against the U.S. trade actions with countertariffs on U.S. exports to Canada, so that in response “President Trump has found it necessary to increase the tariff on Canada from 25% to 35% to effectively address the existing emergency.” The Canadian government maintains it continues to strengthen its border with the U.S., but that fentanyl seizures account for only 1% of illicit U.S. imports. The order, effective August 1, continues to exempt g...

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on his long commute and avoid collisions. “My concept was that it would assist me should I have a failure … or should I make a mistake,” he said. “And in that case I feel like it failed me.” Tesla’s decision not to limit the technology to operate only on roads that meet the criteria in its own user manuals was the subject of a 2023 recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Detroit News and other sources on August...

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Waymo partners with Avis, expands to Dallas, Texas On July 28, Waymo announced it is expanding to Dallas, Texas in 2026. Waymo will offer its ride-hailing service to the public through the Waymo app, with its fleet managed through a new strategic, multi-year partnership with Avis Budget Group, a leading global mobility solutions provider.  Avis will provide end-to-end fleet management services, including infrastructure, vehicle readiness, mainte...

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Faraday Future studies FX Super One MPV production at Hanford, California plant On August 1, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that its newly-unveiled First Class EAI-MPV model, the FX Super One, is beginning its trial production phase at the plant in Hanford, California, primarily focused on planning and verifying production processes, operational workflows, and quality standards.  In parallel, engineers and production staff at...

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Daimler Truck announces labor cuts in Saltillo, Mexico as market slumps On August 1, Daimler Truck announced a workforce reduction at its Saltillo, Coahuila, plant, which will involve the dismissal of 500 workers, in response to a significant drop in production levels and the current international market situation. Although the notice to unionized workers did not specify figures, the Coahuila government confirmed the magnitude of the cuts.  The ...

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y unveiling five important vehicles: the new Onix, the new Onix Plus, the new Tracker, and the all-new Spark EUV and Captiva PHEV for Brazil and Argentina.    • The arrival of the new Tracker meant the upgrade of the Alvear Industrial Complex in Argentina. Highlights of the 2025 Tracker include its new front end, with two-tiered headlights, and trapezoidal grille, as well as redesigned wheels and taillights. The new Tracker retains its 1.2-li...

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e magnets from old EVs in a scalable and sustainable way. CREEM is part of the UK’s GBP 2.5 billion DRIVE35 campaign.  With an investment of GBP 730,000, EMR will help develop better ways to collect, recover, and recycle the rare-earth magnets from EV motors and other components. This builds on its previous work in the SCREAM and Re-Rewind projects. EMR will operate a new pilot line in Birmingham to test more efficient recycling methods. This...

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Daimler Truck lowers 2025 Outlook amid North American market uncertainty On July 31, Daimler Truck continued to strengthen its business despite ongoing economic challenges, especially in North America in Q2 2025. The unit sales in Q2 2025 dropped 20% YoY to 38,580 units (Q2 2024: 48,246 units) in North America. Due to market uncertainty in North America, Daimler Truck lowered its 2025 outlook for the North American Class 8 truck market to 250,000...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Škoda to unveil Vision O estate concept car On July 31, Škoda shared early details of its new Vision O concept car, which is set to debut at the IAA Mobility 2025, Munich in September 2025. The vehicle previews the future of Škoda’s estate models and represents a step forward in its Modern Solid design language, while also celebrating the brand’s 130-year heritage and focus on sustainability. The Vision O has a sleek, mo...

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Tata Motors, India sold 65,953 units in domestic markets in July 2025 On July 1, Tata Motors Limited announced that its total sales in the domestic & international markets in July 2025 stood at 69,131 units, decreasing by 4% year-on-year (YoY) compared to 71,996 units during July 2024. Its total domestic sales stood at 65,953 units, decreasing by 6% year-on-year (YoY) compared to 70,161 units in July 2025. Its total passenger vehicles domestic (...

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Varroc Engineering, India forms ICE powertrain group, unveils three-year tech roadmap In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Varroc Engineering announced the formation of its ICE powertrain group, integrating expertise across starter motors, integrated starter generators (ISG), alternating current generators (ACG), valves, transmissions, and electronics. The group rolled out a 3-year technology roadmap focused on system-level innovation. Its key...

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eantech company of Anand Group, announced that they have reached an agreement in principle to acquire a majority stake in APAG Holding AG (APAG), a Switzerland-based automotive electronics manufacturer, following over a year of discussions and negotiations. APAG specializes in electronic control units (ECUs) and ambient lighting solutions for the automotive sector. As part of the transaction, the subscribers will provide a primary capital infusi...

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. The new variant retains the 5.4 kW motor delivering 22 Nm of torque, and 0-40 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds, and a top speed of 90 km/h. Ather’s home charging solution enables the 450S to recharge from 0-80% in 4 hours and 30 minutes. Rider also gets options to switch between multiple modes. Its feature includes a 7-inch display with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation, and auto brightness. Its safety features include autohold, fall safe, e...

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heir joint manufacturing company, Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL), making Renault the sole owner of the Chennai plant. With this acquisition, RNAIPL will now be fully consolidated into Renault Group’s financial statements. Renault stated that this move is aimed at reinforcing its presence in the Indian automotive market and expanding its export activities from this major industrial hub.  Renault Group is also enhancing it...

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GB Corp appoints as official distributor of Deepal in Egypt On July 31, GB Corp announced its appointment as the official Distributor of Deepal in Egypt. Deepal is a leading new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, part of the Changan Automobile Group, and is focused on electric vehicles and range-extended electric vehicles. This representation allows GB Corp to venture into the new energy segment as a part of the group diversification strategy to offer d...

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NorcSi, Germany raises funding to produce pure silicon anodes On August 1, NorcSi GmbH announced that it has completed a EUR 10.7 million financing round to launch industrial-scale production of its pure silicon anodes for high-performance batteries in Halle (Saale). It is now building a 400 mm roll-to-roll production line at its site in Halle. Starting in 2026, this facility will supply field-tested anodes to the battery and automotive industry....

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Pavna Industries, India acquires land for future expansion On July 31, Pavna Industries Limited announced the acquisition of approximately 4.64 acres of land within approximately 80 kilometers of the upcoming Jewar Airport in Uttar Pradesh. This strategic land acquisition is in line with its vision of long-term capacity expansion and infrastructure development to support anticipated growth in demand and cater to a wider client base.  The company...

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San’an, China and Inari, Malaysia to acquire 100% shares of Lumileds Holding, Netherlands On August 1, San’an Optoelectronics and Inari Amertron Berhad announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumileds Holding B.V. and its European and Asian subsidiaries. The transaction is expected to close by the first quarter of 2026. Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the au...

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including tape-out of next-generation custom SoCs (System-on-Chip) based on chiplet technology for automotive ADAS applications. Socionext Inc. is a leading global SoC supplier.  The collaboration is expected to accelerate the adoption of aiMotive's technologies while enabling Socionext to broaden its portfolio of automotive solutions. By integrating aiWare’s low-power, high-efficiency neural network accelerator, Socionext aims to deliver high...

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Toyota Sakarya plant to suspend operations for maintenance from August 4 to August 16, 2025 On July 31, multiple sources reported that Toyota Automotive Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT) will suspend operations at its Sakarya factory from August 4 to 16, 2025, to carry out maintenance and overhauls on the facility’s production lines. The temporary shutdown will impact the production. Toyota usually plan such breaks well in advance and manage their pr...

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