On July 24, Mercedes Benz announced the key progress in the development of its all-electric VLE van, with prototypes passing major testing milestones across three areas of efficiency.
First, the VLE demonstrated excellent aerodynamics during wind tunnel tests in Stuttgart. The vehicle’s sleek design with a stretched

On July 25, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) awarded Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) compliance certificates to VinFast India Private Limited for its electric car models VF6 Earth and VF6 Wind.
The certification confirms that both models comply with Indian regulatory standards related to safety,

On July 25, 2025, JSW MG Motor India launched the MG Cyberster electric convertible, priced at INR 7.5 million for new bookings and INR 7.25 million for pre-reserved customers. The price includes a 3.3 kW portable charger, a 7.4 kW wall box charger, and standard installation. The Cyberster features a dual-motor all-w

On July 23, 2025, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles in Indonesia, is celebrating 55 years of operations at GIIAS 2025, carrying the theme “True Business Mainstay,” highlighting its long-standing support for the nation’s logistics and economic dev

On July 23, 2025, the Indonesian government, in collaboration with Italdesign, unveiled the i2C at GIIAS 2025.
The i2C is developed on an existing EV platform, marking a key step in the joint effort to create Indonesia’s first indigenous passenger vehicle. This concept fully electric 6/7-seater SUV is designed to mee

Announced on July 24, 2025. PT Honda Prospect Motor officially launched the Honda STEP WGN e:HEV at GIIAS 2025. This upper MPV expands Honda’s e:HEV lineup in Indonesia across sedans, SUVs, and MPVs.
First introduced in Japan in 1996, the STEP WGN has sold nearly 2 million units globally. 
The STEP WGN e:HEV is power

Announced on July 23, 2025, the BYD Atto 1 A segment EV made its Indonesian debut at GIIAS 2025, bringing bold styling, smart electric features, and a fun-to-drive experience, tailored for the modern urban driver.
Built on BYD’s advanced e-Platform 3.0, the Atto 1 delivers a quiet, stable ride, backed by a strong bod

Announced on July 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported data from the Department of Land Transport that notes all kinds of 100% purely electric mobility registrations of 15,100 units in June 2025, up 89.0% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted fo

On July 23, 2025, VinFast officially launched the VF 7, its fifth model in Indonesia. This C-segment all-electric SUV, now in its third market, is offered in two variants: Eco and Plus, combining sleek design and advanced technology.
Prices start at IDR 499 million for the Eco and IDR 599 million for the Plus (OTR, b

On July 23, BMW announced that its Steyr plant, Austria collaborated with voestalpine Stahl GmbH for advanced electrical steel from voestalpine’s Linz site, which will be used in BMW’s next-generation electric motors.
The advanced steel will be used in the rotors and stators of BMW’s sixth-generation (Gen6) electric

On July 23, the President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that the EU-China summit is particularly important considering the trade and geopolitical challenges.  The exchange should serve as a platform to address contentious issues and promptly seek solutions. For the German automotiv

Announced on July 24, 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 the boot

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

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

Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) will showcase 18 units at GIIAS 2025 in Jakarta (July 23–August 3), under the theme “The Future of Joyful Mobility.” The lineup includes commercially available models, concept cars, and upcoming releases.
ADM revealed that the previously mentioned HEV to be br

On July 23, Daimler Buses announced that it will showcase its latest electric innovations, including the Mercedes Benz eIntouro intercity bus, new NMC4 batteries for the eCitaro range, and updated Omniplus services at the Busworld Europe 2025 from October 4 to 9, 2025, in Brussels.
eIntouro Intercity Bus: for the fir

On July 23, Vauxhall announced that the all-electric Mokka GSE will soon go into production at its Poissy plant, France. It will be the fastest electric Vauxhall yet, featuring a bold GSE and rally-inspired design along with advanced technology.
The Vauxhall Mokka GSE generates an output of 280 hp and 345 Nm of torqu