The number of August new passenger car registrations in Germany was 207,229 units, up 5.0% from the same month last year, and the total sales for the first eight months of 2025 were 1,874,820 units, down 1.7% from the same period last year, according to the figures released by the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office

On September 3, 2025, Mazda Malaysia launched the all-new CX-80 premium three-row SUV and CX-60 refined mid-size SUV, setting a new benchmark in design, technology, and driving experience on Malaysian roads.
The Mazda CX-80 is priced from MYR 330,000 and offers seating for up to seven passengers. It combines Mazda’s

On August 30, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) announced that Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) has launched its first Mercedes-Benz 1626L Euro 5 bus chassis for export, marking a key step in the company’s international strategy. The unit was produced at DC

Reported on September 3, 2025, Nissan Thailand has successfully completed the integration of its production lines at the Samut Prakan plant, marking a significant milestone in the Re:Nissan growth strategy, following the kick-off announcement made in June.
The initiative underscores Nissan’s commitment to maintaining

Reported on September 2, 2025, ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway is emerging as Thailand’s first fully integrated smart industrial estate. The 4,600-rai (736-hectare) project in Samut Prakan has welcomed its first anchor tenants, including Infineon Technologies Manufacturing (Thailand), which signed a land purchase agreeme

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, SAIC Roewe started accepting pre-orders for the M7 DMH mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 97,800 to CNY 114,800.
The M7 DMH, the first production flagship model based on the Pearl

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, SAIC-VW launched the Lamando L coupe. The model is available in three 1.5T and three GTS variants, with prices ranging from CNY 150,900 to CNY 195,900.
The Lamando L is built on the MQB-EVO electrical architecture. It inherits a wide-bodied coupe exterior design an

On September 2, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in July 2025.
 
For January to July , the global battery installation increased 35.3% to 590.7 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 68.8% of sales, follow

On September 2, General Motors announced it had record EV sales for the month of August. Coming one month before the end of EV tax credits (on September 30), GM had sales of more than 21,000 EVs combined from Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC. Recognizing it to be short-lived, GM still expects the buying surge to pay long

Nissan’s USD 500 million plan to turn its Canton, Mississippi plant into a “center for EV manufacturing and technology” and build a pair of U.S.-made electric crossovers is taking a turn, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
“Nissan has a cost problem,” one of the people said, adding that the crossovers

On September 1, Labor Day in the U.S., Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on Master Plan Part IV, described as a number of autonomous manufacturing systems that combined would bring about “sustainable abundance”.  While the first two Master Plans were very clear and specific and Master Plan Part 3 was very in-depth, Maste

On September 2, Slate Auto CEO Chris Barman addressed the attendees at the opening day of its new production plant in Warsaw, Indiana. The 1.4 million square-foot (130,000 m2) site formerly housed the RR Donnelley & Sons printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, which closed in 2023.
CEO Barman took the stage in a room that

On September 3, Astemo Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Astemo, Ltd., announced it will invest USD 95 million to develop a new regional headquarters complex in Wixom, Michigan.
In response to the increasingly complicated software requirements in autonomous driving and electrification, Astemo will strengthen its compet

On September 3, California-based AEye, Inc., a global leader in software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Flasheye, a pioneer in real-time 3D perception software. 
By integrating Flasheye’s advanced perception engine into the recently launched OPTIS platform, AEye is a

On September 3,  Helm, a leading provider of tech-enabled business consulting, brand marketing & e-commerce and engagement marketing services, recently expanded its automotive services portfolio with the launch of two new lines of business in partnership with Stellantis to enhance fleet support, collision repair faci

On September 3, RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc., a critical mineral refining and lithium-ion battery upcycling company, announced the acquisition of a new 10,047-square-foot building in Delta, British Columbia to serve as its corporate headquarters and operational hub. 
The building will house the company’s executiv

On September 3, MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, announced that it will showcase its full solution for autonomous driving at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The highlight is its custom software ecosystem, paired with the ID. Buzz AD and services for mobility operators. Selected guests can even join autonomous tes

On September 3, Leapmotor announced that it will debut its new compact model, the B05, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich during September 9–14, 2025.
The B10 will also make its public debut at the show alongside the already launched T03 and C10 models in Germany. All vehicles will be on display at the Open Space on Ludw

On August 27, the Scottish Government announced GBP 4.5 million funding to improve access to electric vehicle (EV) charging across the country. Through the Rural and Island Infrastructure Fund, more charging points will be set up in areas that currently lack investment.
The program supports the goal of adding 24,000

On September 2, Stahl, a Netherlands based firm specializing in coatings for flexible materials, launched RelcaDur, a new bonding agent that connects rubber to surfaces such as steel, aluminium, and plastic.
It is a two-layer system i.e., a primer and a bonding agent. Unlike traditional solvent-based adhesives used i