On July 31, BorgWarner announced it  has secured contracts with two major, global OEMs to supply high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) platforms.
One of the wins marks BorgWarner’s first eHeater for a hybrid program with the respective legacy automaker, expanding its

On July 25, Pony.ai launched around-the-clock Robotaxi testing in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The testing has been extended from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 24 hours a day to explore practical scenarios for autonomous driving mobility at night to address the difficulty of traveling late at night through the all-scenar

On July 23, OnTime, a GAC Group mobility platform, held a launch event for its Robotaxi+ strategy, where the Xinghuo and Xinghe expansion plans were released.
-          The Xinghuo plan was developed to expand OnTime’s Robotaxi operating area and fleet scale and form a Robotaxi fleet of over 10,000 units.
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Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) is participating in GIIAS 2025, showcasing up to 30 vehicles, including two heritage models: the Corolla KE20 (introduced in Indonesia in 1971) and the Toyota Kijang Buaya Generation One, launched in 1977, celebrating Toyota’s 54-year legacy in Indonesia.
At the

On July 18, China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) announced that in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), ports in Shanghai exported 1.275 million vehicles, up 13% year-over-year (y/y) and accounting for 36.7% (ranking first) of the national total. 715,000 units were exported under the supervision of Shanghai’

On July 21, Chery South Africa unveiled the updated Tiggo 7, featuring sharper styling, a redesigned front grille, and enhanced features across all variants. The prices for the new model start at ZAR 429,900 and go up to ZAR 549,900 for the top-end model.
The refreshed Tiggo 7 range begins with the Prime trim, powere

Autolink Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Autolink) participated in the Automotive Engineering Exposition (AEE) 2025 Nagoya in Japan.
At the event, the company’s key exhibits were: the Qualcomm SA8775P chip-based AL-A1 integrated cockpit-driving domain controller slated for mass production this October; the Qualcomm

On July 17, GAC Energy Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., a joint venture between GAC Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (GAC Energy) and Chongqing Jiangbei Urban Operation Management Group Co., Ltd., was established in Jiangbei District, Chongqing.
With a registered capital of CNY 30 million, the Chongqing-based new company

On July 21, Honda announced it will mark the 40th anniversary of the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), celebrating the largest Honda auto engine plant in the world. 
As part of the Honda EV Hub, AEP is one of three production facilities in Ohio that are advancing the concept of flexible motors on the same production lines. AE

On July 10, multiple sources reported that EAST QUALITY is constructing a plant for heavy-duty tires in the Ouled Gacem industrial zone in Ain M'lila with an investment of USD 170 million. It will have a capacity of 3 million tires per year. The first phase will produce 1 million tires per year, while the second phas

On July 16, Jameel Motors announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese automaker GAC to distribute GAC’s electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom. GAC is known globally for its focus on safety, quality, innovation, and sustainability.
The new joint venture will be one of the first of its k

On July 14, GAC International announced that it successfully delivered a total of 400 Aion ES battery electric sedans to VEMO, a leading Mexican New Energy Vehicle (NEV) mobility company.
VEMO, which specializes in the construction and development of EV charging infrastructure, has built 1,200 charging stands in 18 c

On July 14, Pony.ai announced the recent launch of road testing of the BAIC Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi with its 7th-generation autonomous driving system in Shenzhen.
After the 2nd-generation Aion V, a Robotaxi model developed by Pony.ai and GAC Aion, was granted Guangzhou and Shenzhen’s intelligent connected vehicle ro

On July 15, Adient announced it has launched a new mechanical massage seat solution. The innovation debuted in GAC-Trumpchi's new PHEV model M8, which features three-row seating and an industry-first massage system supplied by Adient that redefines auto seating comfort.
Adient's mechanical massage solution uses a 3D

On July 9, GAC Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the Daxing District People’s Government of Beijing Municipality and Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (HXFL).
Under the agreement, the three parties will launch in-depth cooperation to promote the construction of New Energy infrastructure a

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their June 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 157,700 units in June, up 3.7% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 5 consecutive months. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 837,700 units, up 6.8% y/y. Specifically, FAW Toyota took up 377,821 units,

On July 8, the administrator of GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co., Ltd. (GAC FCA) announced that it filed for a ruling to declare the company bankrupt with the Changsha Intermediate People’s Court of Hunan Province based on some creditors’ opinions and after discussion by the creditors’ committee, as the company has

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for June 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in June 2025
Retail
June retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.084 million units, re

On July 3, the GOVY AirJet, the first in-house developed composite-wing flying car of GAC Group’s GOVY sub-brand, successfully completed its maiden flight.
With eight axes, eight propellers, and a dual-duct composite-wing configuration, the GOVY AirJet strikes a balance between the efficiency of cruising and the flex

On July 7, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) announced the completion of the real-world evaluation cycle of its first fully electric bus chassis, the e-Volksbus 22L, in Curitiba, Brazil.
The bus was operated for at least 10 hours daily under real conditions with local operator URBS, focusing on battery autonomy, b