Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
New: Exclusive Interviews page / Japan Truck Show: Hino, Fuso etc. / Thai April production down 0.4% / Supply chain: Chery Omoda 5.
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.
Launch of New "Exclusive Interviews" Page

MarkLines has newly launched a special feature page titled “Exclusive Interviews.” Through interviews with executives and senior leaders of automakers and major suppliers, the page features distinctive interview articles covering everything from the hottest current topics to each company's business direction and strategy.
...Read more2026 Japan Truck Show: Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso, Isuzu, UD Trucks

Heavy-duty CVs, small EV trucks, retarders, air springs, aluminum wheels, fuel-efficient tires
- Heavy-duty trucks (Isuzu, Hino, Daimler Truck, Volvo Trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, UD Trucks)
- Light-duty trucks (Mitsubishi Fuso, Isuzu, Daimler Truck)
- Aluminum wheels for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (Howmet Systems Japan, Topy Industries, Nippon Steel)
- OEM components (Nippon Steel, Schaeffler Japan)
- Aftermarket parts (Nakano Spring, NHK Sales)
- Tires (Nihon Michelin Tire, Toyo Tire, Sumitomo Rubber Industries)
Thailand's April Production Statistics
Thailand's April production falls 0.4%, impacted by stagnant exports to the Middle East and weak demand. Chinese OEMs see a trend of reduced production, while Japanese OEMs such as Toyota and Isuzu see double-digit increases.
Supply chain: Chery Omoda 5
Supply chain: Chery Omoda 5 details
The Chery Omoda 5 is Chery Group's global strategic model, a C-segment compact SUV built on the T1X platform. It has been launched sequentially in Russia, ASEAN, and Latin America since 2022, and officially debuted in Europe in March 2024, starting with Spain. We have now confirmed 115 supply chain information for the current model produced in China. While the supply chain is primarily composed of Chinese suppliers, there is also some involvement from European and Korean Tier 1 suppliers, such as Bosch (China) supplying the brake control system and front camera, Valeo (China) supplying the HVAC blower motor, and Hyundai Mobis (China) supplying the airbag ECU.
- Chery Omoda 5 launch schedule
- Production plant for Chery Omoda 5: Chery Automobile Wuhu plant (China)
- Plant news of Omoda (global)
- Plant news of Anhui province, China
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Chery's parts suppliers in China (including indirect transactions)
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Supply Chain: Engine (Main Engine Parts)
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- Cylinder Liner (286 items)
- Crankshaft (13 items)
- Engine Ass'y (11 items)
- Cylinder Head (9 items)
- Cylinder Head Cover (5 items)
- Cylinder Block (1 item)
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Launch Schedules
1) Honda Ridgeline
- Honda models for US market
- Honda reported to pause Ridgeline production at Alabama plant until 2028 refresh to meet emissions rules
2) Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe
3) MG MG 4X
4) Honda Super-ONE
Electric / Autonomous
Great Wall Motor (GWM) to Launch Two Plug-in Hybrid SUVs in May 2026
News
- [USA] Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri celebrates 35 years, now expanding for increased production
- [USA] Scout opens new training center at Blythewood plant site in South Carolina
- [USA] Tesla Robotaxi fleet is getting smaller, according to new data
- [Canada, USA] Torc Robotics announces autonomous-trucking partnership with Mila in Canada
- [Mexico] Adient expands operations in Coahuila Mexico
- [EU] EU passenger car sales up 7.0% in April 2026
- [Germany] Infineon presents semiconductor solutions for electromobility at PCIM Europe 2026
- [France] France unveils EV Transition with EUR 1 investment and EUR 15 billion auto industry plan
- [Italy, EU] Stellantis to incorporate former Punch Powertrain joint venture into European business structure
- [Italy] Lancia unveils first images of all-new Gamma crossover
- [Spain] Renault Spain presents final proposal in latest union negotiations
- [Sweden] Scania tests V2G system for heavy trucks using megawatt charging system
- [UK] Lotus, UK unveils Emira 420 Sport
- [Switzerland] Aptiv joins SDVerse marketplace to boost SDVs and intelligent edge solutions
- [China] VW Anhui launches ID. UNYX 07 electric hatchback
- [China] BYD launches third-generation Yuan Plus compact electric SUV
- [China] DFMC Voyah launches Taishan X8 flagship SUV
- [China] Maextro, co-developed by JAC Group and Huawei, to launch CNY 2 million flagship model in June
- [China] CPCA estimates May passenger car retail sales volume at 1.52 million units
- [Taiwan, USA] ProLogium to list on Nasdaq in USD 3.8 billion SPAC deal
- [India] JSW MG Motor India launches Majestor D+ SUV for INR 4.1 million
- [Argentina] Mercedes-Benz Argentina to export Sprinter to Africa
- [Japan, China] EMT, backed by Chery and others, to enter Japan with EV brand “EMTA” in 2027; Plans to launch 4 EV models by 2029
- [Japan, USA] AISIN chooses Green Hills Software for AI-enabled Driver Monitoring Systems
- [Thailand] Thai Industry Minister and Huawei Technologies discuss AI, clean energy, intelligent vehicle standards
- [Laos] Laos halts fuel vehicle imports through end-2026, rolls out EV support measures



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