Automotive Industry News & Contents 2025 [Daily Updates]
This issue features key insights from the Vienna Motor Symposium plenary session, an in-depth supply chain analysis of the Tata Punch.ev, a comprehensive comparison of 30 mid-size PHEV sedan competitors, and the latest launch schedules including the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe.
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.
Vienna Motor Symposium 2026 (1) Climate Targets in Mobility – Quo Vadis?

Key insights from the opening plenary session featuring FEV, TRATON, Hyundai, and Geely
- Future of Powertrain under Consideration of CO₂ Fleet Targets (FEV)
- The Future of TRATON’s Powertrain in a Changing Global Environment (TRATON)
- Reinventing Powertrain of Hyundai: Driven by Legacy, Innovating with Humility (Hyundai)
- Powertrain Innovation & Transformation (Geely)
- Conclusion and Key Takeaways
- Electric Powertrain reports
Supply chain: Tata Punch.ev
The Tata Punch.ev is a BEV model of a B-segment crossover SUV launched in 2024. For electrification-related components, the e-Axle is sourced from TACO Prestolite Electric, a group company. Battery cells are supplied by Hefei Gotion High-tech Power Energy in China, and it is anticipated that increasing the proportion of locally sourced parts will be a key challenge moving forward.
- Tata Punch.ev launch schedule
- Tata Motors' suppliers in India (including indirect transactions)
List / Distribution - Production plant for Tata Punch.ev (India): Tata Motors Passenger vehicles Limited (TMPV), Pune plant
- Plant news of Western India (Mumbai, Pune, etc.)
- Tata's production figures by model (2020-2025)
Mid-size PHEV sedan competing with Galaxy Xingyao 7 (30 Models)
A comprehensive overview of 30 mid-size PHEV sedan competitors competing with the Galaxy Xingyao 7.
Launch Schedules
1) Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe
2) Mitsubishi Pajero
- Mitsubishi models built in Thailand
- Mitsubishi Motors to debut all-new Pajero cross-country SUV in autumn 2026
3) VW Passat Pro, Tiguan L Pro
4) Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella
Supply chain: IVI System
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- Infotainment Information Equipment (Car Audio) (47 items)
- Telematics (22 items)
- Meter (21 items)
- Display (14 items)
- Antenna (12 items)
- Infotainment Related Parts (7 items)
- Head Up Display (2 items)
- Car Navigation System (2 items)
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- IVI system / Car audio Supplier List
- Telematics Control Unit (TCU / DCM) Supplier List
- Meter Supplier List
- Display unit Supplier List
- Antenna Supplier List
- Head Up Display (HUD) Supplier List
- Car navigation Supplier List
HMI Trend Analysis based on 100 Models from Japan, Europe, USA, China, and Korea
GlobalData Analyst Briefings
A short report by GlobalData analysts. View recent trends in the automotive industry.
News
- [USA, Mexico, Canada] Trump admin wants 82% North American content, with 50% U.S., in USMCA talks
- [USA] Mitsubishi to partner with Nissan for new pickup built at Canton Plant
- [USA] Rivian to open R2 orders on June 9, first deliveries in 2-6 weeks
- [USA] GM reveals GMC HUMMER X truck and SUV concepts
- [USA] GM officially opens new Advanced Design Pasadena Studio
- [USA] General Motors shows off 70-year-young Global Technical Center
- [USA] Mercedes‑Benz completes logistics project at Tuscaloosa Plant in Alabama
- [Mexico] Mexican automotive industry calls reviewing tariffs during USMCA review
- [Germany] BMW announces model updates for Summer 2026
- [Germany] Mercedes-AMG opens orders for new generation GLE 53 4MATIC+, plug-in hybrid GLE 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+
- [Germany] VW Group partners with Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany for AI research in automotive development
- [Germany] Infineon launches 1300 V SiC power module for EV Inverters
- [France] Renault Group sets new climate targets with net zero goal by 2050
- [France, Japan] Valeo – Zuken partner on open AI-assisted automotive electronic design platform
- [Netherlands] Vattenfall Netherlands launches V2G pilot project with Hyundai and Kia
- [Sweden] Scania launches under-cab battery and megawatt charging system for longer-range electric trucks
- [EU] Green NCAP reveals sustainability scores VW Passat, MINI Cooper E, Jeep Avenger EV and BMW 5 Series across Europe
- [EU, Netherlands] Stellantis reveals lineup of Fiat, Citroen, Opel, and Peugeot for Europe during Investor Day 2026
- [China] BAIC Arcfox launches all-new S3 battery electric sedan
- [China] China to guide local large models to enhance adaptation to domestic computing chips
- [India, Indonesia] Ashok Leyland, India to set up Indonesia subsidiary
- [India] V-Green and ChargeZone partner to deploy EV charging stations for VinFast, India
- [India] Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India prices Urban Cruiser Ebella EV for INR 2.36 million
- [India] TVS Srichakra, India to expand capacity at Madurai manufacturing units
- [South America, France, China, India] FORVIA wins four key display-related business awards across China, India, South America
- [South Africa] iCAUR unveils V23 electric SUV in South Africa
- [South Africa] Geely Auto introduces E2, E5 and E5 EM-i models in South Africa
- [Japan] Mitsubishi Motors announces new mid- to long-term vision
- [Japan] Mitsubishi Motors to debut all-new Pajero cross-country SUV in autumn 2026
- [Japan] Toyota Industries to be delisted
- [Japan] ZF presents latest innovations at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026
- [Vietnam] V-Green signs agreement with VNPT to expand e-mobility infrastructure network across Vietnam
- [Malaysia] Dongfeng lays out Malaysia expansion via Volt Auto, CKD assembly planned for 2026
- [Cambodia] Cambodian officials review proposed EV battery component factory in Preah Sihanouk



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Mexico
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Thailand
India