Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
A report from the JSAE 2025 in Yokohama on carbon neutrality, highlighting automakers' efforts in recycling and safety. Additionally, we cover the latest developments regarding U.S. tariff policies and rare earth export 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.
FEATURED REPORTS

Automakers' efforts to improve recycling and safety
- Toyota: Circular economy initiatives
- Honda: Initiatives to achieve "carbon neutrality" and "zero traffic collision fatalities"
- Subaru: Safety Technologies of the New Forester
- Mazda: CX-80 PHEV advanced safety features
- Suzuki: Initiatives to develop BEV light trucks
Carbon Neutral related reports
2025 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition exhibition reports
…Read moreU.S. Import volume

U.S. monthly import volume by model is available.
LAUNCH SCHEDULES

Chinese model plan updates
WHO SUPPLIES WHOM
Added 38 items for Honda Passport in USA.
Honda Passport launch schedule
Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC (HDMA), Alabama Auto Plant
- Radar (Millimeter Wave Radar, LiDAR, etc.) (USA 2 items):
- Integrated Cockpit Domain Controller Chip (USA etc. 2 items):
- Other ECU (USA 5 items):
- Voltage Stabilizer (USA 3 items):
- Starter Motor (USA 3 items):
- Drive Shaft (USA 3 items):
- Other Sensor (USA 4 items):
- Lever Combination Switch (USA 3 items):
- Burglar Alarm (USA 3 items):
- Seat Cable (USA 2 items):
- Nut (USA 2 items):
- Exterior Lighting (Brazil etc. 17 items):
- Rear Lamp (Brazil etc. 15 items):
- Head Lamp (Brazil etc. 14 items):
- Wheel (Brazil 1 item):
- Parking Lock (Mexico 1 item):
- Splash Guard (Rotor) (Mexico 2 items):
- Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Cell (China 3 items):
- e-Axle (China 2 items):
- Traction Motor (China 2 items):
- Inverter (China 1 item):
- ADAS Chip (China 2 items):
- Cabin Air Filter Core (China 40 items):
- Engine (China 1 item):
- Tire (China 1 item):
- Switch (Japan etc. 38 items):
- ABS/ESC (Japan etc. 13 items):
- Washer Tank Motor (Japan 8 items):
- Airbag ECU (Japan 8 items):
- Shock Absorber (Japan 8 items):
- Battery Pack (Japan etc. 6 items):
- Ignition Coil (Japan 2 items):
- Horn (Japan 4 items):
- Oxygen Sensor (Indonesia 9 items):
- Door Wiring Harness (Indonesia 9 items):
- Brake Shoe (Indonesia 9 items):
- Brake Lining (Indonesia 9 items):
- Brake Wheel Cylinder (Indonesia 9 items):
- Steering Lock (Indonesia 9 items):
- Clutch Release Bearing (Indonesia 9 items):
- Hood Latch (India 15 items):
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NEWS
- [USA] U.S. federal judge orders Trump administration to release EV charger funding
- [USA] Trump’s chip tariff threat brings response from OEMs, tech, trading partners
- [USA] Hyundai details USD 6 billion Louisiana steel mill, commitment to hydrogen economy
- [USA, Mexico] Hyundai’s exports from U.S. drop in May, June with new tariff strategy
- [USA] Mercedes-Benz USA, Geotab announce integrated telematics for fleets
- [USA, Spain] Cenntro, US delivers 71 electric buses to European market
- [EU] EU passenger car sales up 1.9% in May 2025
- [Germany] BMW Group relies on local partners at high-voltage battery assembly plant in Bavaria
- [Germany, UK] BMW to unveil concepts and performance models at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, UK
- [Germany, China] Higer presents FENCER F1 Integral EV electric bus at UITP, Germany
- [Germany] Bosch plans to invest over EUR 2.5 billion in AI-based solutions by 2027
- [Germany] Elektrobit partners with Foxconn to develop EV.OS, AI-centric software platform for SDVs
- [Germany] Continental supplies digital access system for Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV
- [France] Valeo Smart Safety 360 selected by European premium automaker for Level 2 driving and parking system
- [Italy] Lancia unveils new Ypsilon HF models at Balocco Proving Ground, Italy
- [UK, USA] Karma Kaveya to make European debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
- [Spain] Renault to restart night shift and hire over 300 workers in Valladolid factory, Spain
- [Spain] Ford Almussafes announces vehicle production halt in August and September 2025
- [Russia] Atom, Russia completes production of VC series pre-production prototypes
- [Czech Republic] Škoda builds new high-tech paint shop at Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic
- [China] Seres Auto absorbs CNY 5 billion strategic investment
- [China] Guangzhou to promote development of ICV, NEV industries
- [China] First Farizon V7E van rolls off production line
- [China] FAW Hongqi achieves new energy conservation breakthroughs in high-efficiency gas exchange technologies for 15TD dedicated hybrid engine
- [India] Mahindra, India launches Bolero MaXX Pik-Up HD 1.9 CNG with 1.85t payload
- [India] Jaguar Land Rover to set up manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India, operations to start in 2026
- [India] Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India and Ohmium partner to develop green hydrogen microgrid solutions
- [Brazil] Stellantis Brazil sets new export record from Goiana Automotive Hub
- [Brazil] BYD to inaugurate Camaçari plant on July 1 in Brazil
- [Brazil] Caoa suspends Hyundai production at Anápolis plant
- [Brazil] Honda do Brasil to restore second shift at Itirapina and Sumaré plants
- [UAE] Al Fahim Group, UAE partners with SAIC brand Roewe to expand automotive portfolio
- [Japan] Honda opens new software development operation in Osaka
- [Japan, Taiwan] EQT to sell Pioneer Corporation to CarUX, subsidiary of Innolux Corporation, Taiwan
- [Thailand] GAC AION UT EV officially launched in Thailand; Local production to start by 2025
- [Thailand] NETA Thailand under Excise Dept.’s close watch amid parent firm uncertainty
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