Automotive Industry Latest News & Contents 2025 [Daily Update]
This issue features the latest launch schedules for VW, Hyundai, and Mahindra, sales data for Germany and Canada, and updates on the steering 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).
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Launch schedules

Supply chain: Steering

News
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- BMW presents world premiere of all-new iX3
- Mercedes-Benz to debut electric GLC with largest Hyperscreen and EQ Technology
- Horse Powertrain to reveal Future Hybrid System, turning BEVs into hybrids
- Qualcomm and BMW to unveil Snapdragon Ride Pilot Automated Driving System in Neue Klasse iX3
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- [USA, Japan] Trump signs framework agreement with Japan reducing most tariffs to 15%
- [USA, Japan] Lutnick says trade deals to remain despite ongoing legal battle over tariffs
- [USA] Hyundai EV Metaplant halts battery site work as ICE removes 475 workers
- [USA] Rivian lays off 200 workers as EV credits expire, retools Normal plant for R2
- [USA] Bollinger Innovations announces cost cutting measures, splits from Roush
- [USA] Detroit Auto Show announces partnership with SAE International for 2026
- [Mexico] Mexican vehicle sales down 3.0% in August 2025
- [Germany] Volkswagen and 4screen partner to enhance in-car experience in Europe
- [Germany] NXP plans to relocate its Germany HQ from Lokstedt to Tasköprüstraße
- [France, Switzerland] OPmobility supplies battery packs for HESS buses and tram-buses
- [France] Valeo collaborates with Capgemini on testing and validation of new ADAS
- [Norway] Hydro expands Hydro CIRCAL offering to foundry alloys for car parts
- [China] Geely Holding Group settles project on Galaxy models in Wuhan
- [China] Chongqing Intelligent Connected NEV Chip Industry Alliance established
- [China] New JV between DFMG, NCIC registered
- [China, Germany] Schaeffler commences volume production of high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China
- [India] Energy in Motion, India, signs MoU for manufacturing and assembly of electrical trucks
- [Iraq] Iraq discusses car assembly with companies from Germany, China, and Brazil
- [South Africa] LDV South Africa launches three new models: Terron 9, D90, and Deliver 9
- [Morocco, Tunisia] XPENG signs agreements with distributor groups in Morocco and Tunisia
- [Algeria] Fiat Grande Panda unveiled as first CKD-built vehicle in Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, Algeria
- [Malaysia] Malaysia’s first dedicated EV plant officially opens at Proton Tanjung Malim, ATIV