On July 30, Nissan Motor announced that it will consolidate vehicle production from the CIVAC Plant in Cuernavaca to the Aguascalientes Plant in Mexico during fiscal year 2025 (ending March 2026).
This transition will centralize the manufacturing of both current and future models in Aguascalientes. Crurent models und

On July 24, Galaxy, a Geely, launched the 2026 E5 battery electric SUV. The model is available in two 530km-range and three 610km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 145,800.
The 2026 E5 measures 4,615mm long, 1,901mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,750mm.
The GEA (Global Intelli

On July 26, Chery Commercial Vehicle announced that Chery Holding Group and China Post will deepen strategic cooperation in areas such as the establishment of an intelligent logistics system and the promotion and application of intelligent connected vehicles.
Through resource sharing and advantage complementation, th

On July 24, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled the Shanhai L7 Plus midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV.
The Shanhai L7 Plus is newly built on the Kunlun super hybrid platform. Equipped with a 1.5TGDI dedicated hybrid engine and a super continuously variable dedicated hybrid transmission, the model delivers a maximum

On July 27, the Avatr Digital Intelligence Plant, the world’s first all-domain 5G digital intelligence AI ultra-flexible manufacturing plant established by China’s industry leaders such as Changan Auto, Huawei, and China Unicom, was inaugurated.
The plant makes extensive use of over 40 advanced technologies such as 5

On July 26, at the World AI Conference 2025 (WAIC 2025), five Shanghai government bodies issued another batch of intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) demonstration operation licenses. This indicates that ICVs in Shanghai have entered a new stage of normal and large-scale demonstration operations.
Covering four models

On July 28, during a press conference in Scotland alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump confirmed that a 15% minimum represents the new standard for tariff negotiations.
“For the world, I would say it’ll be somewhere in the 15% to 20% range,” Trump said during the press conference. 
While the figures are a

On July 29, President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
The proposed EPA rule would rescind a 2009 “Endangerment Finding” that determined that carbon

On July 29, Stellantis announced results for the H1 2025, with an updated estimate of 2025 net tariff impact to approximately EUR 1.5 billion, of which USD 0.3 billion was incurred in H1 2025.
Stellantis H1 2025 results include:
    •    Net revenues of EUR 74.3 billion, down 12.7% compared to H1 2024 primarily drive

Ford Motor Co. is securing access to credit amid economic uncertainty and increased tariff costs. The company has taken out a USD 3 billion term loan credit agreement with several lenders that will be administered through JPMorgan Chase Bank, according to a government filing on July 28.
Ford confirmed that lenders ha

During its Q2 2025 earnings call, Tesla revealed some new details regarding the production plans of the affordable vehicles at its Gigafactory Texas. In the Q2 release, Tesla said it successfully completed “first builds of a more affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025.”
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On July 29, LG Innotek announced the signing of a partnership with Aeva, an U.S. company specializing in LiDAR technology, outlining the strategic supply and joint development of next-generation LiDAR technology.
Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly develop by the end of 2027, FMCW LiDAR for autonomous

On July 29, Gatik announced Gatik Arena, its next-generation simulation platform designed to accelerate the development and validation of autonomous vehicle (AV) systems. Built in-house and fine-tuned to Gatik’s operational and technical needs, Arena produces photorealistic, structured, and controllable synthetic dat

On July 22, Chinese company UTAS-NOVA Automotive Lighting Systems began the construction of its new MXN 930 million plant in the VESTA Industrial Park, south of the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico. The facility will generate more than 250 new jobs and will focus on the manufacture of exterior lighting systems for the

Caio announced the launch of the eMillenium BRT, a 100% electric articulated bus developed for operation in urban transport environments, as part of the celebration of its 80th anniversary.
The European-inspired technical design of the eMillennium BRT allows future adaptations to different driving platforms, accordin

On July 28, the President of South Africa stated that the exports currently account for approximately two-thirds of local vehicle production. However, the introduction of stricter vehicle emissions regulations in leading export destinations such as the European Union, as well as new tariffs from the United States, is

On July 26, multiple sources reported that the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) held a meeting with Yangtse Automotive Group to discuss investment opportunities in mining and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Nigeria. Yangtse Automotive will submit a formal expression of interest to the NCSP, detailing

On July 24, NASH Energy announced a partnership with Rincell Corporation, a US-based company, to introduce advanced NMC battery cell technology in India.  Rincell will transfer its technology for Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) battery cells to Nash Energy. Nash Energy will set up a manufacturing facility in India to p

On July 29, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. started operating their Robotaxis on Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Integrated Transport Centre. The expanded service is expected to double ride volumes, now covering about half of Abu Dhabi's core areas.
The WeRide and Uber aim to co

On July 28, Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), issued a statement that it is fundamentally good that the EU-US framework agreement could avert a further escalation of the trade dispute.
However, Müller said that the US tariff of 15%, including for automotive produc