On June 30, 2025, IM Motors (Zhiji Motors) officially entered the Australian market, presenting its two flagship models—the Zhiji L6 (IM5) and Zhiji LS6 (IM6), both competitively priced starting at AUD 60,990.
The IM6 and IM5 are available in both rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, offer

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it is accelerating its restructuring program and strategic realignment to address the increasingly challenging automotive markets. ZF is also adjusting its production capacities to better align with market demands.
ZF is planning a specific restructuring program for the Elect

Continental AG (Continental)’s Automotive group sector will debut as the independent company AUMOVIO, presenting innovative future mobility technologies at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, from September 9 - 12, 2025.
The company will present its solutions across 4 themed areas: safe, inspiring, connected, and

Announced on July 30, 2025, V-Green Global Charging Station Development Corporation (V-Green) and Green and Smart Mobility JSC (Green GSM Philippines) have signed an MOU with Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), the Philippines’ largest power distributor.
The agreement aims to accelerate EV adoption via electric taxis

On August 1, Honda Turkiye A.S. (HTR), 100% subsidiary of Honda Motor Europe, announced that it has decided to establish a new motorcycle factory in Aliaga, İzmir, aimed at supporting growth in the motorcycle market and boosting global motorcycle sales.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for persona

Announced on August 1, 2025, Malaysia’s exports to the U.S. will be subject to a reduced 19% tariff, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 7. The reduction follows a July 31 executive order by President Trump that amended tariff rates under the U.S. reciprocal trade framework for select countries.
The move marks a re

On July 30, 2025, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) announced that total cumulative approved investments in electric vehicle and electric motorcycle manufacturing, key components, charging infrastructure, and battery swapping services have reached THB 137.7 billion.
These investments include: 
(i) 21 battery elect

Reported on August 1, 2025, the U.S. imposed a 19% tariff on imports from Thailand and Cambodia, well below the 36% previously threatened, after a ceasefire deal between the two countries. The move came amid President Trump’s warning that trade agreements would be suspended unless the deadly border conflict was resol

On July 29, Seres Group signed a cooperation agreement on the establishment of a joint innovation research institute for intelligent vehicles with Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) in Chongqing.
Under the agreement, the two parties will establish a joint innovation research institute for intelligent vehicles for c

On July 29, China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (CCAG) was established in Chongqing, with the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) of China’s State Council performing the duties of the investor.
Spun off from China South Industries Group Corporation, CCAG owns 117 branches and sub

On July 29, Li Auto launched the Li i8 mid-to-large-size battery electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 321,800 to CNY 369,800.
The Li i8 adopts a yacht-styled exterior design and measures 5,085mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,740mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm.
The Li i

On July 30, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the holding of trade talks with the U.S. in Stockholm, Sweden from July 28 to 29 local time.
According to the consensus reached, both sides will continue pushing for a 90-day extension of the pause on 24% of reciprocal tariffs of the U.S., as well as counter

On July 26, Xiamen King Long Motor Group Co., Ltd. (KLM) announced the recent delivery of 200 BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) buses to Tanzania. This marks China’s largest volume of BRT bus exports to Africa in 2025.
The first batch of these 18m-long buses is expected to arrive in Tanzania in mid-August and be used for the s

On July 28, Geely announced its recent participation in the World AI Conference 2025 (WAIC 2025) with Shanghai StepFun Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (StepFun), a strategic partner.
At the event, Geely, Chongqing Qianli Technology Co., Ltd. (Qianli Technology), and StepFun jointly launched Agent OS (preview version

On July 22, China’s National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center (NEVC) established a joint innovation lab for the assessment of automotive chips with Geely.
Focusing on areas such as research of SerDes chips for automotive controllers, advancement of cooperative projects on DDR (double data rate) testing

On July 29, Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, released official images of the Sterra E05 range-extended electric SUV.
According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Sterra E05 measures 4,780mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,725mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,800mm. The model is powered by a 115kW

On July 29, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) the recent completion of business registration procedures for the spin-off of China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC) into a surviving company named China South Industries Group and a new company