On August 31, JSC Uzavtosanoat, in a social media update, announced that the newly established enterprise IOTA JH Co. has started production of tubes and hoses for the automotive air conditioning system. The project has been implemented within the framework of a strategic partnership between JSC Uzavtosanoat and the

According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), July vehicle sales in Thailand increased 5.8% year over year to 49,102 units. July 2025 marked the fourth consecutive month of YoY growth, led by passenger cars, particularly affordable EVs. In the first 7 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 351,796 units, a declin

On August 27, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) has released data on completely built-up (CBU) vehicle imports by brand for the January–July 2025 period.
BYD recorded 20,795 units, positioning it as the leading CBU importer during the period. Toyota followed with 18,673 imported unit

Shanghai Huizhong Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Huizhong), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), plans to acquire a 5.2957% stake of six shareholders, including Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd. , in DIAS Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (DIAS)

On August 27, it was reported that BYD Argentina officially opened pre-sales for its first three models in the country: the Dolphin Mini, Yuan Pro, and Song Pro DM-i.
Dolphin mini: A fully electric hatchback built on the E-3.0 Platform that offers 380 km of range thanks to its Blade battery, which can be charged from

On August 27, BYD announced that it will share its production plans and the rollout of its ultra-fast charging network in the region at IAA Mobility 2025. It will also present the BYD SEAL 6 DM-i, its latest model powered by Dual Mode plug-in hybrid technology, with a combined range of up to 1,505 km. The BYD SEAL 6

Several South Korean media sources reported that China's Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co., Ltd. (TYW) will establish a research and development center and a production base in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Established in 1998, TYW develops and manufactures instrument panels and in-vehicle infotainment

NVIDIA announced the opening of preorders for the NVIDIA Drive AGX Thor developer kit, a platform to accelerate the design, development, and deployment of autonomous vehicle and mobility solutions.
The developer kit is based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and uses next-generation Arm Neoverse V3AE CPUs and the

On August 21, 2025, Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced reductions in road taxes for electric vehicles (EVs) to encourage adoption under the National Policy on Electric Vehicle Development 2024–2030.
The new fees, which vary based on a vehicle’s age and power, apply to passenger cars, small cargo EVs

Reported on August 25, 2025, BYD has officially launched exports from its Thai production hub, sending the first batch of 959 Dolphin left-hand-drive EVs to Europe, with deliveries bound for Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
At the WHA Industrial Estate in Rayong, BYD began operations on July 4, 2024, at a new p

Announced on August 22, 2025, BYD Sime Motors reached three major milestones in Malaysia: confirming a CKD production facility, unveiling the new BYD SEAL, and opening Malaysia’s largest BYD 3S Centre in Balakong with Wing Hin Ventures.
The upcoming plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, will cover 600,000 sqm and is set to

On August 13, the Taicang Municipal People’s Government announced that from January to July 2025, the Taicang Port exported 435,700 vehicles, up 58.8% year-over-year (y/y) and setting a new high for the same period.
During the period, the Haitong Taicang Automobile Terminal handled 366,000 vehicle exports, solidifyin

On August 19, it was reported that BYD announced its goal to achieve more than 50% localization of parts and components at its Camaçari (BA) plant.
The target was disclosed during an online meeting with Abipeças and Sindipeças, where the company launched the “BYD wants to meet you” campaign to select suppliers. The m

On August 16, Chery launched two new boxy models of the Fulwin family, the X3 and X3 Plus battery electric SUVs. The X3 and X3 Plus are available in three and four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 89,900 to CNY 109,900 and from CNY 109,900 to CNY 139,900, respectively.
As an upgraded version of the iCAR 03 seri

Announced on August 11, 2025, BYD Malaysia and Sime Motors reported the arrival of the BYD Zhengzhou, a carrier transporting fully-built vehicles, at North Port, Port Klang on August 5. The 7,000-unit roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessel, making its first Southeast Asia journey, also delivers to the Philippines, Indonesia,

On August 12, BYD signed a strategic cooperation agreement with JD Auto, a subsidiary of JD.com, Inc. (JD).
Taking the agreement as an opportunity, BYD will leverage JD’s government-enterprise business platform to support the application of New Energy commercial vehicles (NECVs) in more scenarios. JD Auto will take t

Reported on August 13, 2025, BYD Indonesia recorded 4,195 vehicle orders (SPKs) for the BYD lineup and its premium brand Denza during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025.
While the company has not disclosed a breakdown by model, the Atto 1, which drew strong interest at the event, was confirme

On August 13, it was reported that BYD will begin producing Blade battery packs at its Manaus, Brazil plant starting next year.
Already used in the company’s passenger cars and electric buses assembled in Campinas, São Paulo, the Blade battery uses horizontally arranged LFP cells for improved space utilization, struc

On August 11, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for July 2025.
In July, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 55.9GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 34.3%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehi