Announced on August 6, 2025, Wuling Motors reported impressive results at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025, held from July 24 to August 3 at ICE BSD City. The company recorded a total of 2,395 vehicle orders (SPK) and conducted 1,077 test drive sessions during the event.
Its ABC Electric ve

On August 4, it was reported that Kyungshin Cable de México inaugurated the expansion of its manufacturing operations in Gómez Palacio, Mexico, thanks to a USD 50 million investment.
The new facility, Kyungshin Cable Gómez Palacio II, created 1,000 direct jobs and will focus on producing battery module assemblies (BM

Gapwaves AB has officially begun series production of its waveguide antennas for Valeo Group (Valeo) at its plant in Gothenburg, Sweden, with the first delivery completed on July 1, 2025.
After the initial phase, the production will be transferred to Gapwaves' production partner, Frencken Group, in China for full-sca

On August 6, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that its consolidated sales revenue for the first quarter (Q1: April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025) of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (FY2025) decreased by 1.2% year-on-year to JPY 5.3 trillion.
Operating profit decreased 49.6% year-on-year to JPY 244.2 billion. Alt

On August 7, Toyota Motor announced that it plans to acquire land in the Teihoucho area of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to establish a new vehicle manufacturing plant.
Operations at the new plant are planned to start in the early 2030s, with production models to be determined in the future.
In addition to ma

CATL (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL Intelligent), a subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), announced that the first mass-produced PDC (Power Distribution Controller) 2.0 system came off the production line at its testing and validation center in Lin-gang Special Area, Shang

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES), CAR Inc. (CAR), and CMB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CMBFL) in Ningde to introduce battery swapping operations into the car rental industry on a large scale.
CAR w

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Fuyao Group) launched dyed PDLC (Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal) dimming glass for side windows, which made its debut in BYD’s new Yangwang U8L SUV. The dyed PDLC side dimming glass breaks through the white matte effect limits of conventional PDLC glass and allows for dark gray

Autoliv broke ground on a new technology R&D center in Wuhan. With a total floor area of 21,819 square meters, the new center, expected to go into operation in Q3 2026, will house world-leading test equipment and a digital R&D platform, encompassing core functional modules such as an R&D office area, an advanced lab,

A water sprinkler truck with a YCK05H hydrogen engine developed by Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) went into operation in Cangzhou, Hebei. This is the first hydrogen engine-powered finished vehicle to be put into practical application in China.
A proprietary transient supercharging technology

Toyota's FY2025 first quarter financial results were announced.
Revenue increased 3.5% YoY to JPY 12,253.3 billion. This was a JPY 415.4 billion increase over the previous year's JPY 11,837.9 billion.
Operating income fell 10.9% YoY to JPY 1,166.1 billion. This was a decrease of JPY 142.3 billion from the JPY 1,308

Isuzu's FY2025 first quarter financial results were announced.
Revenue increased 3.6% YoY to JPY 779.9 billion. This was a JPY 26.8 billion increase over the previous year's JPY 753.0 billion.
Operating income fell 27.7% YoY to JPY 57.2 billion. This was a decrease of JPY 21.9 billion from the JPY 79.1 billion in t

Announced on August 6, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has ordered comprehensive inspections of all tire manufacturers and retailers nationwide following reports of widespread illegal sales of degraded, substandard tires that pose significant risks to public safety. This issue also undermines consumer confidenc

Subaru's FY2025 first quarter financial results were announced.
Revenue increased 11.2% YoY to JPY 1,214.1 billion. This was a JPY 122.0 billion increase over the previous year's JPY 1,092.1 billion.
Operating income fell 16.2% YoY to JPY 76.4 billion. This was a decrease of JPY 14.7 billion from the JPY 91.1 billi

Reported on August 6, 2025, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) ordered the shutdown of Prinx Chengshan Tire (Thailand) on July 31. The company, based in WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 3, Chon Buri, was cited for repeated violations of product standards and industrial waste regulations.
Prinx C

On August 4, Pony.ai announced the recent launch of regular Robotaxi services for the public with Shanghai Jinjiang Taxi Service Co., Ltd. in Pudong New District, Shanghai.
The operating route covers core business areas, landmarks, and popular metro stations in Pudong and effectively connects regional work, life, and

On August 4, the EZ-60, Changan Mazda’s first midsize New Energy SUV, rolled off the production line at the Nanjing plant.
As the second Changan Mazda global model for export, the EZ-60 demonstrates strong competitiveness in design, maneuverability, intelligence, and safety, incorporating an industry-leading multi-du

On August 4, Hyundai held the Chinese debut of the all-new Palisade Hybrid mid-to-large-size SUV.
Adopting a new exterior design language, the all-new Palisade Hybrid presents a steady, magnificent body stance and measures over 5m in body length. The cockpit is designed with the “Premium Living Space” concept to full

On August 1, SAIC-Audi launched the A5L Sportback midsize coupe. The model is available in six variants, with prices ranging from CNY 259,900 to CNY 369,900.
Positioned as a “luxury intelligent high-performance sedan”, the A5L Sportback inherits the classic exterior design elements of the A5 and offers three sporty f

Announced on August 1, 2025, MG Motor Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to safety as a core element of innovation, with all-electric and conventional models, such as the MG4 EV, ZS EV, and S5 EV, achieving 5-star ratings from Euro NCAP and ASEAN NCAP. 
MG equips its vehicles with the MG Pilot driver assistance suit