Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) is participating in GIIAS 2025, showcasing up to 30 vehicles, including two heritage models: the Corolla KE20 (introduced in Indonesia in 1971) and the Toyota Kijang Buaya Generation One, launched in 1977, celebrating Toyota’s 54-year legacy in Indonesia.
At the

Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) opened its GIIAS 2025 participation with a bold showcase of future mobility, featuring new products, technologies, and services across a spacious 2,000-sqm booth.
The main attraction of Suzuki’s exhibition is the e VITARA SUV, Suzuki’s first mass-produced BE

On July 18, China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) announced that in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), ports in Shanghai exported 1.275 million vehicles, up 13% year-over-year (y/y) and accounting for 36.7% (ranking first) of the national total. 715,000 units were exported under the supervision of Shanghai’

On July 21, BYD held a roll-off ceremony for its 13-millionth New Energy Vehicle (NEV), a Yangwang U7 flagship electric sedan, at the Shenzhen plant. Yangwang Auto, a BYD sub-brand for high-end NEVs in the CNY 1 million range, has delivered a total of over 10,000 units to date. The delivery of the Yangwang U7 is proc

On July 16, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) that it and Dongfeng Asset Management Co., Ltd. (DFAM) signed a capital increase agreement with Voyah and other existing shareholders of Voyah. Under the agreement, DFAM will contribute CNY 1 billion to Voya

On July 16, the Chongqing Economic and Information Commission (CEIC) issued the “Chongqing Work Plan for the Cultivation of a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Power Battery Recycling Industry (2025-2027)” (the Plan).
The Plan specifies the following four objectives.
-          By 2027, essentially create a perfect industrial

Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) will showcase 18 units at GIIAS 2025 in Jakarta (July 23–August 3), under the theme “The Future of Joyful Mobility.” The lineup includes commercially available models, concept cars, and upcoming releases.
ADM revealed that the previously mentioned HEV to be br

On July 18, three Chinese government bodies including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) jointly held a symposium on the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry to make further arrangements for regulating the competitive order of the industry.
Proposed at the symposium for NEV companies were the fol

On July 16, Buick announced that Electra, a high-end sub-brand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), named its first luxury intelligent sedan the “Electra L7”. The “L” and “7” reflect the luxury DNA and full‑size sedan stature of the model, respectively.
The Electra L7 is the first production sedan built on the Xiao Yao ar

On July 22, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent quoted a same-day social media post by President Trump announcing the tariff agreement with Japan, writing on his own account, “the United States has negotiated a historic agreement with Japan, one of our great allies.”
The Secretary stated, “I am happy to reaffirm ou

On July 23, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke about U.S. talks with the European Union while noting that Japan secured its lower 15% auto tariff rate by proposing an innovative financing package. The 15% rate represents a new tariff of 12.5% on top of the older 2.5% rate.
Bessent explained that Japan’s redu

On July 23, the European Commission, which manages EU trade policy, provided a briefing to member state representatives following discussions with U.S. officials, noting that talks are progressing toward an agreement that would set a 15% tariff for most imports.
The 15% minimum tariff would incorporate existing dutie

On July 23, leaders of the European Union and Japan launched an alliance aimed at boosting economic cooperation, defending free trade and countering unfair trade practices as the two sides face growing challenges from the U.S. and China.
The agreement followed a meeting among European Commission President Ursula von

On July 23, multiple media reported that the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), which represents GM, Ford, and Stellantis, on July 22 raised concerns about the new trade deal with Japan that cuts tariffs on auto imports from that country to 15% while leaving tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico at 25%.
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On July 22, the Trump administration announced that the U.S. and Indonesia agreed to a framework for negotiating an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, which will open access to each other’s markets, with key terms including:
   •The U.S. will reduce to 19% the reciprocal tariffs on goods originating from Indonesia.
   •I

Honda will end production of the Acura TLX in Marysville, Ohio, in July, reducing the Acura lineup to one sedan and four crossovers. The TLX is built on the same line as the Honda Accord, as well as the Acura Integra, which significantly outsells the TLX. 
Sales of the TLX slumped in 2024 while the company consolidat

On July 23, the Lucid Group announced it has joined newly launched Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC) to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of these minerals for use in manufacturing by U.S. OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
MINAC pa

On July 23, BMW i Ventures announced a co-lead investment in Estes Energy Solutions, a California-based materials and manufacturing innovator. The USD 11 million seed round was co-led with Fortescue Ventures with participation from New Systems Ventures, and early investor DCVC. 
Estes is working to drive further impr

On July 23, Renault Group reported that its overall sales rose 1.3% YoY to 1,169,773 units in the first half (H1) of 2025 over the same period last year. By brand, Renault was up 2.7% to 808,413 units, Dacia slightly declined by 0.7% to 356,084 units, and Alpine was up 85% to 5,015 registrations in H1 2025.
Renault G

On July 23, Vauxhall announced that the all-electric Mokka GSE will soon go into production. It will be the fastest electric Vauxhall yet, featuring a bold GSE and rally-inspired design along with advanced technology.
Vauxhall Mokka GSE generates output of 280 hp and 345 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62mph i