Announced on June 9, 2025, VinFast has unveiled a strategic incentive program, alongside a commitment to procure products from Vietnamese supporting enterprises within its automotive production supply chain. 
During a conference attended by over 1,000 industrial and supporting enterprises, including 700 existing part

Announced on June 9, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI) is actively driving investments to maintain Thailand’s position as ASEAN’s top automotive hub amid global shifts. The focus includes all electrified vehicle technologies (HEV, PHEV, REEV, BEV) and collaboration with key agencies.
Global automakers like BYD, MG,

Reported on June 9, 2025, SET-listed Nex Point, a Thai commercial EV assembler under Energy Absolute Plc (EA), expects to return to profitability in 2025, driven by recent fundraising and the planned delivery of approximately 500 electric commercial vehicles.
In 2024, the company posted a net loss of THB 2,765.60 mil

On June 9, 2025, Dongfeng Cars Malaysia posted a dealer recruitment notice on its social media page, hinting at the upcoming launch of the Nammi 06 SUV and 007 sedan in Malaysia.
These two models are expected to join the Box (formerly known as the Nammi 01), currently the only Dongfeng passenger vehicle available loc

Reported on June 6, 2025, EM Motor Co., Ltd., a Thai electric motorcycle manufacturer, has launched the Legend Pro, a new model with sleek design, smart technology, and robust performance. It features a 2,500-watt motor, 72V 24Ah lithium-ion battery, a top speed of 75 km/h, and a range of up to 80 km per charge. Safe

On June 4, Audi exhibited and announced the design and specification details of the new PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based FAW-Audi A5L sedan in Shanghai.
The FAW-Audi A5L features a long 2,969mm wheelbase, short overhangs, large wheel hubs, and a low body stance to present an avant-garde, dynamic, premium, and

On June 6, the National Auto Parts Industry (INA) expressed concern over the U.S. decision to double tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum derivatives from 25% to 50% under Section 232.
INA warned that this move threatens the competitiveness of Mexican auto parts manufacturers and the stability of North American supp

BMW is holding firm to plans to build its first U.S.-made BEVs at the company’s Spartanburg vehicle assembly plant amid changing EV and trade conditions. New iX5 and iX7 models will be built in South Carolina as part of BMW’s USD 1.7 billion U.S. electrification investment, including USD 1 billion to upgrade the Spar

While Mercedes-Benz, along with BMW and the Volkswagen Group, have been in talks with the Trump Administration regarding tariffs, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius says the effort has been “as a sounding board, contributing ideas and presenting scenarios showing how certain decisions would affect us." 
On June 5, hours

On June 6, a Porsche spokesperson said the company has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., dismissing some media reports that the company was considering such a move to mitigate effects of tariffs.
Media had reported earlier in the day that Porsche CEO Oliver Blume, who also leads the la

On June 9, Cadillac introduced the 2026 OPTIQ-V as Cadillac’s fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio. OPTIQ-V will be sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Middle East, and Israel with production at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico starting in fall 2025. MSRP in the U.S. starts at an estimated USD 68,795 including de

On June 9, General Motors said it slightly more than doubled its EV sales this year compared with the first five months of 2024, while its share of the EV market in the U.S. also doubled.
Across all brands, GM sold 62,830 electric vehicles from January to May of 2025, with the Chevrolet brand comprising 37,620 of tho

On June 6, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy presented the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) interpretive rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program”. The rule claims that the Biden Administration ignored statutory requirements for original C

On June 9, Waymo confirmed that it has cut off taxi service to parts of Los Angeles after five of its self-driving vehicles were torched during weekend protests over immigration raids by federal ICE agents.
After removing the damaged vehicles from downtown Los Angeles, it said it is not servicing that specific area “

On June 5, it was reported that the administrations of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Trump are secretly holding direct talks to work out a framework for a trade and security agreement. The talks are being held discreetly to ensure a positive outcome on a deal could be reached before September

On June 4, the UK government announced the first major investments from its Spending Review, with GBP 15.6 billion going to local transport projects across England’s city regions, including South Yorkshire, the North East, East Midlands, and Tees Valley. This funding, which more than doubles current capital spending

On June 6, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released a 10-point plan for climate-neutral mobility ahead of EU talks in Brussels. The plan urges policymakers in Berlin and Brussels to create the right conditions for long-term success in electric mobility and to support flexibility and innova

On June 4, multiple sources reported that Petronas, the Malaysian state-owned company, has lost its long-standing contract to produce Selenia engine oil—after more than 100 years of supplying it to Fiat/ Stellantis. Starting January 1, 2026, French company Total will take over production following a new tender by Ste

On June 9, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has restarted production at its Sochaux plant after a halt caused by a technical problem. Manufacturing of the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 was stopped on June 2, 2025, due to a breakdown in a major stamping press used for body parts.
The assembly line restarted on the af

On June 6, Stellantis Italy signed a new agreement with major trade unions covering the economic part of the collective labor contract for 2023–2026. The agreement continues a long-standing partnership between the company and unions. Key updates include wage increases, better performance bonus criteria, and restartin