U.S. federal appeals court rules most of Trump’s global tariffs are illegal On August 29, he U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in a 7-4 ruling, held that the law President Trump invoked when he granted his most expansive tariffs does not actually grant him the power to impose those tariffs, making them illegal. “The core Congressional power to impose taxes such as tariffs is vested exclusively in the legislative branch by the Con...

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GM offers more adapters amid switch to NACS On August 28, GM announced that as its EVs begin transitioning to the NACS standard starting with the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ and OPTIQ-V and continuing with the coming 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, GM’s suite of adapters will provide a convenient, flexible way to connect current GM EVs to a charging station, whether at home or on the road. No matter which vehicle customers drive, GM EV owners will have access to ...

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Ford Maverick-based van reportedly set for production in 2028 Ford in 2024 showed dealers an upcoming compact van that would be based on the Maverick pickup that was slated to replace the Transit Connect, which was discontinued in North America following the 2023 model year. While Ford did not then share production timing, recent reports suggest the project is still on track to reach production. Ford is expected to begin production of the van, co...

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Samvardhana Motherson, India to acquire 81% in Japan’s Yutaka Giken On August 29, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that it will acquire an 81% stake in Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. (YGCL), a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, including rotors, stators, drive and brake systems, and thermal management systems. The acquisition will be made via SAMIL’s 100% indirect subsidiary, Mot...

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ISS, Danlaw, US and Cohda Wireless, Australia partner on V2X innovation On August 27, INTEGRITY Security Services (ISS) partnered with Danlaw and Cohda Wireless, which was acquired by Danlaw in early 2024, to expand its V2X business to demonstrate next-generation Vehicle-to-Network-to-Everything (V2N2X) capabilities. The Danlaw RouteLink Roadside Units (RSUs) are now powered by the ISS TrafficAuth-SCMSclient libraries to deliver secure, standards...

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Malaysia-built Bufori CS8 Ultra High Performance GT officially launched On August 28, 2025, the Bufori CS8 Ultra High Performance GT was launched in Malaysia, marking a decade of development. Compared to the 2019 CS prototype, it features a 350 mm longer wheelbase and extended rear overhangs, improving proportions and cabin space, with a body made from Bufori’s carbon-kevlar hybrid composite. The 6.4L supercharged V8 produces 810 hp (750 hp at...

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Chery Jetour launches Shanhai L7 Plus plug-in hybrid electric SUV On August 27, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, launched the Shanhai L7 Plus midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in six variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,900 to CNY 161,900. The Shanhai L7 Plus measures 4,810mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,705mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. The Shanhai L7 Plus has a front-engine FWD layout. Equipped with a 1.5TGDI dedic...

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XPeng launches next-gen P7 electric coupe On August 27, XPeng launched the next-generation P7 battery electric coupe. The model is available in two RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 219,800 to CNY 301,800. Adopting a futuristic exterior design, the next-generation P7 measures 5,017mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,427mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,008mm. The next-generation P7 is equipped with an all-domain 800V silicon carbide pl...

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Isuzu to launch dedicated autonomous driving test course for commercial vehicles in Mukawa, Hokkaido On August 28, Isuzu Motors Limited announced that it will establish a new dedicated autonomous driving test course within the grounds of Isuzu Hokkaido Proving Ground Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Mukawa, Hokkaido, Japan). This course is Japan’s first dedicated autonomous driving test course established by a commercial vehicle manufacturer. It is ...

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ChargePoint and Eaton launch ultrafast DC V2G chargers, power infrastructure On August 28, ChargePoint together with Eaton announced an ultrafast charging architecture with end-to-end power infrastructure for public charging and fleets. ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, is a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capable solution that delivers up to 600 kW of power for passenger EVs and can provide megawatt charging for heavy-duty commercial appli...

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Infineon expands CoolSiC MOSFETs 650 V G2 portfolio with new 75 mΩ variants On August 26, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it is expanding its CoolSiC MOSFETs 650 V G2 portfolio with new 75 mΩ variants. The devices are available in multiple package options. The product family supports both Top Side Cooling (TSC) and Bottom Side Cooling (BSC) approaches. The devices are ideal for high- and medium-power switching mode power supplies (SMPS)...

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Ford considers exporting Super Duty from Canada to Australia, South America As tariffs and counter tariffs have been affecting production location choices for automakers, Ford is now considering other potential markets for the Ford Super Duty. On August 12 at the J.P. Morgan 2025 Auto Conference, Ford Pro CFO Navin Kumar noted, “We’re the market leader in Canada. F-Series has had market leadership for the last 59 years. The product really doe...

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Stellantis MEA launches all-new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon in South Africa On August 26, Stellantis MEA unveiled the all-new Jeep Gladiator. The vehicle sets a new benchmark for the bakkie segment with a refreshed design and features tailored for local drivers. The South Africa market gets one version i.e. the Gladiator Rubicon. The vehicle features 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine which generates output of 209 kW and 353 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-...

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Volkswagen unveils second generation T-Roc with more space and hybrid powertrain On August 27, Volkswagen unveiled the second-generation T-Roc, featuring a refreshed design. The model is 12 cm longer than its predecessor, offering more space for up to five passengers. It is the third SUV built on the updated MQB evo platform. Production takes place at the Palmela plant in Portugal. In Europe, it will be offered only with hybrid turbo gasoline eng...

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UzAuto Motors presents new Chevrolet Tahoe in Uzbekistan On August 26, UzAuto Motors JSC presented the new Chevrolet Tahoe 2025. It is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that generates 420 horsepower. It has a 10-speed automatic transmission. The retail price of the new Chevrolet Tahoe 2025 High Country is UZS 1,464,500,000. Sales are scheduled to begin on September 11, 2025. It has an 11-inch display, combined with the Head-Up Display. It has safe...

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Continental’s co-pace and Foresight’s Eye-Net partner to enhance road safety systems Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Foresight)’s subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd. (Eye-Net), has signed a proof of concept (POC) agreement with co-pace GmbH (co-pace), the startup-up subsidiary of Continental AG (Continental). The project will assess the feasibility of improving Continental’s road safety systems by integrating Eye-Net’s proprietary vehi...

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V-Green, FPT Retail to launch EV charging and battery swapping stations across Vietnam Announced on August 26, 2025, V-GREEN Global Charging Station Development JSC (V-Green) and FPT Digital Retail JSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a nationwide network of EV charging stations and VinFast motorbike battery swapping stations at FPT Shop stores across Vietnam in 2025. Under the agreement, the installation will be carried out thro...

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NVIDIA to deploy Drive AGX Thor developer kit for autonomous mobility NVIDIA announced the opening of preorders for the NVIDIA Drive AGX Thor developer kit, a platform to accelerate the design, development, and deployment of autonomous vehicle and mobility solutions. The developer kit is based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and uses next-generation Arm Neoverse V3AE CPUs and the NVIDIA DriveOS 7 software stack. The developer kit is specific...

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Toshiba Electronic Devices launches compact photorelay for automotive battery and BMS applications, output withstand voltage of 1500V On August 21, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation introduced its new automotive photorelay, the TLX9161T, achieving an output withstand voltage of 1500V. The device is designed to meet the high-voltage demands of modern automotive battery and fuel-cell control systems as well as battery management syst...

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DFMC Voyah launches Lanhai intelligent hybrid system On August 22, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the Lanhai intelligent hybrid system. -          Range: A 63kWh high-voltage super charging battery extends the CLTC EV-mode ranges of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to 360-410km and, in conjunction with a fuel tank, enables a combined range of over 1,400km when fully fueled and charged. -          C...

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