Mercedes-Benz Malaysia adds new GLC 200 and GLE 400 e to locally assembled SUV line-up Announced on December 9, 2025, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has expanded its locally assembled SUV portfolio with two new models: the GLC 200 4MATIC and the GLE 400 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid.  Both are produced in Pekan and strengthen the brand’s SUV line-up in Malaysia. The GLC 200 4MATIC, priced from MYR 329,888, returns a petrol-powered option to the GLC range. I...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for November 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Retail November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Brazilian vehicle sales down 5.9% in November 2025 (Fenabrave) On December 2, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 238,606 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in November 2025, a decrease of 5.9% compared to November 2024 and a decrease of 8.5% from October 2025. Vehicle sales in November 2025 consisted of 182,044 passenger ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

D&O, Malaysia moves from profit to loss in Q3 2025 as auto demand pulls back Announced on November 25, 2025, Malaysia’s Bursa-listed D&O Green Technologies Bhd. posted a net loss of MYR 188.13 million for Q3 2025, reversing a MYR 20.00 million net profit recorded in Q3 2024.  Q3 2025 revenue softened to MYR 256.52 million, down 6.1% YoY, as global automakers temporarily adjusted orders amid trade-policy shifts and tariff uncertainty. Its autom...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Three Japanese OEMs release October 2025 new car sales figures in China, with only Nissan seeing growth y/y Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their October 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 160,900 units in October, down 6.6% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,407 units and 71,604 units, down 6.1% y/y and 9.2% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1,462,600 units, up 3.5% y/y....

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

China’s October vehicle production, sales volumes increase 12.1% y/y, 8.8% y/y, respectively On November 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for October 2025. According to the CAAM, the October production and supply pace was rather fast, as automakers rushed to seize the window for year-end policy changes. Thanks to the pooled launch of new vehicle models and the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

U.S. auto sales fall 5.2% in October as OEMs struggle to sell EVs as tax credits end Note: Some figures were updated on November 12. MarkLines' preliminary figures for U.S. new vehicle sales for October 2025 (as of November 4, including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) were 1,272,043 units, down 5.2% from the same month last year. The number of business days in October was 27, the same as the same month last year. Light vehicle seasona...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Mexican auto production decreases 6.1% in September 2025 OEMs built 355,525 light vehicles in Mexico in September 2025, resulting in a 6.1% decrease compared to the 378,583 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in September included Mercedes Benz with an increase of 32.6% to 4,768 units; BMW Group with an increase of 15.5% to 10,075 units; Nis...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Italian passenger car sales up 4.1% in September 2025 On October 1, the Italian automobile manufacturers association (ANFIA) announced that passenger car registrations of 126,679 units in September increased 4.1% over the same month in 2024. Year-to-date sales decreased 2.9% with 1,167,437 cars registered in the first nine months of 2025. In September, Fiat registrations increased 35.7% year-on-year (9.7% market share), Toyota registrations incre...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

August vehicle sales in Thailand up 5.4%, production down 6.1% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), August vehicle sales in Thailand increased 5.4% year over year to 47,622 units, marking the fifth consecutive month of YoY growth. Electrified vehicle sales during the month included 9,246 BEV passenger cars, 63 BEV pickups, and 244 REEV passenger cars. In the first 8 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 399,619 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

Spain grants EUR 27.3 million to six projects under PERTE VEC IV battery section On September 26, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, Spain, provisionally awarded EUR 27.3 million in grants to the following six projects in the battery section of the fourth round of the Electric and Connected Vehicle PERTE (Perte). Resonac Graphite Spain SA (Galicia) – EUR 2.7 million Basquevolt, SA (Basque Country) – EUR 6.1 million Gestamp Palencia, SA (C...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

August vehicle production in Thailand down 6.1% (Flash Report) On September 23, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 112,366 vehicles in August, down 6.1% YoY. Of this total, 34.18% was for the domestic market and 65.82% for exports. The decline was mainly due to lower export production of passenger cars, following the discontinuation of certain models in response to stricter safety equipment requirements ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

SAIC-Audi launches E5 Sportback electric coupe On September 16, SAIC-Audi launched the E5 Sportback midsize battery electric coupe. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 235,900 to CNY 319,900. The E5 Sportback inherits Audi’s classic exterior design language and measures 4,881mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,479mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm. The E5 Sportback has an RWD or Quattro intelligent 4WD layout. The R...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

German passenger car sales up 5.0% in August, EV up 45.7%, PHV up 76.7% The number of August new passenger car registrations in Germany was 207,229 units, up 5.0% from the same month last year, and the total sales for the first eight months of 2025 were 1,874,820 units, down 1.7% from the same period last year, according to the figures released by the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) on September 3. Looking at passenger car registration...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Uzavtosanoat, and IOTA, Korea, start production of HVAC components in Uzbekistan On August 31, JSC Uzavtosanoat, in a social media update, announced that the newly established enterprise IOTA JH Co. has started production of tubes and hoses for the automotive air conditioning system. The project has been implemented within the framework of a strategic partnership between JSC Uzavtosanoat and the South Korean company IOTA Co Ltd. IOTA Co. Ltd inve...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Japan’s vehicle production for January to June 2025 marks first growth in two years On August 29, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (Chairman Masanori Katayama) announced that vehicle production in Japan for the first half (January through June) of 2025 increased by 7.1% year-over-year (y/y) to 4,171,653 units, marking the first y/y growth in two years. The production volume of all vehicle types, passenger cars, trucks, and b...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

BMW India launches X5 SUV facelift On August 28, 2025, BMW India launched the updated BMW X5, produced locally at its Chennai plant. The new X5 comes in both gasoline and diesel variants, with ex-showroom prices starting at INR 10.03 million (xDrive40i gasoline) and INR 10.23 million (xDrive30d diesel). The M Sport Pro trims are priced at INR 11.3 million (gasoline) and INR 11.5 million (diesel). Engine options include a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder gas...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to unveil high-performance and electric models On August 27, Opel announced that it will showcase three highlights at IAA Mobility 2025 i.e. the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, the new Mokka GSE, and the Grandland Electric AWD. Visitors can also see Opel’s latest concept car, future EVs, and the Mokka GSE Rally at the Open Space booth on Odeonsplatz. Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo generates output of 800 hp and 800 Nm...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

VW Brazil announces Golf GTI relaunch into Brazilian market On August 25, Volkswagen Brazil announced the official arrival of the new Golf GTI to the market. Making its return as one of the brand’s most iconic sports models, the Golf GTI made its debut at São Joaquim da Barra airport in São Paulo. The launch highlighted the vehicle’s 2.0-liter turbo EA888 engine with 245 hp, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, reaff...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

GWM Haval launches 2026 Raptor plug-in hybrid electric SUV On August 19, Haval, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the 2026 Raptor plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV. The model is available in one 105km-range, three 150km-range, and two 200km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 173,800 to CNY 208,800. Equipped with the 2nd-generation Hi4 intelligent 4WD hybrid technology, a 115kW/243Nm 1.5T high-efficiency engine, and dual pe...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22