On May 16, FAW Group announced the roll-off of the bZ5 intelligent electric SUV, an FAW Toyota locally developed key model, at the FAW Toyota NEV Plant.
The bZ5 is equipped with: a 1.44-square-meter panoramic glass sunroof with Low-E and Ag2 coatings, offering ultraviolet and infrared ray isolation rates of 99.98% an

On May 20, it was reported that Nissan is preparing to boost production at its Resende plant in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the official launch of the second-generation Kicks model.
Currently operating two shifts, the plant produces 24 vehicles per hour, but Nissan aims to increase output to 32 units per hour by enhancin

On May 22, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in April 2025 reached 189,547 units (157,091 CBUs and 32,456 CKDs), an increase of 17.1% YoY. In the first 4 months of 2025, production totaled 854,032 motorcycles (688,549 CBUs and 165,483 CKDs), up 3.9% YoY. 
Motorcycle ex

On May 20, ZF Group launched its largest Digital Development Hub outside Europe in Bengaluru, India. The 33,300-square-foot facility supports agile development with 250 employees working on both domestic and international projects. This hub will be instrumental in advancing SCALAR, ZF’s fleet orchestration platform,

On May 21, Gabriel India, in an investor update, announced that its joint venture Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems is planning to set up a second production line for sunroofs at its Chennai plant. It will have a capacity of 200,000 units. It will be operational by the second half of 2025. 
Based on Gabriel India invest

On May 21, Uno Minda announced that its board has approved the consolidation and shifting of two-wheeler lighting manufacturing plants located at Bahadurgarh and Sonipat to a new location at Kharkhoda, Haryana. The new manufacturing facility is being set up to meet the continuous increase in the demand from OEMs and

On May 21, Indian start-up Minus Zero presented an end-2-end autopilot to navigate in dense Indian urban traffic with on-coming vehicles and narrow roads with or without lane markings. Tested on some of Bangalore’s toughest roads, their vision-based technology handles obstacles like animals, pushcarts, and small two-

On May 21, EKA Mobility announced that it has been awarded the Automotive Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Certificate under the Advanced Automotive Technology Vehicles category by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for its bus platform. This recognition highlights EKA Mobility’s commitment to build

On May 21, the Ministry for Heavy Industries chaired a inter-ministerial coordination meeting to review and accelerate the implementation of EV charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive scheme. With a financial outlay of INR 20 billion, the PM E-Drive scheme will support the installation of approximately 72,000 EV

On May 16, 2025, PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (PT MMKSI) officially introduced updated versions of the Xpander and Xpander Cross. The enhancements primarily target exterior styling, interior comfort, and overall performance, reinforcing the models' positioning as versatile vehicles designed to mee

Announced on May 16, 2025, VinFast Manufacturing and Trading JSC has officially received approval to build a large-scale EV plant in the Vung Ang Economic Zone, Ha Tinh Province. The Investment Registration Certificate, issued by the Ha Tĩnh Economic Zone Management Board, enabled the project to move forward.
The inv

On May 19, it was reported that Qualibat, Brazil’s Battery Quality Association representing brands like Moura, Heliar, and Tudor, invested BRL 400,000 in its first independent testing lab located at the Sorocaba Technology Park.
The facility will enhance Qualibat’s technical autonomy and its role in supporting indust

On May 21, Nissan Brazil updated interior information before launching second-generation Kicks in Brazil.
Highlights include a fully digital dashboard that enhances driver interaction and exclusive BOSE speakers integrated into the headrests for a high-quality sound experience. The SUV also impresses with its spaciou

On May 21, Dodge debuted the all-new, all-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona sedan. 
Two-door and four-door Dodge Charger Daytona vehicles share a common roofline, liftgate, and front and rear fascia, creating a bold, sleek, coupe-like appearance for both trims. Four doors were intentionally integrated into the over

On May 21, Stellantis announced a USD 388 million investment to develop a state-of-the-art Metro Detroit Megahub in Van Buren Township, Michigan, further advancing the efficiency and sustainability of its Mopar service parts distribution network.
As part of its broader consolidation strategy, Stellantis recently sold

Ford and SK On’s joint-venture BlueOval SK Battery Park site in Kentucky was originally planned to have two operational plants on its large campus, which would employ 5,000 people. However, with slower demand for EVs, the two companies had chosen to only utilize one of those plants and hire 2,500 workers in the inter

On May 20, Honda announced that the refreshed 2026 Honda CR-V is arriving in U.S. dealerships now, with more standard technology and an expanded lineup, featuring a new TrailSport Hybrid trim that brings more rugged styling and improved capability to the most popular Honda model. 
The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, the

On May 21, Honda announced that the 2026 Honda HR-V, with stylish design upgrades and enhanced standard tech features is now arriving at U.S. dealerships with a starting price of USD 26,200. Honda’s gateway SUV gains a larger touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and wireless phone c