Announced on June 29, 2025, VinFast has officially inaugurated its Ha Tinh EV manufacturing plant, located in the Vung Ang Economic Zone. This is VinFast’s second operational plant in Vietnam and the fifth project in its global manufacturing network. Completed in under 7 months, it stands as one of the fastest-built

Announced on June 27, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved a new incentive package to encourage greater use of locally sourced content in the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and electrical appliances (E&E).
The initiative offers an additio

On June 19, Toyota announced the return of the 4Runner to Mexico, now entering its sixth generation as a hybrid SUV.
The new 4Runner is powered by the i-Force Max hybrid system, offering 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It is available in two trims: Limited and TRD Pr

On June 26, BYD announced the arrival of the M9 in Mexico, expanding its electrified vehicle lineup with a plug-in hybrid minivan, supporting the company’s national growth strategy within the electrification segment.
The BYD M9 features BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid technology, combining a 1.5-liter gasoline engin

On June 26, it was reported that Brazilian auto parts exports reached USD 3.3 billion from January to May 2025, a 4.6% increase over the same period in 2024. Imports, however, rose 14.4% to USD 9.5 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of USD 6.17 billion, up 20.5% year-over-year.
In May alone, imports grew 15.5% to

On June 25, it was reported that Brazil will increase import taxes on electrified vehicles (EVs) starting July 1.
The new rates rise from 25% to 30% for HEVs, from 20% to 28% for PHEVs, and from 18% to 25% for BEVs. This is the final adjustment before the full 35% rate is reinstated for all types in July 2026.
The de

On June 27, Trump posted on his Truth Social that he has terminated trade discussions with Canada, citing an incoming Canadian tax on all tech companies, including those based in the U.S., for which the first payment is due on June 30, as “a direct and blatant attack on our Country."
"Based on this egregious Tax, we

On June 26, J.D. Power released its annual 2025 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which records the number of problems in 10 key areas cited by owners in the first 90 days of ownership.
While half of the top problems industry-wide remain infotainment issues, results improved slightly in 2025, though owners are h

On June 26, J.D. Power released its annual 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which records the number of problems in 10 key areas cited by owners in the first 90 days of ownership. As part of its study, J.D. Power recognizes the top production plants of the year. Plant quality awards are based on defects and mal

The 2026 Cadillac Optiq is set to introduce several key updates since introduction of the model in 2025 when it launched exclusively as a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicle.
A new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant of the Optiq will become the base model. The 2026 Optiq RWD will be rated at 315 hp and 332 lb-ft of

On June 25, Ford announced the launch of the first-ever Tremor package for its 2026 Explorer lineup, adding a bit more ruggedness and "go anywhere" capability.
The off-road Tremor variant has:
•    a unique suspension system with specially tuned springs and sway bars that give it an extra inch of ride height and a co

On June 24, Waymo announced its robotaxi service launch to the public in Atlanta, achieved through an exclusive partnership with Uber. The exclusive nature of the deal highlights a division of responsibilities. Uber will manage fleet maintenance and cleaning, while Waymo focuses on its core technology and roadside as

On June 26, Lyft announced how it is preparing to introduce autonomous vehicles into its line of available transportation offerings.
Lyft and May Mobility announced in November 2024 their multiyear agreement to work together, with the launch  of their first deployment in Atlanta in 2025. The service will use May Mobi

On June 27, RIZON Truck, a division of Daimler Trucks, announced that it is continuing to scale its California presence with new vehicle deliveries to both municipal and commercial customers, including Treefort Entertainment, LA Percussion, and South Bay Fabrication.
RIZON’s delivery announcement in California follow

On June 27, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism announced that it has supported Teknia's new electrification project at its production facilities in Ampuero (Cantabria) with an allocation of EUR 1.6 million in the PERTE VEC III program. 
This project also represents the largest business acquisition in Teknia's histo

On June 26, Rock Tech Lithium Inc., and Ronbay Technology Co., Ltd. Ningbo, China signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Rock Tech will supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide from its Guben converter to Ronbay’s European CAM operations, including its newly acquired plant in Konin, Poland.
Ronbay will support Roc

On June 25, Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii, in a social media post, announced that it had painted the first Haval M6 body in its newly launched paint shop. This marks a key step in ramping up to full-cycle production, which began in February 2025.
Based on social media updates of Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii

On June 25, Vay, a leading provider of automotive-grade remote driving technology, and Kodiak Robotics, announced a strategic partnership. Vay’s technology supports Kodiak’s proprietary Assisted Autonomy system, which enables remote human control of trucks in specific low-speed, well-defined situations. This capabili

On June 25, the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Egypt participated in a roundtable dedicated to the automotive industry, held in Shanghai, China, with the participation of several Chinese companies.
The minister announced that Egypt’s automotive industry is undergoing a transformation, focusing on expanding

On June 27, SOUEAST launched its Saudi Arabian subsidiary along with a new brand strategy. It also debuted three new S-series models: the S09, S07, and S06. SOUEAST's long-term Saudi strategy, guided by the principle “In Saudi, For Saudi,” emphasizes deep localization. 
SOUEAST is planning to establish a Middle East