Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This edition covers the supply chain for e-Axles and the Hyundai Creta, India's 18.6% sales increase in November due to GST cuts, information on Japan's Kei cars, and an analysis of the cockpit module market in Japan.
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
e-Axle / Traction Motor
Centered on Hyundai-affiliated suppliers, the Hyundai Creta combines major Indian Tier 1 suppliers with European suppliers such as Bosch and Continental.
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Launch Schedules
News
- [USA, Korea] Polestar begins deliveries of Polestar 4 to customers in U.S.
- [USA] Musk reportedly looks to deepen collaboration at Samsung semiconductor plant in Texas
- [USA] Toyota invests in FirstElement Fuel to bolster U.S. hydrogen infrastructure
- [USA] Luminar Technologies files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate sale
- [Canada] Stellantis expands Canadian workforce at Windsor Assembly Plant
- [EU] EU welcomes agreement on new rules for end-of-life vehicles
- [Germany, USA] HOLON leverages PTC’s Windchill+ for autonomous urban shuttle development
- [Germany] VW confirms to launch ID. Polo for 2026 as new entry-level EV
- [Germany] VW Group begins real-world autonomous driving tests in Wolfsburg, Germany
- [Germany] BMW launches Cell Recycling Competence Center (CRCC) in Salching, Germany
- [Spain] Stellantis Vigo extends temporary layoff scheme with for 2026
- [Spain] Unions calls for strikes at Mercedes Benz’s Vitoria plant, Spain
- [Hungary] Rheinmetall opens new factory in Szeged, Hungary for automotive components
- [China] China approves two Level 3 autonomous vehicle models
- [Japan, China] GAC Group to enter Japanese EV market in 2026
- [Japan, USA] Pioneer, Microsoft Foundry develop AI agent for next-level in-vehicle infotainment
- [India] Keto Motors, India signs MoU Telangana government for greenfield electric bus factory
- [India] Indian passenger vehicle wholesale increase by 18.1% in November 2025
- [India, Japan] Wheels India partners with Japan’s Topy Industries for aluminum alloy wheels
- [Korea] Kumho Tire signs investment agreement regarding new tire plant in Hampyeong-gun, South Korea
- [Malaysia] XPeng to set up third overseas production site in Malaysia with EPMB Group
- [Malaysia] GWM WEY G9 PHEV CKD production begins in Malaysia
- [Vietnam] VinFast celebrates grand opening of EV manufacturing plant in Subang, Indonesia
- [Australia] Australian government sets review of Electric Car Discount scheme
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