GM, Posco joint venture pauses 2nd phase of Canadian battery materials plant On October 16, General Motors and partner Posco Future M announced they have suspended the second phase of work on their joint venture battery materials plant in Bécancour, Quebec amid weak EV demand and recent North American policy decisions. The Ultium CAM plant being commissioned in Bécancour remains on track to start producing cathode active material for EV batteri...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/18

JPJ reports top-registered EVs by model in Malaysia during first 9 months of 2025 Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first nine months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 6,212 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,709 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,665 units), and Tesla Model Y (2,434 uni...

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Archer wins bid to acquire Lilium's air mobility patent portfolio On October 15, Archer Aviation announced that it has won the competitive bid process to acquire Lilium GmbH’s portfolio of ~300 advanced air mobility patent assets for EUR 18M, including patents relating to key innovations in high-voltage systems, battery management, advanced aircraft design, flight controls, electric engines, propellers, and ducted fans. This acquisition strengt...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Indian passenger vehicle wholesale decrease by 0.9% in September 2025 Indian passenger vehicle wholesale in September 2025 were down 0.9% y/y to 312,791 units. For July through September of 2025, total vehicle wholesale were up 0.2% to 1,279,487 units, compared to the same period of 2024. PVs (passenger vehicle, UV and van) sales were down 1.5% y/y to 1,039,200 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Cars and Tata). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Russia approves plan to introduce driverless trucks by 2026 On October 14, Parliamentary Newspaper, the official weekly publication of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, reported that a plan has been approved to introduce Level 5 automated vehicles, fully driverless trucks, on Russian roads. The plan aims to introduce new routes for driverless vehicles and launch a digital road twin system, including the M-12 Vostok highway, by the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Michelin cuts 2025 outlook Michelin has adjusted its outlook for 2025 ahead of the Q3/2025 sales release planned on October 22, 2025, citing a tougher operating backdrop than expected in July 2025. The company achieved year-on-year volume growth in most regions in Q3, except in North America, where sales declined by nearly 10%, driven by lower demand from OEMs in truck and agriculture, sluggish truck replacement sales, and B2C headwinds. It now a...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Hyundai launches 2026 Mighty QT500 in Mexico On October 3, 2025, it was reported that Hyundai Trucks and Buses unveiled the Hyundai 2026 Mighty QT500 in Mexico, a light-duty truck developed for urban and last-mile transport operations. The QT500 measures 5.93 m in length, 2.25 m in height, and 2.02 m in width, with a 3.3 m wheelbase. It is powered by a 2.8-liter Cummins F2.8 Euro VI engine producing 150 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque with Euro VI emi...

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XPeng exports Mona M03 vehicles to Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region On October 13, multiple sources reported that XPeng has started exports of the Mona M03 electric sedan to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The vehicle contributed to over 40% of XPeng Motors’ total deliveries from January to August in 2025. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

BYD completes testing of Brazilian SkyRail project, delivers Sao Paulo’s first 22m-long electric bus On October 9, BYD announced the recent completion of testing of the SkyRail project for Metro Line 17 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as well as the delivery of the city’s first 22m-long electric articulated bus powered by a blade battery. The 6.7km-long Line 17 monorail adopts BYD’s SkyRail system and related core technologies, while featuring 14 fiv...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

Munro Vehicles, Scotland secures new funding to boost production, expand facility, and create 300 jobs On October 7, Munro Vehicles, a Glasgow-based electric 4X4 manufacturer, announced that it has secured GBP 2 million in new funding from existing investor Elbow Beach and other partners. The investment will speed up production of Munro’s M-Series vehicles, built to meet the tough demands of the mining, defense, and construction industries. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Mahindra, India, denies rumour of demerger of auto and tractor businesses On October 9, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), in a stock exchange filing, denied the media reports of a demerger of the Auto and Tractor businesses. It has no plan for a demerger; M&M has clarified this in the past and maintains that it sees much greater value from synergies by keeping these businesses within the M&M entity. Based on Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. stock exchange ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

