GM to increase production in existing U.S. plants, hold pricing steady On April 29, after issuing the company’s Q1 2025, GM CEO Mary Barra said the company’s new guidance following the White House’s announcements on tariffs anticipates EBIT being in the range of USD 10-12.5 billion in 2025, rather than the previously forecast USD 13.7-15.7 billion, to take into account USD 4 billion to USD 5 billion in tariff exposure. To blunt the impact o...

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Ford launches 2025 Expedition at Kentucky Truck Plant after USD 500 million investment On April 30, Ford announced the official launch and first shipments of its revised 2025 Ford Expedition from the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, which also assembles the 2025 Lincoln Navigator and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The refreshed three-row SUV that can seat up to eight people has received a restyled front end, with new headlights and tail...

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Canadian vehicle sales up 10.2% in April On May 2, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants announced that approximately 186,000 light vehicles were sold in April 2025, very similar to March, but up 10.2% from the same month in 2024, signifying it as the best March figures since 2018. The SAAR for April was 1.90 million, down from the 2+ million numbers seen in Q1, but a solid performance given the political and economic turmoil. Looking at vehicle mix,...

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IONNA doubles U.S. charging locations in April On May 1, IONNA offered an update on its 2025 expansion plan to eventually have 30,000 charging bays by the end of 2030. Six new rechargeries that opened to the public in April, marking its first set of batch openings this year, now doubles IONNA's total network size to 12 sites and 120 bays. It has 15 additional rechargeries in active construction across the U.S., bringing the total of open and in-c...

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hicles on California roads, but account for more than 50% of nitrogen oxides and fine particle diesel pollution. The NOx rule cuts heavy-duty emissions by 90% and is expected to result in USD 23 billion in health benefits from reduced illnesses and other improvements. (multiple sources on April 30, 2025)...

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h with iterating algorithms, referred to as its “flywheel approach”, as well as a “two-leg” product strategy focusing on both Mpilot, its mass-production-ready assisted driving solutions, and MSD (Momenta Self-Driving), its driving solution targeting full autonomy.  (Uber release on May 2, 2025)...

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fuel systems and electrical systems to keep combustion engines operating at peak performance, while at the same time investing in advanced technologies and alternative fuels. With over 12,500 employees in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. (PHINIA release on April 30, 2025)...

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Stellantis to pause work at Termoli plant affecting 600 workers amid ongoing uncertainty On April 29, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will halt work at its Termoli plant from May 19 to 25, 2025, affecting 600 workers. The company has requested ordinary CIG (redundancy support) for the V6, GME, and GSE engine areas. Workers remain deeply concerned about the plant’s future, especially after the Gigafactory project came to a standstill. ...

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Stellantis Termoli plant faces sharp decline as engine lines shut down On May 2, multiple sources reported that the 8-valve engine line has already shut down, and the 16-valve line will stop by summer 2025 in the Stellantis’ Termoli plant. Even premium engines such as the GME 2.0L and Maserati’s V6 Nettuno are now at risk. Currently, only GSE FireFly engines which are used in models such as the Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale—are still bei...

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. Scania is working with supplier AnVa Polytech, which brings manufacturing knowledge to the project. Launched in mid-2024, the project focuses on testing the material’s performance in areas such as heat, chemicals, and sealing. The first step is creating prototypes. While the project ends in mid-2025, the potential impact could be much longer lasting. Based on Scania press release...

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Maruti Suzuki, India allocates up to INR 90 billion Capex for FY 2026, focuses on flexible EV manufacturing In an investor update, Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) announced that its CAPEX in FY 2025 was approximately INR 84 billion. For FY 2026, it is planning a capex in the range of INR 80 to 90 billion, excluding any investments in Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG). MSIL also revealed plans to launch two new models in FY 2026, including the e-Vitara, its upcomin...

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255 fully electric 9-meter buses supplied by PMI Electro Mobility. This rollout is part of Delhi's ongoing efforts to expand its electric public transport fleet, which currently includes over 2,000 electric buses. The government aims to introduce 2,080 nine-meter electric neighborhood buses between 2025 and 2026, of which PMI Electro Mobility will provide 1,456.  Based on the JBM group press release/ PMI Electro press release...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Dirac, Sweden partners with MediaTek, Taiwan to enhance in-car audio performance On April 28, Dirac, Sweden-based audio tech company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MediaTek to enhance in-car audio performance through the integration of Dirac’s industry-leading digital audio software into MediaTek’s automotive-grade systems-on-chips (SoCs). In the partnership, the companies will jointly develop a proof of ...

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ETAS presents measurement and calibration solutions at Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2025 ETAS GmbH presented its comprehensive measurement and calibration solutions for all powertrain types, microprocessor-based vehicle computers, and modern automotive networks at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2025 in Germany, held from May 20 – 22. Highlights included (i) an all-in-one powertrain calibration for ICE, EV, and Fuel Cells and (ii) a Remote...

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U.S. auto sales up 10.0% in April on rush demand, inventory decline and price hikes concerns going forward The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in April 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of May 2, was 1,465,356 units, up 10.0% y/y. The number of business days in April was 26, one day more than in the same month last year. The U.S. has imposed an additional 25% tariff on...

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PEVS 2025: Wuling unveils EV Van in Indonesia; Local assembly and Q3 launch planned Announced on April 29, 2025, Wuling Motors unveiled the Wuling EV Van for the first time in Indonesia at the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS) 2025 in Jakarta. Pre-bookings are now open. In Indonesia, the Wuling EV van will be offered in Minibus and Blind Van variants and will be locally manufactured in Cikarang, West Java. Its official launch in Indonesia i...

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Thai cabinet approves HEV/MHEV excise tax cuts and EV3 production period extension Announced on April 28, 2025, the Thai Cabinet has approved (i) a reduction in excise tax for hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles to between 6% and 12%, and (ii) an extension of the production period for compensatory vehicles under the EV3 program to better align with domestic market conditions.  These measures are designed to strengthen Thailand’s electrified vehicl...

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Thailand’s new excise tax rates and conditions for PHEVs to take effect in 2026 On April 29, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Finance announced that the Cabinet has approved adjustments to the excise tax rates for PHEVs. Currently, PHEVs, like HEVs, are taxed based on CO2 emissions. However, starting January 1, 2026, separate tax rates will apply. PHEVs with an electric range of at least 80 km per charge and a fuel tank of no more than 45 liters wi...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: ChangAn Automobile releases three strategic action plans On April 27, 2025, ChangAn Automobile has unveiled its forward-looking roadmap, consisting of three strategies — its new energy Shangri-La Mission, Dubhe Plan for intelligence, and its Vast Ocean Plan for global expansion — usher in a new chapter of strategic upgrades and innovation for ChangAn. Major breakthroughs for the Company include debuting multiple new energy...

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Toyota launches data-driven TRUST Project to improve road safety in Thailand Announced on April 28, 2025, the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), UN-Habitat, the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), officially launched the TRUST (Thailand Road Users Safety through Technology) Project. The initiative aims to reduce traffic accidents in Thailand thro...

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