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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LTTS, India, and SiMa.ai, US, partner for AI hardware and software solutions On September 3, L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) announced a strategic partnership with Silicon Valley’s SiMa.ai, a leader in Physical AI. This partnership integrates LTTS’ deep engineering expertise and domain focus with SiMa.ai’s MLSoC ONE platform and software SDK.  Under this agreement, SiMa.ai will deliver AI hardware and software solutions by leveragin...

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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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SNT Motiv acquires factory site in Louisiana, the U.S. Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s SNT Motiv Co., Ltd. (SNT Motiv) has purchased a site of about 330,000 square meters in Louisiana, the U.S., to mark the expansion of its business in North America. The factory investment is led by one of the group companies, SNT Motiv, which will construct a plant to manufacture automotive parts, including motors. Moreover, it p...

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Canadian vehicle sales down 2.9% in August On September 4, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants announced that approximately 160,000 light vehicles were sold in August, down from the 172,000 units sold in July, and down 2.9% from August 2024.  While it did have one less selling day than last year, August 2025 was the first month since February to show a year-over-year decline from the previous year. The SAAR in August was 1.76 million, the lowest l...

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GM to cut Cadillac EV production in Spring Hill, halve planned Chevrolet Bolt output On September 4, GM told employees that the company will stop production of two electric Cadillac crossovers at its assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, during the month of December. GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly said the plant will reopen in 2026 with one shift until May 2026, when the second shift is expected to be added back. The company will additionally sh...

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Incentive Scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission to build domestic recycling capacity for critical minerals. The six-year programme (FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31) targets e-waste, lithium-ion battery scrap, and other secondary sources such as catalytic converters from end-of-life vehicles. One-third of the outlay is reserved for small recyclers and startups, with incentives applicable to new facilities as well as expansion, modernization...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Porsche to showcase 11 kW wireless EV charging with Cayenne electric model On September 4, Porsche announced that it will introduce wireless charging for EVs, becoming the first carmaker to offer an 11 kW one-box charging system. Apart from the floor plate, no wallbox or control unit is needed. The all-electric Cayenne is launching in 2026, will be the first Porsche with this option. A prototype is being shown at IAA Mobility 2...

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Audi to launch new-generation Audi Q5 in Brazil in Q4 2025 On September 2, Audi Brazil announced the arrival of the new-generation Audi Q5, one of the brand’s best-selling models in the country. It is equipped with the evo5 version of the EA 888 2.0 TFSI engine, delivering 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, paired with the quattro ultra system, enhancing both performance and efficiency. The model continues the Q5’s 15-year success story as Audi’s...

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U.S. auto sales rise 2.1% in August as demand for EVs surges as subsidies end in September MarkLines' preliminary figures for August 2025 (including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, and others) compiled as of September 4 show that U.S. new car sales increased 2.1% year-on-year to 1,456,805 units. The number of business days in August was 27, one day fewer than the same month last year.GM, Ford, and other automakers reportedly benefited from ...

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GM sees record EV sales in U.S. in August ahead of changing market On September 2, General Motors announced it had record EV sales for the month of August. Coming one month before the end of EV tax credits (on September 30), GM had sales of more than 21,000 EVs combined from Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC. Recognizing it to be short-lived, GM still expects the buying surge to pay long-term dividends due to manufacturer loyalty and EV customers’ c...

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Nissan seeks to contain costs for Canton-built BEVs in slowing segment Nissan’s USD 500 million plan to turn its Canton, Mississippi plant into a “center for EV manufacturing and technology” and build a pair of U.S.-made electric crossovers is taking a turn, according to people with knowledge of the matter. “Nissan has a cost problem,” one of the people said, adding that the crossovers must be reengineered to be more price-competitive b...

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sk said the Optimus robotics project that the company has been developing for several years will take over as the main contributor to Tesla’s valuation, and could be worth as much as 80% of the company’s total market cap, with the potential to be worth over USD 10 trillion in revenue. “It’s one of those things where I think long term, Optimus will be — Optimus has the potential to be north of USD 10 trillion in revenue, like it’s real...

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AEye, Flasheye partner to combine lidar and perception technology On September 3, California-based AEye, Inc., a global leader in software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Flasheye, a pioneer in real-time 3D perception software.  By integrating Flasheye’s advanced perception engine into the recently launched OPTIS platform, AEye is able to deliver a full-stack 3D visual awareness system that del...

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d wholesale parts operations. Helm introduced its Mopar Fleet initiative, aimed at bringing attention to Stellantis's centralized billing system, Servicent. The system allows fleets, both large and small, to receive vehicle service from any of Mopar's 2,600 dealerships around the country, receiving one consolidated bill from Stellantis at the end of each month. Servicent includes the pre-authorization capabilities fleets expect, ensuring operatio...

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For four-wheelers and larger vehicles, financial support will be PKR 15,000 per kWh of battery or 5% of the invoice value, whichever is lower Subsidies will decline over the years and are only available for vehicles meeting minimum safety and performance standards. Recipients may not buy more than one subsidized NEV of the same category within a set period. The scheme manages payments through discounts on sales, direct bank transfers, or subsidi...

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re conventional sensors are often limited. The camera will feature a Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) interface for fast, reliable video transmission and easy integration. It will also be compatible with varied NVIDIA ECU configurations, helping original equipment manufacturer (OEMs) and Tier One suppliers, save time and costs while speeding up deployment. Based on Foresight Autonomous Holdings press release...

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Toyota to produce first European-built BEV at Kolin plant, Czech Republic On September 3, Toyota Motor Europe announced the production of a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) at its Kolin, Czech plant (TMMCZ). It will be the first BEV to be made in one of Toyota’s European factories. Toyota will invest about EUR 680 million to expand its Kolín plant for BEV production, including new paint and welding shops and a battery assembly facility. The...

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CDMS 2025: Hyundai Motor starts accepting pre-orders for next-gen Palisade Hybrid SUV On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Hyundai Motor started accepting pre-orders for the next-generation Palisade Hybrid SUV. The model is available in one FWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 293,800 to CNY 363,800. The next-generation Palisade Hybrid adopts the “Bold Premium” design language and measures 5,060mm or 5,065mm ...

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DFMC Voyah launches new Courage electric SUV On August 28, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the new Courage battery electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 202,900 to CNY 242,900. The new Courage measures 4,810mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,636mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,925mm. The new Courage is equipped with an 800V silicon carbide platform, supporting 5C ...

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