On June 9, Zeekr announced the Hong Kong launch of Zeekr Power’s charging map. This makes Hong Kong the first location outside of the Chinese mainland to activate the service.
Zeekr Power forged a strategic partnership with E-Charge (HK), Hong Kong’s largest public charging network platform, to gain access to over 17

On June 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) decided to initiate the 2025 supervision and inspection of on-road motor vehicle manufacturers and the conformity of production (COP) of their models.
On this occasion, the MIIT will draw sample vehicles from sources such as on-road motor vehic

Marelli Corporation (Marelli) has received approvals from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for its “First Day” motions related to its voluntary Chapter 11 filing.
The Court granted interim approval for Marelli to immediately access up to USD 519 million of USD 1.1 billion debtor-in-possession (D

On June 10, FAW Toyota launched the bZ5 midsize battery electric coupe SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,800 to CNY 159,800. It is the first new model developed by FAW Toyota’s China team and a starting model under Toyota’s localization strategy.
Adopting a stereoscopic di

On June 11, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for May 2025.
In May, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 57.1GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 43.1%. Specifically, capacity of ternary batteries for vehicle equi

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) has collaborated with Rimac Technology to develop a centralized vehicle architecture for advanced domain and zonal control in SDVs, leveraging NXP’s S32E2 real-time processors, designed to address current and future automotive connectivity, security, and safety.
The solution consolidates

HERE Technologies has been named a Preferred Supplier by Teletrac Navman, a Vontier company, to provide global location data on the TN360 platform.
Teletrac Navman’s TN360 analyzes data from telematics devices to evaluate driver performance.
The platform will now integrate Here Technologies’s high-quality map data an

Announced on June 9, 2025, Malaysia’s Proton officially launched the e.MAS 7 in Trinidad and Tobago, the second international market for its first EV model after Nepal.
The launch event in Port of Spain was hosted by local distributor ANSA Motors, which also opened a new EV showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar to sup

On June 11, 2025, VinFast reported delivering 11,496 electric vehicles in Vietnam in May 2025, bringing its YTD domestic sales to 56,187 EV units.
The VF 5 remained the top-selling model for the month with 4,232 units. Close behind, the VF 3 mini SUV sold 3,950 units, while the VF 6 and VF 7 recorded sales of 1,393 a

The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in May 2025 were 60,613 units, down 15.1% compared to May 2024.
By automaker sales in May, Toyota was down 10.6% y/y to 20,995 units and a 34.6% market share. Daihatsu was down 25.5% to 11,166 units

On June 11, 2025, the Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) approved the Board of Investments’ draft Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), which will be submitted to the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) on June 13, with approval expected in July.
Part of the Comprehensive Roadmap for the EV I

Reported on June 9, 2025, Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) has activated its official social media channels under the name Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok. This marks the beginning of a new phase, ahead of an expected formal announcement detailing the company’s operationa

Announced on June 12, 2025, FORVIA HELLA’s Chinese joint venture, HELLA BHAP, has recently hosted its first overseas Tech Day at VinFast in Vietnam, marking a milestone in their partnership that began in 2018.
The event highlighted collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth, with HELLA BHAP showcasing advanced ligh

On June 12, Zeekr announced the opening of presales for its 2026 7X model in Mexico.
The electric SUV imported from China is built on the same platform as the Zeekr 007, the 7X sits above the Zeekr X in the lineup and will be offered in two trims: Sport and Flagship. The Sport version delivers 310 hp and accelerates

On June 10, General Motors (GM) announced a USD 4 billion investment plan to boost vehicle production in the U.S., shifting the manufacturing of the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox from Mexico to American plants in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee.
Currently, these models are assembled in Ramos Arizpe and San Luis Potosí

On June 12, President Trump told reporters in Washington D.C. that he would send letters to U.S. trade partners in the coming weeks to formally establish new tariff terms.
“We’re going to be sending letters out in about a week and a half, two weeks, to countries, telling them what the deal is,” Trump said. “And I thi

On June 12, U.S. President Trump warned he may soon hike auto tariffs further, arguing that could push OEMs to speed U.S. investments.
"I might go up with that tariff in the not too distant future," Trump said at a White House event. "The higher you go, the more likely it is they build a plant here."
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