Changan Auto starts accepting pre-orders for Nevo A06 coupe On September 28, Changan Auto started accepting pre-orders for the Nevo A06 mid-to-large-size coupe. The model is available in six variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,900 to CNY 159,900. The Nevo A06 measures 4,885mm long, 1,916mm wide, and 1,496mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,922mm. The Nevo A06 features an 800V or 400V silicon carbide platform, 6C flash charging technology, and a...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

M-Hero Technology (Xiangyang) Co., Ltd. established According to multiple press releases dated September 29, M-Hero Technology (Xiangyang) Co., Ltd. was recently established, with a registered capital of CNY 8.47 billion. The new company is 41.9%, 34.0%, 13.2%, and 10.9% owned by Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd., two companies from Xiangyang, and Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., respectively. The new company’s business scope includes R&D of automotive p...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

BMW Group's global sales up 2.4% in YTD September 2025, updates 2025 financial outlook On October 7, BMW Group announced its sales results for Q3 2025 and YTD September 2025. BMW Group vehicle sales were up by 8.8% YoY to 588,300 units in Q3, and the sales were up by 2.4% YoY to 1,795,894 units in YTD September 2025. BMW Group's sales of fully-electric vehicles (BEVs) were down by 0.6% YoY to 102,864 units in Q3 and grew by 10.0% YoY to 323,447 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

BYD Philippines opens ROI for eMax 9 DM-i PHEV MPV; launch expected in October Reported on October 8, 2025, BYD is preparing to launch the eMax 9 DM-i, a large MPV PHEV, in the Philippines, with registrations of interest (ROI) now open. The opening of reservations suggests the model could arrive as early as the Electric Vehicle Summit (EV Summit), scheduled for October 23–25, 2025. Once launched, the eMax 9 is expected to compete directly with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

IVECO BUS announces world premiere of eDAILY LE, and G-WAY, at Busworld Europe 2025 On October 3, IVECO BUS presented two new urban models, the eDAILY Low Entry and the G-WAY 9.5 m, at Busworld Europe 2025. Overall, it has presented six vehicles, offering diverse solutions including biofuel, biomethane, natural gas, B100, and full electric. The eDAILY Low Entry is a new 100% electric low-profile floor urban version of the DAILY minibus range. It ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

Yutong launches EV Long-Life Tech and electric bus at Busworld Europe 2025 On October 3, Yutong Bus presented its electric buses, EV Long-Life Tech, and Link+ fleet management platform under the theme “Think Eco, Move Green” at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. Yutong Bus unveiled four battery electric bus series at Busworld Europe 2025, catering to multiple scenarios including urban trunk transport, intercity travel, and premium coach touris...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

Daimler Buses unveils electric eIntouro at Busworld Europe 2025 On October 3, Daimler Buses showcased its latest innovations at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.The company presented a range of models, including: Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, its first all-electric intercity bus in series production. It features an electric drive with LFP batteries and a central motor. It comes in two lengths, 12.18 meters and 13.09 meters, offering seating f...

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Horse Powertrain to showcase hydrogen and range-extender powertrains at Busworld Europe 2025 On October 2, Horse Powertrain announced that its division Horse Technologies will showcase a range of range extender and combustion powertrains, including Horse M20 Hydrogen, Horse H10 REX, Horse M20 REX and Horse K15 REX, at Busworld Europe 2025. The Horse M20 Hydrogen is based on a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbo diesel engine, and delivers 90 kW of po...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

All-new GAC EMKOO SUV launched in Malaysia, locally assembled On October 3, 2025, WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), the official distributor of GAC in Malaysia, unveiled the all-new GAC EMKOO, dubbed the “Future Styles” SUV, with prices starting from MYR 123,800. The model is available in two variants: Premium and Premium Pro. The all-new EMKOO is now available for booking and test drives at GAC showrooms, with the first customer deliveries s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06