Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2025 [Daily Update]
This issue features a report on the brake supply chain, the addition of the Honda Prelude to our electric/autonomous vehicle section, and the latest sales data for Japan.
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).
Brake Supply Chain

Electric / Autonomous

Launch schedules

2) Geely Binrui, Azkarra, Azkarra L, Okavango L, Tugella L HiP, Galaxy Xingyao 6, E6, Geometry A, Geometry G6, LYNK&CO 01, 03, 10, Zeekr 9X, Volvo XC70, EX40, EC40, smart Jingling #1, Jingling #2, Jingling #3, Jingling #5 EHD, Lotus Sports EV
3) Mazda CX-30, Mazda3 Sedan, CX-3
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News
<IAA Mobility 2025>
- VW brings Polo and GTI version into EV segment with new ID. models
- Porsche to showcase 11 kW wireless EV charging with Cayenne electric model
- Ford unveils Ranger MS-RT PHEV and E-Tourneo Custom
- AUMOVIO to reveal mirrorless 3D head-up display
IAA Mobility related news: https://www.marklines.com/en/news/tag/1690/iaa-mobility?rf=latest-contents
<US tariffs and reactions>
- [USA] Trump asks Supreme Court for urgent ruling on tariffs, but has backup plans
- [Mexico, USA, China] Mexico considers tariffs on China, other countries under 'Plan Mexico' initiative
- [Mexico, South America, EU] ACEA call for swift ratification of EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico free-trade agreements
Tariff related news: https://www.marklines.com/en/news/tag/243/tariffs?rf=latest-contents
US policy news: https://www.marklines.com/en/news/tag/303/policies-in-usa?rf=latest-contents
- [USA] U.S. auto sales rise 2.1% in August as demand for EVs surges as subsidies end in September
- [USA] GM to cut Cadillac EV production in Spring Hill, halve planned Chevrolet Bolt output
- [USA] Daimler Truck reported to be seeking partner for Torc self-driving subsidiary
- [USA] Stellantis joins GlobalPlatform to advance automotive cybersecurity standards
- [USA, Korea] SNT Motiv acquires factory site in Louisiana, the U.S.
- [Canada] Canadian vehicle sales down 2.9% in August
- [Canada] Canadian economy shrinks 1.6% in Q2 as U.S. tariffs hurt exports
- [UK] UK passenger car sales down 2.0% in August 2025
- [Germany] German passenger car sales up 5.0% in August, EV up 45.7%, PHV up 76.7%
- [Germany] Tesla plans new European Development Center in Germany
- [Germany] Infineon presents AURIX TC4x software for automotive safety applications
- [Germany] Continental invests in pyrolysis technology to recover raw materials from waste rubber
- [EU, Mexico, South America] Europe announces EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and modernised EU-Mexico agreement
- [Romania] Dacia expands powertrain lineup with Hybrid-G 150 4x4 for Duster and Bigster
- [China, Sweden] Volvo Cars starts production of new fully electric Volvo ES90 in China
- [China] Ruisheng becomes independent of BAW, with focus on MPV market
- [India] Government of India slashes GST on cars, bikes, and auto parts to 18%
- [India] Maruti Suzuki, India Victoris SUV earns 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating
- [Brazil] Brazilian vehicle units down 5.1% in August 2025 (Fenabrave)
- [Brazil] Audi to launch new-generation Audi Q5 in Brazil in Q4 2025
- [Argentina] GM introduces 2026 updated Chevrolet Montana in Argentina
- [Argentina] Argentine vehicle sales up 33.8%, production down 13.8%, exports down 22.1% in August 2025
- [Australia] Australian new vehicle sales increase 2.2% in August
- [Egypt] Geely Auto presents All-New Geely Cityray in Egypt
- [Korea] Hyundai Mobis to enter full-scale automotive semiconductor business
- [Thailand] BYD Thailand drops Shark 6 PHEV pickup, plans new locally built model for 2026
- [Malaysia] BYD hints at new ‘6’ model for Malaysia, Seal 6 EV expected
- [Japan] Honda launches all-new Prelude in Japan
- [Japan] Mazda signs agreement to build new EV battery assembly plant in Yamaguchi, Japan
- [Japan] Toyota joins TOKYO H2 project aiming to make Tokyo global leader in hydrogen