Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This issue features reports from The Battery Show North America 2025 (Bosch, Aisin, Dana, Aptiv), a look at smart driving technologies from Chinese suppliers at IAA Mobility 2025, and supply chain information for Proton vehicles in Malaysia.
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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Top 400 Suppliers

The Battery Show North America 2025
Featuring exhibits from Bosch, Aisin, Dana, and Aptiv, showcasing the latest in battery technology, e-axles, and vehicle data recorders.
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- Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes-Benz Group models built in China - VW Passat PHEV, CC, Golf, T-Cross, Viloran, Talagon, Tavendor
VW Group models built in China - Geely Emgrand, Galaxy Xingyao 7, Starship 7, Zeekr 001
Geely Holding Group models built in China - Nissan Leaf
Nissan models for Japanese market
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News
- [USA] Cadillac confirms ICE-powered replacement for CT5 sedan
- [USA] Stellantis, Niron Magnetics partner on rare-earth-free electric motors
- [USA] Stellantis Warren Truck plant idles three weeks over Novelis aluminum plant fire
- [USA] Toyota explores use of drone system with off-road vehicles in U.S.
- [USA, Japan] Nissan reported to move up U.S. launch of Rogue e-Power hybrid to 2026
- [USA] Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans enter DHL Express electric fleet in U.S.
- [Mexico] Mexican EV sales increase 50% during Q3 2025
- [Germany] Germany extends vehicle tax exemption for EVs until 2035
- [Germany] German Federal Cabinet adopts "Microelectronics Strategy"
- [Germany] CARIAD and Porsche develop advanced real-time software for Porsche Active Ride Suspension system
- [Germany] Volkswagen to end production of Touareg combustion model in 2026
- [Germany] International VDI Congress ELIV to discuss latest trends in automotive electronics, software, and applications
- [France, EU] Renault Trucks unveils Interactive Map of public charging hubs for electric trucks across Europe
- [France, China] FORVIA to supply its Zen Massage Seat system to new IM LS9 SUV
- [Norway] Norway to cuts VAT exemption on electric cars from 2026
- [UK] Toyota to lead UK consortium for development of lightweight EV
- [Belgium, EU] Euro NCAP releases new safety ratings for Dongfeng BOX and several other models
- [EU, USA, Mexico] Cadillac’s 2025 Optiq EV officially launches in Europe
- [Russia] Kamaz, Russia announces expansion of next-generation A5 lineup
- [China] Dongfeng Nissan debuts N6 PHEV sedan and new Teana in China
- [China] JD to launch new vehicle model with GAC Group, CATL
- [China] China’s installed drive battery capacity increases by 39.5% y/y in September
- [China] Three Japanese OEMs release September 2025 new car sales figures in China, with only Nissan seeing growth y/y
- [China] China releases 22nd list of “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks”
- [China] China releases 78th list of NEVs eligible for preferential tax policy treatment
- [China] China releases 399th list of “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Products”
- [India] Indian passenger vehicle wholesale decrease by 0.9% in September 2025
- [India] Hyundai Motors updates about Pune plant capacity expansion, software-defined factory and new electric SUV for India
- [India] Blue Energy Motors, India, launches heavy-duty electric truck with battery swapping
- [India] Ashok Leyland, India, secures order for 1,937 buses from TNSTU
- [Nigeria] Innoson Vehicles to build CNG vehicle plant in Nigeria
- [Thailand] DBD reports strong foreign investment growth in Thailand from Jan–Sep 2025
- [Thailand] Transport Ministry boosts collaboration to advance Thailand’s global EV hub goal
- [Malaysia] Malaysian Automotive Association welcomes govt.’s move on lemon law