, Alexander Dennis announced that it will debut its Enviro100AEV autonomous electric bus at Cenex Expo 2025 in the UK during September 3–4, 2025. Two of these buses will be used in the Connector project, led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership. The Enviro100AEV is the self-driving version of the company’s “big small bus.” It uses the Voith...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Protean, UK to present latest generation of IWM technology On September 5, Protean Electric announced that its latest generation of ProteanDrive, entering production in 2026, will achieve price parity with twin e-axle solutions and offer lower vehicle costs. It will present this new IWM and its advancements at the upcoming IAA Mobility show.  Already nominated by a European OEM in a performance EV set for SOP in 2026, the new ...

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IAA Mobility 2025: DeepDrive, Germany, to present drive unit built on dual rotor, radial-flux technology On September 4, DeepDrive announced that it will present CD 450, a compact and lightweight central drive unit built on its patented Dual Rotor, Radial-Flux technology, at IAA Mobility. It has a peak efficiency of more than 97% for the motor including inverter, up to 300 kW of peak power, and a planetary gearbox with a co-axial output shaft.  ...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Dirac, Sweden, and PIEGA, Switzerland, to present advanced automotive sound system On September 4, Dirac and PIEGA announced a joint initiative to co-develop the world’s most sophisticated in-car sound systems, debuting in a custom BMW iX demo vehicle at IAA Mobility 2025. It will use PIEGA’s transducer technology with Dirac’s AudioIQ and Dimensions. The result of this collaboration is a 45-channel demo system enabled wit...

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LDV South Africa launches three new models: Terron 9, D90, and Deliver 9 On September 4, LDV South Africa launched three new models – the Terron 9 (from ZAR 699,900), D90 (from ZAR 799,900), and Deliver 9 (from ZAR 699,900) at the Festival of Motoring. The LDV Terron 9 SUV is powered by a 2.5L turbo-diesel engine delivering 163kW and 520Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. It has a 4x4 capability and a 3,500 kg towing...

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Mukand Sumi plans greenfield integrated steelmaking facility in India On September 1, Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited (MSSSL) announced it is constructing a greenfield integrated steelmaking facility at Kanakapura, Koppal, Karnataka. A joint venture between India’s Bajaj Group and Sumitomo Corporation, MSSSL continues to strengthen its position as a leading special steel manufacturer in India.  With this collaboration, the MSSSL’s producti...

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UCAL Limited, India, developing new components for cars and two-wheelers In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), UCAL Limited announced that its new product portfolio focused on the throttle body for the two-wheeler segment, oil pump, intake throttle valve, and HC doser products for the four-wheeler segment.  The Company further consolidated its position in the die casting and machining segment with the Built-to-Print produc...

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Integrated WIPE Industries India supplies blade and arm components for Maruti Suzuki Victoris On September 4, Integrated WIPE Industries India Pvt Ltd announced that its wiper blades and arm components have been included in the newly launched Maruti Suzuki Victoris. The company thanks Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Mitsuba Corporation, and The West India Power Private Limited for trusting it with this project. Integrated WIPE Industries India is a ...

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Geely Holding Group settles project on Galaxy models in Wuhan On September 2, the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) announced the recent signing of a cooperation agreement on new Geely models with Geely Holding Group. Under the agreement, Geely Holding Group will increase investment in Wuhan in producing new models including Galaxy models to promote the extension and strengthening of the local New Energy Vehicle industrial ch...

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Schaeffler commences volume production of high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) has started the first volume production of its high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China, for a leading Chinese car manufacturer. The production ramp-up was completed within one year, and the product will equip the OEM’s new electric vehicle models. The inverter subassembly is the essential power device building block (brick) t...

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NXP plans to relocate its Germany HQ from Lokstedt to Tasköprüstraße NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) announced plans to relocate its Germany headquarters from Lokstedt, where it has been based for 100 years, to Tasköprüstraße in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld. The move-in is planned for early 2031. The new site will accommodate over 800 employees and house research, development, testing, and marketing for NXP’s automotive, industrial, and IoT businesse...

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