Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2025 [Daily Update]
This issue features a report from CAR.HMI Europe 2025, a flash report on China's July new car sales, and the latest launch schedules for Subaru, Ford, and Hyundai.
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).
Table of contents
MARKET & TECH REPORTS

CAR.HMI Europe 2025: Intelligent Systems
Connected Interaction, Context-aware In-vehicle Experience, Next-gen Interfaces
- Redefining Vehicle Interaction Through Exterior HMI Using Gesture, Voice & Light (Marelli)
- The Future of In-Car Experiences - Truly Intelligent, Personalized, and Immersive Journeys (Cinemo)
- Seatbelt as an HMI (Autoliv)
- Improving the Sustainability of LED Backlights with Air-Based Light-Guides (FORVIA)
LAUNCH SCHEDULES

2) Ford Next-generation electric pickup, E-Transit
3) Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS, Venue, NEXO, Kia Niro
Supply Chain: Domain Controller, Security
NEWS
- [North America] Genesis discontinues sales of Electrified G80 in North America
- [USA] Karma to unveil all-new Amaris, hybrid EREV luxury coupé
- [USA] Dodge repositions Durango lineup with standard V-8 engines, new pricing
- [USA] Ford unveils Universal EV Platform; mid-size pickup will be platform’s first model
- [USA] Ford Universal EV Production System reduces complexity and speeds assembly of new platform
- [USA] Ford to invest USD 2 billion to upgrade Louisville Assembly Plant
- [USA] Ford delays launch of next-gen electric pickup and commercial van to 2028
- [USA] GM reportedly plans to import EV batteries from CATL
- [USA] ZM Trucks launches ZM8 SWB short wheelbase electric truck
- [Germany, USA] VDA, Germany suggests USA must now withdraw sectoral tariffs for automotive industry
- [Germany] CARIAD and Bosch increase Automated Driving Alliance with AI-powered Level 2 and 3 software for 2026 launch
- [UK] UK expands Electric Car Grant to more models of Nissan, Renault, and Vauxhall EVs
- [Italy] Italy launches EUR 597 million EV incentive scheme for individuals and microbusinesses to replace older vehicles
- [Russia] HAVAL launches new engine machining shop in Russia
- [China] CPCA estimates 2025 passenger car retail sales growth at 6% y/y
- [China] XPeng starts accepting pre-orders for next-gen P7 electric coupe
- [China] China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for July 2025
- [China] SAIC Maxus unveils new platform for pickup trucks
- [China] FAW-Audi launches A5L midsize sedan
- [China] GRI and TE Connectivity establish joint innovation lab
- [China] FAW-Audi launches Q6L e-tron family of electric flagship SUVs
- [China] Audi launches new generation electric and ICE models in China
- [China] Webasto develops AVP openable panoramic roof system
- [India] Government of India revises PM E-DRIVE scheme, grants extension till March 2028
- [India] KPIT, India invests in Helm.ai, USA for Al software for autonomous driving
- [India] Motherson Group updates about new business in Vision Systems division
- [India, China] Lumax Auto Technologies, India expands into China, launches SDV innovation arm SHIFT
- [Brazil] Volvo Group launches Volvo BZRLE chassis for EVs in Brazil
- [Iran] Iran Khodro to launch Foton Tonland V7 pickup truck
- [Philippines] Hinduja Group, India signs LOI to increase operations and vehicle assembly in Philippines