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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for July 2025
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for July 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in July 2025
Retail
July retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.826 million units, re
Mexican auto production increase 2.4% in July 2025
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
Auteco Blue launches DFM Friday EV in Colombia
On August 5, it was reported that Auteco Blue relaunched its electric vehicle lineup in Colombia with the introduction of the DFM Friday EV.
The compact electric SUV is positioned as one of the most affordable models in the country. Known globally as the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV or Leiting, this model features a 1
Mexican vehicle sales down 0.6% in July 2025
On August 4, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 124,482 light vehicles in July, representing an decrease of 0.6% from the 125,260 sales in July 2024.
Nissan sold 23,614 units in July, an increase of 13.3% from the previous year.
Overall Volkswagen Group sales of 13,902 un
UTAS-NOVA invests MXN 930 million in automotive lighting plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico
On July 22, Chinese company UTAS-NOVA Automotive Lighting Systems began the construction of its new MXN 930 million plant in the VESTA Industrial Park, south of the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico. The facility will generate more than 250 new jobs and will focus on the manufacture of exterior lighting systems for the
CITIC Dicastal participates in WAIC 2025
CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd. (CITIC Dicastal) participated in the World AI Conference 2025 (WAIC 2025) with exhibits such as AI use cases at its Moroccan plant, the AluFeather robotic skeleton framework model, and colorful wheels.
On January 14, 2025, CITIC Dicastal’s Moroccan plant was selected as a global “Lighthouse

Lyft, US, and BENTELER Mobility plan to deploy autonomous shuttles across Lyft network from 2026
On July 25, Lyft announced a partnership with BENTELER Mobility to deploy next-generation autonomous shuttles across the Lyft network. BENTELER Mobility, part of BENTELER Group, offers solutions that manage the entire lifecycle of an autonomous vehicle fleet.
They are planning to deploy HOLON urban autonomous shuttle

Baolong Automotive, JAC Group forge strategic partnership
Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation (Baolong Automotive) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with JAC Group.
Baolong Automotive will continue to invest in key technologies such as intelligent suspension systems, tire pressure monitoring systems, sensors, and intelligent assisted driving and establish an R&D

Maextro S800 sedan makes debut of Huawei’s ADS 4 solution
On July 23, Maextro announced that the Maextro S800 sedan, the first cooperative model between JAC Group and Huawei, makes the debut of Huawei’s ADS (Advanced Driving System) 4 solution.
The Maextro S800 employs an all-directional stereoscopic perception system with 36 assisted driving sensors including one 192-line
China’s H1 2025 pickup truck sales volume totals 307,000 units, up 16.4% y/y
On July 14, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that from January to June 2025 (H1 2025), China’s pickup truck sales volume totaled 307,000 units, up 16.4% year-over-year (y/y). Pickup truck exports totaled 158,000 units, accounting for 52% of the total pickup truck sales volume.
China’s H1 2025 New
Adient to invest USD 8 million in new plant to supply Rivian in Normal, Illinois
On July 21, Adient announced plans to invest more than USD 8 million and create at least 75 jobs to locate a new seating production facility next to the Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois, as the EV maker ramps up for its new R2 SUV.
Adient will repurpose an existing 85,000-square-foot warehouse south of College Avenu
Urzat, Turkiye to produce SWM G01 PRO and JAC E30X models
On July 12, ATMO Group presented the first SWM G01 PRO and JAC E30X model in Turkiye. The models will be produced by Urzat, its joint venture with Urzema Holding A.S. The vehicles will be produced in Eskisehir OIZ.
The production of JAC E30X will begin at the end of the year. Plug-in hybrid pickup trucks and electri
ZF Tech Day held at JAC Group
ZF held the ZF Tech Day at JAC Group’s technology center and launched a joint research project on intelligent drive-by-wire chassis with the group.
At the event, ZF exhibited over 70 products in areas such as chassis solutions, e-drive transmission technology, autonomous driving technology, and passive safety systems

KUKA, Germany receives order for 12 friction welding cells from major US automaker
On July 9, KUKA announced that it has secured a follow-up order for 12 additional friction welding cells to support the production expansion of a major automotive manufacturer in the U.S. The delivered cells will be installed and commissioned in phases by August 2025.
The FSW (friction stir welding) cells, equipped

JV between NIO Holdings, JAC Group announces deregistration
Information from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (NECIPS) shows that Jianglai Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd. (Jianglai Manufacturing) released an announcement on the filing of deregistration, for which the reason is a “resolution to dissolve”. The announcement period l
VW launches ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE limited special edition in Europe
On July 9, Volkswagen announced the launch of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE, a limited-edition electric hatch developed in collaboration with luxury sportswear brand BOGNER FIRE+ICE.
The ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE is offered with two powertrains: 210-kW and 240-kW, both producing 545 Nm of torque. The most powerful version accelerat
Nissan delays launch of two U.S.-made EVs due to slow sales, EV tax credit loss
On July 7, Nissan informed suppliers that it will postpone the start of production of two EV crossovers at its plant in Canton, Mississippi, by ten months, citing the delay on “recent slowing EV demand in the U.S.”
A Nissan-branded crossover, codenamed PZ1K, now will begin production in November 2028, while a partner
FTMS relocates to Tianjin to promote development-manufacturing-sales integration
On July 4, FAW Group announced the June 28 relocation of the office location of FAW Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd. (FTMS) from Beijing to Tianjin. This marks that FTMS has entered a new stage in terms of development-manufacturing-sales integration.
As the new FTMS office is located adjacent to the FAW Toyota headquarte
