Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This issue features supply chain information for engine parts, launch schedules for Honda and SAIC models, and news that former President Trump is considering taking a stake in Lithium Americas.
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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Supply Chain: Engine (Valve Train System , Starter/Battery System)

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Explore the supply chain for engine valve train and starter/battery systems. This update adds 28 new items for BYD vehicles in India.
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- [USA] U.S. OEMs call for EPA to ease tailpipe emissions rules signed in June
- [USA] THOR debuts range-extended EV motorhome on Harbinger chassis
- [USA] Amazon’s Zoox subsidiary seeks approval from NHTSA for driverless car deployment
- [USA, Japan] Akebono files for layoffs in Michigan due to declining U.S. business
- [Germany, Spain] Mercedes-Benz Vitoria plant, Spain begins pre-series production of new all-electric VLE
- [Germany] MAN Truck & Bus and ABB validate next-gen megawatt charging with successful test campaign
- [Germany, Azerbaijan] MAN Truck signs MoU to launch local production of electric buses in Azerbaijan
- [Italy, France] Stellantis temporary halts production at Pomigliano, Italy and Poissy, France plants amid weak demand
- [Italy] Brose agrees to support workers, seeks new investors for Melfi plant in Italy
- [UK] JLR, UK extends production halt till October 1, 2025
- [Sweden] Volvo Buses launches BZR Electric coach chassis
- [EU, Indonesia] EU-Indonesia finalizes trade and investment protection agreement
- [China] DFMC, Huawei inaugurate joint innovation lab
- [China] DFMC establishes Yuechuang Tech
- [China] Avatr releases 2.0 business strategy
- [China] NIO launches all-new ES8 electric SUV
- [China] Forvia Hella develops The Rising Sun taillight for Geely’s Galaxy M9 SUV
- [China] Autoliv provides safety configurations for NIO’s all-new ES8 SUV
- [China] MANN+HUMMEL exhibits smokeless explosion-proof valve at 18th Pujiang Innovation Forum
- [India] Minda Corporation, India to start commercial production of new EV components in FY26
- [Argentina] Prestige Auto presents first automatic Mercedes Benz Sprinter built at Virrey del Pinto plant in Argentina
- [Africa] Afreximbank and AAAM expand partnership for automotive sector of Africa
- [Thailand] Bosch and Siam Racing Automobiles join forces on advanced EV technologies in Thailand
- [Malaysia] Malaysia’s Nilai Smart City launches first-phase automotive hub
- [Indonesia] Jakarta, Indonesia teams up with ENTREV and ITDP to boost EV infrastructure
- [Iran] Bahman Group, Iran, to launch Capra B pickup truck in single-cab and double-cab models