Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (May 2025) On June 11, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the May 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operating status of domestic charging facilities: As of May 2025, domestic charging facilities totaled 14.400 million unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Vauxhall reveals Grandland Electric AWD in UK On June 11, Vauxhall revealed the new Grandland Electric AWD, marking its first fully electric model with AWD. The SUV boasts a 73-kWh lithium-ion battery offering up to 311 miles (WLTP) of range, and rapid charging from 20% to 80% in 26 minutes. The dual-motor setup delivers 325 hp and 509 Nm of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 6.1 seconds. It includes four driving modes, Normal, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Mexican auto exports down 2.9% in May 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 301,112 light vehicles in May 2025, a 2.9% decrease compared to the 310,051 units shipped in May 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in May included Toyota with a 29.6% increase to 28,410 units; Honda with a 28.7% increase to 18,053 units; Kia with a 15.2% increase to 19,492 units;...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Proton posts sales of 13,328 units in May 2025 (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS) Announced on June 6, 2025, Proton reported total sales of 13,328 units in May, a 6.1% YoY increase, covering domestic, export, smart, and Proton e.MAS figures. This marked the third straight month of growth. Sales for the first 5 months of 2025 reached 61,087 units, with market share estimated at 19.2%. The Saga led Proton’s May sales with 5,513 units, follow...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Brazilian vehicle sales up 16.2% to 225,710 units in May 2025 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 16.2% YOY to 225,710 units in May 2025.Vehicle sales in May consisted of 167,547 passenger cars; 47,059 light commercial vehicles; 9,161 trucks; and 1,943 buses. Of the newly registered vehicles, locally manufactured vehicles in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Sindipeças reports Brazil’s auto parts trade deficit up 6.1% yoy to USD 1.2 billion in April On May 27, Sindipeças reported a trade deficit of USD 1.2 billion in April for Brazil’s auto parts industry, a 6.1% increase year-over-year. Exports fell to USD 674.5 million, showing signs of weakening momentum both month-over-month and year-over-year. Meanwhile, imports rose sharply, reaching USD 7.54 billion in the first four months of 2025, 14.1...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Citroen starts updated Jumpy van sales in Brazil On May 26, Citroën began sales of the updated Jumpy in Brazil, available in two configurations: Cargo and Vitré. The van now features a new 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine delivering 150 hp and 37.7 kgfm of torque. This upgrade improves fuel efficiency 12.4 km/l in the city and 13.7 km/l on highways, making it up to 15.1% more economical than the previous version. Performance has also improved, acce...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Stellantis starts Fiat Scudo sales in Brazil On May 20, it was reported that the Fiat Scudo, now offered in Cargo and Multi versions, is being sold with a new 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine. This updated powertrain delivers 150 hp and 370 Nm of torque. The upgrade also brought enhanced fuel efficiency, reaching 12.4 km/l in urban areas and 13.7 km/l on highways, reflecting savings of 4.2% and 15.1%, respectively, making the Scudo even more attracti...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

GlobalData blog: Auto Shanghai 2025: Huawei’s ‘Auto Wintel’ ecosystem – reshaping China’s smart vehicle industry Huawei isn’t just a supplier—it’s rewriting the rules of how cars are made in China. Auto Shanghai 2025, one of the major global automotive events on the calendar, is taking place from 23 April – 2 May 2025 and GlobalData are there to cut through the noise to bring you the real insight behind the biggest announcements...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Brazilian vehicle sales down 5.5% in April 2025 (Fenabrave) On May 5, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 208,661 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in April 2025, a decrease 5.5% compared to April 2024 and an increase of 6.7% from March 2024. Vehicle sales in April 2025 consisted of 152,286 passenger cars; 44,790 commerci...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

U.S. auto sales up 9.9% in April on rush demand, inventory decline and price hikes concerns going forward Note: Some figures were updated on May 8. 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 1,463,493 units, up 9.9% y/y. The number of business days in April was 26, one day more than in the same month last year. Light ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

March vehicle sales in Thailand down 0.5%, production down 6.1% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), March vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 0.5% year over year to 55,798 units. In the first 3 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 153,193 units, a decline of 6.5% YoY.  According to the FTI, the decline in overall sales was primarily due to a drop in pickup truck sales, as financial institutions remain cautious i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

FY 2024 vehicle exports from Japan mark first decline in four years On April 30, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (Chairman Masanori Katayama) announced that Japanese automakers’ vehicle exports in the fiscal year that ended March 2025 (FY 2024) decreased by 4.9% year-over-year (y/y) to 4,244,360 units, marking the first decline in four years. The decrease was attributed to intensifying competition in North America and the s...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

March vehicle production in Thailand down 6.1% (Flash Report) On April 29, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that vehicle production in March 2025 totaled 129,909 units, down 6.1% YoY but up 12.5% MoM. Of this, production for domestic sales and exports accounted for 35.9% and 64.1%, respectively. According to data provided by FTI member automakers, HEV production in March 2025 totaled 19,365 units, while BEV production reach...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Avatr launches Avatr 06 sedan On April 19, Avatr launched the Avatr 06 midsize sedan. The model is available in three battery electric (BEV) and two range-extended electric (REEV) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 209,900 to CNY 279,900. The Avatr 06 adopts a future sporty aesthetic exterior design concept and measures 4,855mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,450mm or 1,467mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,940mm. The Avatr 06 BEV is based on an all-do...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

China’s March vehicle production, sales volumes increase 11.9% y/y, 8.2% y/y, respectively On April 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for March 2025. According to the CAAM, in Q1 2025, a series of policies and measures to boost automobile consumption was continued and implemented more quickly, and automakers scrambled to launch new models. Consumer confidence st...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

ZF LIFETEC unveils new SPR6.1 rear seatbelt system ZF LIFETEC, a division of ZF, has unveiled the new SPR6.1 seatbelt for the rear seat, which will be launched in mid-2025. Featuring mechanical decoupling, the system adjusts to different passenger weights during a crash. It reduces excessive force loads and provides Real Life Safety while improving rear seat passengers’ comfort. The system combines variable pretensioning via the torsion bar wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Global EV battery installation Jan-Feb up 40.3%, CATL on top with 38.2% share On April 8, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in February 2025. For January to February, the global battery installation increased 40.3% to 129.9 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 67.5% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 17.7% and Japanese manu...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

BIMS 2025: MG S5 EV launched in Thailand; Locally assembled On March 25, 2025, SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales Thailand officially introduced the new MG S5 EV at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2025). This SUV comes with the motto of “Fun to Drive, Long Driving Range, Quick Recharge, Comfort, and Lifetime Warranty.” The S5 EV is the latest model to be manufactured as a CKD model in Thailand, serving local sales. It will also be exp...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

PULSETRAIN, Germany raises EUR 6.1 million to improve EV battery technology On March 19, PULSETRAIN GmbH announced that it had raised EUR 6.1 million in seed financing to revolutionize electromobility. The funding, led by Vsquared Ventures and Planet A, will accelerate product development as the company moves toward industrialization and scaling. Pulsetrain GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in battery management and inverter technology...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21