Stellantis partners with 4screen, Germany for real-time in-car experience across Europe and North America On July 24, Stellantis announced its partnership with 4screen, German based smart driver interaction platform, to offer real-time, location-based digital services in its vehicles. This will enhance the in-car experience for customers across Europe and North America. The 4screen platform will first be available in select Fiat, Jeep, and Ram mo...

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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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ensively expand markets outside of China to advance the implementation of their respective internationalization strategies. -          Capital: The two companies will leverage their respective industry positions and market influence to promote the deepening of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Under the agreement, the two companies will continuously boost cooperation in areas such as market expansion of FAW Jiefang NECVs and est...

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Toyota, Shenergy forge partnership for application of vehicle-mounted batteries On July 21, Toyota announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Shenergy Co., Ltd. (Shenergy). Going forward, the two companies will leverage Toyota’s technology accumulation in nickel-metal hydride batteries and energy storage to jointly advance the development of vehicle-mounted nickel-metal hydride batteries for energy storage systems. T...

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QuantumScape, USA expands partnership with PowerCo to accelerate QSE-5 solid-state battery scale-up On July 23, QuantumScape, USA announced that it is expanding strategic collaboration and licensing arrangement with PowerCo SE, the battery company of the VW Group, originally entered into in July 2024. The new deal aims to speed up the development of the QSE-5 solid-state battery pilot line in San Jose — a key step toward commercializing the tec...

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Fiat signs second deal with SIGIT, Italy to increase local parts production in Tafraoui plant, Algeria On July 24, Stellantis MEA announced that Fiat signed a second subcontracting deal with Italian company SIGIT to help expand production in Africa, during the Algeria-Italy Intergovernmental Summit. Under the agreement, SIGIT will produce plastic parts in Algeria for FIAT’s Tafraoui plant, in partnership with Algeria’s ENPC (National Plastics...

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Al-Hajj Al-Arabi, and Doublestar, China, to build tire manufacturing plant in Algeria On July 20, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, in a social media post, announced that Al-Hajj Al-Arabi Industries and the Chinese company Doublestar Group are building a tire manufacturing plant in partnership. In Oran province, construction began on a new tire manufacturing project for both light and heavy vehicles. The plant will initially produce 7 mil...

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Infineon partners with UL Solutions to help customers achieve ISO 26262 compliance On July 23, Infineon Technologies AG announced a partnership with UL Solutions to accelerate the implementation of ISO 26262 functional safety compliance for Infineon’s automotive customers. ISO 26262 provides a process for managing and reducing safety risks associated with the integration of electrical and electronic systems for automotive safety applications, e...

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MG Motor to supply 5,000 vehicles to service provider FINN, Germany On July 17, MG Motor collaborated with mobility service provider FINN. As part of the agreement, MG Motor will supply 5,000 additional vehicles to FINN in 2025. The partnership will allow FINN to offer its customers nearly the entire MG Motor lineup, including models like the MG4 Electric, MG5 EV, MG HS, MG ZS, and MG3 series, as a flexible alternative to traditional car ownersh...

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ated, “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 significant milestone.  I commend Japan for their innovative approach and partnership. We would encourage others to follow suit.” Based on Secretary Bessent’s X posts dated July 22 and 23...

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hile noting that Japan secured its lower 15% auto tariff rate by proposing an innovative financing package. The 15% rate represents a new tariff of 12.5% on top of the older 2.5% rate. Bessent explained that Japan’s reduced tariff rate came after the country offered a creative solution involving "partnership, equity, and credit guarantees" as part of its foreign direct investment pledge, which he described as "all new capital." According to Whi...

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MAN Truck launches Smart Charging Cube for electric trucks and buses On July 22, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it is offering the Smart Charging Cube — a flexible charging solution for electric trucks and buses, in partnership with AW Automotive. It can be used in a vehicle depot, maintenance yard, or decentralized locations such as construction sites. Depending on local conditions, it can be connected to the mains with a current of 32 A to 63...

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te in Maruti Suzuki’s innovation programs. Selected startups will receive expert mentorship, gain industry insights, and have access to Maruti Suzuki’s network and infrastructure. This collaboration will provide a practical environment for startups to validate their solutions. Additionally, the partnership will give startups a platform to connect with incubators, accelerators, and investors, enabling them to showcase their technologies and so...

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AMPECO partners with Latitude to power 10,000 EV charging points across Italy On July 22, AMPECO announced that it has been selected by Latitude, an Italian energy technology company, as its EV charging management platform provider. The partnership will support Latitude’s expansion under its new e-mobility brand, ELEVEN, which aims to install 10,000 charging points across Italy within five years. It will also focus on sustainability and ESG go...

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Cenntro, USA partners with Electricove to assemble and distribute EVs in Morocco On July 22, Cenntro Inc., an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Electricove Maroc, an electric vehicle distribution company based in Casablanca, Morocco. Under the agreement, Electricove will assemble Cenntro’s electric vehicles in Morocco for distribution across local and Northern African ...

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South Korea’s Nextchip forms technical partnership with Stellantis’ subsidiary on ADAS solution Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean company, Nextchip Co., Ltd., signed a technical partnership agreement with aiMotive, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stellantis N.V., on advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) solutions. Stellantis acquired aiMotive in 2022. The subsidiary develops autonomous driving software for the S...

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ChargeScape enrolls BMW, Ford EVs in New York grid reliability program On July 22, ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program.  Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will leverage ChargeScape’s AI-powered technology platform and aims to intelligently...

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Mitsubishi Motors to terminate engine production in China On July 22, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced the termination of its engine business operation at Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi Motors Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, SAME) in China and has terminated the joint venture partnership.Established in August 1997, SAME began engine production in 1998 and has played a key role in China’s expanding automotive market by supplyi...

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Elektrobit and HighTec enable Rust integration in AUTOSAR Classic with Infineon’s Drive Core Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit) has partnered with HighTec EDV-Systeme GmbH and Infineon Technologies AG to integrate Rust applications with AUTOSAR Classic basic software, using Infineon’s Drive Core for AURIX microcontrollers, specifically the TC4x families. The partnership delivers a comprehensive development bundle that includes Elektrobit...

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U Power’s AI-driven battery swapping station inaugurated in Phuket, Thailand On July 21, 2025, U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) and UNEX EV officially launched Southeast Asia’s first operational smart battery-swapping station for new energy vehicles on Phuket Island, Thailand, marking the world’s first such facility for taxis and ride-hailing vehicles outside China. Developed in partnership with Thai energy firm SUSCO, the smart station is po...

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