Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This edition covers China's October sales increase of 8.8% and production increase of 12.1%, the Top 10 OEM sales for September where Geely ranked 7th, and a supply chain analysis of the Nissan Leaf.
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.
Statistics

BYD's sales drop sharply, while Geely's sales surge. In Mexico, October production was down 3.7%, with major declines for Nissan, Ford, Honda, and Mazda.
- Top 10 major OEMs and Groups car sales in September: Geely rises to 7th place
- Mexico's October production down 3.7%
Market & Tech Reports

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GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (October 2025)
Launch Schedules
News
- [USA, Mexico] Nissan launches ninth-generation Sentra in U.S., built in Mexico
- [USA] Kia reveals next-gen 2027 Telluride SUV ahead of LA Auto Show
- [USA] Tesla Semi receives major redesign as dedicated factory nears completion
- [USA] Tesla confirms Robotaxi service is expanding to five new U.S. cities
- [USA] Daimler Trucks’ Detroit brand expands transmission lineup with DT12-VL
- [USA] ZF, Kodiak partner on redundant steering systems for 100 Kodiak-powered driverless trucks
- [Germany] Purem by Eberspaecher’s Wilsdruff plant switches to sustainable stainless steel
- [Germany] Bosch to cut working hours at Ansbach and Salzgitter plants amid Nexperia chip shortage
- [EU] Toyota announces ninth-generation Hilux for Europe
- [China, USA] GM exhibits local innovation at 2025 China International Import Expo
- [China] XPeng releases VLA 2.0 large model
- [China] XPeng to launch three Robotaxi models, new Robo intelligent driving solution in 2026
- [China] First Porsche comprehensive R&D center outside of Germany commissioned in Shanghai
- [China, Germany] Schaeffler sells Chinese turbocharger business to Chengdu Xiling Power
- [India] Lumax Industries, India to set up a new Bengaluru manufacturing plant
- [India] Lumax Auto Technologies, India relocates accessory business
- [UAE] BYD to introduce Yangwang Auto sub-brand into Middle East market
- [Kenya] Chery launches new vehicles in Kenya, plans local assembly
- [Japan] Subaru H1 operating profit declines 53.8%, plans to enhance R&D for ICE vehicles
- [Japan] Honda FY2025 H1 operating profit down 41.0%, lowers full-year outlook
- [Thailand] Toyota debuts new Hilux globally in Thailand with BEV prototype
- [Thailand] Toyota Thailand shares key details of Hilux TRAVO and TRAVO-e
- [Indonesia] VinFast Indonesia sees battery rental popularity; Jan–Sep sales exceed 8,000 units
- [Australia] ams OSRAM and DP Patterning co-develop eco-efficient automotive lighting
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