On September 18, 2025, Dat Bike announced the successful completion of a USD 22 million Series B funding round, bringing its total investment to USD 47 million. 
The round was led by F.C.C and Rebright Partner, with continued support from Jungle Ventures and new backing from Cathay Venture and AiViet Venture, reflect

On September 13, it was reported that Mexico’s new tariff plan targeting vehicles and parts from countries without trade agreements, mainly affecting China, South Korea, and India, has stirred major international reactions.
The initiative, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum and pending Congressional approval bef

On September 16, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ new CEO confirmed that Chinese EV brand Leapmotor will start building cars in Spain plants from 2026. The move is aimed at avoiding EU tariffs, though the exact plant location is not yet decided.
Leapmotor is expanding in Europe, and its partnership with Ste

On September 17, multiple sources reported that the Ford Almussafes factory plans two additional engine production shutdown days in September 2025, and three more in October 2025. It has also announced two vehicle shutdown days in October 2025, as part of the ERTE RED mechanism at the Valencian plant.
The Valencian f

Reported on September 17, 2025, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) noted a decline in local vehicle sales for August. Combined sales fell 7.6% YoY and fell 5.5% MoM to 36,174 units.
Sales of passenger cars dropped by over 20% YoY to 7,

Announced on September 13, 2025, Indonesia’s Industry Minister has issued Regulation No. 35/2025 to overhaul the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) policy, replacing Regulation No. 16/2011. The reform aims to make TKDN certification more affordable, faster, simpler, transparent, and accountable to boost investment and i

On September 16, Ford said it will cut one shift and up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in Germany, due to weak demand.
“In Europe, demand for electric cars remains well below industry forecasts,” Ford said in a statement. “Ford will therefore switch production at the Cologne plant to single-shif

On September 15, state-owned news agency Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) reported that SynonergyEV of Hong Kong and FDZ electric car assembly launched an electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant. The plant will assemble affordable EVs tailored for Africa and create jobs for Ghanaian youth. The Government is supporti

The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 104,893 units in August 2025 represented a 11.6% increase over August 2024.
According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Renault sales were 10,563 units in August (10.4% market share), Fiat sales were 9,464

On September 11, it was reported that Mubea and Hella expanded their operations in Guanajuato with new investments.
Mubea inaugurated a USD 60 million plant dedicated to precision steel tubes, creating 200 jobs, and reinforcing its supply to GM, Stellantis, Ford, and Tesla. Meanwhile, Hella invested USD 15.4 million

On September 15, Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley informed Ford employees that the company will relocate its World Headquarters Building to the large, glass-faced Hub replacing its Product Development Center west of Oakwood Boulevard, and demolish its existing Glass House headquarters located at Southf

The Canadian government has begun a review of its 100% tariffs on EVs imported from China, as it tries to maintain support for Canadian industries and find a balance between the U.S. and China.
“Officials are currently undertaking work on this review, including an assessment of China’s policies and trade practices, a

According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on September 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 3.1% year-over-year to 25,973 units in August. CKD volume was 12,671 units and CBU volume was 13,302 units.
VAMA members

On September 9, it was reported that Chevrolet will begin assembling the Spark EUV electric SUV in Brazil by the end of this year.
Currently imported from China and sold at BRL 159,990, the model will be assembled in SKD format at the former Ford Troller plant in Horizonte, Ceará, acquired by Comexport, marking GM’s

On September 10, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Commission will launch a Battery Booster package that includes several financial measures and support mechanisms. This will put EUR 1.8 billion up for equity to boost production in Europe. It will also introduce a “made in

Announced on September 10, 2025, Antolin has inaugurated its new plant in Thailand, strengthening its expansion in Southeast Asia.
The facility will serve as a center of excellence for modular interior solutions, including headliners, door panels, and cockpits, while integrating advanced acoustic foam production, nex

On September 8, Ford announced that for 2026, it will be offering a new F-150 Lightning STX model that is more rugged and has more range than the standard range XLT.
The model replaces the previous XLT and comes equipped with dual motors and an extended range battery, targeting an EPA-estimated 290 miles of range, 53

On September 5, global mining giant Fortescue announced it has cancelled plans for a USD 210 million EV battery factory in Detroit, citing “current policy settings and market conditions” in the U.S., including elimination of “critical tax credits”.
Fortescue Zero, the Australian mining company’s green energy investme

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

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