Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This issue features our latest analysis report on Lighting for the U.S. and European markets, launch schedules for VW Group and Chery, supply chain information for wheels and tires, sales data for major OEMs and Mexico, updates on top suppliers like Ahresty, and a comprehensive roundup of news from IAA Mobility 2025 and other global automotive developments.
Updated daily with the latest information for the automotive industry. Coverage (Japanese/English/Chinese) of information directly related to business, including complete vehicles, EVs, automated driving, sales figures, and industry reports.
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Market & Tech Reports

Launch Schedules

Supply Chain: Wheel & Tire

Statistics
Top 10 OEM and group sales in July: Toyota takes the top spot, GM re-emerges in fourth place. Mexico August sales down 4.4%; Nissan maintains lead in light truck segment with strong NP300.Top 400 Suppliers
Ahresty: [Joint Development with G-TEKT] To begin volume production of rear frame module for EVs Around 2030 Ahresty's locations Global top 400 parts suppliers Email notification settingNews
IAA Mobility 2025
- Volkswagen Group targets 20% small EV market share with new electric Urban Car Family
- Volkswagen commits EUR 1 billion investment plan in AI to transform development and production
- Volkswagen and PowerCo unveils Unified Cell for next-gen affordable EVs
- Skoda unveils Vision O concept car
- Cupra unveils Tindaya showcar
- Mercedes Benz showcases CLA Shooting Brake EV, AMG GT XX Concept and VLE prototype
- Polestar reveals Polestar 5 Grand Tourer
- Hyundai unveils Concept THREE EV and European electrification roadmap
- Kia makes European debut of EV5, Showcases full EV lineup
- AITO announces world premieres of all-new Middle East variants of AITO 9, AITO 7, and AITO 5
- Chinese off-road brand 212 makes global debut, Announces European expansion plans
- Horse Powertrain unveils full range of next-gen engines, transmissions, and future power systems
- Qualcomm Technologies and Mercedes Benz showcase Snapdragon powered digital cockpits
- MAHLE showcases production-ready solutions for sustainable mobility
- Bosch shapes new vehicle world with intelligent hardware and software solutions
- ZF unveils 8HP evo automatic transmission update for hybrid drives
- ElringKlinger showcases solutions for e-mobility
- EKPO presents PEMFC stack modules and bipolar plates for automotive applications
- [USA, Germany] Rivian software to power Audi's EV lineup starting in 2028
- [USA, Japan] Toyota to end Lexus ES production in U.S., import next-gen from Japan
- [USA, Canada] Ford recalls 1.9 million vehicles worldwide over rear-view camera issue
- [Spain] Spain announces grant for Inobat’s battery gigafactory in Valladolid
- [Romania, Mexico, Saudi Arabia] NEXEN TIRE to expand operations in Europe, Latin America, and Middle East
- [China] Changan Auto debuts Nevo A06 mid-to-large-sized coupe
- [China] SGMW to deepen cooperation with Huawei, launch Baojun Huajing S SUV
- [China] WM Motor to resume production in September
- [China] China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for August 2025
- [China] Bosch, Alibaba Group to promote digital transformation with AI
- [China] Autoliv provides auto safety system for NEV variant of Ford Bronco SUV
- [India] Government of Karnataka, India secures Renesas and Honda investments for semiconductor and EV growth
- [India, UAE] Rana Group, India breaks ground on USD 10 billion Erisha manufacturing hub in UAE
- [Brazil] Brazilian vehicle sales decreased 5.1% to 225,380 units in August 2025 (ANFAVEA)
- [Brazil] Brazil vehicle production down 4.8%, exports up 49.3% in August 2025 (ANFAVEA)
- [Algeria] Hyundai plans to assemble five vehicles in Algeria
- [Japan, Germany] Yokohama Rubber supplies ADVAN Sport V107 tires for BMW 7 Series and i7
- [Malaysia] iCaur 03 e-SUV officially goes on sale in Malaysia, starting at MYR 119,800
- [Philippines] Philippines DOE introduces new guidelines for standardized xEV classification