On September 11, Kia unveiled the new Stonic, bringing higher-segment features to the compact CUV class. This marks the Stonic’s second major facelift, featuring a bold design, upgraded technology and connectivity, and a renewed powertrain strategy.
The new Stonic is 25 mm longer due to the redesigned front and rear

On September 18, BWI Group announced that its MagneRide semi-active suspension has been selected for the Polestar 5, the brand’s flagship GT. The technology will be supplied across both the Performance and Dual Motor variants.
MagneRide is digitally controlled and can be tuned with just a laptop, eliminating the nee

On September 17, multiple sources reported that the Ford Almussafes factory plans two additional engine production shutdown days in September 2025, and three more in October 2025. It has also announced two vehicle shutdown days in October 2025, as part of the RED mechanism at the Valencian plant.
The Valencian factor

On September 7, Unite announced that workers across the JLR supply chain are facing layoffs or reduced pay, with some advised to apply for universal credit.
In response to the recent cyberattack, the union has called for a furlough scheme for these workers, like the support recently provided to staff at bus manufact

On September 17, Tobii announced that its in-cabin sensing software platform, which combines driver monitoring (DMS) and occupant monitoring (OMS) using a single camera, is entering mass production with a leading European premium automaker.
Tobii’s platform uses one sensor to monitor both the driver and passengers.

On September 17, Kia revealed the K4 in Europe. The hatchback features generous interior space, premium features, and advanced technologies. The K4 will be built at Kia’s new plant in Mexico and is set to arrive in UK showrooms in late 2025.
The vehicle measures 4,440 mm in length and 1,850 mm in width. The powertra

Valeo Group (Valeo) officially inaugurated its new production area in Veszprém, further strengthening its technological and manufacturing capabilities in Hungary.
The facility expands the existing production area by approximately 1,200 sqm and includes a new cleanliness laboratory, which plays a key role in monitorin

Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will present the new Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, along with other solutions for buses and vans, at Busworld Europe, in Brussels, Belgium, from October 4 to 9, 2025.
The Conti Urban HA 5 NXT contains up to 60% renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified materials.

FORVIA SE announced that Great Wall Motor (GWM) has selected Appning, FORVIA Group’s provider of in-car applications and digital services, to power its export vehicle brands, including Haval, Wey, Tank, Poer, and Ora.
Starting with vehicles entering production in Q1/2025, Appning will provide leading local and global

On September 18, Mitsubishi Motors announced that Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V., will begin a sequential launch of the all-new Eclipse Cross battery electric vehicle (BEV) for the European market before the end of 2025. Its world premiere event will take place in Brussels.
The all-new Eclipse Cross is a compact SUV b

Reported on September 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first eight months of 2025.
Leading the top 10 was the Proton eMas 7 with 5,455 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,472 units), BY

At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, CALB Group Co., Ltd. (CALB) exhibited Ultrahigh Power (UP) batteries and all-domain system solutions.
The key exhibits were as follows. UP Super-fast Charging Battery: The battery supports 5C super-fast charging and is applied to XPeng’s next-generation P7 coupe. UP High-E

Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. (Joyson Electronic) was recently designated by two leading Chinese automakers, whose names are undisclosed, for the global development and supply of a range of automotive intelligent products such as CCUs (Central Computing Units) and intelligent connectivity solutions. According to the

A joint innovation laboratory for high-dynamic driving simulators established by Autoliv and China Automotive Intelligent Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (CAIT) was inaugurated in Tianjin. The core objective of the cooperation between the two parties is to integrate Autoliv’s global automotive safety technology with C

Zhejiang Asia-Pacific Mechanical & Electronic Co., Ltd. (APG) was recently designated by a leading Chinese emerging automaker, whose name is confidential, for the supply of rear brake caliper assemblies (with EPB (Electronic Park Brake)) and front brake discs for a certain vehicle platform. According to the customer’

An assisted driving system of NavInfo Co., Ltd. (NavInfo) based on Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6B chip is currently under development and will start mass production in Q2 2026.
Centered on delivering ultimate cost performance, the system meets China’s new national standards and has been designated by dominant automaker

Reported on September 17, 2025, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) noted a decline in local vehicle sales for August. Combined sales fell 7.6% YoY and 5.5% MoM to 36,174 units.
Sales of passenger cars dropped by over 20% YoY to 7,591 u

South Korea's Hanon Systems announced that it surpassed one million units in cumulative production of electric compressors that use eco-friendly refrigerant, R744. This milestone was achieved just one and a half years after reaching 500,000 units in January 2024. Hanon Systems produces these compressors at its automo

SK On Co., Ltd., a battery manufacturing subsidiary of SK Innovation Co., Ltd., announced the completion of its pilot plant for all-solid-state batteries at the Institute of Future Technology, SK On’s research and development base in the Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea. The new plant will be primarily used to

Announced on September 12, 2025, MCE Holdings Berhad (MCE)’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Berhad (MCEIB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Huizhou Foryou General Electronics Co. Ltd. (ADAYO).
The agreement outlines a collaboration to design, produce, market