On May 15, 2025, CHERY Automobile held “The Next Era Mobility: TECH DAY by CHERY and OMODA & JAECOO” in Bangkok, showcasing advancements in new energy vehicle (NEV) technology to support Thailand’s electric mobility growth.
One of the highlights was the launch of next-generation hybrid powertrain technologies, includ

Announced on May 16, 2025, CHERY Automobile has partnered with SET-listed King Gen PCL (KGEN) to jointly develop a Thai-branded electric vehicle (EV). The collaboration is supported by a technology transfer policy from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the National Science

On May 15, 2025, CHERY and OMODA & JAECOO announced progress on the construction of their new manufacturing facility in Thailand. Located in Nikhom Phatthana District, Rayong, the plant represents a THB 5 billion investment and covers an area of 104 rai. 
Operations are scheduled to start in Q3/2025, with a targeted

On May 16, 2025, Changan Automobile officially inaugurated its first comprehensive overseas new energy vehicle (NEV) production base in Rayong, Thailand. The facility will serve as a manufacturing hub for ASEAN and global right-hand drive markets, while supporting over 30,000 jobs across the value chain. The signific

On May 13, it was reported that Nissan Mexicana has made nuclear energy a key part of its decarbonization efforts by sourcing 90% of the electricity for its three Mexican plants.
This is thanks to a direct agreement with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), that is planned to supply the two facilities of Aguasca

On May 14, while delivering financial results for the recent fiscal year, Subaru CEO Atsushi Osaki, said the company expects a USD 2.5 billion impact from U.S. tariffs in the current fiscal year if it does not take any mitigation steps. The company is now considering ways to ramp up output of U.S.-made vehicles.
Suba

Dodge is postponing the 496-hp Charger Daytona R/T base version for the 2026 model year for at least one year while the company continues “to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies”, following a lukewarm reaction in the marketplace. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear confirmed that the 670-hp Charger Daytona Scat Pack dual-m

Nissan is facing a challenging moment with plans to cut 20,000 jobs, close seven factories, and reduce the number of vehicle platforms it uses. Amid these sweeping changes, Nissan is reportedly considering moving production of its popular Sentra sedan, that accounts for about 20% of its U.S. sales, from Aguascaliente

On May 14, Statistics Canada said that zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) sales had dropped 44.9% year-over-year in March, the latest month for which data is available, and two months after the Government of Canada effectively ended its federal ZEV purchase incentives
In March, 12,347 ZEVs were sold, far less than the 22,3

Reports on May 13 say that work has been underway on the North side of the Gigafactory Texas complex for a few months now for Cortex 2.0, a companion to the site’s existing Cortex supercluster.
Initially, the site was listed as the Central Campus Support facility, but recently, local city filings have updated the nam

On May 14, Toronto, Canada-based Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., a lithium-ion battery recycling company, has entered creditor protection under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) and Chapter 15 in the U.S. to facilitate a financial restructuring.
Key developments include:
•    Court Protection: The Ontario

Eaton has launched the EV Truetrac differential engineered to address the challenges presented by EV propulsion systems, including shared low-viscosity oil environments, increased sensitivity to noise and the demand for high and instant torque delivery.
The new differential is an EV-specific variant of the Detroit Tr

On May 15, Scania announced that it is working with Combient Foundry, a platform that connects top Nordic companies with startups to develop new technologies together. So far, Scania has started about 25 pilot projects with startups, and many have led to new tools and methods now used in the company.
Here are the thr

On May 15, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) advised that the EU's fast-paced green transition will fail unless policymakers adjust their approach. Automotive suppliers, caught between political goals and market realities, are struggling with bankruptcies, site closures, and falling investments

On May 15, the FIOM-CGIL, FIM-CISL, and FISMIC unions announced that Stellantis has decided to shift all Maserati production (GranTurismo and GranCabrio) from the Mirafiori plant in Turin to Modena, Italy. This highlights the serious challenges facing the brand. Current production volumes at both plants are too low t

On May 15, multiple sources reported that Iveco Group will move forward with plans to sell or spin off its Defense division, after reporting weak results for the first quarter. Operating profit for its industrial business dropped 42% to EUR 117 million, mainly due to lower truck demand in Europe.
The FIOM-CGIL union

On May 16, BMW announced that it is increasing digitalization at its Landshut plant. Advanced technologies such as AI, smart logistics, and data-driven quality checks make it a key innovation hub.
AI-supported data analysis helps detect cyber threats early, while digital process controls and connected systems improve

On May 16, Renault announced that it will unveil the Renault 4 Savane 4x4 concept car alongside the Renault 5 Turbo 3E and Renault 5 E-Tech electric Roland-Garros edition at the Roland Garros French Open tennis tournament from May 19 to June 8, 2025.
Compared to the standard Renault 4 E-Tech electric, the Savane 4x4

On May 15, Infineon Technologies AG announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the company's ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The approval spans the company's own emissions (scope 1 and 2) as well as emissions along the supply chain (scope 3). 
The scope 1 and 2 goals

On May 16, WeRide launched fully driverless robotaxi trial operations in Abu Dhabi, the first deployment of its kind in the Middle East. Starting this quarter, a fleet of WeRide’s robotaxis will be piloted on public roads without a safety driver. 
Commercial driverless rides and additional service areas will be intro