On September 17, Toyota announced it is recalling 591,377 vehicles in the U.S. over the 12.3-inch display of the instrument panel that may be blank at startup due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, failing to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights. The defe
On September 13, it was reported that Mexico’s new tariff plan targeting vehicles and parts from countries without trade agreements, mainly affecting China, South Korea, and India, has stirred major international reactions.
The initiative, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum and pending Congressional approval bef
On September 18, WeaveGrid, a San Francisco, California-based software company that enables rapid electric vehicle (EV) adoption on the electric grid, announced a strategic investment from LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital arm of LG Group. This investment reinforces the company's position as the preferred p
Reported on September 17, 2025, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) noted a decline in local vehicle sales for August. Combined sales fell 7.6% YoY and fell 5.5% MoM to 36,174 units.
Sales of passenger cars dropped by over 20% YoY to 7,
Reported on September 12, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and August 2025.
BYD maintained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (
On September 16, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) released new research showing that behavioral science-based interventions can significantly improve EV charging habits, helping reduce carbon emissions. The studies, conducted in the U.S. and Japan, tested ChargeMinder, a prototype app developed by TRI’s Human-Cent
The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in August 2025 were 61,780 units, down 19.0% compared to August 2024.
By automaker sales in August, Toyota was down 29.5% y/y to 18,328 units and a 29.7% market share. Daihatsu was down 28.8% to 9,84
Indian passenger vehicle sales in August 2025 were down 9.0% y/y to 280,839 units.
Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results of PVs are as follows:
Maruti Suzuki sales of 134,050 units decreased 7.9% in August compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 68,482 units decreased 2.2% from last
Reported on September 12, 2025, GWM Wey 80 will debut in Malaysia under a new name, the GWM Wey G9, as revealed on its official social media page. The carmaker indicated that the launch is just around the corner, in line with its previously stated Q3 2025 timeline.
Although further official details have yet to be con
On September 12, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish pre-certification operating environments for air taxis to accelerate the deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) in the U.S.
Establishment of the eVTOL Integ
On September 11, GAC Toyota released official images of the bZ7 mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan.
According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the bZ7 measures 5,130mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,491mm, 1,500mm, or 1,506mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm. The model is powered b
According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on September 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 3.1% year-over-year to 25,973 units in August. CKD volume was 12,671 units and CBU volume was 13,302 units.
VAMA members
On September 10, the Minister for Large and Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, met with representatives of Japanese companies in Japan, leading to several new investment commitments and expansion plans across the electric vehicle, manufacturing, and automotive sectors.
The key pr
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their August 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 153,400 units in August, up 0.9% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving y/y growth for 7 consecutive months. FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 70,125 units and 66,060 units, down 2.7% y/y and up 4.8% y/y, respective
On September 8, Toyota Brazil announced the launch of the Corolla GLi Hybrid.
The Corolla GLi Hybrid combines a 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle flex-fuel engine with two electric motors, delivering a combined output of 122 hp. According to INMETRO, the model achieves up to 17.5 km/l in city driving and 15.2 km/l on highways
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to build two battery-powered SUVs at its Georgetown, Kentucky, plant as it ends production the Lexus ES model at the site, according to a person familiar with the matter.
On September 9, Nikkei Asia reported Toyota would consolidate production of Lexus brand cars in the U.S. to a single locat
On September 10, Lyft, Inc. and May Mobility, Inc. announced the launch of their autonomous vehicle (AV) pilot program in Atlanta, marking the first public autonomous vehicle deployment for the partnership.
The service will initially launch as a pilot program available to Lyft riders in the area, with plans to expan
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