ployees.  Rivian began 2025 with more than 14,800 workers in North America and Europe, according to its annual filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A little more than half of those employees work at the Normal plant, which produces the R1T pickup, R1S SUV, and Delivery 500/700 vans. Rivian cut about 10% of its workforce in early 2024, and another 1% of staff in April 2024. The new R2 is expected to be priced at USD 45,000, o...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

proposals on new EU rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment. The report, adopted by 79 votes in favour, 27 against, and 11 abstentions, is expected to be adopted during the September 8-11, 2025, plenary session. The regulation would apply to cars and vans one year after it takes effect, and to other vehicles like buses, trucks, and motorcycles after five years. There are some exceptions for special...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Mercedes-Benz Group's global sales down 9%, EV sales down 18% in Q2 2025 On July 7, Mercedes-Benz Group announced its sales results for Q2 2025 and YTD 2025. The group reported that its vehicle sales fell by 9% YoY to 547,100 units in Q2 and sales were down 8% YoY to 1,076,300 units for both cars and vans in YTD 2025, due to the highly competitive market environment. Sales of passenger cars fell 9% YoY to 453,700 units in Q2 and down by 6% YoY to...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

EU launches public consultation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans On July 7, the European Commission launched calls for evidence and a joint public consultation on the evaluation and review of the CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans, as well as on the review of the Car Labelling Directive. The current 2023 cars and vans CO2 standards set CO2 emissions performance requirements for new passenger cars and vans register...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

,382 units (11.2% share), and diesel-engine car sales rose 0.2% to 10,716 units (5.6% share). In June, private car sales rose 5.9% to 71,616 units (37.4% share), fleet sales increased 8.5% to 114,841 units (60.0% share), while businesses sales dropped 15.8% to 4,859 units (2.5% share). Sales of all vans to 3.5 tons dropped 14.8% to 28,173 units, while sales of trucks between 3.5 and 6.0 tons surged 74.7% to 1,055 units in June. “A second consec...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

sixfold. Presented at the Energy Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the system uses a compact 1.0-liter turbo flex engine to supply energy directly to the electric motor or recharge the battery. The system, developed in Brazil and under development in China, Europe, and India, extends the range of electric vans from 110 km to up to 600 km using ethanol. Horse's solution targets urban delivery and last-mile logistics, segments seen as rapidly electrifying...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Stellantis Pro One begins production of Cargo Box BEV at Atessa plant, Italy On July 3, Stellantis announced that its Pro One models have started production of the all-new Cargo Box BEV at its Atessa plant, Italy, where its large vans are built. The Cargo Box BEV is the most capable electric van, offering up to 18.3 cubic meters of cargo space, with an interior length of 4,230 mm, width of 2,032 mm, and height of 2,150 mm. It is built on a Batter...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Mercedes-Benz tests new VLE on long distance drive from Stuttgart to Rome On July 2, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has tested its new VLE electric van on a long-distance trip from Stuttgart to Rome, covering about 1,100 km. The two test vans, which were based on the new Van Electric Architecture, completed the trip with two quick charging stops of 15 minutes each. The route was challenging, with steep mountain roads, highways, country roads, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Group technology joint venture. Rivian produced 5,979 vehicles in Q2 2025 (down 37.8% from 9,612 vehicles in Q2 2024) at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois and delivered 10,661 vehicles (down 22.7% from 13,790 vehicles in 2024). Production of the R1T, R1S, and Delivery 500/700 delivery vans was limited during the second quarter in preparation for model year 2026 vehicles expected to launch later in July. Production and delivery resul...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Detroit-based Grounded converts Chevrolet BrightDrop vans into RVs On July 1, Grounded, a Detroit-based electric RV startup founded by former SpaceX engineers, unveiled its most advanced camper van to date, the G3. Representing additional business for, and built on the all-electric Chevrolet  BrightDrop platform manufactured at GM’s CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, the G3 delivers a 286-mile combined range on a single charge and introduces in...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

vehicle suppliers holding type approvals, must now comply with mandatory carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions targets for new vehicles entering the Australian market. The NVES Act applies to new light passenger vehicles such as sedans and SUVs, as well as new light commercial vehicles, including utes and vans with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) under 4.5 tons. The emissions targets will tighten progressively each year, encouraging the supply of more fuel-e...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

