Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2025 [Daily Update]
This issue features U.S. August sales data, a report on materials regulations from CLEPA, and the latest on OEM plant developments.
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).
STATISTICS

MARKET & TECH REPORTS

PFAS regulation, recycled plastic, Catena-X, CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)
- PFAS and other chemical challenges for the automotive industry (ACEA)
- End of Life Vehicles Regulation- Insight from recyclers (EuRIC)
- Catena-X (BMW Group)
SUPPLY CHAIN: Engine (Ignition System, Lubrication System)
TOP 400 SUPPLIERS
F.C.C.: [US market] allocating development resources for HVs.
LAUNCH SCHEDULES
1) Genesis GV70, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kia EV7, EV4, Sorento, Ceed, Ceed Sportswagon, ProCeed, e-Soul
2) Fiat Grande Panda
3) IM LS6, MG MG4 EV, Wuling Bingo S
4) Toyota Aqua
5) Maruti Suzuki Victoris
6) Toyota Compact SUV
NEWS
<IAA Mobility 2025>
- Foxconn to present advanced automotive electronics innovations
- GAC, China, to present its global strategic models
- Leapmotor to showcase full lineup along with world premiere of B05 compact model
- ZF LIFETEC to unveil transformable steering wheel concept
IAA Mobility related news: https://www.marklines.com/en/news/tag/1690/iaa-mobility?rf=latest-contents
<Chengdu Motor Show 2025>
- [China] CDMS 2025: SAIC Roewe starts accepting pre-orders for M7 DMH plug-in hybrid electric sedan
- [China] CDMS 2025: Hyundai Motor starts accepting pre-orders for next-gen Palisade Hybrid SUV
- [USA] GM sees record EV sales in U.S. in August ahead of changing market
- [USA] Musk releases Master Plan Part IV, says that Optimus will account for 80% of Tesla’s value
- [USA] Nissan seeks to contain costs for Canton-built BEVs in slowing segment
- [USA] Slate Auto opens production plant in Warsaw, Indiana
- [USA] Astemo to build USD 95 million regional headquarters, engineering center in Michigan
- [Germany] German passenger car sales up 5.0% in August, EV up 45.7%, PHV up 76.7%
- [Germany, Korea] LG Energy Solution secures major EV battery contracts with Mercedes Benz in Europe and U.S.
- [UK] Scottish Government invests GBP 4.5 million to expand EV charging in rural and island areas
- [Sweden] Volvo Cars to unveil all-electric EX60 SUV in January 2026
- [EU, Italy] FIAT opens orders for gasoline Grande Panda, completing full powertrain lineup
- [EU] BYD launches SEAL 6 DM-i super hybrid in Europe
- [Czech Republic] Toyota to produce first European-built BEV at Kolin plant, Czech Republic
- [China, Finland] CATL sells 20.6% stake in Finland’s Valmet Automotive
- [India] Maruti Suzuki, India launches all-new Victoris SUV
- [India] Tata Motors, India launches LPT 812 4-tire truck with 5-tonne payload
- [India] Euler Motors, India and Pickkup.io sign MoU for 200 electric commercial vehicles
- [Korea] Global EV battery installation Jan- Jul up 35.3%, top CATL with 37.5% share
- [Thailand] Nissan Thailand completes production line integration at Samut Prakan plant
- [Malaysia] Mazda Malaysia: All-new CX-80 PHEV and Mazda CX-60 SUV launched