Sports goods giant adidas has signed a multi-year partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, one of the most successful teams ever in Formula 1.

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and adidas will collaborate to develop a whole line of clothing, accessories and footwear for the team and its supporters for the 2025 season and beyond. The custom team uniform will be constructed to fit the unique requirements of each player's position and made accessible to supporters as well. As part of the collaboration, clothing, accessories and footwear will be made especially for team and driver supporters. There will also be a number of limited-edition drops throughout the year. The adidas x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team apparel range will be unveiled next month.

Bjørn Gulden, CEO, adidas, said, “We are very happy to be back in the world of motorsport. Interest in motorsport in general and Formula 1 in particular has been growing a lot. It is reaching new consumers and has a big influence on sport and street culture. We are extremely proud to introduce the Three Stripes into F1 as Official Team Partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team – one of the most successful teams ever. Together, we share the passion for speed, innovation and performance. We will support the drivers and the team to push the limits on the track. Off the track we will bring a fresh perspective to the sport by introducing exciting lifestyle product and extending the reach to a new generation of fans. We look forward to supporting Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 and win together.”

Toto Wolff, Co-owner, CEO and Team Principal, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, said, "Our partnership with adidas is a clear statement of intent as we begin to write our next chapter as a team. adidas is an iconic brand, one that shares our dedication not only to peak performance but to style and sophistication too. This announcement therefore represents a groundbreaking collaboration that will redefine what team and fanwear means in our sport. We are excited to break this new ground and work with adidas as we collectively strive to fight for world championships."

Richard Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, said, "Performance is at the heart of everything we do. The core of our relationship with adidas is rooted in that belief. They are an iconic brand that has achieved record-breaking success in so many other sports. To bring them into F1 as part of our team is therefore not only a great honour, but also incredibly exciting. We look forward to working with them on reinventing what teamwear means to chase every millisecond of performance on and off the track. Our shared value of innovation will also be focused on bringing a refreshed energy to our wider fanwear ranges. F1 is riding a cultural wave at present, and we will build on this to provide apparel, footwear and accessories that engage our loyal fanbase whilst engaging new audiences that continue to discover our sport and our team."

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Spiro, an African electric vehicle (EV) and energy infrastructure platform, has closed its latest funding round at USD 270 million, following a USD 55 million investment from Chinese growth-stage fund NewTrails Capital.

The platform currently operates across seven African markets, with 100,000 electric vehicles deployed and 2,500 smart-swap stations in operation. This capital injection will support the expansion of Spiro's battery-swapping network, industrial footprint and EV infrastructure.

Gagan Gupta, Founder of Spiro and Chairman of Equitane, said, "I would like to thank NewTrails Capital for believing in Spiro’s model and supporting our unique tech, energy and innovation journey. Having deployed 100,000 electric vehicles and 2,500 smart-swap stations across seven active markets, Spiro has firmly moved past the proof-of-concept phase. Partnering with NewTrail Capital’s deeply experienced team marks a powerful new chapter for Spiro as we prepare for the next steps of our pan-African and international expansion."

Yufan Zhang, Founding Partner, NewTrails Capital, added, “We believe Spiro is driving a profound “energy revolution” across mobility use cases in Africa. This represents not only a vast and highly imaginative market opportunity, but also the potential to grow into an infrastructure-like business that creates meaningful commercial, social, and environmental value. In our view, Spiro’s core strengths lie in its deeply localized operating capabilities, vertically integrated supply chain, digitally enabled ecosystem, sound unit economics, and strong ability to scale rapidly. More importantly, Spiro has systematically integrated vehicles, batteries, energy replenishment, payments, and service networks into a solution that is truly tailored to the needs of African users, effectively addressing long-standing structural pain points in the local market.”

Spiro’s consortium of investors also includes FEDA, Impact Fund Denmark, Equitane, Nithio and the Africa Go Green Fund.

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US-headquartered vehicle cockpit and technology company Visteon Corporation has announced the appointment of Gary Hicok to its board of directors, effective 1 July 2026, who is also set to serve on the company’s Technology Committee.