WLY completes trial manufacturing of EDA27 reducer for New Energy LDTs Zhejiang Wanliyang Co., Ltd. (WLY) succeeded in the trial manufacturing of the new EDA27 reducer for New Energy light-duty trucks (LDTs). The product is mainly developed for models for supermarket distribution and urban and rural logistics, such as small trucks, pickup trucks, and vans. Matched with motors with a speed of over 16,000rpm, the EDA27 enhances vehicle operating ef...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

ced that it will make its Inabe plant in Mie prefecture a dedicated plant for commercial vehicles as part of its efforts to strengthen its competitiveness in the commercial vehicle field. In conjunction with this move, the company has agreed with Toyota Motor to transfer the Alphard and Velfire minivans produced at the Inabe plant to Toyota's Tahara plant by the end of 2027.  Toyota Auto Body currently develops and produces commercial vehicles, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

z vehicles. "We are excited to launch our new partnership with Geotab and supplement our fleet telematics offerings with Geotab's cutting-edge products," said Sabrina Stengel, Director of Digital Experience at Mercedes-Benz USA. This solution is compatible with most Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans in the U.S. from the 2019 model year onward, including popular fleet vehicles such as the Mercedes Sprinter and eSprinter vans. (Geotab press rel...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

d 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 H9E truck offers 190 hp, 42.3 kgfm torque, and up to 324 km of autonomy. During the Eletrocar event in São Paulo, the brand showcased the V6E and SuperVAN utility vans, while the H9E light truck, available in 6 and 8-ton configurations, is also part of the lineup. A first batch of 200 units is arriving in Brazil...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Mercedes Benz to deliver nearly 5,000 electric vans to Amazon On June 24, Mercedes Benz announced that it will supply nearly 5,000 electric vans—eVito and eSprinter models to Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) across five European countries. A large share will operate in Germany. This is the largest single EV order to date for Mercedes Benz. Amazon expects these vans to help deliver over 200 million parcels annually. The eVito vans are...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

rters to unveil its 2025–2026 business strategy, centered on 3 key areas: trucks, electric vehicles (EVs), and a nationwide charging infrastructure. TMT will continue producing a diverse range of conventional trucks (500 kg–40 tons) while expanding into electric trucks (1–8 tons) and electric vans (7–15 cbm), all built to meet European charging standards. In the EV segment, 4 new models are set to launch in the second half of 2025: (i) th...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

min signed a decree expanding the automotive trade agreement between Brazil and Argentina. The measure updates the Economic Complementation Agreement No. 14 (ACE-14), originally signed in 1990, by incorporating its 46th additional protocol. The new terms allow more flexible market access for buses, vans, and trucks up to 5 tons and eliminate import tariffs on auto parts not produced in Brazil. In exchange, companies benefiting from zero-tariff im...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

AVTOVAZ, Russia registers new ‘SKM’ trademark for upcoming vehicles On June 16, multiple sources reported that Russian car manufacturer AVTOVAZ has registered a new trademark, SKM. The exclusive rights to the trademark are valid until 2034. Under the new brand, the Russian automaker will produce passenger and all-metal vans and chassis with an open cargo platform. The company plans to launch these models next year. The company is planning to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

ocar Show 2025. The initiative involves an initial investment of BRL 40 million, covering vehicle homologation, technical training, after-sales infrastructure, and the construction of a model dealership, along with upgrades to existing branches. Farizon, a Geely Group brand specializing in electric vans and trucks, will begin operations in the South and Southeast regions due to their more advanced market readiness and charging infrastructure. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14