Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2025 [Daily Update]
This issue features an analysis report on the thermal management of BEV batteries, updates on launch schedules in Thailand and China, and the latest sales figures for Brazil and Canada.
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).
FEATURED REPORTS

Overview and trends of thermal management methods, sourcing maps, supplier trends, and installation status by model.
- Overview and trends of thermal management methods
- Thermal management major functional parts sourcing map
- Overview and trends of major component suppliers
- Installation status of major functional parts by model
U.S. Import volume

The Excel sheet can be downloaded from the link below.
LAUNCH SCHEDULES

Toyota: Hilux Revo, Yaris Ativ
2) Chinese model plan updates
Chery: Fulwin A9L
SALES UPDATE
Sales fall 0.6% to 213K units. In the passenger car segment, Stellantis maintains the top position, VW follows in second place, and GM rises to third place thanks to strong sales of Chevrolet Onix. In the passenger car and light truck segment, sales increase 5.8% to 171K units. In the light truck segment, Ford maintains the lead, with GM in second place and Hyundai-Kia moving up to third place thanks to strong performance of Hyundai Kona.
WHO SUPPLIES WHOM (Total 203 items)
- High-Voltage Battery Module (France 1 item)
- Battery Management System (BMS) (France 1 item)
- e-Axle (France 1 item)
- SiC Inverter (France 1 item)
- ADAS / AD ECU (Germany 2 items)
- Infotainment Information Equipment (Car Audio) (Germany etc. 9 items)
- Wiring Harness (Germany etc. 6 items)
- Passenger Seat Reclining Motor (Germany 3 items)
- Bumper Bracket (Germany 3 items)
- Tire (Germany etc. 6 items)
- Body Mechanism Motor (Hungary etc. 11 items)
- Monocular Camera (USA etc. 9 items)
- Door Scuff Plate (USA etc. 6 items)
- Seat Lumbar Support (USA 1 item)
- Dash Side Finisher (USA 2 items)
- Shock Absorber (USA 2 items)
- Horn (USA etc. 4 items)
- Cup Holder Cooler (USA 3 items)
- Hybrid System ECU (Japan 4 items)
- Door Window Glass (Japan 10 items)
- Fuel Pump (Japan 9 items)
- A/C Compressor (Japan 6 items)
- Vehicle-Approach Notice Control Unit (Japan 6 items)
- Electric Fan Motor (Japan 3 items)
- Starter Motor (Japan 3 items)
- A/C Hose (Japan 1 item)
- Instrument Panel Table (Japan 4 items)
- License Plate Lamp (Japan 1 item)
- Seat Adjustment Switch (Korea 2 items)
- Vanity Lamp (Korea 2 items)
- Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (Korea 2 items)
- Coil Spring (Korea 2 items)
- Steering Rack (Indonesia 9 items)
- A/C Control Panel (Indonesia 6 items)
- ABS Actuator (Indonesia 6 items)
- Electric Power Steering Motor (Indonesia 6 items)
- Steering Column (Indonesia 6 items)
- Drive Shaft (India 44 items)
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NEWS
*** US tariffs and reactions ***
- [USA] U.S. copper prices surge to record as Trump calls for 50% tariff
- [EU, USA] EU still wants a U.S. tariff deal by July 9 after Trump moves deadline to August
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
- [USA] Nissan delays launch of two U.S.-made EVs due to slow sales, EV tax credit loss
- [USA] Ford still qualifies for battery production tax credits under new Trump budget bill
- [USA] Lucid Air Grand Touring sets world record with 1,205 km on a single charge
- [Canada] Quebec relaxes ZEV mandate, cites ‘new market realities’
- [Mexico] Mexican auto production increases 4.9% in June 2025
- [Mexico] Mexican auto exports up 14.0% in June 2025
- [Switzerland] Autoneum unveils Flexi-Light PET sustainable sound insulation for vehicles
- [EU, USA, Asia] Daimler Truck sales down 4.9% in Q2, down 6.6% in H1 2025
- [Germany, Austria] BMW Steyr plant prepares electric drives for NEUE KLASSE and future M Models
- [Germany, UK] Porsche showcases all-electric Cayenne performance ahead of global debut
- [Germany] Mercedes-Benz Group's global sales down 9%, EV sales down 18% in Q2 2025
- [Italy] Stellantis production in Italy declines by 26.9% in H1 2025
- [France, EU] Michelin develops CrossClimate 3 Sport tire for new Alpine A390 all-electric sport fastback
- [Spain] Bridgestone to initiate temporary layoff process at Puente San Miguel factory in Spain
- [UK] Chery to launch in UK under its own brand
- [Netherlands, EU] HERE Technologies partners with NIO’s Firefly to power EV navigation and ADAS across Europe
- [India] ASK Automotive, India enhances R&D for EV and ICE safety-critical aluminium components
- [Egypt] Egypt Government amends “National Program for Development of Auto Industry”
- [Brazil] Brazil vehicle production down 4.9%, exports up 75.0% in June 2025 (ANFAVEA)
- [Japan] Nissan to issue JPY 150 billion Euroyen convertible bonds
- [Malaysia, USA] U.S. tariff sparks concern over Malaysia’s auto parts supply chain
- [Philippines] Philippines reimposes excise tax on pickup trucks starting July 1, 2025
- [Vietnam] Vietnam sets 2027 emission standards for 2-wheelers to support climate commitments