Antolin boosts presence in Southeast Asia with new sites in Thailand, Indonesia Announced on September 4, 2025, Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has opened two new factories in Thailand and Indonesia, reinforcing its presence in Southeast Asia and supporting the region’s growing e-mobility sector. The company now operates 32 plants and 8 technical-commercial offices in Asia, with a workforce of more than 3,800. The Thai site, located near ...

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Volvo Cars starts production of new fully electric Volvo ES90 in China On September 4, Volvo Cars started production of its new, fully electric Volvo ES90 for European markets. Volvo Cars has opened the ES90 order book across several European markets, and customer deliveries will start later this year. The ES90 will also become available soon to some of Volvo Cars’ key markets in the Asia Pacific. It is the first Volvo car to feature 800-volt t...

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ants, including Infineon Technologies Manufacturing (Thailand), which signed a land purchase agreement in March 2025. The new factory is scheduled to begin operations in early 2026. Backed by a USD 560 million (THB 20 billion) investment from Frasers Property (Thailand), Rojana Industrial Park, and Asia Industrial Estate, the ARAYA project sits at KM 32 on Bangna-Trad Road, 30 minutes from Bangkok’s CBD, Suvarnabhumi Airport, and the Eastern Ec...

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ROHM to present latest SiC and GaN technologies at electronica India 2025 On August 28, ROHM announced that it will exhibit at electronica India 2025, South Asia's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems, applications, and solutions. ROHM will showcase its latest SiC and GaN technologies. It will also showcase analog solutions such as power ICs for industrial equipment and automotive LED drivers. For automotive and electric mobility...

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Smart enters in Saudi Arabia to debut #1 and #3 electric SUVs from 2026 On September 1, Smart announced that it is entering the Saudi Arabian market through a partnership with Juffali Automotive Company, the long-time Mercedes Benz distributor in the country. The agreement was signed at the Chengdu Motor Show, expanding Smart’s reach to 39 global markets across China, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, Latin America, and Africa. Saudi Arab...

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33% and 67% respectively. In the first 7 months of 2025, vehicle production reached 835,331 units, down 5.7% YoY. Vehicle exports in July 2025 amounted to 72,439 units, decreased 13.3% YoY. The drop was largely due to the discontinuation of gasoline passenger car models ahead of updates. Exports to Asia, Oceania, and North America were affected by global economic uncertainty and stricter ADAS and fuel-efficiency regulations. Vehicle export in Jul...

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hicle production reached 92.5 million units in 2024, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA). Mexico secured fifth place worldwide with 4.2 million units, surpassing South Korea and Brazil, and ranking behind only China, the United States, Japan, and India. Asia-Oceania led with 54.9 million units, driven by China’s 31.2 million. North America followed with 16.1 million, where Mexico achieved a record 5...

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ZM Trucks opens U.S. headquarters and assembly plant in Fontana, California On August 28, ZM Trucks announced it is celebrating the grand opening of its U.S. headquarters and 210,000-square-foot assembly facility in Fontana, California. The event marks the relocation of the company's regional headquarters and includes the U.S. debut of the company's ZM8 commercial truck, designed in Asia and sourced from a global supply chain. The grand opening f...

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their expectations for the upcoming Strategic Dialogue on the future of the European auto industry. While the EU currently regulates manufacturers on the supply of new vehicles yet fails to provide the conditions to enable the green transition, the organizations said. Europe is highly dependent on Asia for batteries, has uneven charging infrastructure, higher costs (like electricity), and faces trade barriers such as a 15% US tariff on EU cars. ...

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gy management system, uses 21% less fuel than traditional pickups and achieves 44.26% thermal efficiency, making it ideal for regions with limited charging infrastructure and long-distance travel. Geely Riddara will first launch its RD6 PHEV hybrid pickup in the Middle East, followed by launches in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Europe in 2025. Based on Geely Riddara press release...

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le mobility under the theme “Together with Friends Building the Nation.” The 9 millionth vehicle, a Daihatsu Terios RWD SUV, rolled off the Sunter line. ADM also serves as a production and component hub for Daihatsu and Toyota, exporting five models to more than 60 countries across ASEAN, South Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. In February 2025, Karawang Assembly Plant 2 officially began operations with the E-SSC co...

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,577 HEVs, 27,408 BEV passenger cars, and 134 BEV 1-ton pickups. Vehicle exports in July fell 13.3% YoY to 72,439 units, largely due to the discontinuation of gasoline passenger car models ahead of updates. EV exports made progress, with 120 BEV passenger cars and 47 BEV pickups shipped. Exports to Asia, Oceania, and North America were affected by global economic uncertainty and stricter ADAS and fuel-efficiency regulations, while shipments of en...

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Rome, Georgia, facility with two state-of-the-art fine blanking lines to meet the growing demand for locally produced backplates. With press forces of 800 and 1,100 tons, the two new lines are tailored to the needs of the American market, where braking systems are typically larger than in Europe or Asia.  Based on Meneta Holding A/S press release ...

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GlobalData blog: The rise of FHEVs across Asia-Pacific Over the last few years, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) have been the focal point of the electrification trend, while Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) have also recently gained traction. However, across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China), Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FHEVs) are quietly re-emerging as the preferred electrification pathway. In mark...

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tform. The series production contract, which covers tens of thousands of systems annually, also includes GSBC (Global Scalable Brake Control) systems, GSAT (Global Scalable Air Treatment) systems, and foot brake modules. These L2 systems will be installed in vehicles for markets in Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. (From a press release dated August 21, 2025)...

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ved to provide testing services for GM, Volkswagen, Jaguar, and Land Rover.  The recognition allows DEKRA to deliver reliable EMC testing support to the global supply chain, helping OEMs and suppliers accelerate product validation, reduce time-to-market, and benefit from localized expertise in the Asia-Pacific region. DEKRA Taiwan’s Automotive EMC laboratory has developed a strong reputation for serving international OEMs, with capabilities sp...

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NIO announces plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica markets On August 18, NIO announced its plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica in 2025 and 2026. In Singapore, NIO will partner with Wearnes Automotive, a leading luxury automotive retailer in the Asia-Pacific region. Starting in 2026, the two parties will introduce small, smart high-end EV, firefly, in Singapore, marking the launch of NIO’s first-ever right-hand d...

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e development and manufacture of battery-swapping stations, UNEX EV will adapt trucks for battery swapping and promote sales, and SAIC Hongyan will supply truck prototypes and technical support.  The partnership aims to advance sustainable logistics in Thailand and explore expansion into Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe, Hong Kong, and Macau.  This builds on U Power’s existing AI-driven energy solutions and its proprietary UOTTA EV batte...

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WeRide and Grab partner to deploy Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles across Southeast Asia Announced on August 15, 2025, Grab committed to a strategic equity investment in WeRide to accelerate the rollout of Level 4 Robotaxis and autonomous shuttles across Southeast Asia. The partnership aims to integrate WeRide’s autonomous technology into Grab’s fleet management, enhance operational efficiency, and support the upskilling of driver-partners and loc...

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, safety regulations, workforce development, and technology standards. WeRide and Waymo are the only international firms on the panel. In Singapore, WeRide already operates Robosweepers on public roads and recently launched a fully driverless Robobus at Resorts World Sentosa, the first in Southeast Asia to run without a safety driver. (From WeRide press release on August 12, 2025)...

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