Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This issue features a report on the sales trends of BYD, Geely, SAIC, and Chery in Europe, Korea August sales up 8.3% , and launch schedules for VW.
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

Sales Trends of BYD, Geely, SAIC, and Chery in Europe
This report analyzes the sales performance and market strategies of major Chinese automakers in the European market.
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News
- [USA, China] GM reportedly in talks to extend China joint venture with SAIC as demand recovers
- [USA] Stellantis’ Sterling Stamping Plant recognized as major supplier of U.S.-produced stampings
- [USA, Germany] GM EV magnet supplier VAC works to open U.S. operations
- [USA] ExxonMobil adds synthetic graphite to U.S. lithium production efforts
- [Canada] Ontario’s trade minister seeks to develop deeper trade ties to Europe, Asia
- [Germany, Hungary] BMW Debrecen plant, Hungary to officially launch Neue Klasse iX3 production in late October 2025
- [Germany] Schaeffler expects revenue between EUR 27-29 billion in 2028
- [France] Renault Group – Nissan - Mitsubishi Alliance advances joint project at Ampere's French Douai plant
- [Switzerland, France] STMicroelectronics, Switzerland, developing new Panel-Level Packaging (PLP) technology
- [China] Buick holds Chinese debut of Electra L7 luxury intelligent sedan
- [China] BYD launches e-Bus Platform 3.0, C11 electric bus
- [China] Chery iCAR to launch new V23 electric SUV on September 21
- [India] Hyundai Motor India and employee’s union signs long-term wage settlement
- [India] Pavna Industries, India signs MoU with Tamil Nadu government for new auto-components plant
- [Saudi Arabia] Al-Futtaim BYD presents hybrid technologies in Saudi Arabia, plans new models
- [Australia, New Zealand] Mitsubishi Motors expands stake in FleetPartners to 19.93% to boost auto finance in ANZ
- [Morocco] Gotion High-Tech plans to start Morocco battery plant by end of 2026
- [Japan, USA, UK, China, Brazil] Nissan to realign global design operations, closing San Diego and Sao Paolo operations
- [Korea] SK On inaugurates pilot plant for all-solid-state battery in Daejeon, South Korea
- [Thailand, Argentina] DITP: Thai auto parts exports gain easier access to Argentina as CHAS certificate requirement lifted
- [Vietnam] VinFast delivers 10,922 EVs in Vietnam in August 2025, reaching 89,970 units YTD
- [Philippines] CAMPI-TMA: August 2025 vehicle sales in Philippines down 7.6% YoY to 36,174 units
- [Myanmar, China] FAW begins Bestune T90 SKD production in Myanmar; First 48 units delivered