Investment, divestment, partnership, and M&A

[July – 26] Honda battery plant says it has launched full-time production – Yahoo Finance

[July – 26] China’s Chery takes over former Nissan car factory in South Africa | Reuters

[July – 26] Tanzanian Billionaire Dewji Plans $250M Battery-Grade Graphite Push – Ecofin Agency

[July – 26] Honda, GAC extend China joint venture until 2038 – Xinhua

[July – 26] Volkswagen and Gotion reportedly in talks over stake in Spain battery plant – Yahoo Finance

[July – 26] Toyota Signs Agreement to Join Volvo, Daimler Truck Fuel Cell Venture – ACT News

[July – 26] Factorial and SK On Sign MoU to Explore Solid-State Battery Manufacturing

[July – 26] Zimbabwe taps Chinese firms for $300 million lithium project – MINING.COM

[June – 26] Kia and Stellantis Malaysia sign CKD assembly partnership – Automotive World

[June – 26] BAIC Group and Changan Automobile Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement – Gasgoo

[June – 26] Stellantis Deepens Ties With Dongfeng to Establish New JV in Europe – Yahoo Finance

[June – 26] Exclusive: China’s SAIC to sell another 10% stake in Indian car venture to local partner JSW

[June – 26] Bosch Secures Long-Term Mercedes – Benz Electric Motor Manufacturing Contract

[June – 26] Stellantis invests €1bn in French operations for new EV and hybrid production

[June – 26] Egypt partners with China’s ROX Motor for local EV production – Just Auto

[June – 26] Tata Battery Arm Agratas Signs $530 Mn Deal With JLR to Supply EV Cells

[June – 26] Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors – Reuters

[June – 26] Stellantis turns to industry partners for developing its next-gen vehicle platform – WardsAuto

[June – 26] Eni and Seri Industrial strike major deal to build European battery supply chain

[May – 2026] AMG Critical Materials N.V. Announces Strategic Acquisition of Zinnwald Lithium Adding Optionality in Critical Materials in the Heart of Europe