Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This edition features presentations on next-gen lighting from Audi and FORVIA HELLA, an analysis of the cockpit module market in China, a supply chain deep-dive on the Indonesian-made Daihatsu Rocky, and an update on the latest UN Regulations.
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.
Market & Tech Reports
Advancing Digitalization, Functional Safety, and User-Centric Design in Next-Gen Lighting, with keynotes and presentations from DVN, Audi, ZKW, FORVIA HELLA, and Yanfeng.
…Read moreSupply chain: Daihatsu Rocky (Indonesia)
The adoption of DNGA has advanced parts commonality and supplier consolidation, resulting in a local procurement ratio estimated to exceed 80%.
UN Regulations
Updates include regulations on AEBS, WLTP, emissions, safety belts, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Launch Schedules
News
- [USA] CES 2026: Cerence AI to present Agentic AI and LLM-powered innovations
- [USA] CES 2026: Vector to present solutions for developing and operating SDVs
- [Germany, EU] EU approves EUR 1.6 billion German State aid for fast-charging stations for electric trucks
- [Germany, Poland] VWCV cuts over 100,000 tons of carbon emissions via renewable energy measures
- [Germany, China] BYD secures order from Deutsche Bahn for 200 large electric buses
- [Germany] Vector launches vInspect customizable diagnostic tool
- [Germany, USA] Vector and Real-Time Innovations partner on development of DDS-based systems
- [Italy] JAC Group opens Italian subsidiary in Turin
- [Spain] Novares invests EUR 2.2 million to modernize and expand La Pobla de Claramunt plant
- [Belgium] Hyundai to premiere largest EV at 2026 Brussels Motor Show
- [China] FAW Jiefang commissions new plant in Foshan
- [China] FAW-VW establishes Jetta Auto Tech in Sichuan
- [China] GAC Group initiates reform of independent business units
- [China] Merger of Geely Auto, Zeekr concluded
- [China] Chery Exeed enters 3.0 era
- [China] Foton AUV unveils intelligent bus in Beijing
- [India] FICCI and Mercedes Benz India launch ‘Bharat Innovation and Business Ideas Challenge Program'
- [Japan] Sumitomo Riko begins contract manufacturing of heaters for Denso
- [Thailand] Omoda & Jaecoo plans Thailand production of Jaecoo 5 EV, Omoda 4, Chery Q4 EV in 2026
- [Malaysia] Malaysia licenses 5,360 public EV chargers as of Nov 30, 2025
- [Taiwan] Foxtron to acquire 100% stake in Luxgen Motor
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