Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This issue features the August global EV sales report (up 19.4%), supply chain information for various ECUs, and launch schedules for Nissan, Audi, BYD, and Chery models.
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

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (August 2025)
Electric vehicle sales in August increase 19.4% y/y to 1,519,000 units.
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GlobalData Analyst Briefings
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- [USA, Japan] Acura ends production of electric ZDX SUV in Springhill, Tennessee
- [USA, EU] U.S. implements 15% tariffs on EU cars based on framework agreement
- [USA] Los Angeles Auto Show 2025 announces AutoMobility LA speakers
- [USA] J.D. Power releases 2025 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study
- [USA, Japan] Sumitomo Rubber to open technical center in Getzville, New York
- [USA] Freudenberg Sealing Technologies to present latest innovations at Battery Show North America 2025
- [Canada, USA] Carney says further trade talks with U.S. will move to USMCA in 2026
- [EU] EU passenger car sales up 4.7% in August 2025
- [France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Poland, EU] Stellantis to temporarily halt production at six European plants amid falling sales
- [Germany, Indonesia] VDA welcomes EU-Indonesia agreement, to boost automotive business
- [Germany] BMW entry-level M models get upgraded engines from autumn 2025
- [Germany] Aachen University, Germany to develop AI-enhanced EV battery packs
- [UK] UK vehicle production decreases 18.2% to 38,693 units in August
- [UK] Leyland Trucks, UK completes ZETTA project to expand zero-emission truck production
- [Sweden, Belgium] Scania to unveil new electric and hybrid innovations at Busworld Europe 2025, Brussels
- [China, EU] Geely sends vehicles to Europe in new “Jisu Glory” Ro-Ro vessel
- [China] Ford China establishes wholly-owned sales service subsidiary in Shanghai
- [China] GWM Poer launches V6 Poer Huo racing-grade pickup truck
- [China] First FAW-VW vehicles for export roll off production line
- [China] AITO launches next-gen M7 SUV
- [China] Mercedes-Benz, ByteDance to jointly promote innovative application of AI technology
- [China, Germany] ZF expands steering system production at Zhangjiagang campus in China
- [China, France] Valeo wins contract to supply Dual Layer HVAC system to major Chinese automaker
- [India] Montra Electric, India opens advanced eHCV manufacturing plant in Manesar
- [India] Maruti Suzuki, India Invicto MPV earns five-star Bharat NCAP rating
- [UAE] Baidu’s Apollo Go receives Dubai’s first autonomous driving permit
- [Iran] Artaban Motor, Iran, presents new Tooca SUV
- [Egypt] GB Auto launches Deepal S05 and Deepal S07 in Egypt
- [Korea] LG Chem sets up Autonomous Smart Lab at its analysis lab in South Korea
- [Korea] Kumho Tire to build new tire plant in Hampyeong-gun, South Korea
- [Indonesia] GAIKINDO reports Indonesia’s electrified vehicle production data for January–August 2025
- [Indonesia] GAIKINDO releases Indonesia’s CBU export data by brand for Jan–Aug 2025
- [Indonesia] GAC AION set to launch E9 PHEV MPV in Indonesia in Q1 2026