Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2025 [Daily Update]
This issue features updates on U.S. import volumes, launch schedules for Ford and Subaru, and the latest trends from Mitsuba.
Daily updates on the latest information for the automotive industry. We cover information directly related to your business, including vehicles, electrification, autonomous driving, sales figures, and industry reports (available in English, Japanese, and Chinese).
U.S. Import volume

The Excel sheet can be downloaded from the link below.
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Ford: Midsize electric pickup
2) Chinese model plan updates
Hongqi: H9, HS5, HS3 PHEV, E-QM5
TOP 400 SUPPLIERS

It plans to consolidate production for automotive starter motors to its plants in Japan by around 2030.
Detailed reports on 400 Tier 1 suppliers from around the world are available.
WHO SUPPLIES WHOM
Added total 24 items for Honda vehicles (Brio, HR-V) in Indonesia.
(Total 113 items)
- Inverter (USA 1 item)
- Infotainment Head Unit (USA etc. 3 items)
- Digital Cockpit Platform (SoC) (USA 1 item)
- Seat Comfort System (USA etc. 16 items)
- Carbon Fiber Wheel (USA 1 item)
- Tire (USA 1 item)
- Radar (Belgium etc. 3 items)
- Driver Airbag (UK etc. 2 items)
- Passenger Airbag (UK etc. 2 items)
- Side Airbag (UK etc. 4 items)
- Knee Airbag (UK etc. 2 items)
- Seat Belt (UK etc. 3 items)
- Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) (China 2 items)
- Curtain Airbag (China 1 item)
- Proportioning Valve (Indonesia 11 items)
- Speed Sensor (Indonesia 8 items)
- Shock Absorber (Indonesia 7 items)
- Starter Motor (Indonesia 5 items)
- Immobilizer Antenna Coil (Indonesia 5 items)
- Door Lock Actuator (Indonesia 4 items)
- Electric Power Steering ECU (Indonesia 2 items)
- Side Door Lock (Indonesia 4 items)
- Roller Bearing (Indonesia 2 items)
- Center Console (India 13 items)
- Engine Cover (India 10 items)
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-Companies eligible for Mexico's PROSEC (Sectoral Promotion Program), Q2 2025.
- CIE Metal Norte S.A. de C.V. (Manufacture of other automobile and truck accessory parts)
- Sodecia Automotive Ramos, S.A. de C.V. (Manufacture of other automobile and truck accessory parts)
- Hongji Metal S de R.L. de C.V. (Manufacture of screws, nuts, rivets, and similar parts)
NEW INFO ON REGULATIONS
1) Emissions & CO2
2) UN Regulations
3) FMVSS
US tariffs and reactions
- [USA, Japan] Japan’s tariff solution includes USD 550 billion investment directed by U.S.
- [USA] U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: “Agreement with Japan represents significant milestone”
- [USA, Mexico, Canada, Japan] U.S. OEMS call tariffs on their vehicles unfair
- [USA, EU] EU and U.S. nearing trade deal with 15% tariffs
- [Japan, EU] EU, Japan pledge deeper ties to protect free trade in face of tariffs
- [USA, Indonesia] U.S., Indonesia reach framework for trade agreement, tariffs drop to 19%
Tariff related news: https://www.marklines.com/en/news/tag/243/tariffs?rf=latest-contents
US policy news: https://www.marklines.com/en/news/tag/303/policies-in-usa?rf=latest-contents
NEWS
- [USA] Acura TLX sedan production to be discontinued at Marysville plant
- [Germany, Belgium] Daimler Bus to showcase eIntouro, NMC4 batteries, and smart services at Busworld Europe 2025
- [Germany] MAN Truck launches Smart Charging Cube for electric trucks and buses
- [Germany] Bosch plans to cut up to 1,100 jobs at Reutlingen plant in Germany by 2029
- [Germany, USA] Bosch Ventures invests in 4screen for next-generation connected in-car experiences
- [France, EU] Renault Group sales rise 1.3% in H1 2025
- [UK] Vauxhall unveils fastest electric car Mokka GSE
- [Austria] ams OSRAM to test new generation of OSTAR Projection Power LEDs for head-up displays
- [Czech Republic] Chery partners with Astana Motors to enter Czech Republic market
- [China] China holds symposium on NEV industry
- [China] First Buick luxury intelligent sedan named “Electra L7”
- [India] Maruti Suzuki, India signs MoU with DPIIT to support startups in automobile and mobility sectors
- [India] Minda Corporation, India partners with Qualcomm to develop smart cockpit systems for Indian vehicles
- [Japan] Nine automakers to announce financial results for April-June 2025 starting today; focus on how they include tariff impact in yearly outlook
- [Japan] Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage announces photo-relay for automotive batteries with 1800V blocking voltage
- [Thailand] June motorcycle production in Thailand up 12.0%
- [Indonesia] GIIAS 2025: Toyota debuts Indonesia-made new bZ4X BEV; presents heritage and xEV solutions
- [Indonesia] GIIAS 2025: Suzuki Indonesia showcases e VITARA; Local launch still on track for 2026
- [Indonesia] GIIAS 2025: Daihatsu Indonesia prepares diverse lineup, highlights HEV and EV concepts
- [Malaysia] Chery Malaysia introduces CSH platform, previews TIGGO 7 PHEV CSH, TIGGO 8 PHEV CSH