Automotive Industry Latest News and Content 2025 [Daily Updates]
The latest on PHEV development trends from a TTDC patent analysis, new model plan updates from China, Mexico, and Japan, and a report on Elektrobit's advancements in SDV technology.
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

Overview of development items and technologies from Huawei, Honda, and others
- Patent application trends related to PHEV development
- Advanced Integrated Battery Thermal Management System (Jiangsu University, China North Vehicle Research Institute)
- Highly Integrated and Space-saving Technology for Vehicle Components (Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.)
- Electromagnetic Noise Suppression and Wiring Optimization (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
LAUNCH SCHEDULES

Shangjie: H5, IM: LS9, MG: MG4 EV, Wuling: Xingguang 560, Xingguang 730
SAIC Motor (own brands) models built in China
SDV/In-Vehicle Software Vendor Report

Elektrobit and HighTec enable Rust integration in AUTOSAR Classic with Infineon’s Drive Core.
WHO SUPPLIES WHOM (Total 108 items)
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- Radar (Brazil etc. 35 items)
- LED Head Lamp ECU (Brazil 1 item)
- Windshield Head up Display (USA 2 items)
- Wiper Arm (USA 2 items)
- Horn (USA 2 items)
- Gateway ECU (Mexico 1 item)
- Wiring Harness (Mexico etc. 4 items)
- Blower Motor for Seat (Belgium 2 items)
- Door ECU (Belgium 2 items)
- Wiper Motor (Germany etc. 3 items)
- Current Sensor (Japan 1 item)
- Engine ECU (Japan 1 item)
- Alternator (Japan 1 item)
- Starter Motor (Japan 1 item)
- A/C Compressor (Japan 1 item)
- Half-Door Warning Buzzer (Japan 1 item)
- ABS Actuator (Japan 1 item)
- Fog Lamp (Japan 1 item)
- Battery for Idling Start-Stop System (Japan 1 item)
- Infotainment ECU (Korea 2 items)
- Smart Key ECU (Korea 4 items)
- Luggage Side Trim (Korea 1 item)
- Engine Sensor (Air Flow Sensor / Knock Sensors etc.) (Indonesia etc. 18 items)
- Spool Valve for VTEC Mechanism (Indonesia 17 items)
- Yaw Rate Sensor (China 3 items)
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U.S. Import volume
U.S. monthly import volume by model is available. The Excel sheet can be downloaded from this link.
NEWS
- [USA, India] Trump announces 25% tariff on India, unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil, arms
- [USA] U.S. places universal 50% tariff on copper imports beginning August 1
- [Germany] Porsche revises 2025 outlook after EU-US import tariffs
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] Tesla’s affordable Model Y images leaked and reported
- [USA] Chevrolet teases images of new Bolt EV
- [Canada] Magna advances vehicle safety with integrated interior sensing systems
- [Mexico, Switzerland] Georg Fischer AG to divest Casting Solutions’ automotive business to Nemak, Mexico
- [Germany] Mercedes Benz group reports Q2 2025 adjusted EBIT drops by 51% amid global tariffs and market challenges
- [EU] ACEA and COVESA sign MoU for interoperability for connected commercial vehicles
- [Belgium] Umicore, Belgium provides cathode active materials for BMW i7 solid-state battery
- [Russia] Sollers Alabuga and UAZ plant, Russia announces corporate vacations
- [Russia] Evolute, Russia to commence full cycle EV production at Lipetsk plant
- [Turkiye] OYAK launches Alpine A290 for Türkiye market in GT and GTS variants
- [China, Spain] Chery to open R&D center in Catalonia, Spain
- [India, Italy] Tata Motors, India to acquire Iveco’s commercial vehicle business in EUR 3.8 billion deal
- [India] JSW Motors, India and KPIT collaborate for EV propulsion and software-defined vehicle technologies
- [India] ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India updates about technology upgrades made during FY 2024-25
- [Argentina] Ford expands Ranger production in Argentina with additional USD 40 million investment
- [Egypt] Egypt government to provide "out-of-the-box incentives" to localize electric car industry
- [Kenya] TransAfrica Motors introduces new FAW trucks in Kenya
- [Japan] Flash Report: Nissan reported an operating loss of JPY 79.1 billion in the April-June quarter of 2025
- [Japan] Flash Report: Hino's operating income for the April-June quarter of 2025 increased by 165.4% to JPY 16.9 billion
- [Thailand] June vehicle sales in Thailand up 5.1%, production up 12.0% (detailed report)
- [Thailand] Thai EV Board updates oversight rules for Excise Dept.’s EV subsidy disbursements
- [Thailand] Thai EV Board eases compliance rules through EV3 and EV3.5 program revisions
- [Malaysia] All-new BYD ATTO 2 compact e-SUV launched in Malaysia
- [Uzbekistan, Russia] Asaka Motors, Uzbekistan discusses cooperation on battery with RENERA, Russia
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