Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This edition covers the latest e-drive components and charger exhibits from Japan, an 8.8% increase in Thai November sales, details on the Toyota RAV4 HEV, and a supply chain analysis of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
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.
Market & Tech Reports

This report covers electric drive components, fast/standard chargers, and charging-related exhibits from major suppliers like NSK, Aisin, Bosch, and BYD.
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BYD, Chery and other Chinese automakers see large increases, while Toyota and Isuzu see declines.
Electric / Autonomous

Explore detailed specifications, news, and analysis for the Toyota RAV4/Wildlander HEV and over 1,000 other electrified models.
Supply chain
News
- [USA, Korea, EU] Ford cancels USD 6.5 billion LGES battery contract for axed new-gen E-Transit
- [USA] Hyundai, Kia agree to repair anti-theft technology in 9 million U.S. vehicles
- [USA, Japan] Mazda previews new 2026 CX-5 interior ahead of 2026 launch in U.S.
- [USA] GM Bowling Green plant holiday break shutdown extended to four weeks
- [USA, Germany] FORVIA HELLA and onsemi extend partnership on next-gen power technology
- [Mexico] Mexican tariffs shake domestic market
- [Germany, EU] EU approves EUR 623 million German State aid to support two chip factories
- [Germany] Mercedes-Benz to premiere all-new VLE electric van on March 10, 2026
- [Germany] Tesla restarts battery pack production at Grünheide Gigafactory in Germany
- [Germany, China] Infineon and Lenovo, China, expand cooperation for autonomous driving and SDV
- [Germany] Continental re-elected as co-chair of Tire Industry Project until 2029
- [France] Renault announces Twingo E-Tech electric details
- [Italy, Spain, China] Changan Auto to enter Italian, Spanish markets with BEV, PHEV models
- [Finland] Nokia, Finland, signs Wi-Fi patent license agreements with Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz
- [EU] EU presents Automotive Package, to ease ICE bans after 2035
- [Russia] Moskvich, Russia begins production of M70 AND M90 crossovers
- [Russia] Foton to launch new generation Foton View van in Russia
- [China] 2025 China Auto Software Conference officially opened
- [China] Geely Auto unveils Geely Safety Centre
- [China] Autoliv opens new plant in Hefei
- [China] EVE Energy, Foton Motor establish JV
- [India] Bosch Mobility India commissions new CharCon assembly line at Naganathapura plant
- [Saudi Arabia] KACST and Lucid open electric vehicle innovation center in Saudi Arabia
- [UAE] WeRide, China launches robotaxi rides in Dubai through Uber app
- [Iran] Kerman Motor, Iran, to introduce Eagle Hybrid sedan
- [Japan] Toyota launches all-new RAV4 in Japan
- [Japan, Taiwan] TIER IV, Japan, invests in Taiwan-based autonomous driving startup Turing Drive
- [Malaysia] TQ WULING makes debut with Malaysia-assembled Bingo compact e-hatchback
- [Malaysia] Perodua launches all-new subcompact SUV Traz
- [Vietnam] New-gen Toyota Hilux pickup expected to arrive in Vietnam in January 2026
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