Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2025 [Daily Update]
This issue features a report on Honda's electrification strategy, the latest launch schedules for the VW T-Roc, and updates on the body components supply chain.
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).
MARKET & TECH REPORTS

Restructuring of xEV production system and strengthening HEVs
- 2025 Business Briefing: Realignment of Honda's electrification strategy
- EVs for the North American market: Cooperation with GM to launch the "Prologue" and "Acura ZDX"
- NEVs for the Chinese market: Joint development of advanced driver assistance technology with Momenta
LAUNCH SCHEDULES
1) Ford Compact van
2) Mazda CX-50, CX-30, Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback
3) Volvo XC70, smart #2, #5
4) Beijing BJ40, ARCFOX T1, Huazhang STELATO S9T
5) Toyota: Compact SUV, Mid- to Large-size MPV, Innova HyCross, Mid-size SUV, Fortuner, Innova Crysta
NEWS
<IAA Mobility 2025>
- VW Group to showcase Electric Urban Car Family and future mobility
- Audi unveils Audi concept C in Milan prior showcasing at IAA Mobility 2025
- Hyundai releases teaser image of Concept THREE EV
- Preh, Germany to present center console optimized for smartphone use
IAA Mobility related news: https://www.marklines.com/en/news/tag/1690/iaa-mobility?rf=latest-contents
<Chengdu Motor Show 2025>
- Ford holds global debut of NEV variant of Bronco off-road SUV
- SAIC-MG launches MG4 EV hatchback
- Dongfeng Aeolus launches Aeolus L8 plug-in hybrid electric SUV
- [USA] VW reduces production of ID.4 EV at Chattanooga plant, idling 160 workers
- [USA] Foxconn EV crossover still on track for U.S. launch after Lordstown plant sale
- [Canada] Magna plant supplying seats to Chevrolet BrightDrop shutting down
- [EU, Germany, China] Smart to launch all-electric #2 model for 2026 debut in Europe
- [Germany, USA] FORVIA HELLA, and Tau Motors, US, partner to develop “Virtually Isolated Onboard Charger”
- [Italy] Italian passenger car sales down 2.7% in August 2025
- [Spain] Spanish passenger car sales increase 17.2% in August
- [UK] Tata Motors announces that JLR is facing global IT issues
- [UK] Kia UK announces pricing and specs for all-electric EV5 SUV
- [Austria, Germany] BMW to begin fuel cell system production at Steyr plant in 2028
- [Sweden] Scania to cut 750 jobs in Sweden amid organisational restructure
- [China] DFMC Voyah launches new Courage electric SUV
- [India, Germany] Tamil Nadu, India secures INR 70.2 billion in investments through 26 MoUs in Germany
- [Israel, Germany] Mobileye Drive system powers VW ID.Buzz for autonomous operations
- [Iran] Shetabaran Khodro, Iran, starts assembly of Tank 300
- [Japan] August new vehicle sales in Japan drop for second month
- [Korea] New vehicle sales by 5 major OEMs in South Korea increase 5.2% in August
- [Thailand] Thailand’s auto parts industry begins recovery on HEV and pickup sales, FTI notes
- [Malaysia] Proton e.MAS 5 EV makes public debut ahead of Q4 launch in Malaysia
- [Philippines] Toyota Philippines teases arrival of Ativ Hybrid, may replace or coexist with Vios