On October 30, 2025, JSW MG Motor India announced that all its vehicle models now come with advanced PM 2.5 Air Filters, offering cleaner in-cabin air for customers amid rising air pollution during the festive season. MG models, including the Astor, Gloster, Windsor, Comet, and ZS EV, are equipped with PM 2.5 filters

On October 29, 2025, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited officially changed its name to Tata Motors Limited, following approvals under a composite scheme of arrangement sanctioned by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench. The change is effective as per the fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Minist

On October 30, 2025, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tata Motors announced a five-year partnership aimed at automating sustainability reporting and reducing environmental impact across Tata Motors’ Indian operations. Tata Motors’ Prakriti platform will leverage TCS’s Intelligent Urban Exchange (IUX) to digitize E

On October 30, Solid Power, U.S. developer of solid-state batteries, collaborated with Samsung SDI and BMW to develop and test a demonstration vehicle powered by all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology. The partnership is an important step toward bringing ASSB technology to market, combining the strengths of all th

On October 30, BMW announced it is the first carmaker in Germany to receive approval for its driver assistance systems under UN Regulation No. 171 for Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS). The regulation sets global safety standards for Level 2 driver assistance technologies. With the approval, BMW can now offer

On October 29, Aston Martin reported that Q3 2025 wholesale volumes dropped by 13% YoY to 1,430 units compared to 1,641 units in Q3 2024. The decline was due to a tougher global economy, the impact of tariffs, and planned lower deliveries of Special models. Model transitions and varying delivery schedules across regi

On October 30, SEAT announced that it has transformed the new PXL press at the Martorell plant in Spain, as part of broader upgrades in model design, staff training, and modernised facilities. The facility has six presses that are more efficient, powerful, and digitally connected.
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On October 29, Renault Group announced that its next Dacia A-segment EV will be developed in 16 months after the concept freeze at the Ampere China Development Center (ACDC) in Shanghai, which was launched in 2024.
The upcoming Renault Twingo was designed in France, developed in ACDC, China, and built in Europe in un

On October 24, InnoEnergy announced that its portfolio company Tribonex has raised SEK 15.7 million (around EUR 1.35 million) to accelerate the industrial rollout of its surface treatment technology. Tribonex develops and commercialises Triboconditioning, a patented surface treatment process. It significantly reduces

On October 31, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it is expanding its MOTIX 32-bit motor control SoC (System-on-chip) family with new solutions for both brushed (BDC) and brushless (BLDC) motor applications: TLE994x and TLE995x. 
The new products are tailored for small- to medium-sized automotive motors. The thr

On October 28, Rochester Electronics announced that it is supplying readily available, authorized Nexperia semiconductor products to ensure manufacturers get an uninterrupted supply. Rochester Electronics is an original manufacturer and stocking distributor. The company offers an inventory of 2.9 billion active and e

On October 30, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced that it is planning a temporary information platform through a neutral third party, via which available Nexperia chip capacities can be offered. 
VDA stated that there is a shared interest throughout the entire supply chain to utilize ex

On October 30, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it has established a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria. Developed in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), the lab focuses on advancing UWB technology, exploring innovative use cases, and delivering real-world applications f

On October 20, Nexar launched BADAS (Beyond ADAS). Built on the largest open dataset of real‑world driving events ever assembled, BADAS delivers measurable gains in incident prediction accuracy and behavioral foresight. It is the first foundation model designed to learn from real‑world driving at a global scale conti

On October 30, multiple sources reported that the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, in a press conference, stated that some Indian companies have received licences for importing rare earth magnets from China. The sources reported that DE Diamond, Hitachi, Continental India, and Jay Ushin received an i

On October 30, multiple sources reported that Hirschmann Automotive opened a new factory in Oujda, Morocco. In the first phase, the plant will focus on production and assembly of cables for electric vehicles. The plant will create employment for 600 people. This is the group’s second production unit in Morocco after

On October 30, multiple sources reported that Shiran Volt, an import division of Shiran Motor Company, will introduce Xpeng cars in Iran. It will launch the Xpeng G6 in Iran. XPeng G6 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV. It has a range of 625 km. The car has a wheelbase of 2,890 mm.
Based on multiple sources

On October 29, Al-Futtaim announced a strategic commitment of SAR 10 billion (approximately USD 2.72 billion) in investments over the next three years in Saudi Arabia. This comprehensive investment strategy is projected to create over 1,000 new jobs in Saudi Arabia.
For the mobility sector, Al-Futtaim is actively sup

On October 30, FEV partnered with the Teaching and Research Area Mechatronics in Mobile Propulsion (MMP) at RWTH Aachen University to develop a modular concept for electric drive units.
They have developed new concept that uses a design with a common stator, housing, cooling system, and converter, with interchangeab

On October 30, Voyah released the first official images of the interior of its new full-size SUV, VOYAH TAISHAN.
The vehicle features a six-seat layout in a 2+2+2 configuration. The center console is designed with a floating touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, dual wireless charging pads, and generous storage