Reported on July 28, 2025, Basic Energy Corp. (BEC) is expected to finalize a deal in Q3 2025 with a local EV charging company to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Philippines.
The agreement, to be carried out through BEC’s subsidiary Basic Energy Renewables Corp., will involve co-developing EV c

Announced on July 25, 2025, VinFast has officially joined the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO), strengthening its commitment to Indonesia’s green mobility transition. 
This move empowers VinFast to speed up EV adoption, connect more closely with local customers, and promote sustainable develo

Autoliv participated in a 2025 technical seminar held by Changan Auto.
For intelligent cockpits and V2X (Vehicle to Everything), Autoliv delivered a presentation on in-vehicle restraint systems to highlight the increasing importance of backward ride safety amid the transformation of vehicles into intelligent mobile l

Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it has developed automotive air-conditioning systems, including air-conditioners and heaters, and begun mass production. The company’s air-conditioning systems will be fitted on Kia Corporation’s PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). For the Kia PV5, Hyundai WIA will also supply inte

Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean automotive body parts manufacturer, DH, will build a new plant in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, investing KRW 80 billion (JPY 8.8 billion). The company aims to start construction in the first half of 2026 and operation in the latter half of 2027. DH has he

South Korea's Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. will start supplying the Crugen HT51 as original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation’s Tasman pickup truck. This tire will be fitted on the Tasman export models for the Australian, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African markets in addition to the model for the South Korean market.

Announced on July 28, 2025, Proton Holdings Berhad, Malaysia, has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB), led by CEO Edmund Lim Meng Thong, to spearhead its global expansion.
The new company aims to increase Proton’s export sales tenfold within five years, focusing on

CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd.  (CITIC Dicastal) participated in the World AI Conference 2025 (WAIC 2025) with exhibits such as AI use cases at its Moroccan plant, the AluFeather robotic skeleton framework model, and colorful wheels.
On January 14, 2025, CITIC Dicastal’s Moroccan plant was selected as a global “Lighthouse

Announced on July 23, 2025, BMW Group Thailand, Cherdchai Autohaus, and Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to scale up ReVolt, an award-winning initiative that repurposes used EV batteries into sustainable energy solutions.
SUT will lead efforts to (i) reuse lithium-io

On July 25, 2025, AVATR made its official debut in Singapore with the launch of the AVATR 11, priced from SGD 278,999. The brand also displayed the exclusive AVATR 012, limited to only 700 units worldwide, highlighting its commitment to premium electric mobility.
AVATR is a premium intelligent EV brand under the Chan

On July 25, Pony.ai launched around-the-clock Robotaxi testing in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The testing has been extended from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 24 hours a day to explore practical scenarios for autonomous driving mobility at night to address the difficulty of traveling late at night through the all-scenar

On July 24, BYD launched the Sealion 06 midsize SUV. The model is available in three DM-i (plug-in hybrid electric) and EV (battery electric) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 139,800 to CNY 163,800.
Adopting the Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Sealion 06 measures 4,810mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,

Reported on July 29, 2025, the latest joint data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that vehicle sales in the Philippines rose by 3.6% YoY in June to 40,483 units, driven by strong demand for commercial vehicles, which jump

On July 24, BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the establishment of a green automotive industrial chain with China Datang Corp., Ltd. (CDT).
Under the agreement, the two companies will establish a green electricity joint venture (JV) for the development of a

On July 24, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the July 2025 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 1.85 million units (up 7.6% year-over-year (y/y)) and 1.01 million units, respectively.
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On July 24, Leapmotor launched the B01 intelligent battery electric sedan. The model is available in one 430km-range, three 550km-range, and two 650km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 89,800 to CNY 119,800.
Adopting a technology- and nature-inspired aesthetic design, the B01 measures 4,770mm long, 1,880mm