Top 20 Autos & Motors International News

2025-03-13 08:53:27

Here are the top 20 international auto news items from today, March 12, 2025:

  1. Hyundai Motor to join forces with Japan in building a hydrogen network: The Korean automaker is participating in a hydrogen cooperation network program designed to accelerate the establishment of a hydrogen industry ecosystem.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  2. Valeo and Finland’s TactoTek collaborate for innovative lighting solutions: Valeo will leverage TactoTek’s In-Mould Structural Electronics technology to offer unique interior options.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  3. Stellantis SAE Level 3 hands-free and eyes-off autonomous tech ready for deployment: STLA AutoDrive has hands-free and eyes-off (SAE Level 3) functionality available up to 60kph, even at night and in challenging conditions.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  4. Vector Informatik and Synopsys ink strategic collaboration to advance SDV development: The integration of Vector’s MICROSAR embedded software and CANoe, with Synopsys’ Silver and Virtualizer to simplify software-defined vehicles (SDV) development.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  5. Continental wins Tyre Manufacturer of the Year award, lauded for eco-friendly production: Continental has bagged the Tyre Manufacturer of the Year title for the fourth time, recognized for its plant in Lousado, Portugal.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  6. Volkswagen ID Every1 previews entry-level electric city car for Europe: Spiritual successor to the Up is described as the 'last piece in the puzzle' in VW's line-up.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  7. Yamaha develops five-seater electric golf cart with in-house battery tech: The electromagnetically guided G30Es and manually operated G31Eps are available with lithium-ion 4 kWh and 6 kWh batteries.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  8. Adient expands China Tech Centre capabilities in new drive for innovation: The expanded and upgraded facility will offer a highly collaborative, flexible, digital and innovative environment.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  9. Automatics now make up a third of the UK total car parc: Between 2014 and 2024, the volume of automatic cars increased by 13% to 15.5 million from 16.3% of the UK’s total car parc.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  10. Toyota to reveal new EV on March 11: Toyota's third EV is expected to be the production version of 2022's rakish bZ Compact Crossover concept.
    Source: www.autocarpro.in
  11. Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Automotive recalls SUV in US after doors open while driving: Replacing mechanism on more than 7,000 vehicles is the latest headwind for British tycoon’s car company
    Source: www.ft.com
  12. Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden: Collapse of vehicle battery maker deals major blow to Europe’s bid to rival China
    Source: www.ft.com
  13. Porsche slashes profit targets as executives lose sleep over Trump tariffs: Luxury-car maker vows to cut costs as competition from China intensifies
    Source: www.ft.com
  14. Rheinmetall says it could take over idle Volkswagen plants to produce tanks: German weapons contractor reports record profits in ‘era of rearmament’ for Europe
    Source: www.ft.com
  15. Toyota considers exporting from UK to US to ease the impact of Trump tariffs: Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sector
    Source: www.ft.com
  16. Trump promises to buy a Tesla after electric-car maker’s shares tumble: US president’s late-night social media post follows company’s 15% share price drop
    Source: www.ft.com
  17. Volkswagen pins growth hopes on US despite tariffs: Carmaker wants bigger American market share to offset declines in China and Europe
    Source: www.ft.com
  18. Nissan pushes out chief Uchida after collapse of Honda merger talks: Chief planning officer Ivan Espinosa to take helm as Japanese carmaker revamps leadership for turnaround
    Source: www.ft.com
  19. Ford to inject €4.4bn into debt-ridden German subsidiary: Vice-chair John Lawler calls on EU to do more to support EVs, saying it is a ‘demand issue’
    Source: www.ft.com
  20. Russia imposes fees to stem flood of low-cost Chinese cars: Moscow hardens stance as vehicle imports targeted by western sanctions overwhelm local market
    Source: www.ft.com