Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2025 [Daily Update]
This issue features a report on e-Axles and motors from TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, a GlobalData Analyst Briefing on Hyundai in Indonesia, and the latest trends from NGK SPARK PLUG.
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

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: e-Axle, Motors
Nidec 7-in-1 e-Axle, motor materials, power electronics parts and more
- e-Axles, motors: Nidec, EXEDY, IE5 Motor Project - Organizer's exhibit
- Motor material-related: Daido Steel, Höganäs, Next Core Technologies, Komaki Kouzai
- Power electronics: STMicroelectronics, Toshiba, Alps Alpine, Sumida
LAUNCH SCHEDULES

SUPPLY CHAIN: Exterior parts

TOP 400 Suppliers / Software Vendors
STATISTICS
GlobalData Analyst Briefings
NEWS
- [USA] GM plans shift shutdowns at Factory Zero as EV sales slow
- [USA, EU] Volkswagen Group aligns production with AWS along with Rivian
- [USA] Foxconn, Softbank establishing joint data center equipment factory in Lordstown
- [USA] Aurora, McLeod Software deliver Transportation Management System for self-driving trucks
- [USA] ZM Trucks opens U.S. headquarters and assembly plant in Fontana, California
- [USA, Germany] MAHLE adds e-compressors production line at Morristown plant in Tennessee, U.S.
- [Mexico, USA, China] Mexico reported to raise tariffs on Chinese imports following U.S. push
- [Mexico] MG dismisses rumors about buying Nissan CIVAC plant in Mexico
- [Germany] IAA Mobility 2025: BYD to present BYD SEAL 6 DM-i, rollout ultra-fast charging network in region
- [Germany, France] IAA Mobility 2025: Renault to debut sixth-generation Clio and showcases future lineup
- [Germany, USA] Continental sells ContiTech’s Original Equipment Solutions business to Regent
- [UK] UK Government adds six cars to EV Grant Scheme
- [UK] UK vehicle production decrease 10.8% to 72,006 units in July
- [Sweden] Solaris secures new order to supply 180 electric buses to Nobina, Sweden
- [EU] ACEA and CLEPA urge EU Commission to reset auto transition strategy ahead of Strategic Dialogue
- [EU, China] Volvo Cars unveils new XC70 plug-in hybrid
- [Russia] TENET begins sales of new T4 crossover in Russia
- [China] XPeng launches next-gen P7 electric coupe
- [China] CDMS 2025: Chery Exeed to hold global debut of Sterra E05 SUV
- [China] Direct controlling shareholder of DFAC to change to Dongfeng Investment
- [China, Uzbekistan] DFMC to export vehicles to Uzbekistan
- [China] Geely Galaxy starts accepting pre-orders for M9 flagship SUV
- [China] SGMW Starlight 730 global MPV rolls off production line
- [China] Wuling Motors starts accepting pre-orders for Bingo S electric SUV
- [India] Tata Motors, India accelerates digital and AI transformation
- [India] BMW India launches X5 SUV facelift
- [India] FORVIA inaugurates new plant for Hyundai-Kia in India
- [Argentina] Isuzu to launch third-generation D-Max in Argentina
- [Argentina] Stellantis launches Peugeot 5008 SUV in Argentina
- [Argentina] BYD opens presales of three models in Argentina
- [Argentina] Jetour officially presents T1 SUV in Argentina
- [South Africa] OMODA and JAECOO to debut J5 and reveal C7 at 2025 Festival of Motoring
- [Japan] Isuzu to launch dedicated autonomous driving test course for commercial vehicles in Mukawa, Hokkaido
- [Japan] JMS 2025: Honda to exhibit wide variety of mobility products for land, sea and skies
- [Japan] Nissan introduces world’s first valve seat using cold spray technology in new e-POWER dedicated engine
- [Japan] Futaba Industrial’s decarbonization solution selected as Tokyo’s support project
- [Japan] Aisin announces strategy to offer optimal powertrains for regional needs
- [Thailand] Thai government - Tesla discuss cooperation on EV technology, Full Self-Driving, and sustainability
- [Malaysia] Chery’s iCAUR opens first global dealership in Malaysia ahead of iCAUR 03 launch
- [Philippines] Toyota Philippines tops customs revenue at Port of Batangas in H1 2025
- [Indonesia] Astra International prepares for BEV competition in Indonesia amid market challenges