Ather Energy, India unveils EL platform, AEBS, and 6 kW fast charge for its electric two-wheelers On August 30, 2025, Ather Energy announced the introduction of its EL platform, a next-generation electric scooter architecture which is supported by 2.6 million kilometres of real-world data. It features a redesigned chassis, powertrain, and electronics stack and allows up to 15% faster assembly and 2x quicker periodic servicing, extending the servi...

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oduced model, manufactured under a contract with PT Handal’s facility. Although the automaker’s role was small, its ambition to expand was strong; it was already preparing to write a new chapter and expand its presence in a country with the largest population in ASEAN and the 4th largest in the world. To achieve this goal, the company announced plans to invest in its own plant in Indonesia. Act II: The Rise In 2022, Hyundai’s new plant came...

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MAHLE adds e-compressors production line at Morristown plant in Tennessee, U.S. MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) has introduced a new production line for electrical high-voltage air conditioning compressors at its Morristown plant in Tennessee, creating nearly 50 jobs and raising total employment at the site to about 800. E-compressors are curial for thermal management in electric vehicles, helping extend battery life, enable fast charging, and improve drivin...

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SGMW Starlight 730 global MPV rolls off production line On August 22, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced that its 8-millionth MPV, a Starlight 730 global MPV, rolled off the production line at its Chongqing site, and that the model will make its official debut at the Chengdu Motor Show 2025. Rolling off the production line were two Starlight 730 MPVs, one being a left-hand drive variant for the Chinese market and the other right-hand drive for the g...

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Nissan introduces world’s first valve seat using cold spray technology in new e-POWER dedicated engine On August 27, Nissan announced that it has adopted valve seats manufactured using cold spray technology, marking a world-first application in automotive engines. The new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, codename ZR15DDTe, elevates thermal efficiency to 42% by stabilizing in-cylinder combustion. Cold spray technology is now being applied to Nissa...

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IAA Mobility 2025: VW to present four new models On August 21, VW announced that it will present four new models at IAA Mobility 2025. A fully electric compact SUV will have its world premiere at Odeonsplatz. The concept vehicle will offer a glimpse of a new member of the electric ID. family from Volkswagen. Its production version will complete the Electric Urban Car Family of the Brand Group Core. It is a concrete preview of an affordable EV in ...

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Two new Schaeffler e-drive products go into production in Tianjin Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) put a 900V silicon carbide power module inverter unit and a 48V P2 transmission integrated motor into production at its Tianjin site. The Schaeffler 900V silicon carbide power module inverter unit, the first of its kind in the world, adopts an innovative high-integration design, where a 900V power module, a bus capacitor, and a Boost capacitor are integra...

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rovide ISO 26262 ASIL D functional safety and enable real-time vehicle controls for precise management of braking, steering, and throttle; efficient and reliable power distribution and generation; and human-machine interface (HMI) for safe and intuitive control and monitoring. NXP also supplied pre-production samples, reference designs, and technical support to accelerate development. With NXP's processing at its core, Kodiak has successfully dep...

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Uzavtosanoat and Sila Holding, Italy discuss production of components in Uzbekistan On August 13, Uzavtosanoat JSC held a meeting with Sila Holding Industriale SpA, one of the world's leading manufacturers of gearbox selectors and flexible automotive cable products. Sila is considering Uzbekistan as a promising location for high-tech production and the expansion of cooperation with local enterprises. During the negotiations, the parties discussed...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

NavInfo participates in World Intelligent Vehicle Conference 2025 NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) announced that a representative of the company made a presentation titled “New AI Infrastructure and Data Closed Loop under the New Paradigm of Intelligent Driving” at the World Intelligent Vehicle Conference (WIV) 2025. NavInfo pointed out that with the rapid development of AI technology, the value of data resources is being redefined. Data has be...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to unveil high-performance GSE concept vehicle On August 13, Opel released teaser images of a new concept car ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich during September 8–14, 2025. The design connects to the GSE sub-brand and evolves the Vauxhall Compass styling. The illuminated Opel wordmark is framed by slim horizontal and vertical lines. The concept links to Opel’s growing GSE lineup, following the ...

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GAC T9 electric HDT rolls off production line On August 9, GAC Commercial Vehicle’s T9 electric heavy-duty truck (HDT), the world’s first New Energy HDT fully forward developed for short-haul transportation, rolled off the production line at the Guangzhou plant. This marks that GAC Commercial Vehicle has made break throughs in the independent innovation of high-end New Energy commercial vehicles. Tailored for frequently experienced short-haul...

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Karma to unveil all-new Amaris, hybrid EREV luxury coupé On August 11, Karma Automotive announced that it will fully unveil its 2027 Amaris at the upcoming Monterey Car Week, marking the debut of the world’s first Hybrid Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) luxury coupé. With 708 horsepower, 676 lb-ft of torque, and a 0–60 mph time under 3.5 seconds, Amaris blends supercar performance with eco-conscious engineering. Its powertrain pairs t...

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FORVIA HELLA begins world’s first series production of its 12V lithium BMS in China Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has successfully launched the world’s first series production of its 12V lithium battery management system (BMS) in China. The system will be supplied as a subsystem to EVE, a Chinese battery supplier, and will be used in mainstream European luxury passenger vehicles. Developed by FORVIA HELLA’s multinational R&D teams a...

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Airtificial, Spain secures EPS assembly line contract, Expands operations with new facility in China On July 31, Airtificial announced that it had secured a new high-tech project contract from one of the world’s leading Tier 1 automotive companies, further strengthening its position in the automation solutions for automotive market. The contract, valued at EUR 1.8 million, includes the design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and turnke...

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d a new EV strategy and the coming reveal of a new electric vehicle and EV platform on August 11 at its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky. During 2023 negotiations with the UAW, Ford promised to invest USD 1.2 billion into Louisville Assembly and an "all-new EV product" following the end of the production lifecycle of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs currently built there. Ford is already retooling the facility and plans an addition o...

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Nissan to end vehicle production at CIVAC plant in Mexico during FY2025 On July 30, Nissan Motor announced that it will consolidate vehicle production from the CIVAC Plant in Cuernavaca to the Aguascalientes Plant in Mexico during fiscal year 2025 (ending March 2026). This transition will centralize the manufacturing of both current and future models in Aguascalientes. Crurent models under production in CIVAC are NP300 and Frontier pickup trucks,...

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Avatr Digital Intelligence Plant in Chongqing inaugurates On July 27, the Avatr Digital Intelligence Plant, the world’s first all-domain 5G digital intelligence AI ultra-flexible manufacturing plant established by China’s industry leaders such as Changan Auto, Huawei, and China Unicom, was inaugurated. The plant makes extensive use of over 40 advanced technologies such as 5G, AI, and digital twins. -          A unified digital base e...

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Shanghai authorities issue another batch of ICV demonstration operation licenses On July 26, at the World AI Conference 2025 (WAIC 2025), five Shanghai government bodies issued another batch of intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) demonstration operation licenses. This indicates that ICVs in Shanghai have entered a new stage of normal and large-scale demonstration operations. Covering four models with two business forms, the licenses were issued t...

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ver, Volkswagen is also pursuing a separate offset deal with the Trump administration in return for raising its investment in the U.S. “We can offer huge investments, and then have the opportunity to discount the tariff level, but also with the potential to export from the U.S. to the rest of the world,” Blume said during the company’s H1 2025 earnings call. Blume said U.S. negotiators reacted positively to the company’s proposal to reduc...

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