Hicok has nearly 25 years of experience at Nvidia, where he served as Senior Vice President and led the company's automotive, mobile (Tegra) and PC core logic businesses and directed Xbox chip development. He was also involved in developing infrastructure for AI platforms, robotics and real-time computing.

Before his tenure at Nvidia, he held senior positions at Trident Microsystems, Cirrus Logic and VLSI Technology, focusing on PC audio, 3D graphics and system-on-chip (SoC) architectures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University and holds 40 U.S. patents.

Francis Scricco, Chair of Visteon's Board, said, "We are delighted to welcome Gary Hicok to Visteon's board of directors. Gary brings a unique combination of automotive, semiconductor and systems leadership experience gained over decades at the forefront of technology innovation. His leadership in building NVIDIA's automotive business and advancing complex computing platforms will provide valuable perspective as Visteon continues to accelerate innovation for software-defined vehicles and next-generation cockpit solutions."

Hicok stated, "Visteon's leadership in digital cockpit technologies, software-defined architectures and AI-enhanced solutions provides a strong foundation for growth. Beyond automotive applications, the company's AI and software capabilities have the potential to address opportunities across a range of intelligent, connected systems markets. I am excited to join the board and contribute to Visteon's continued innovation, growth and value creation."

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Flying Flea, the newly established urban electric mobility brand from Royal Enfield, has officially commenced retail deliveries of its debut electric motorcycle, the FF.C6, in Bengaluru. Alongside the vehicle rollout, the brand has introduced an integrated connected ownership ecosystem and a localised service framework.

The FF.C6 is available in two colour configurations – Storm Black and Flea Green. Flying Flea is utilising a city-by-city rollout strategy, establishing its initial commercial footprint in Bengaluru before expanding to other markets.

The vehicle is positioned with two distinct ownership pricing structures – INR 279,000 (ex-showroom) for the complete motorcycle and the integrated battery pack infrastructure. It can be had as Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Tier at INR 199,000, which lowers the initial acquisition cost by unbundling the battery pack from the vehicle chassis, allowing owners to pay for energy utilisation separately.

To support the product rollout, Flying Flea has deployed a decentralised hub-and-spoke service network across Bengaluru to manage both routine maintenance and specialised technical repairs. The Primary Hub located in BTM Layout has a specialised facility that is equipped to handle complex electrical diagnostics, battery health management and advanced technical support.

The spoke centres will act as distributors across various sectors of the city. These touchpoints are optimised for high-throughput routine service, software recalibrations and minor wear-and-tear maintenance.

Flying Flea is leveraging Royal Enfield's existing corporate footprint by establishing dedicated ‘shop-in-shop’ formats inside operational Royal Enfield showrooms and service bays. This integration grants the new brand immediate scaling advantages and extensive service reach.

Additionally, all FF.C6 units are backed by a standard 24x7 Roadside Assistance (RSA) program to provide continuous emergency support to riders.

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Fleetguard Filters Pvt. Ltd. (FFPL) marked a major milestone on 10 June 2026 in Pune by completing 1,500 free mobile medical health camps. Over the past four years, this corporate social responsibility initiative has expanded preventive healthcare access across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Nashik in partnership with the Samarth Yuva Foundation.

The programme has delivered doorstep medical care and health awareness to underserved communities, resulting in over 500,000 free health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar and complete blood counts. Additionally, the camps have provided 3,500 mammography screenings, eye check-ups, more than 100,000 reading spectacles and dental care services benefiting over 50,000 individuals.

A special event titled Service and Dedication was held in Pune, gathering healthcare professionals, volunteers and community members. Recognised as a notable regional outreach effort, the initiative promotes early diagnosis and regular check-ups. FFPL continues to prioritise healthcare, education and community development through its CSR programmes to create sustainable social impact.

Niranjan Kirloskar, Managing Director, Fleetguard Filters Pvt. Ltd., said, “At Fleetguard Filters, we believe that access to quality healthcare is fundamental to building stronger and healthier communities. Through our CSR initiatives, we strive to create meaningful and lasting impact in the communities we serve. The milestone of 1,500 free mobile medical health camps reflects the power of collaboration and sustained commitment towards improving healthcare accessibility for underserved sections of society. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to healthier and more resilient communities.”

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