Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2025 [Daily Update]
This issue features a report on electrification in Indonesia, a GlobalData update on global light vehicle sales, and the latest trends from Aisan.
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

Electrification in Indonesia
From the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show
- Interview with Periklindo (the Indonesian Electric Vehicle Industry Association)
- Electric vehicles
- Electrified motorcycles
- Electrified tricycles
LAUNCH SCHEDULES

SUPPLY CHAIN: Core Engine Parts

ELECTRIC / AUTONOMOUS
NEWS
- [USA, Korea] BlueOval SK begins battery production at Glendale plant
- [USA] HERE Technologies and Samsara partner to enhance fleet mapping and geolocation
- [USA] Cleveland-Cliffs signs steel supply contracts with multiple U.S. automakers
- [USA] U.S. expands steel and aluminum tariffs across range of product categories
- [EU, China] Xiaomi to enter European EV market in 2027
- [Germany, Spain] IAA Mobility 2025: CUPRA to unveil Tindaya showcar
- [Germany] IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to debut Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo
- [Germany] IAA Mobility 2025: Schaeffler to present expanded portfolio of electrification, chassis, and software solutions
- [Germany] Porsche pushes EV performance with hairpin stators, and advanced PSM motors
- [Germany] HOLON’s first autonomous urban shuttle arrives in Hamburg, Germany
- [Italy] Stellantis Melfi plant to restart production on August 25, 2025, with low output
- [Italy] Stellantis Atessa plant resumes production after summer break with reduced workforce and daily output
- [UK, China] JLR accelerates major solar projects across UK and China
- [Norway, Sweden] Norway and Sweden associations partner on circular economy for electric car batteries
- [Slovakia] Kia starts EV4 production at Slovakia plant
- [China] DFMC to sell 50% stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine
- [China] SAIC-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for E5 Sportback electric hatchback
- [India] Honda sets up financing arm in India
- [India] SML Isuzu, India to rebrand as SML Mahindra Limited
- [India] Rane Holdings, India invests INR 500 million in its subsidiary Rane Steering Systems
- [Turkiye] Turkiye automotive sector export to cross USD 40 billion in 2025
- [Japan, USA] Nissan partners with LiCAP Technologies to develop ASSB electrode production process technology
- [Malaysia] Malaysian new car sales decrease by 4.7%, and production increases by 0.8% in July