Announced on November 3, 2025, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) held a five-day Supplier Development and Partnership Programme in the Republic of Korea from October 27–31. The initiative aimed to strengthen Malaysia’s localization efforts and enhance technical exp

On October 30, 2025, Geleximco Group and Chery Group (China) held the groundbreaking ceremony for the GEL-O&J automobile manufacturing factory in Hung Phu Industrial Park, Hung Yen province, Vietnam.
With a total investment of USD 319 million, the project covers 38.1 hectares and is implemented in two phases from 202

On October 31, at a Huawei site, Dongfeng Nissan globally debuted the HarmonySpace-featured Teana sedan for launch in Q4.
Not only is the new sedan the first ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) model to adopt the HarmonySpace cockpit, but it is also the first achievement of the cooperation between Dongfeng Niss

On October 30, the Hong Kong authorities issued pilot licenses for autonomous vehicles, permitting cross-district autonomous vehicle trials in Kowloon East, Hong Kong.
Apollo Go, a Baidu subsidiary, was permitted to test 10 autonomous private vehicles in designated road sections in Kai Tak and Kowloon Bay. In the fir

On October 30, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, launched the Xingyao 6 plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in seven variants, with prices ranging from CNY 68,800 to CNY 99,800.
The Xingyao 6 measures 4,806mm long, 1,886mm wide, and 1,490mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,756mm.
The Xingyao 6 features an FWD l

On October 30, Chery launched the Fulwin T11 flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in two RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 179,900 to CNY 239,900.
Adopting an oriental architectural aesthetic exterior design, the Fulwin T11 has a 6-seater configuration and measures 5,205mm

On October 30, Beijing Automobile Works (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. (BAW) announced the recent establishment of a green and low-carbon joint laboratory with China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI).
The two companies will collaborate on standards research, project studies, and brand promotion. Going

On October 30, Shandong Li Auto Battery Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Beijing Li Auto Co., Ltd. (Li Auto) and Sunwoda Mobility Energy Technology Co., Ltd., established a wholly-owned subsidiary named Zhejiang Li Auto Battery Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of CNY 70 million.
The new company’s business scope

On October 30, BYD released a financial report for Q3 2025 on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE).
In Q3 2025, the automaker achieved a total revenue of CNY 194.985 billion, down 3.05% year-over-year (y/y), and a net profit of CNY 7.823 billion, down 32.6% y/y.
In the first three quarters of 2025, the automaker achiev

On October 31, it was reported that Rassini, a manufacturer of suspension components for light commercial vehicles, concluded the shutdown of its Springs plant at Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, after ending the employment of its remaining workers.
The measure finalized the closure of the area’s production lines, f

On October 29, it was reported that Nissan halted production at its A1 plant in Aguascalientes due to road blockades that disrupted the supply of auto parts.
The stoppage began around 2:00 p.m. on Monday and affected the evening and night shifts, resulting in more than 1,200 vehicles not being produced.
According to

On October 30, it was reported that General Motors de México suspended operations at its Silao Complex due to road blockades in Guanajuato that has also affected San Luis Potosí and Ramos Arizpe plants.
The disruption began at Silao plant on the afternoon of October 27, affecting production through the first shift on

On October 29, Ford announced that it will begin production of the Ranger PHEV in 2027 at its Pacheco plant in Argentina, expanding the model lineup in the region with its first electrified version. The company also confirmed an additional investment of USD 170 million for this project.
This new investment adds to th

On October 31, it was reported that Audi México suspended operations at its San José Chiapa plant in Puebla due to road and rail blockades carried out by farmers.
The disruption is affecting the supply chain required for production, prompting the company to announce an indefinite halt.
The facility manufactures the Q

On November 1, Whitehouse.gov. announced the details of accords reached in the summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping on October 30, in their first face-to-face meeting of Trump’s second term, that will serve to tamp down stresses placed upon the global trading system by the two world superpow

On November 1, the Chinese government announced that it will exempt certain orders from chip manufacturer Nexperia from the export ban to Europe.
“We will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the actual situation of companies and will allow exceptions for deliveries that meet the criteria,” stated the Chinese M

Samsung SDI is reported by Korean media to be in talks to supply Tesla (TSLA) with more than KRW 3 trillion won (USD 2.1 billion) worth of ESS (Energy Storage System) batteries over three years.
As Tesla scales its Megapack and Megablock energy business, Samsung SDI would supply the cells.
Production of the batteries

NextStar Energy, the joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, says it will produce energy storage system (ESS) batteries at its new plant in Windsor, Ontario when production starts in coming weeks, rather than batteries for EVs as originally planned.
“Initially, we planned to start production for EVs,

General Motors and Samsung SDI have pulled back on construction of its EV battery joint venture plant near New Carlisle, Indiana, with a number of workers on the site laid off earlier in October.
Contractor Barton Malow confirmed the recent layoffs at the USD 3.5 billion project but declined to provide specifics. GM

Nissan told its suppliers on October 30 that parts shortages had reduced October production at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, by about 7,400 vehicles as is scale back U.S. production of its bestselling model, the Rogue crossover.
Nissan halted output on both production lines at the 6.4-million-square-foot Smyrna pla