Announced on July 29, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand reported H1 2025 sales of 113,889 units, securing a 37.6% market share. In the 1-ton pickup truck segment (including both pure pickups and pickup-based passenger vehicles or PPVs), Toyota sold 42,430 units, capturing 44.8% of the segment. Passenger car sales totaled 3

On August 1, Deepal launched the S05 Long-range battery electric SUV. The model is available in Plus, Max, and Ultra variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,900 to CNY 149,900.
The S05 Long-range measures 4,620mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,600mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,880mm.
The S05 Long-range is equipped with

According to multiple press releases dated July 30, in the second half of 2025 (H2 2025), Geely will launch five new intelligent plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models including the Zeekr 9X, the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P, the Galaxy A7, and the Galaxy M9. The automaker will also put technology innovations, such as the G-Pilo

On July 31, Onvo, a NIO sub-brand, launched the L90 large battery electric SUV. The model is available in four RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 265,800 to CNY 299,800.
The L90 measures 5,145mm long, 1,998mm wide, and 1,786mm or 1,766mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,110mm. It is available with 6- a

Announced on August 1, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported July 2025 sales of 6,841 vehicles, including Lexus models. Toyota sales nationwide reached 6,668 units, with 2,397 domestically assembled and 4,271 imported vehicles.
Hybrid sales nearly doubled YoY, reaching 755 units in July, reflecting growing consum

Announced on August 1, 2025, Cape EMS Berhad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with EV Connection Sdn. Bhd. (EVC) to support the rollout of EV charging and solar infrastructure in Malaysia. The agreement was made through Cape EMS’s renewable energy arm, CAPE Renewables Sdn. Bhd. (CAPE RE).
As part of the

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Koito) announced that it will restructure its production system in China. The company’s Chinese operation has been conducted through three companies: Guangzhou Koito Automotive Lamp Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Koito), Hubei Koito Automotive Lamp Co., Ltd. (Hubei Koito), and Fuzhou Koito Automo

On August 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 243,225 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in July 2025, an increase 0.8% compared to July 2024 and an increase of 14.3% from June 2025.
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On August 4, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would be “substantially raising” the tariff on Indian exports to the U.S. over that country’s purchases of Russian oil.
“India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits

On August 4, Taiwan's Foxconn announced it had struck a deal to sell the former GM production plant in Lordstown, Ohio, for USD 375 million, including its machinery, but said it would continue to use the site to make a broader range of products aligned with its strategic priorities.
Foxconn will sell the site’s land

On July 30, Ford reported that its Q2 2025 revenue increased 5.0% YoY to a record USD 50.2 billion, though its net profit declined to USD (36) million from a profit of USD 1.8 billion in Q2 2024. Adjusted EBIT of USD 2.1 billion was down 22.4% in Q2 compared to USD 2.8 billion in 2024, including net-tariff-related im

On July 31, Ford Motor recalled 312,120 vehicles in the U.S. over possible loss of brake assist function. The U.S. National highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted the affected vehicles include 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. 
Ford says that the Electronic Brake Boo

On July 31, Nissan announced it is partnering with Electrum to launch the NISSAN ENERGY Marketplace, a one-stop-shop that helps consumers research, purchase and install home energy solutions such as EV chargers, solar panels and battery storage.
This partnership supports Nissan's broader commitment to EV adoption and

On August 4,  Alcoa of Australia Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S.-based Alcoa Corporation, announced a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Japan Australia Gallium Associates Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Sojitz Corporation (and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), to explore the

On August 4, GreenPower Motor Company Inc. announced it has signed a contract with the state of New Mexico to implement an all-electric school bus pilot project. The contract is the result of an award made by the state under an RFP published in May.
The two-year pilot project will deploy three GreenPower Type A all-e

On July 29, Allison Transmission announced the Allison 4000 Series fully automatic transmission is now available with the new CARB low NOx compliant PACCAR MX-13 engine for Kenworth T880 and Peterbilt Model 567 truck models. The Allison 4000 Series is the only fully automatic transmission available with the MX-13 eng

On August 1, NextGen Auto, a joint venture between Nishat and Chery, launched two all-electric SUVs in the Pakistani market: the Jaecco J6 and the Omoda E5. The Jaecco J6 is priced between PKR 8.79 million and 10.79 million and features an electric motor producing 204 HP and 370 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-10

On July 31, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced that its board approved amendments to the object clause of its memorandum of association (MoA). The amendments include the removal of the clause related to the acquisition of Maruti Ltd.’s undertakings from the Government of India, as this transaction is

On August 4, VinFast inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. This marks the company’s first manufacturing facility outside Vietnam and its third operational plant globally.
The 400-acre plant features advanced, automated production lines an

On March 28, Shakti Pumps (India) Limited announced an investment of INR 50 million in its wholly owned subsidiary, Shakti EV Mobility Private Limited (formerly Shakti Green Industries Private Limited). The investment was made by subscribing to 5 million equity shares, bringing the consolidated investment in the subs