Truck industry observers have long speculated about the first takeover of a European OEM by an Asian Group—with IVECO, following the spin-off from CNH Industrial in 2022, very much in the focus of the speculation.
The historic moment arrived with the announcement of Tata Motors’ €3.8 billion ($4.4 billion) all cash v

Reported on August 8, 2025, Kia Philippines, operated by ACMobility, ranks among the top 10 automotive brands in the market for H1.
According to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), Kia sold 4,195 units in the first half of 2025, a 71% increase compared to the same period in 2024,

OEMs built 309,453 light vehicles in Mexico in July 2025, resulting in a 2.4% increase compared to the 302,309 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with production increases in July included Chrysler with an increase of 42.0% to 38,821 un

OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 289,598 light vehicles in July 2024, a 7.9% increase compared to the 268,297 units shipped in July 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with increased exports in July included VW with a 30.6% increase to 30,682 units,

Reported on August 4, 2025, Toyota is reportedly shifting its Southeast Asia strategy by sourcing parts from Chinese suppliers in Thailand to cut EV production costs and counter growing competition from brands such as BYD.
According to Nikkei Asia, Toyota has begun expanding procurement from Chinese firms, including

On August 6, it was reported that Tokaikogyo Mexico inaugurated a new production line at its plant in Aguascalientes, following a MXN 100 million investment announced during a June trade mission to Japan.
 
The expansion will increase the facility’s installed capacity by 30%. The commemorative plaque unveiling ceremo

On August 4, it was reported that Nemak’s Monclova plant in Coahuila may close permanently by August 20, following months of halted production and significant workforce reductions.
The facility, which previously employed over 1,200 workers manufacturing aluminum monoblocks for the automotive industry, has been operat

On July 22, FCA U.S. is recalling more than 121,000 Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models due to a defect in second-row head restraints that fail to lock in the upright position, posing a safety risk. The issue traces back to components supplied by Grammer Americas, the U.S. arm of German Tier 1 supplier Grammer

On August 5, Kumho Tire U.S.A. has launched the new Road Venture RT, a rugged-terrain tire that blends the best features of all-terrain and mud-terrain options. Designed for trucks and SUVs, the tire delivers strong off-road traction, excellent on-road comfort, and an industry-leading 50,000-mile tread life warranty.

On July 23, it was reported that Nakata, a Frasle Mobility brand, launched a pilot project at its Extrema plant in Brazil to improve workplace ergonomics using AI.
The AI tool monitors production environments via video, analyzing workers’ movements to detect posture issues and support continuous improvements in emplo

UK passenger car sales decreased 5.0% to 140,154 units in July 2025, according to the data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on August 5. Year-to-date sales increased 2.4% with 1,182,373 cars registered in the January-July period of 2025.
July sales for VW fell 4.2% to 13,452 units (9.

The number of July new passenger car registrations in Germany was 264,802 units, up 11.1% from the same month last year, and the total sales for the first seven months of 2025 was 1,667,591 units, down 2.5% from the same period last year, according to the figures released by the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (

On August 4, the Russian Government announced that it will provide RUB 5.7 billion in 2025-2027 for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The subsidy will provide support for the installation of approximately 1,900 DC electric charging stations with a capacity of at least 149 kW, which are manu

According to multiple press releases dated July 30, in the second half of 2025 (H2 2025), Geely will launch five new intelligent plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models including the Zeekr 9X, the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P, the Galaxy A7, and the Galaxy M9. The automaker will also put technology innovations, such as the G-Pilo

On August 4, Taiwan's Foxconn announced it had struck a deal to sell the former GM production plant in Lordstown, Ohio, for USD 375 million, including its machinery, but said it would continue to use the site to make a broader range of products aligned with its strategic priorities.
Foxconn will sell the site’s land

According to multiple press releases dated July 30, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, completed the acquisition of the Yunfeng plant in Wuhan for CNY 723 million.
The Yunfeng plant, formerly Dongfeng Nissan’s Wuhan plant, went into operation in May 2022, with an annual production capacity of 150,0

On July 25, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) said that Tesla plans to offer a chauffeur-style service operated by human drivers to a limited number of people in the San Francisco Bay Area, contrary to media reports that the company would offer a robotaxi service as it does in Austin, Texas, where hum