Announced on May 28, 2025, Subaru Australia has officially opened pre-orders for the all-new Subaru Forester SUV across Subaru Retailers nationwide.
Redesigned for those with a spirit of adventure, the latest Forester pairs bold new styling with enhanced performance and cutting-edge technology. Engineered to take on

On May 28, 2025, Betamek Berhad, a leading ODM and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for the automotive industry, reported a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025), with profit before tax (PBT) rising 21.1% YoY to MYR 32.0 million. Revenue grew 7.3% to MYR 238.3 millio

Announced on May 28, 2025, VinFast participated in the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) Surabaya 2025, featuring the largest booth at the event. A highlight of the showcase was the VF 6 B-segment SUV, displayed alongside VinFast’s full range of electric vehicles, including the popular VF 3, VF 5, and VF e34

On May 26, 2025, MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) announced a strategic partnership with 3 companies under Vingroup JSC to support Vietnam's green transformation. The collaboration targets 3 areas: energy storage systems, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and EV charging infrastructure.
MMVN and (i) VinEnergo will pilot e

On May 27, GAC Group announced that it has been building Golink, a proprietary AI eco-chain, by conducting in-depth cooperation with top technology enterprises such as Alibaba Cloud and Huawei to accelerate “data- and AI-driven” transformation.
GAC Group concluded multiple cooperation agreements with Alibaba Cloud fo

On May 24, Voyah signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China’s Northeastern University (NEU) to embark on a new chapter of in-depth IUR (Industry-University-Research) cooperation.
Under the agreement, the two parties will focus on conducting in-depth cooperation in areas such as R&D and application of new mat

On May 20, Hedmos, a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sub-brand of Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA), launched the Hedmos 06, its first model. Available in one variant priced at CNY 125,800, the model is positioned as an A+-class intelligent battery electric SUV.
Based on light French aesthetics, the Hedmo

On May 21, Seres Group signed a memorandum of understanding with TÜV Rheinland Greater China, an international independent third-party testing and certification organization, for long-term comprehensive strategic cooperation on the certification, testing, inspection, safety assessment, and quality management of finis

On May 27, Sindipeças reported a trade deficit of USD 1.2 billion in April for Brazil’s auto parts industry, a 6.1% increase year-over-year.
Exports fell to USD 674.5 million, showing signs of weakening momentum both month-over-month and year-over-year. Meanwhile, imports rose sharply, reaching USD 7.54 billion in th

On May 23, Ford officially launched the F-150 Tremor in Brazil, expanding its pickup lineup with a model designed to combine daily comfort with serious off-road capability.
Equipped with a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 gasoline engine, the Tremor delivers 405 hp and 56.7 kgfm of torque at 4,250 rpm, paired with a 10-speed auto

On May 29, BYD officially introduced the 2026 version of the Song Plus and its Premium variant in Brazil.
The updated model features a refreshed global design with sharper Dragon Face 3.0 headlights, 19-inch wheels, a redesigned "Heart of Ocean" center console, and a premium audio system by Infinity with a subwoofer.

On May 28, BYD confirmed that operations at its new plant in Camaçari, Bahia, will begin on June 26 at 9 a.m., with the Dolphin Mini as the first model to be assembled.
Vice President Alexandre Baldy stated the launch is ahead of the contractual deadline of July 20, 2025, despite prior delays and union concerns.
BYD

On May 28, a three-judge panel on the federal Court of International Trade blocked President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, saying that Trump exceeded “any authority granted” by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in imposing the import levies, and noting that the U.S. Constitution gives Congress exclus

BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are in talks with the Trump administration on a possible import tariff deal, hoping to gain some leverage from their U.S. investments and exports to soften the tariff costs, according to three people familiar with the matter.
The German OEMs hope that the talks with the U.S. Departme

On May 29, the Jeep brand confirmed that its all-new Jeep Cherokee is set to arrive in late 2025. The announcement confirms the return of the Cherokee nameplate to the North American market.
Redesigned from the ground up, the next-generation Jeep Cherokee will bring midsize SUV customers a new, efficient and powerful

A refreshed Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range technology has been spotted during recent road testing in the Detroit area. The freshened, three-row SUV with range-extending tech is expected to arrive later in 2025. with a more aggressive look. The test vehicle has a reworked front fascia with slimmer headlights and ch

General Motors requests to LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI are leading the two companies to install lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production lines at their respective joint venture plants with the U.S. OEM, according to reports in South Korea citing people familiar with the matter.
GM previously anno

Toyota is staying on track with plans for EV production in the U.S. amid Trump trade tariffs and loss of EV incentives. 
Production of two U.S.-made all-electric large crossover models is slated to begin in 2026, in Georgetown, Kentucky and Princetown, Indiana, though the names and other details have not been release

On May 28 and 29, multiple U.S. media reported that Tesla is slated to begin its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 12, according to a person familiar with the matter, noting that the previously unreported date was discussed internally and could still change. Musk has previously said the service

On May 29, Audi of America and Qualcomm Technologies and Indra are launching a joint project to advance next-generation toll payments using cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology. 
Based on the global Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J3217 C-V2X standard, this payment method can also serve as a precur