On May 12, it was reported that Chinese automaker GAC Motor confirmed a USD 300 million investment increase in Brazil, adding to the USD 1 billion previously announced for local vehicle production and an R&D center in the Northeast by 2030.
During a meeting in Beijing with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silv

On May 13, Daihatsu Motor announced that it has unveiled information about its all-new Move mini passenger vehicle on its official teaser site. The model will be launched in June 2025.
With this complete redesign, the Move has evolved into a vehicle that offers even greater comfort in every situation, from everyday u

According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on May 13, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 21.5% year-over-year to 29,585 units in April. CKD volume was 13,890 units and CBU volume was 15,695 units.
VAMA members (20 m

The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 109,234 units in April 2025 represented a 38.0% increase over April 2024.
According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Renault sales were 9,702 units in April (9.2% market share), Fiat sales were 9,256 unit

On May 9, it was reported that Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo met with President Claudia Sheinbaum and executives from Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn to advance new investment opportunities in the state, with a strong focus on electric vehicle (EV) production.
A key outcome of the meeting was the formation of a working

On May 8, BYD launched the Sealion 07 DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 205,800.
Adopting the Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Sealion 07 DM-i presents a trendy, dynamic body stance. It measures 4,

Reported on May 11, 2025, the Philippine government was reportedly considering offering reduced tariffs on imported motor vehicles as part of its negotiations with the United States to lower reciprocal tariffs on Philippine exports.
A former trade undersecretary, now a Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PI

Reported on May 9, 2025, Hyundai Motor Philippines is reportedly preparing to introduce the all-new Accent to the local market, as revealed in a recent certification document from the Land Transportation Office (LTO). 
The filing, which classifies the vehicle as M1, outlines specifications consistent with the latest-

On May 7, it was reported that BYD ranked 8th in Brazil’s auto market in April, with 8,485 vehicles registered, surpassing Honda and Nissan.
Despite losing some market share (dropping from 4.38% in March to 4.31% in April), the brand maintained its upward trend, repeating its December 2024 position. However, concerns

On May 12, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) announced retail sales of motorbikes and automobiles in April 2025. 
In April 2025, sales of motorcycles reached 170,986 units, up 6.9% YoY. Meanwhile, HVN’s car sales reached 2,142 units, up 18.9% YoY.
(From Honda Vietnam press release on May 12, 2025)

On May 12, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that the company plans to build the GLC crossover at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama assembly plant starting in late 2027.
Without disclosing its planned additional volume, he said that GLC output at the plant will be primarily for the North American market. The Tuscaloosa

Stellantis is approaching the end of its search for a new chief executive officer, with Americas boss Antonio Filosa emerging as the leading candidate, according to people familiar with the matter.
Stellantis is closing in on a final decision, said the people, and the situation remains fluid. The people said the boar

On May 7, twelve days after Polestar issued a recall for its Polestar 2 sedan, the company is issuing a similar recall for the 2025 Polestar 3.
Polestar says the problem is that the rearview camera image might not come up when the vehicle is put in reverse. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administrati

On May 6, Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe said that validation production of Rivian’s brand-new, all-electric R2 crossover is underway at the company’s plant in Normal, Illinois. In a post shared to X/Twitter, Scaringe confirmed that "validation builds" of the R2 have reached Rivian's production line ahead of the mid-sized

On May 8, Faraday Future released its Q1 results, having delivered two FF 91 2.0 vehicles, one in California and one in New York. The company recorded revenue of USD 0.3 million, from FF 91 deliveries and lease revenue in Q1 2025.
Total operating expenses of USD 22.8 million represented a decrease of USD 0.2 million

On May 10, Kia Lucky Motors Corporation (LMC) launched the fourth-generation Kia Sorento, a three-row SUV, in three variants: the 3.5L V6 FWD priced at PKR 13.5 million, the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid FWD at PKR 14.7 million, and the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD at PKR 16 million. Bookings for the vehicle commenced on May 11, 2025.

On May 9, the FIOM-CGIL union announced that it opposes Audi's planned exit from Italdesign.
In a statement, the union said that the company is a key part of Italy’s contribution to the VW Group and should be preserved and strengthened. The union will take all necessary steps to protect this important design and engi

On May 9, Smart launched the all-new #5 model in Hong Kong and debuted it in Malaysia, marking a key step in growing its lineup in right-hand drive markets.
In Hong Kong, the #5 model is available in four versions i.e., Pro, Premium, BRABUS, and Summit Edition, which are priced between HKD 289,000 and HKD 439,000. Th