Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
A flash report on China's May new car sales, a report from Auto Shanghai 2025 covering VW China's accelerated local development and new vehicle launches (featuring Audi's A5L Sportback, ES Sportback, and three VW concept models), and the latest coverage from JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 (featuring Kautex, Tokai Rika, Nippon Seiki, etc.).
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.
FEATURED REPORTS

Audi's A5L Sportback, ES Sportback, and three VW concepts debuted at the Auto Shanghai 2025
- VW Group: VW releasing approximately 40 models by 2027, of which more than 20 will be NEVs
- SAIC Audi / SAIC VW: Huawei technology and China-exclusive electric models, covering a wide range of powertrains
- FAW-Audi / FAW-VW: Announces CMP's first EV concept car, the ID.AURA
- VW (Anhui): Developing locally produced connected cars
- Porsche: World premiere of the “911 Spirit 70” and China premiere of the "911 GT3"
- Audi E5 Sportback production plant/parts supply information can be found below:
SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.
- Audi Q6L e-tron production plant/parts supply information can be found below:
Audi FAW New Energy Source Automobile Co., Ltd.
- VW ID.UNYX 06 production plant/parts supply information can be found below:
Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Company Limited
TOP 400 SUPPLIERS

2025 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition
Kautex showcased plastic battery housing for full BEV.
Tokai Rika exhibited next-generation steering wheel module.
Nippon Seiki showcased wide angle TFT HUD.
Aisan Industry exhibited conventional and CN fuel products.
Daido Metal showcased plain bearings for e-AXLE.
U.S. Import volume
U.S. monthly import volume by model is available.
LAUNCH SCHEDULES
1) USA model plan updates
2) European model plan updates
WHO SUPPLIES WHOM
Added 36 items for Mitsubishi Xpander / Nissan Livina in Indonesia
PT. Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI), Bekasi Plant
- On-board Charger (USA etc. 7 items):
- AR Head up Display (USA 1 item):
- Pillar Garnish (USA etc. 40 items):
- Front End Carrier (USA 2 items):
- Infotainment Information Equipment (Car Audio) (Mexico etc. 3 items):
- Ignition Coil (Mexico 1 item):
- Wire Harness Connector (Mexico 1 item):
- Vacuum Pump (Mexico 1 item):
- Head Lamp (Mexico 1 item):
- Headlamp Leveling ECU (Mexico 1 item):
- Window Glass (Mexico etc. 3 items):
- Bumper (Mexico 1 item):
- Auxiliary Battery (Mexico 1 item):
- Tire (Mexico etc. 7 items):
- Battery Housing (Italy 3 items):
- Battery Cooling/Heating System (Germany etc. 12 items):
- Subframe (Germany etc. 5 items):
- Heat Pump 3-Way Valve (Germany 3 items):
- Parcel Shelf (France 1 item):
- Spoiler (France 1 item):
- Outside Molding (France etc. 4 items):
- Rocker Panel (France 1 item):
- Door Trim (Czech Republic etc. 11 items):
- Battery Cell (China 9 items):
- Battery Pack (China 5 items):
- Battery Management System (China 2 items):
- e-Axle (China 1 item):
- Traction Motor (China 1 item):
- Inverter (China 1 item):
- Reduction Gear for EV (China 1 item):
- ADAS ECU (China 1 item):
- Telematics Control Unit (China 6 items):
- ABS / ESC (China 6 items):
- Engine (China 3 items):
- Engine ECU (Indonesia 9 items):
- Fuse Box (Indonesia 9 items):
- Accelerator Pedal Sensor (Indonesia 9 items):
- Wiper Motor (Indonesia 9 items):
- Fuel Lid Cable (India 1 item):
- Control Cable (India 4 items):
- Window Regulator (Japan etc. 10 items):
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NEWS
- [USA, Germany] Mercedes-Benz offers proposal to counter U.S. tariffs
- [USA, Germany] Porsche not planning to shift any part of its production process to U.S.
- [USA, Canada] U.S. and Canadian officials reportedly hold secret talks over trade and security
- [Mexico] INA concerned over U.S. doubled tariffs on Mexican steel
- [China] China approves select rare-earth export applications
- [India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan] India and Central Asian countries discuss joint exploration of rare earth and critical minerals
- [USA] BMW to build iX5, iX6, iX7 electric SUVs at Spartanburg in 2026-2028 timeframe
- [USA] U.S. NHTSA releases interpretive rule “resetting” CAFE program
- [USA] Waymo robotaxis torched during protests, service suspended in Los Angeles
- [Mexico] Mexican auto exports down 2.9% in May 2025
- [Germany] VDA unveils 10-point plan for climate-neutral mobility, urges EU to increase EV support and flexibility
- [Germany] thyssenkrupp Steel launches ramp-up of new continuous casting line 4 at Bruckhausen site in Duisburg, Germany
- [Germany] Continental supplies EcoContact 6 Q tire for Renault 5 E-Tech Electric
- [France] OPmobility partners with startup AIRY Automotive on composite material 3D printing for lightweight battery casing
- [Spain] EBRO, Spain begins production testing of new s400 Hybrid SUV at Barcelona plant
- [UK] UK Government unveils GBP 15.6 billion local transport investment across city regions
- [Slovenia, Germany] Slovenian Minister discusses cooperation in automotive industry with NIO
- [China] Design, specification details of FAW-Audi A5L sedan announced
- [China] XPeng G7 SUV makes global debut of XHUD developed with Huawei
- [China] China to launch 2025 campaign for rural spread of NEVs
- [China] CATL, Dongfeng Nissan forge strategic partnership
- [China] Bosch participates in 2025 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo
- [China] Renesas, GUET to establish joint lab for embedded AI
- [India] Tata Motors, India to launch 7 new nameplates by FY 2030
- [Algeria] GWM to start production in Algeria in 2026
- [Africa] Goodyear to close production site in Uitenhage (Kariega), South Africa
- [Thailand] Mitsubishi XFORCE HEV registers strong demand, exceeds booking target in Thailand
- [Vietnam] VinFast launches supplier incentives in Vietnam, targeting 500,000 vehicle production by 2027
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