On July 21, 2025, Jaecoo Indonesia announced the global launch of the JAECOO J8 SHS ARDIS. This cutting-edge SUV is driven by the Super Hybrid System and Triple-Motor technology, delivering a remarkable total range of 1,400 km, an EV-only range of up to 180 km, and 0–100 km/h acceleration in just 5.4 seconds.
Built o

On July 15, Guangzhou XPeng Smart Charging Technology Co., Ltd. (XPeng Charging), an XPeng subsidiary, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hubei Changtou Smart Parking Co., Ltd. (Changtou Parking).
Under the agreement, the two companies will deepen cooperation in the following three core areas.
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Several South Korean media sources reported that a secondary battery manufacturer, LG Energy Solution Ltd., announced that Ultium Cells LLC, a joint company with GM, will change its production lines at its NCM (nickel, cobalt, and manganese) battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, the U.S., to set up LFP battery mas

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 auton

On July 22, U.S. President Trump said the U.S. has “concluded” a trade deal with the Philippines that includes a 19% tariff on goods imported from the southeast Asian country.
The Philippines will not impose tariffs on U.S. goods as part of the deal, according to Trump, who praised the country for what he described a

Hyundai Motor Group's export of EVs from Korea to the U.S. fell 88.0% YoY in the first five months of 2025, as it shifted production of U.S.-bound vehicles to its new Metaplant in Georgia, according to industry data on June 22.
According to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA), Hyundai Motor and Kia com

On July 21, Rivian Automotive announced plans to open an office in London to further the company’s AI and autonomous driving ambitions. Rivian is looking to tap into top artificial intelligence engineering talent in London to complement its growing team in Palo Alto, California.
The Rivian Autonomy Platform currently

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

Ford Germany boss Christoph Herr recently told dealers there that Ford is planning to add new passenger cars to its European lineup at some point, a big turnaround after eliminating most of those types of vehicles from its lineup in recent years. Reports suggested that these new European Ford passenger cars will begi

On July 22, Honda announced that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners now have access to more than 23,500 selected Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. with the availability of the first Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter. The only DC fast charging adapter approved by Honda was tested for performance and

On July 22, the Lucid Group announced updates to the Lucid Air lineup, including increases in its EPA range ratings, and starting on July 31, all Lucid Airs gain access to the North American Tesla Supercharger network, with an approved available adapter. 
Unlike the Lucid Gravity, with its native NACS charge port and

New details provided to Congress reveal the Trump administration's intentions to offer thousands of federal employees financial incentive programs to depart their jobs, including the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), which will shed around 25% of its current staff, taking that figure

On July 22, Stellantis South Africa’s Managing Director announced that the new Citroen C3 Basalt will be coming early next year to complete the brand’s affordable hatchback and SUV line-up. It also launched the Citroen Hola panel van, which is designed for small businesses and urban use.
Opel Frontera will arrive in

On July 21, BMW updated its My BMW App and MINI App to give users more ways to track and personalize their driving data. A key new feature lets drivers view their personal carbon footprint for the first time.
This feature works with all types of BMW vehicles, i.e., gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric, and is

On July 21, Stellantis announced that Citroën is adding a new “Electric 113 Extended-Range” version to the C3 Aircross lineup. It features an electric motor of 113 hp, a battery of 50 kWh, and provides a range up to 400 km.
The pricing starts from EUR 30,690 (for PLUS trim) and offers a top speed of 143 km/h. It also

On July 18, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the Common Road Transport Office (BGL, FNTR, NLA), and TLN welcomed Denmark’s efforts to reach an agreement on revising the EU Weights and Dimensions Directive during its EU Council Presidency.
The road transport sector and vehicle makers are comm

On June 22, Ultraviolette introduced the Gen 3 powertrain firmware, and a new performance mode called ‘Ballistic+’ for its F77 electric motorcycle. The update, based on over 8 million km of ride data analysed by Violette A.I., enhances the riding experience with quicker throttle response and higher initial power deli

In its annual report for FY2024-25, Endurance Technologies Limited reported a total R&D expenditure of INR 861.96 million.  At the Chakan R&D centre (die-casting), Endurance developed structural aluminium components for EV OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, along with special alloy parts for EVs and components for stationary

In its Annual Report for FY 2024-25, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd. disclosed an R&D expenditure of INR 137.2 million and detailed its work across product technology, manufacturing engineering, and research. The company's efforts were directed toward import substitution, environmentally friendly materials and oper

On July 19, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that M/s Eco Planet Motors Pvt. Ltd. has obtained the CMVR Compliance Certificate for its first electric motorcycle, “EP8.0”.
Founded in 2013, Eco Planet Motors is a start-up based in Surat, Gujarat, focused on the research and development of h