Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This issue features a report on Chinese EV OEMs at IAA Mobility 2025, including BYD and Leapmotor, supply chain information for the Polestar 2 EV, and details on VW's new ID. UNYX 07.
Updated daily with the latest information for the automotive industry. Coverage (Japanese/English/Chinese) of information directly related to business, including complete vehicles, EVs, automated driving, sales figures, and industry reports.
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China September sales up 14.9%, with emerging OEMs such as Xiaomi and Leapmotor seeing significant increases.
China's new vehicle sales in September showed strong growth, with emerging EV manufacturers like Xiaomi and Leapmotor performing exceptionally well.
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- VW ID. UNYX 07, ID. UNYX 06
VW Group models built in China
VW Group releases information on ID. UNYX 07 electric sedan developed with JAC Group - Toyota bZ4X
Toyota models for Japanese market
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Japan Mobility Show 2025
- Toyota announces new brand strategy
- Nissan unveils manga themed booth
- Mitsubishi Motors to hold world premiere of electrified crossover SUV concept
- Subaru to hold world premiere of 2 concept models
- Isuzu announces world premiere of ERGA FCV, next-gen FC route bus
- [USA] Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator production paused in Kentucky after aluminum plant fire
- [USA] Ford follows GM in walking back extended EV credit in U.S.
- [USA] Stellantis to invest USD 13 billion to increase U.S. production by 50%
- [USA] Toyota Alabama starts differential production after USD 282 million investment
- [USA] Detroit Auto Show announces schedule for 2026 event in January
- [Canada, USA] Canada reacts to Stellantis moving Jeep production from Brampton plant to U.S.
- [Mexico] Yokohama Industries starts expansion project in Mexico
- [Germany] CATL expands its European Test and Validation Center in Thuringia, Germany
- [Germany] Webasto to cut another 300 jobs in Germany by 2025
- [UK] Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to London, UK
- [UK] KGM Motors UK unveils all-new Torres Hybrid
- [Netherlands] Netherlands Government takes control of Nexperia through Goods Availability Act
- [Sweden] Polestar launches Fleet Telematics to optimize EV fleet management
- [EU] GWM to introduce seven new models and derivatives in Europe
- [EU, USA] Tesla launches lower-cost Model Y Standard variant in European markets
- [Russia] Russia approves plan to introduce driverless trucks by 2026
- [Slovakia] Inalfa Roof Systems begins construction of new Technology Center in Trnava, Slovakia
- [China] China’s September vehicle production, sales volumes increase 17.1% y/y, 14.9% y/y, respectively
- [China] Independent brands contribute 59.5% of China’s EV exports in first three quarters of 2025
- [China] Chery starts accepting pre-orders for Fulwin T11 range-extended electric SUV
- [China] Nissan establishes LCV R&D center in Zhengzhou
- [China] Last Polestar directly operated store in China closed
- [China] Scania invests EUR 2 billion to produce global truck range and NEXT ERA line in Rugao plant, China
- [India] Tata Motors, India launches advanced LPO 1822 bus chassis for intercity travel
- [India] Hyundai Motor India announces INR 450 billion investment plan through FY 2030
- [Brazil] GWM HYDROGEN FTXT makes alliance for research and testing of heavy-duty vehicles in Brazil
- [South Africa] Leapmotor debuts in South Africa with C10 REEV SUV
- [Nigeria, Belarus] Governor of Niger State considers setting up MAZ assembly plant in Nigeria
- [Uzbekistan] ADM Global introduces new Chery Arrizo 8 Hybrid sedan in Uzbekistan
- [UAE] Chery UAE launches TIGGO 9 PHEV SUV and Arrizo 8 PHEV sedan
- [Japan, USA] Honda announces additional investment in Helm.ai, US for next-generation AD/ADAS
- [Malaysia] SAIC Motor Malaysia partners with EPMB for MG CKD production in Melaka
- [Indonesia] Maxus delivers locally assembled MIFA 7 and MIFA 9 in Indonesia, CKD at Purwakarta plant
- [Pakistan] Capital Smart Motors, Pakistan launches six electric vehicles
- [Asia] Karwa Motors, Oman, and Daimler Truck Middle East Africa sign strategic partnership