Reported on July 18, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance is considering increasing the excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use little or no locally made parts. The plan is especially focused on electric pickup trucks.
A ministry source, speaking anonymously, said the proposal is part of a broader str

Reported on July 18, 2025, Daihatsu is set to unveil a new hybrid model at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), taking place from July 24 to August 3 in Tangerang. 
The Japanese automaker has not revealed detailed specifications but confirmed the vehicle is market-ready and will be competitive

Reported on July 18, 2025, Cambodia and Malaysia are exploring joint investments in the EV sector, focusing on EV charging infrastructure in Cambodia. The discussion took place during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Battery Show Asia 2025 held in Hong Kong.
Both sides shared insights on the EV and battery

Announced on July 19, 2025, Evro, the e-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP), unveiled its partnership with Shell Pilipinas Corporation to bring Shell Recharge stations onto its platform.
The move introduces the Philippines’ first true roaming collaboration between major Charge Point Operators (CPOs), enabling Evro users

On July 18, 2025, the Jaecoo J8 three-row D-segment SUV was officially launched in Malaysia. Locally built in Shah Alam, the SUV is priced from MYR 178,800 for the base 5-seater 2WD (FWD) model, while the range-topping 6-seater AWD variant comes in at MYR 198,800.
Powering the J8 is Chery’s 2.0-liter turbocharged fou

Announced on July 16, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has released a policy package to help Thai businesses adapt to U.S. tariffs and intensifying global trade pressures. Aimed at boosting competitiveness, strengthening supply chains, and expanding market access, the package responds to investor concerns

On July 17, the U.S. Commerce Department announced it had issued a determination to impose preliminary anti-dumping (AD) duties of 93.5% on anode active material (AAM), which includes both synthetic and natural graphite imports from China. 
The effective tariff rate for AAM is now 160% which includes the previously a

On July 17, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. held the global unveiling of its FX Super One MPV, the first of a new lineup of affordable mass market EV’s for the FX brand. The company said it had secured 10,034 non-binding pre-orders with binding USD 100 deposits for the Super One, from both B2B and B2C custom

On July 17, GMC announced that the 2026 Acadia is the latest vehicle in GMC’s lineup of trucks and SUVs to receive the ultra-premium Denali Ultimate trim, further expanding customer choice within the portfolio. 
The 2026 Acadia is produced at Lansing Delta Township Assembly with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine offeri

Production at the GM Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, will be paused as the facility undergoes a scheduled three-week summer shutdown. Production is expected to resume on July 21 following the completion of routine maintenance activities, according to a GM spokesperson who said this is standard procedure acr

On July 17, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning to owners of 2020-2026 Volvo plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicles to immediately complete an important over-the-air safety recall. 
Without this recall remedy, an affected vehicle could completely lose its ability to brake whi

On July 16, Subaru of America, Inc. announced details on the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, including the new Crosstrek Hybrid. The third-generation Subaru Crosstrek returns with an available, all-new next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system for enhanced range and capability.
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek and Crosstr

On July 16, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced updates to its 2026 model year lineup, highlighted by a significantly updated 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and an all-new mild-hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain in the Outlander.
The new 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut in Q1 2026,  featur

On July 15, Pronto.ai, Inc., the industry leader in scalable, affordable, OEM-agnostic Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS), announced it has completed its acquisition of SafeAI Inc., another pioneer in safety-focused, multi-sensor autonomous solutions for heavy industry. The transaction further establishes Pronto as the

On July 17, Peugeot announced that it is enhancing its e-mobility features with better connectivity, planning, and safety tools. Starting July 1, 2025, all new PEUGEOT vehicles will come with Connect One as standard. The features include:
e-Remote Control: (via the MyPEUGEOT app) lets users check and manage their EV’

On July 17, OYAK announced that the new Renault Austral C-SUVis now available in Türkiye, starting at TRY 2,190,000.
Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid version features a 1.2-liter turbo gasoline engine with two electric motors, and a multi-mode automatic transmission, which generates output of 200 hp, it accelerates

On July 15, the FIM-CISL union announced that it expects total vehicle production in 2025 to reach around 440,000 units, including about 250,000 passenger cars for Stellantis Italy.
In the first half of 2025, 221,885 vehicles were built, i.e., down by 26.9% from the same period in 2024, showing all the Italian plants

On July 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis' Vigo plant will suspend two shifts this week due to parts shortages. System 1, which builds the Peugeot 2008, will stop production during the night shift on July 18 and the morning shift on July 19, 2025.
The company cited “force majeure” caused by supply issues—

On July 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis El Djazaïr Group announced that construction work on the CKD extension at its Tafraoui site in Oran, Algeria, has reached 85% completion.
The progress comes after equipment was installed in the ironwork and paint shops, which are the key steps for increasing local

On July 16, multiple sources reported that Mercedes Benz South Africa is rethinking its operations at the East London plant as the South African industries that rely on exports are facing major challenges due to upcoming US tariffs. 
Acting Eastern Cape Premier said there are serious concerns that MBSA could leave th