Chongqing Intelligent Connected NEV Chip Industry Alliance established On September 1, the Chongqing Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Chip Industry Alliance consisting of 66 automakers, automotive chip companies, and scientific research institutions in and outside of Chongqing was established. The alliance elected Seres Group Co., Ltd. as chair, six companies including Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. and Huawei Technologies C...

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es and equipment for chassis, sub-assemblies, fluid filling, glass glazing, and EV-specific electrical checks. Initially, 30 employees were recruited and trained for critical roles, with the plant expected to create over 200 technical and industrial jobs for the local community. At the launch, AHTV Alliance Sdn Bhd (AASB) signed an MOU with Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) and Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) to study a new railway logistics hub, aime...

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eSync Alliance expands into India with major OEM partnerships On August 29, the eSync Alliance announced significant expansion into the Indian automotive market, with major domestic and international manufacturers adopting the global standard for over-the-air vehicle updates. Leading Indian automotive conglomerates are implementing eSync across multiple business units, including both consulting and manufacturing divisions.  A prominent Japanese ...

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SGMW forges strategic alliance with Guangxi NEV SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced on August 28 that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangxi New Energy Vehicle High-end Aluminum Alloy Components Research Institute (Guangxi NEV) on August 27. The two parties will work with scientific research institutions such as Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) to focus on promoting the research and development, testing and industrialization of ...

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Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Jul. 2025) On August 22, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the July 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operating status of domestic charging facilities: As of July 2025, domestic EV charging facilities totaled 16.696 mill...

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Hexagon Composites, Norway extends strategic alliance agreement with Mitsui, Japan On August 14, Hexagon Composites and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. extended their Strategic Alliance Agreement until the earlier of March 20, 2030, and the date on which Mitsui's shareholding in the Company falls below a certain shareholding ratio.  Mitsui and Hexagon Composites have developed a close partnership over decades centered around the drive to accelerate and devel...

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China’s installed drive battery capacity increases by 34.3% y/y in July On August 11, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for July 2025. In July, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 55.9GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 34.3%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehicle equipment totaled 10.9GWh, accounting for 19.6% of t...

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CARIAD and Bosch increase Automated Driving Alliance with AI-powered Level 2 and 3 software for 2026 launch On August 11, CARIAD and Bosch strengthened their automated driving alliance with advanced AI for Level 2 and 3 driving software. The goal is to create smarter driver assistance systems that behave more like human drivers. First versions are already in test fleets, being refined daily with large data sets. A production-ready software stack ...

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Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Jun. 2025) On July 31, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the June 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operating status of domestic charging facilities: As of June 2025, domestic charging facilities totaled 16.100 million u...

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ology division. The program includes aligning personnel with future needs, evaluating cost-efficient production locations at each location, and deciding which components should be manufactured in-house or sourced externally. As part of this process, ZF and employee representatives have agreed on an alliance to promote competitiveness and job security within the division. This agreement marks the beginning of an independent and confident restructu...

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ACEA and COVESA sign MoU for interoperability for connected commercial vehicles On July 29, the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU establishes a cooperative framework between COVESA and ACEA to ensure interoperability across truck and bus OEMs through the joint development of a standardized onboard API, specifically designe...

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Salvador Caetano Auto launches JMC brand in South Africa On July 24, Salvador Caetano Auto South Africa, a subsidiary of Salvador Caetano Group, announced a strategic partnership with Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), a leading Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer. Through this alliance, Salvador Caetano Auto becomes the official distributor of JMC vehicles in South Africa, aimed at expanding both companies’ presence in the country. As par...

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social media post by President Trump announcing the tariff agreement with Japan, writing on his own account, “the United States has negotiated a historic agreement with Japan, one of our great allies.” The Secretary stated, “I am happy to reaffirm our commitment to deepening this longstanding alliance and building the next chapter of U.S.-Japan cooperation.” In a separate post on July 23, he added, “Agreement with Japan represents a sig...

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EU, Japan pledge deeper ties to protect free trade in face of tariffs On July 23, leaders of the European Union and Japan launched Competitiveness Alliance aimed at boosting economic security, defending free trade and enhancing competitiveness, as the two sides face growing challenges from the U.S. and China. The agreement followed a meeting among European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa and Ja...

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, the first newly developed production model under its “Three-Year Leap Forward” action plan; the BJ40 ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) professional off-road SUV; the BJ30, a hybrid SUV in the CNY 100,000 range; the Stelato S9T, the first wagon of the HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) ecosystem; the CLA L long-wheelbase battery electric coupe, the first MMA (Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture)-based model; and the Elexio b...

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ORIX forms alliance with RoboTruck to foster autonomous driving system development ORIX Corporation (ORIX) announced that it has invested in RoboTruck Inc. (RoboTruck, Chuo Ward, Tokyo), a start-up company involved in the development of autonomous driving systems for heavy-duty trucks, and that ORIX Auto Corporation (ORIX Auto) and RoboTruck have entered into an agreement to collaborate in the autonomous driving field for the logistics sector. Th...

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Stelato S9T wagon poised for launch in September On July 17, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) announced the September launch of the Stelato S9T, the first wagon developed by BAIC BJEV and Huawei. The model will be available in range-extended electric and battery electric variants. The Stelato S9T measures 5,160mm long, 2,005mm wide, and 1,492mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm. The range-extended electric variants are powered by ...

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EVCIPA Open Service Platform introduced On July 12, at the 2025 China Auto Forum, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) introduced the EVCIPA Open Service Platform, a platform with full technology empowerment from VDBP to further enhance the service levels of EVCIPA members and promote the efficient circulation of various production factors in the charging and battery swapping sectors. The platform is comp...

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China’s installed drive battery capacity increases by 35.9% y/y in June On July 10, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for June 2025. In June, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 58.2GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 35.9%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehicle equipment totaled 10.7GWh, accounting for 18.4% of the...

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New car logo for Stelato released On July 8, BAIC Group released a new car logo for Stelato. Inheriting the signature hexagonal logo design of the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, Stelato’s new car logo integrates the Silver Ratio and the G3 curvature. The double-layered star emblem in the center draws inspiration from the starry sky, with contours derived from astroid elements. The upper and lower layers employ radiating decorative lines...

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