Automotive Industry Latest News and Content 2025 [Daily Updates]
The latest on the Chinese market with a report on local R&D and semiconductor policies, new model plan updates for the U.S. and China from Ford and BYD, and details on e-Axle/Traction Motor supply chains.
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

Foreign OEMs strengthen local R&D and production; government focuses on auto semiconductor
- Trends of Chinese manufacturers (Q2 2025)
- Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q2 2025)
- Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q2 2025)
U.S. Import volume
U.S. monthly import volume by model is available. The Excel sheet can be downloaded from this link.
GlobalData Analyst Briefings
A short report by GlobalData analysts. View recent trends in the automotive industry
NEWS
- [Korea, USA] Trump announces 15% tariff for Korea, USD 350 billion of investment
- [Mexico, USA] Trump extends Mexico’s current tariff rates for 90 days
- [Brazil, USA] Trump increases Brazil tariff by 40% based on its rules and internal actions
- [Thailand, Cambodia, USA] Thailand secures Trump’s 19% tariff relief amid economic strain and border tensions
Tariff related news
US policy news
- [USA] Ford to reveal new EV, platform on August 11, CEO Farley says
- [USA] SHM’s AFEELA 1 pre-production begins at Honda’s East Liberty Auto Plant
- [USA] BorgWarner secures eHeater contracts for hybrids with two global OEMs
- [USA, EU] BorgWarner wins turbocharger business for global OEM’s commercial vehicles
- [Germany] BMW Group EBIT down 31.4% in Q2 and down 26.8% in H1 2025
- [Germany] IAA Mobility 2025: TI Automotive to make European debut
- [France] Renault Group’s operating profit down 24.8% to EUR 1.65 billion in H1 2025
- [China] Seres Group, HIT to establish joint innovation research institute for intelligent vehicles
- [China] CCAG established in Chongqing
- [China] Li Auto launches Li i8 electric SUV
- [China, USA] China, U.S. reach consensus on 90-day extension of pause on reciprocal tariffs, countermeasures
- [China] Geely launches Agent OS next-gen intelligent cockpit system with Qianli Technology, StepFun
- [China] Geely, NEVC establish joint innovation lab for auto chip assessment
- [China] Chery’s Exeed sub-brand releases official images of Sterra E05 range-extended electric SUV
- [China] Indirect controlling shareholder of Changan Auto to change to CCAG
- [India, Netherlands] Tata Motors CV Holdings Pte. Limited, India to set up wholly owned subsidiary in Netherlands
- [India] Schaeffler India starts series supplies of e-axles for Tata Harrier
- [India] ZF Group starts production of electric park brake system in India for passenger EVs
- [Japan] Honda launches all-new Prelude teaser page
- [Japan] Nissan posts JPY 79.1 billion operating loss in Q1, citing tariff and exchange rate
- [Japan] Sumitomo Rubber and Kyoto University elucidate internal structure of tire rubber
- [Korea] Hyundai’s operating profit drops 15.8% in Q2 2025
- [Thailand] BOI records THB 137.7 billion in approved investments for Thailand’s e-mobility supply chain
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