Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
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FEATURED REPORTS

Next generation smart cars, luxury orientation, off-road capabilities
- GAC Group: World premiere of four new models, accelerating the transition to the smart car era
- Changan: Three models exhibited; targeting sales of 5 million units in 2030
- Great Wall Motor: 6 brands in the lineup, promoting technology and off-road capabilities
Previous reports
Auto Shanghai 2025: Japanese OEMs
TOP 400 SUPPLIERS

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- Partnership with Novosense for automotive-grade sensors
- New IT hub in Bengaluru
- AI mobility project development
Currently, we are mainly updating the reports of major parts suppliers for FY ended Dec. 31, 2024.
In addition, detailed reports on 400 Tier 1 suppliers from around the world are available.
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WHO SUPPLIES WHOM

(Total 248 items)
- LiDAR (Germany 1 item)
- Bumper (France etc. 3 items)
- Front Panel (France etc. 3 items)
- Brake Pedal (France 2 items)
- Battery Charging Indicator (France 2 items)
- Tailgate (France 2 items)
- Spoiler (France etc. 2 items)
- Other Sensor (Belgium etc. 9 items)
- Door ECU (Slovenia etc. 6 items)
- Window Regulator (Portugal etc. 4 items)
- Rear Lamp (Spain 1 item)
- Tire (Czech Republic etc. 8 items)
- Engine Sensor (Oxygen Sensor / Air Flow Sensor etc.) (USA etc. 17 items)
- Headliner (USA etc. 11 items)
- Overhead Console (USA etc. 5 items)
- Electrical Connector (USA 3 items)
- Interior Lighting (Mexico etc. 4 items)
- Door Trim (Mexico 1 item)
- Drive Battery Cell (China 5 items)
- Drive Battery Pack (China 5 items)
- e-Axle (China 6 items)
- Traction Motor (China 6 items)
- Inverter (China 6 items)
- ADAS ECU (China 3 items)
- Camera ECU (China 3 items)
- Window Glass (China 22 items)
- ABS / ESC (China etc. 16 items)
- Other ECU (China 6 items)
- Driver Airbag (China etc. 6 items)
- Sun Visor (China 1 item)
- Stereo Camera (Japan 6 items)
- A/C Compressor (Japan 8 items)
- Exterior Mirror (Japan 8 items)
- Alternator (Japan 6 items)
- Starter Motor (Japan 6 items)
- A/C Condenser (Japan 6 items)
- Gateway ECU (Japan 4 items)
- Head Lamp (Japan 3 items)
- Headlamp Leveling ECU (Japan 2 items)
- Immobilizer ECU (Indonesia 9 items)
- Inhibitor Switch (Indonesia 6 items)
- HVAC (Indonesia 6 items)
- Wiring Harness (Indonesia 6 items)
- Passenger Airbag (Korea 3 items)
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SALES UPDATE
U.S. monthly import volume by model is available.
The Excel sheet can be downloaded from the link below.
https://www.marklines.com/en/vehicle_sales/member?rf=latest-contents#North-South-America
LAUNCH SCHEDULES
1) European model plan updates
- Mercedes-Maybach: SL
- Mercedes-Benz Group models for European market
- Audi: A6/S6/RS 6
- VW: Tayron
(Update history here) - VW Group models for European market
2) Indian model plan updates
NEWS
- [USA] Infiniti introduces refreshed three-row 2026 QX60, adds SPORT grade
- [USA] Toyota tops annual North American OEM-supplier relations study
- [USA] Tesla gets request from U.S. NHTSA about FSD ahead of Robotaxi launch
- [Mexico] Nissan clears rumors about closing plants in Mexico
- [Germany, Romania] BMW launches AI-powered tools to streamline global purchasing operations
- [Germany] Audi opens sale for ninth-generation A6 Avant model
- [Germany] Infineon to supply power modules for traction inverters for Rivian's R2 Platform
- [Switzerland, China] Autoneum acquires Chengdu FAW-Sihuan Interior Parts, China
- [China] Xiaomi EV’s largest flagship center in Shanghai to open in October 2025
- [India] Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire remaining 25% stake in IAC India
- [Uzbekistan] Dongfeng discusses automobile plant in Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan
- [Algeria] Renault and Volvo Truck plants in Algeria still blocked from restart amid diplomatic tensions
- [Egypt] GAC Automotive, China planning car manufacturing plant in Egypt
- [Saudi Arabia, USA] Lucid expanding plant in Saudi Arabia for Mideast, European deliveries in 2027
- [Japan] Nissan considers closing seven plants; Oppama and Shonan Plants emerge as targets
- [Japan] Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa microbus receives update meeting new fuel efficiency standards in Japan
- [Japan, France] Mitsubishi Motors announces termination of investment agreement with Ampere
- [Korea, USA] GM’s future in South Korea clouded by Trump’s tariffs
- [Thailand] Thai BOI tightens investment policies; Suspends promotion for certain auto parts
- [Indonesia] Daihatsu Indonesia reports retail sales of 46,718 units in Jan - Apr 2025
- [Indonesia, China] CATL reportedly plans to start battery production in Indonesia by March 2026
- [Malaysia] Malaysian new car sales increase by 1.0%, and production decreases by 1.6% in April
- [Vietnam] Hyundai Vietnam announces sales of 4,470 vehicles in April 2025 (up 4.5% YoY)
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