Auto sales in Vietnam up 20.3% in June According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on July 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 20.3% year-over-year to 31,977 units in June . CKD volume was 14,355 units and CBU volume was 17,622 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in June were up 17.3% y/y to 25,793 units. VAMA members passenger car sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Electrified vehicle sales in Japan in January through June 2025, up 2.5%, HV and PHV sales strong The sales volume of new electrified vehicles (passenger vehicles) in Japan in the first half of FY2025 (January to June) was 1,098,231 units, up 2.5% compared to the same period last year, marking the third consecutive growth for the first half period. However, the growth rate fell behind that of the entire market, and the ratio of electrified vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Sollers Group starts production of SP7 minivan at Yelabuga plant, Russia On July 8, Sollers Group announced that it has started the serial production of its new Sollers SP7 minivans using full-cycle manufacturing technology at its Yelabuga plant. The new Sollers SP7 is equipped with a 237 hp gasoline engine that meets the Euro-6 environmental standard and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle will be the first locally produced minivan w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Mexican auto production increases 4.9% in June 2025 OEMs built 361,047 light vehicles in Mexico in June 2025, resulting in a 4.9% increase compared to the 344,206 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in June included GM with an increase of 6.5% to 70,399 units; Ford with an increase of 5.4% to 40,458 units; Chrysler with an increase of 3.8% t...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

January-June 2025 medium- and heavy-duty truck sales in Japan up for three consecutive years The total sales of medium- and heavy-duty trucks (payload capacity of 4 tons or more) in Japan in the period from January to June 2025 increased by 7.0% year-over-over (y/y) to 36,675 units for the third year in a row. Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) had a 42.7% market share. In June, Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

All-new Proton X50 SUV previewed in Malaysia ahead of official launch Announced on July 1, 2025, Proton has previewed the all-new X50 to Malaysian media, ahead of its first major model launch of the year. Registration of interest is now open. Since its debut in October 2020, the X50 has sold over 134,000 units, maintaining its position as the top B-segment SUV for 5 consecutive years. Now, it returns with a full redesign, featuring refreshed styl...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

U.S. auto sales down 5.6% in June; Japanese and European brands with high ratio of imports show significant sales decline Note: Some figures were updated on July 10. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in June 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by Marklines as of July 2, was 1,259,037, down 5.6% from the same month last year. The number of sales days in June was 24, two days less than ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

VIDA, India launches VX2 electric scooter with pay-per-km battery subscription On July 1, VIDA, the electric mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp, launched the VX2 electric scooter in two variants—VX2 Plus and VX2 Go. The scooter is available with or without Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), with prices starting at INR 59,490 for the VX2 Go (with BaaS) and going up to INR 110,000 for the VX2 Plus (without BaaS). With this launch, VIDA introduced a new ca...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

New vehicle sales by 5 major OEMs in South Korea increase 5.0% in June Five Korean automakers announced domestic new vehicle sales in June. New vehicle sales in South Korea increased by 5.0% compared to the same month in the previous year to 117,390 units. Although exports saw a slight decline, domestic sales were buoyed by the extension of the individual consumption tax cut on passenger cars. As a result, total global sales posted a modest incre...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Foxtron’s Model B electric SUV approved for sale, with launch expected in Q4 On June 25, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd. (Foxtron), a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Group, held a Q1 2025 explanation session to announce that its Model B battery electric SUV has been approved for sale by the government, with launch expected in Q4. The Model B is a B-class battery electric model designed by Pininfarina, a renowned Italian design co...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Xiaomi EV launches YU7 electric SUV On June 26, Xiaomi EV launched the YU7 luxury high-performance battery electric SUV. The model is available in standard, Pro, and Max variants, with prices ranging from CNY 253,500 to CNY 329,900. Inheriting a family design language, the YU7 presents a strong sporty sense and offers nine exterior and four interior color options. The model measures 4,999mm long, 1,996mm wide, and 1,608mm or 1,600mm high, with a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Michelin to close facility in Brazil On June 30, it was reported that Michelin will shut down production at its Guarulhos (SP) facility by the end of 2025 due to economic infeasibility driven by growing competition from low-cost imported products. The plant currently manufactures inner tubes for motorcycles and bicycles, industrial tires, and components for other units. The closure will affect 350 employees, with the company negotiating severance...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

STMicroelectronics expands L9800 family with 8-channel automotive low-side driver On June 23, STMicroelectronics announced the expansion of ISO 26262-compliant automotive family L9800 with an 8-channel low-side driver in a space-saving leadless package. It saves space in body-control modules, HVAC and climate controls, and power-domain controls.  The L9800 outputs can drive resistive, capacitive, or inductive loads like relays, solenoids, and LE...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Brazil’s auto parts trade deficit up 20.5% yoy to USD 6.17 billion in Jan.-May 2025 On June 26, it was reported that Brazilian auto parts exports reached USD 3.3 billion from January to May 2025, a 4.6% increase over the same period in 2024. Imports, however, rose 14.4% to USD 9.5 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of USD 6.17 billion, up 20.5% year-over-year. In May alone, imports grew 15.5% to USD 1.9 billion, while exports remained stable...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

DFMC Voyah starts accepting pre-orders for Free+ SUV On June 24, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the Free+ SUV, with a starting price of CNY 229,900. Adopting an exterior design based on urban light and shadow aesthetics, the Free+ offers six exterior and three interior color options. It measures 4,915mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,660mm high. The Free+ is equipped with a dual-motor (one in the...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Aston Martin to showcase sports cars line-up at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, UK On June 25, Aston Martin announced that it will showcase a lineup of luxury sports cars at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 10–13, 2025, in the UK. The spotlight will be on the Valhalla supercar, making its first-ever UK dynamic appearance. Designed with advanced tech and hypercar performance. It will be showcased in a unique Q by Aston Martin specifi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Toyota launches Land Cruiser Hybrid 48V in Europe On June 23, Toyota introduced the all-new Land Cruiser Hybrid 48V in Europe. The sales of vehicles will begin shortly, with deliveries starting by the end of 2025. The Hybrid 48V system combines the Land Cruiser’s 2.8-litre engine and 8-speed automatic gearbox with an electric motor, a power converter, and a 48V lithium-ion hybrid battery. The battery features 13 cells with a 4.3 Ah capacity and...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

NavInfo participates in FAW-VW technology event NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) participated in an FAW-VW intelligent cockpit technology event. Displayed was the SA8155P chip-based cockpit-driving integration solution, a core NavInfo product which deeply integrates the cockpit and parking systems that are conventionally separate. Also on display were two products with ultra-high cost performance. The first, an AutoChips AC8015 chip-based entry-leve...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Aichi Steel promises growth at shareholders’ meeting Aichi Steel Corporation (Aichi Steel) held its 121st general shareholders' meeting at its headquarters in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture, on June 18. The meeting, attended by 130 participants (an increase of 11 participants from 2024), approved three proposals including the appointment of six directors, including Chairman Takahiro Fujioka and President Naohide Goto. The company announced that i...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

First pilot project on departing floor VPD technology launched at CAN On June 14, GAC Trumpchi and Huawei jointly launched the first pilot project on the departing floor VPD (Valet Parking Driving) technology at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), for which the former’s Xiangwang M8 Qiankun MPV with the latter’s Qiankun ADS (Advanced Driving System) solution serves as a pioneering pilot model. The Xiangwang M8 Qiankun is equipped wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19