On September 8, Lynk & Co, a Geely sub-brand, launched the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric coupe. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 173,800 to CNY 211,800.
The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P measures 5,050mm long, 1,966mm wide, and 1,487mm high, with a wheelbase of 3

OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 296,796 light vehicles in August 2025, a 1.4% increase compared to the 292,670 units shipped in August 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with increased exports in August included BMW Group with a 34.9% increase to

On September 9, smart confirmed at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich the addition of the new smart #2 to its portfolio, scheduled for series production in Europe by fall 2026.
The announcement was made during the “smart Mobility Talk,” where executives detailed the final development stage of the compact two-seater, conceiv

On September 6, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Changan Auto unveiled the Nevo Q05 EV small SUV.
The Nevo Q05 EV measures 4,435mm long, 1,855mm wide, and 1,600mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,735mm, a 1.83-square-meter panoramic sunroof, and a 540L rear trunk.
The Nevo Q05 EV is equipped with a 120kW motor and a

At the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), Lear Corporation informed to local institutions and trade unions that it has reached an agreement with the Italian-Chinese group ITB Auto on a reindustrialization plan for its Grugliasco plant in Turin.
Together with the Fassina Group and Gan Tou, ITB Auto has

HERE Technologies (HERE) and Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS) unveiled the cloud-based SDV Accelerator, a platform designed to boost software-defined vehicle (SDV) development, at IAA Mobility 2025.
The platform provides solution guidance, comprehensive SDV architecture, sample code, and curated partner technologies, i

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has launched the SDx Cloud, a scalable platform for developing software-defined systems and integrating connected services end-to-end.
The solution is being showcased at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, as part of Vector’s SDV Tour. It is designed to address the growing complexity

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply three types of tires, namely the Ventus evo SUV, the Dynapro HPX, and the Winter i*cept evo3 X, as original equipment (OE) tires for the fourth-generation model of the BMW X3. The Ventus evo SUV ultra-high performance tire features the l

Several South Korean media sources reported that Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. (Nexen Tire) will start supplying its summer tires, the N'blue S, as original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation’s purpose-built vehicle (PBV), the PV5. This tire adopts the company’s Sidewall Aero Dynamic technology to lower vehicle noise an

South Korea’s ISU Specialty Chemical Co., Ltd. held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant for the commercial production of lithium sulfide (Li₂S) for all-solid-state batteries. In March 2024, the company agreed with the city of Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk Chungcheongbuk-do, to build a lithium sulfide plant. The company w

OEMs built 349,856 light vehicles in Mexico in August 2025, resulting in a 0.8% decrease compared to the 352,615 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with production increases in August included Audi with an increase of 55.2% to 15,461 un

Several South Korean media sources reported that Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. (Kumho Tire) will restart the operation of its plant in Gwangju, South Korea, in October 2025. The production will resume five months after the company halted operations at the Gwangju Plant, including its first factory, following a fire at its sec

Announced on September 9, 2025, Vingroup has filed a civil lawsuit against 68 domestic and foreign individuals and organizations for spreading false information online about the group, its leadership, and VinFast.
The misinformation included fabricated claims about Vingroup’s financial health, the quality and origin

South Korea’s L&F Co., Ltd. has established a new subsidiary, L&F Plus, which specializes in the production and sales of lithium ferro-phosphate (LFP) cathode materials. The company will be 100% owned by L&F. The subsidiary will build an LFP cathode material plant in Daegu Metropolitan City, investing KRW 338.2 billi

Several South Korean media sources reported that that LG Energy Solution Ltd., an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., announced that it had developed a technology to significantly shorten the time required to charge lithium metal batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). This technolo

Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Egtronics Co., Ltd. will establish a joint company with India’s Motherson Group to fully enter the electric vehicle (EV) parts market in India. The JV will be headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, and owned 51% by Motherson and 49% by Egtronics. W

On September 9, 2025, iCaur officially launched the 03 electric SUV in Malaysia, offered in two variants: the 2WD and iWD, priced from MYR 119,800 and MYR 129,800, respectively. 
Originally expected to launch as the Jaecoo J6 during its showcase at the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, the model carries different names in vari

Reported on September 9, 2025, Toyota Vietnam has removed the Innova from its website, marking the end of almost 20 years in the local market. The final version, the Innova 2.0E MT, was discontinued due to a shift in the company’s product strategy, while the Innova Cross, launched in October 2023, continues as a cros

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) has supplied its ADVAN Sport V107 tires as original equipment for the BMW Group’s 7 Series luxury sedan, including the fully electric BMW i7.
The supplied sizes are 255/45R20 105Y for the front and 285/40R20 108Y for the rear, or 245/50R19 105Y for both front and rear.

Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) launched a new brand for low-speed driverless vehicles with high stability, reliability, adaptability, efficiency, and intelligence levels in Shanghai. Making their debut at the launch event were two variants of the S6 low-speed driverless vehicle. The S6 series is des