On June 6, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled the R08, its first global pickup truck model. Starting with an R, the model name implies the inheritance of Rely’s brand genes and a revolution in the pickup truck sector.
Positioned as a “global intelligent utility pickup truck”, the R08 adopts a Qilin-inspired exterior d

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for May 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in May 2025
Retail
May retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.932 million units, refle

On June 6, it was reported that BYD will open the first Denza dealership in Latin America in Monterrey, Mexico.
Denza operations are set to begin in September 2025. Originally a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz and now part of BYD’s premium lineup, aims to compete with luxury brands like Audi, Lexus, and BMW by offer

OEMs built 358,209 light vehicles in Mexico in May 2025, resulting in a 2.0% decrease compared to the 365,644 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with production increases in May included GM with an increase of 14.8% to 77,252 units; Nis

ZF Automotive UK Ltd., a subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, announced that the Welsh Government’s Economy Futures Fund will provide GBP 432,000 to modernize a production line at its plant in Pontypool, which primarily manufactures brake calipers. This upgrade will help secure new business with Jaguar Land Rover and

OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 301,112 light vehicles in May 2025, a 2.9% decrease compared to the 310,051 units shipped in May 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with increased exports in May included Toyota with a 29.6% increase to 28,410 units

Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas) will establish a joint lab for embedded AI with Guilin University Of Electronic Technology (GUET).
The two parties will launch comprehensive cooperation on embedded AI from perspectives such as textbook publication, course design, graduation design, and discipline competition

NOK-Freudenberg Group China (NOK-Freudenberg), a Freudenberg SE subsidiary, held a completion ceremony for a new technology center and plant building in Wuxi.
The new facility covers a land area of over 20,000 square meters and a total floor area of nearly 25,000 square meters. On top of foundations in the automotive

KACO, a subsidiary of Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co., Ltd. (Zhongding), participated in a seminar on sealing and protection technologies for New Energy Vehicle (NEV) powertrains held at a Schaeffler site in Anting Town.
Centering on development trends in the NEV industry, KACO comprehensively showcased its cutting

Bosch participated in the 2025 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo in Technologies, Products, and Achievements (2025 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo), sharing its practices in green manufacturing, energy-efficient operations, and low-carbon innovation through various interactive forms.
Since 2

Ningbo Tuopu Group Co., Ltd. (Tuopu Group) participated in the 29th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show (GBA Int’l Auto Show) with cutting-edge technologies and products such as power chassis systems, trim systems, and intelligent driving systems.
The ECAS (electronically controlled air

Shaanxi Fast Auto Drive Group Co., Ltd. (Fast Group) participated in an international New Energy commercial vehicle (NECV) promotion and application exhibition in Zhengzhou with four next-generation electric drive systems and power solutions. At the exhibition, Fast Group showcased four core products for 30t to 90t e

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) announced that with the approval of China’s State Council, the automotive operations of China South Industries Group Corporation, an indirect controlling shareholder, will be spun off into an independent central enterprise. Upon completion of the spin-off, the indirect contr

NavInfo Co., Ltd. (NavInfo) signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd. (Alibaba Cloud) to forge a long-term strategic partnership.
 The two companies will deeply integrate NavInfo’s core capabilities in areas such as assisted driving, AI Infra, and intelligent cockpits w

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dongfeng Nissan in Shanghai. CATL will prioritize cutting-edge technologies, such as all-domain super charging, CIIC (CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis), and 800V platforms, for the development of Dongfeng Nissan models.

On June 9, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand announced that the all-new XFORCE HEV has received an outstanding response from customers nationwide following its local media launch on March 20.
Bookings exceeded 4,000 units ahead of the model’s full official launch in June, surpassing the company’s initial target of 3,0

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