Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This issue covers the e-Axle and traction motor supply chains, August sales data for China, launch schedules for Hyundai/Kia, Geely, NIO, XPeng, and Suzuki, 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.
e-Axle / Traction Motor Supply Chain

Explore the supply chain for e-Axles, traction motors, inverters, and EV reduction gears. This update adds 89 new items for Toyota models in India, including wheel hub bearings.
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IAA Mobility 2025
- [Germany, USA] IAA Mobility 2025: Gentex, US, presents new technologies for driving comfort and safety
- [Germany] IAA Mobility 2025 concludes with 350 world premieres, confirms schedule for next edition in 2027
- [Germany, China] IAA Mobility 2025: Desay SV, NTT Data to co-develop next-gen SDV platform
- [Germany, China] IAA Mobility 2025: CATL Bedrock Chassis debuted in European market
- [USA] Lucid receives USD 300 million investment from Uber for shared robotaxi
- [USA, Japan] AWS, Qualcomm work with Sony Honda Mobility to accelerate AFEELA EV development
- [USA] Ford to build new global headquarters, Glass House to be demolished
- [USA] Ram stops BEV pickup, renames REEV-powered Ramcharger to Ram 1500 REV
- [USA, Korea] Hyundai CEO says battery plant now delayed by months following ICE raid
- [USA] Tesla launches new Supercharger program for businesses in U.S.
- [Canada] GM to restart CAMI EV van plant in November with less workers, no battery pack assembly
- [Canada, China, USA] Canada reconsiders Chinese EV tariff to balance auto, canola, U.S. concerns
- [Canada] Quebec halts service of 1,200 LION school buses following EV bus fire
- [Mexico] Mubea and Hella expand operations in Mexico
- [Mexico] Motherson Group inaugurates new plant in Mexico
- [EU] EU launches new initiatives with industry to boost Europe's Automotive leadership
- [Germany] CARIAD builds unified Software Stack with global partnerships for VW brands
- [Germany] Continental becomes first tire manufacturer to use LANXESS’ sustainable rubber additive
- [UK] Unite, UK warns JLR supply chain workers to face job losses, Urges Government support
- [Italy, Serbia] Stellantis Cassino plant halts production again, offers temporary transfers to Kragujevac plant
- [Italy] Stellantis Italy plans to sell Cento plant to Marval, unions call for job protection
- [Austria] ams OSRAM introduces high-power multi-die laser package for projection applications, including automotive HUDs
- [Austria] Magna to assemble XPENG’s EV models in Europe
- [Russia] Russian vehicle sales decrease 20.6% in August 2025
- [China] Beijing Benz CLA EV electric coupe rolls off production line
- [China] IM Motors launches new LS6 intelligent SUV
- [China] China’s August vehicle production, sales volumes increase 13% y/y, 16.4% y/y, respectively
- [India, Taiwan] Samvardhana Motherson, India SAMIL and Macauto, Taiwan forms new subsidiary
- [Brazil] GM and Hyundai to manufacture pickups in Brazil
- [Indonesia] GAC Indonesia launches locally assembled AION UT electric hatchback
- [Indonesia] Antolin shares details on new Indonesian facility in partnership with AAA
- [Indonesia] PT LBM Energi Baru Indonesia to build largest LFP battery material facility located in Batang SEZ
- [Malaysia] GWM Malaysia to soon launch Wey G9 PHEV (Wey 80); Regional exports planned
- [Vietnam] Skoda Vietnam officially launched Slavia sedan, locally assembled