Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This edition covers the supply chain for the Nissan Patrol and lamp products, details on the new Ram Dakota, an analysis of November's global light vehicle sales, and a breakdown of Korea's November sales by model.
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.
Supply chain
The seventh-generation Nissan Patrol features suspension and ladder frame components supplied by Yorozu, while the exhaust system is provided by Futaba Industrial. Sales in Japan are scheduled for the first half of fiscal year 2027.
…Read moreLaunch Schedules
Explore the latest launch schedules for upcoming models, including the new Ram Dakota from Stellantis.
Market & Tech Reports

The global light vehicle selling rate remained strong in November, at 95 million units/year.
News
- [USA] GM reportedly considers ex-Aurora, Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO
- [USA] Ram's new midsize pickup for U.S. to be named Dakota
- [USA] Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair production ends at Louisville Assembly
- [USA] CES 2025: Michelin, Sonatus show Tire Digital Twin solutions
- [USA] CES 2026: AEye to show long-range Apollo lidar OPTIS Physical AI solutions
- [Canada, USA] Canada, U.S. to begin formal talks in January on review of USMCA
- [Germany] Bosch leads CHASSIS initiative for automotive chiplet technology
- [Germany] FORVIA HELLA wins first major order for high-resolution radar sensors
- [UK] UK vehicle production decrease 14.3% to 65,932 units in November
- [Belgium] Daimler Buses to supply up to 500 EV Buses to De Lijn, Belgium
- [Belgium] Leapmotor to unveil B03X, reveal B05 interior, and launch B10 hybrid EV at Brussels Motor Show 2026
- [India] Olectra Greentech, India penalized over delay in completing Seetharampur EV plant
- [India] Nissan teases Gravite seven-seater B-MPV for India launch in early 2026
- [Japan] Toyota aims to sell US made vehicles in Japan from 2026
- [Korea] LG Energy Solution told EV battery supply deal cancellation by Ford
- [Philippines] CAMPI-TMA reports Philippine vehicle sales at 37,352 units in November 2025
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