On July 23, Infineon Technologies AG announced a partnership with UL Solutions to accelerate the implementation of ISO 26262 functional safety compliance for Infineon’s automotive customers. ISO 26262 provides a process for managing and reducing safety risks associated with the integration of electrical and electroni

On July 23, AGR Holding announced that it has completed preparations of the paint shop at its Kaluga plant for the serial production of vehicles under the new Russian brand TENET.
The painting line at plant follows a detailed and multi-stage process. It begins with pre-treatment, where the TENET car body undergoes f

On July 23, the General Transport Authority launched the initial implementation phase of autonomous vehicles in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a qualitative step aimed at empowering technology and expanding the implementation and development of a smart and safe system for the Kingdom's transport sector.
The project i

On July 23, the CEO of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) addressed and clarified recent rumours about BYD delaying mass production at its Hungarian plant, stating that these claims were based on inaccurate media reports.
The HIPA CEO highlighted that BYD has confirmed that its project is moving forward

On July 17, MG Motor collaborated with mobility service provider FINN. As part of the agreement, MG Motor will supply 5,000 additional vehicles to FINN in 2025.
The partnership will allow FINN to offer its customers nearly the entire MG Motor lineup, including models like the MG4 Electric, MG5 EV, MG HS, MG ZS, and

On July 24, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) announced that the Rocky hybrid SUV is scheduled to go on sale in Indonesia in 2026. This marks Daihatsu’s first hybrid offering in the Indonesian market. The model will be fully imported from the Shiga (Ryuo) Plant in Japan and will comply with all local regulatory sta

On July 24, Mitsubishi Motors announced its FY2025 first quarter financial results.
Net sales decreased 2.9 % YoY to JPY 609.1 billion. Operating profit decreased 84.1% YoY to JPY 5.6 billion. Ordinary income declined 88.6% YoY to JPY 4.8 billion. Net income decreased 97.5% YoY to JPY 738 million. Although global veh

Ficosa International, S.A. (Ficosa) contributed to the pilot tests of the European SELFY project in Austria and at the ADAS/CAV test circuit at Applus+ IDIADA, in Baix Penedès, Catalonia, Spain, which replicated real metropolitan scenarios. The tests successfully detected over 95% of vulnerable road users and more th

Eberspaecher Group (Eberspaecher) announced that it will showcase its latest thermal management technologies for buses at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, running from October 4-9, 2025.
The company will display the AC138 EVO and the AC135 product family, air-conditioning systems designed for alternative dr

On July 24, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for June 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) decreased 5.1% year-on-year to 1,243,732 units in June, while year-to-date s

Announced on July 24, 2025, at the 2025 Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2025), XPeng held the handover ceremony for the first locally produced XPeng X9 unit. This marks a new phase in XPeng’s global expansion, revealing Indonesia as the first country outside China for its localized production strategy.
At th

Announced on July 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has revised Thailand’s vehicle production forecast for 2025.
The new target has been lowered by 3.33%, from 1.5 million units to 1.45 million units (a reduction of 50,000 units). The adjustment mainly affects production for export, which has been cut

On July 22, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reposted President Trump’s social media message announcing a trade agreement with Japan, stating on his own account, “It has been an honor to work on this deal on behalf of the greatest negotiator, President Trump. The winning isn’t over. This is just the beginning.”

Mitsubishi Motors' FY2025 first quarter financial results were announced.
Sales declined 2.9% YoY to JPY 609.1 billion. This was a JPY 18.4 billion decrease from the previous year's JPY 627.5 billion.
Operating income decreased 84.1% YoY to JPY 5.6 billion, down JPY 29.9 billion from JPY 35.5 billion in the previou

On July 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that Thailand produced 130,223 vehicles in June. While the volume remained relatively low, it reflected a 12.0% YoY increase and marked the second consecutive month of growth. Of the total output, 34.79% was for the domestic market and 65.21% was for

On July 23, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for June decreased 6.5% over the previous year to 69,006 units. Passenger car production was up 6.6% to 66,317 units and commercial vehicle production was down 76.8% to 2,689 units year over year (y/y)

MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that it will present its technologies in three strategic areas to accelerate electrification and reduce CO2 emissions at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, from September 9 to 14, 2025.
It will present a new range extender that boosts the range of electric vehicles (EVs), with a rated

On July 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in June 2025 reached 205,565 units (176,134 CBUs and 29,431 CKDs), up 12.0% YoY. In the first six months of 2025, production totaled 1,269,946 motorcycles (1,041,992 CBUs and 227,954 CKDs), an increase of 6.1% YoY. 
Motorcy

Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) is participating in GIIAS 2025, showcasing up to 30 vehicles, including two heritage models: the Corolla KE20 (introduced in Indonesia in 1971) and the Toyota Kijang Buaya Generation One, launched in 1977, celebrating Toyota’s 54-year legacy in Indonesia.
At the

Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) opened its GIIAS 2025 participation with a bold showcase of future mobility, featuring new products, technologies, and services across a spacious 2,000-sqm booth.
The main attraction of Suzuki’s exhibition is the e VITARA SUV, Suzuki’s first mass-produced BE