RIZON Truck expands California presence with new customer deliveries On June 27, RIZON Truck, a division of Daimler Trucks, announced that it is continuing to scale its California presence with new vehicle deliveries to both municipal and commercial customers, including Treefort Entertainment, LA Percussion, and South Bay Fabrication. RIZON’s delivery announcement in California follows a flurry of deliveries in Canada, with units now operating ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii, Russia plant starts paint shop for Haval M6 model On June 25, Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii, in a social media post, announced that it had painted the first Haval M6 body in its newly launched paint shop. This marks a key step in ramping up to full-cycle production, which began in February 2025. Based on social media updates of Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus to outsource production of electric buses to Hon Hai It was reported that Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus) is considering outsourcing production of electric buses to Taiwanese Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Foxconn). The company may be considering an introduction of electric buses to the Japanese market. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus will become the second Japanese autom...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Škoda builds new high-tech paint shop at Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic On June 25, Škoda Auto started construction of a new advanced paint shop at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, which is set to open in 2029. It will replace the original 1996 facility and join the existing 2019 paint shop. The new shop will increase the total painting capacity to 2,600 vehicles per day, with 1,600 bodies handled by the new facility. It will support custom ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

BMW to unveil concepts and performance models at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, UK On June 25, BMW UK announced that it will showcase several models at the Goodwood Estate, including the UK debuts of the BMW Vision Driving Experience, BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, BMW Concept Speedtop, and the new BMW M2 CS. The BMW Vision Driving Experience will be on display in the Future Lab. Though not for production, this concept is a test vehicle designed to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Cenntro, US delivers 71 electric buses to European market On June 25, Cenntro Inc. announced the delivery of 71 special edition Logistar 450P (LS450P) electric buses to QEV Technologies, S.L., Spain. The LS450P units are part of a larger order received in early 2025 and represent a collaborative development between Cenntro and QEV. This special edition model received European Union M2 Type Approval, allowing its use for short-distance shuttle and...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Farizon expected to start EV sales in Brazil in September On June 25, it was reported that Chinese electric vehicle brand Farizon, part of Geely and represented in Brazil by Grupo Timber, is preparing to launch three LCV models in the country starting in September. The SuperVAN offers two cargo volumes, 8m³ and 11m³, with up to 231 hp and 386 km of range. The V6E, based on the GXA-M platform, has 136 hp, 81-kWh battery, and 285 km range. The H9...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Proton, Malaysia boosts localization with new agreements for ADAS, braking, lighting, HVAC systems Reported on June 25, 2025, Proton has established 4 joint ventures and 2 technical agreements between its local vendors and key suppliers from Geely’s network to strengthen the local supply chain and enhance vendor capabilities. For (i) ADAS development, Proton’s supplier Delloyd Technology Bhd has formed a joint venture with Imotion Automotive ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Sekisui Chemical to set up sixth injection molding plant in India On June 25, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. (Sekisui Chemical) announced its decision to establish a sixth manufacturing plant in India for its joint venture, Sekisui DLJM Molding Pvt. Ltd., which produces injection molded automotive products. The new facility will be located in Chakan district, Pune, Maharashtra, and is scheduled to commence operations in January 2026. The investme...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Volvo inaugurates distribution center expansion in Brazil On June 23, Volvo announced the expansion of its parts distribution center in Curitiba, Brazil, where the brand's truck, bus, construction equipment and engine components are stored, organized, and prepared for shipment. The facility is now 10,000 m² larger, reaching a total built area of 43,000 m², including 35,000 m² for storage and an additional 3,000 m² under a protective shelter. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Tesla officially launches robotaxi service in Austin, Texas On June 22, Elon Musk announced on social media the official start of operations for Tesla’s robotaxi service platform with no driver in Austin, Texas. This is the first time Tesla is allowing driverless Robotaxis to pick up members of the public and take drive around via the ride-sharing service, though earlier trials included someone in the drivers’ seat. The rides, with about ten ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Tata Motors, India launches Ace Pro mini truck with gasoline, CNG, and EV options On June 23, Tata Motors launched the all-new Tata Ace Pro, a four-wheel mini truck aimed at the small cargo mobility segment, priced at INR 399,000. The Ace Pro is available in three variants—gasoline, bi-fuel (CNG + gasoline), and electric. The gasoline variant features a 694cc engine delivering 30 bhp and 55 Nm of torque. The electric version is built on Tata Mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Geely Galaxy holds global debut of Galaxy A7 plug-in hybrid electric sedan On June 19, Geely Galaxy held the global debut of the Galaxy A7 midsize plug-in hybrid electric sedan. Adopting the “Ripple Aesthetics” exterior design concept that incorporates traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern luxury technologies, the Galaxy A7 offers six exterior and three interior color options. The cockpit contains physical buttons, physical rotary knobs,...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

KIRCHHOFF invests in German plant to produce HV clip for BMW iX1 and Mini Countryman On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it has invested in the Iserlohn site in a new facility to produce HV clips for the BMW iX1 and Mini Countryman electric. The HV clip protects the high-voltage battery in the vehicle. This product is manufactured using a demanding welding process that meets high-quality and corrosion requirements. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Stellantis UK to open order for new Jeep Compass First Edition Q3 2025 On June 19, Stellantis UK revealed the pricing for the new Jeep Compass First Edition, with orders opening in the UK in Q3, 2025. The pricing starts at GBP 35,700 for the e-Hybrid and GBP 39,200 for the fully electric version. The fully electric version features a 74 kWh battery and 213 hp motor with 345 Nm torque. It supports fast charging from 20%-80% in 30 minutes with a 16...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Geely Auto Group introduces EM AI Super Hybrid 2.0 powertrain On June 13, Geely Auto Group introduced the EM AI Super Hybrid 2.0 powertrain, a technology developed based on the Xingrui AI Cloud Power 2.0 intelligent agent. The EM AI Super Hybrid 2.0 powertrain is available in the EM-i AI Hybrid, EM-P AI Hybrid, and E-fuel variants. -          EM-i AI Hybrid: With a digital twin scenario library covering pre-travel, mid-travel, post-trave...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

First pilot project on departing floor VPD technology launched at CAN On June 14, GAC Trumpchi and Huawei jointly launched the first pilot project on the departing floor VPD (Valet Parking Driving) technology at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), for which the former’s Xiangwang M8 Qiankun MPV with the latter’s Qiankun ADS (Advanced Driving System) solution serves as a pioneering pilot model. The Xiangwang M8 Qiankun is equipped wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Competition Commission of India approves Mahindra’s acquisition of SML Isuzu On June 17, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed acquisition of SML Isuzu Limited by Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M). As per M&M’s April 26, 2025, announcement, the company will acquire 43.96% of SML’s equity from Sumitomo Corporation and 15% from Isuzu Motors Limited, amounting to a total of 58.96%. Additionally, M&M will launch an ope...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Sharp to develop EV by applying household electric appliance technology Sharp Corporation (Sharp) held a business briefing on June 17 in Tokyo to introduce its “brand business”, which it regards as its business pillar, and its research and development activities. The company explained its commitment to the electric vehicle (EV) concept model it unveiled in September 2024. The concept model was developed based on Hon Hai Precision Industry Co...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

GAC Toyota releases key transition achievements, phased business deployment On June 12, GAC Toyota released key intelligentization and electrification achievements and phased business deployment at its 2025 Technology Day event. GAC Toyota unveiled a multi-path product lineup including the following content. -          The next-generation Highlander and Sienna will be available in range-extended electric (REEV) variants, with competitive...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17