Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This issue features a report on Honda's performance, with HEVs leading in North America while BEVs lag in China, supply chain information for various sensors, launch schedules for Volvo and Honda, and the latest news on U.S. tariffs and reactions.
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

Honda: HEVs thriving in North America and Japan
GlobalData 5-Year Forecast: Honda struggling in China with BEV.
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US tariffs and reactions
- [USA] U.S. to impose 25% tariff on heavy trucks from October 1
- [USA] U.S. launches investigations on robotics, industrial machinery ahead of tariffs
- [Mexico] China launches investigation into Mexico’s proposed tariffs
- [EU, USA] European OEMs to save EUR 500-600 million monthly with 15% U.S. tariffs
US policy news
- [EU] EU passenger car sales up 4.7% in August 2025
- [EU] Ford Trucks unveils new F-MAX with Ecotorq GEN2 engine
- [Germany] VW to temporarily halt production at German plants amid slowing EV sales
- [Germany] Xiaomi EV opens Europe R&D and design center in Munich, Germany
- [Germany] Stellantis announces grEEn-campus groundbreaking ceremony in Germany
- [Germany] Bosch to cut 13,000 more jobs in Germany by 2030
- [Italy] Brembo unveils first caliper made with 100% recycled aluminum
- [UK] Bentley opens new Engineering Technical Centre in Crewe plant, UK
- [UK] JLR, UK, starts partial operations of some functions after cyberattack
- [Spain] Spain awards grant to six projects under PERTE VEC IV battery section
- [China] Avatr to file for IPO with HKEX in Q4 2025
- [China] Chery listed on HKEX
- [China] China issues draft of mandatory national technical requirements for safety of car door handles for public comments
- [China] Huawei-backed HIMA launches Shangjie H5 SUV developed by SAIC Motor, Huawei
- [China] Beijing Benz starts accepting pre-orders for CLA EV electric coupe
- [India] New CAFE 3 Norms in India propose emission relief for small gasoline cars; focus on hybrid and electric incentives
- [Brazil] Toyota planning to import engines to Brazil to continue vehicle manufacturing
- [Brazil] BYD hires 365 more employees in September at Camaçari complex in Brazil
- [Brazil] VWCO begins testing trucks powered by 100% vegetable biodiesel in Brazil
- [Iraq] Iraq launches Toyota project, plans vehicle manufacturing
- [Japan] Toyota launches Woven City test course for future of mobility
- [Japan, UAE] TIER IV, Japan, partners with Elm for autonomous driving solutions in Saudi Arabia
- [Malaysia] BYD Seal 6 EV launched in Malaysia, marks first international debut outside China