Sono, Germany updates about Bus OEM factory partnership and collaboration with Ford On May 22, Sono Group N.V. announced that during the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, it commenced its first Bus OEM factory partnership, with initial buses leaving the assembly line of a European manufacturer featuring Sono Motors' solar integration solution. This development allows customers to purchase solar-equipped buses directly from the OEM. It also star...

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Toyota reportedly considers launching compact pickups for U.S. market On May 21, it was reported that Toyota is considering the launch of a compact pickup in the U.S. to compete in the growing market for affordable entry-level trucks. Ford’s Maverick and Hyundai’s Santa Cruz models, both of which debuted in 2021, have tapped into that demand. Mark Templin, Toyota’s chief operating officer in the United States, notes that the company is list...

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Ford Mustang Mach-E production unaffected by Trump tariffs Production of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, though it is assembled in Cuautitlan, Mexico, has not yet been affected by the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Trump as sales in the U.S. have not slowed and those in Europe have picked up. The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E has received price increases ranging from USD 1,500 for base Select Standard Range models to USD 2,500 for Select Extended Rang...

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Ford may share BlueOval SK EV Battery Park production with Nissan 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 interim, with production currently scheduled to begin soon.  Recent ...

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Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

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east Asia and strengthen its global supply chain. The project is set to boost Malaysia’s automotive electronics ecosystem and create valuable opportunities for local talent. Renowned for its advanced pressure sensors, automation, and vertical integration, Trensor supplies major automakers such as Ford and Geely, and Tier-1 suppliers like Cummins and Hanon Systems. Its sensors are also used in Perodua’s air conditioning systems.  With 60% of ...

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Ford introduces 2025 Mustang Mach-E in Mexico On May 19, it was reported that Ford introduced the 2025 Mustang Mach-E in Mexico, showcasing notable upgrades in performance, design, technology, and charging options. The high-performance electric SUV now features GT and Rally versions that deliver up to 700 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. With 480 hp and an extended-range battery, it offers up to 4...

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survey shows Toyota jumped 18 points to 386, putting the OEM alone in the upper good-very good category. Honda gained 3 points and scored 347. GM gained 11 points to 310, rising above 300 for the first time. GM now ranks in third place behind Honda and Toyota. Nissan, however, fell 6 points to 249. Ford also fell 6 points year-over-year keeping the company in fifth place. Stellantis dropped 11 points and remains in last place at 141.  OEMs in th...

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hanged from the last study one year ago.   Some of the key findings include: •    EV customers are active in cross-shopping, with those who are “very likely” to consider an EV cross-shop an average of 2.9 brands, and those who are “somewhat likely” shop an average of 2.8 brands. Honda, Ford, BMW, and Cadillac are among brands cross-shopped for the Tesla Model Y.•    Purchase price and cost of ownership concerns have declined, whi...

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Ford CEO Jim Farley expects tariffs to remain as company works to mitigate them Ford CEO Jim Farley was asked in a recent interview if he expects the Trump tariffs to remain in place permanently. “We do, at least for the next three years,” Farley said, noting that the company is doing everything it can to mitigate them.  When asked specifically if Ford is considering moving Maverick production from Mexico to the U.S., Farley said “Anything...

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Ford recalls 273,789 Expedition, Navigator SUVs in U.S. over brake issue On May 14, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that Ford is recalling 273,789 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of brake function which may increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles produced between April 2022 and November 2024. Brake fluid in the affected vehicles may leak due to...

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IG Metall organizes 24-hour strike at Ford Cologne plant, Germany On May 14, multiple sources reported that IG Metall, the workers' union, organized a 24-hours strike at the Ford factory in Cologne, Germany, bringing operations to a near halt. The strike began on May 14, 2025, and is scheduled to end on May 15, 2025, with the end of the last night shifts. The strike comes in response to Ford’s plan to cut 2,900 of its roughly 11,500 jobs by the...

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car sales were up 3.6%, commercial vehicles were up 23.5% and special purpose vehicles were down 50.4% and hybrid vehicles were up 88.2% to 973 units. By brand sales in April based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was up 24.2% y/y to 5,566 units with a 18.8% market share. Ford was up 30.9% to 3,997 units with a 13.5% market share. Thaco Mazda was up 27.3% to 2,736 units with a 9.2% market share. Thaco Truck was up 46.3%...

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Turkish vehicle sales up 38.0% and production up 22.8% in April The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 109,234 units in April 2025 represented a 38.0% increase over April 2024. According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Renault sales were 9,702 units in April (9.2% market share), Fiat sales were 9,256 units (8.8% share), Ford sales were 8,065 units (7.7% share), VW sales w...

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Ford revises electrical architecture plan Responding to questions on what Ford is doing with its new electrical architecture programs, Ford EV design head Doug Field recently explained what the company is doing. Rather than cancelling its next-generation FNV4 (fully-networked vehicle) electrical architecture, it is merging that effort with its existing, evolving architecture, while also developing a separate architecture that will be utilized in ...

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the pathway to zero emissions, with sessions titled “Decarbonisation – Don’t Waste the Next Decade” and “How to Decarbonise Your HGV Fleet” emphasizing the rapidly shrinking time-frame for scaling up zero-emission technologies. Representatives from the SMMT, the Department of Transport, Ford, Volvo Trucks, DAF Trucks UK, and Alexander Dennis (to name but a few) discussed the challenges and opportunities in adopting battery-electric, h...

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Mexican auto production decreases 9.1% in April 2025 OEMs built 326,069 light vehicles in Mexico in April 2025, resulting in a 9.1% decrease compared to the 358,597 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in April included Ford with an increase of 0.3% to 38,505 units; Toyota with an increase of 27.0% to 27,256 units and Honda with an increase o...

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cles in April 2025, a 10.9% decrease compared to the 288,330 units shipped in April 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in April included Toyota with a 36.4% increase to 28,542 units; GM with a 8.8% increase to 76,443 units; and Ford with a 1.0% increase to 31,914 units. OEMs with export declines in April included Mazda with a 60.9% decrease to 5,226 units; VW with a 44.4% dec...

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Ford to delivers 1,070 Ford E-Transit vans to PepsiCo in Mexico On May 8, Ford de México and PepsiCo announced a major step toward sustainable logistics with the deployment of 1,070 all-electric Ford E-Transit vans for last-mile deliveries, with an investment of over MXN 2.3 billion. The initiative is expected to cut annual CO2 emissions by 3,900 tons. The E-Transit, Ford’s electric commercial vehicle, features a 198-kWh motor delivering 266 h...

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Detroit Three automaker group blasts Trump UK trade deal as unfair On May 8, an industry group representing General Motors, Ford and Stellantis blasted President Trump's trade deal with the UK, saying it would harm the U.S. auto sector. "Under this deal, it will now be cheaper to import a UK vehicle with very little U.S. content than a USMCA compliant vehicle from Mexico or Canada that is half American parts," said the American Automotive Policy ...

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