and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO), which contributed USD 2.7 million to strengthen U.S. energy and critical materials independence. Titled “Variable Flux Field Intensifying Motors Using Iron Nitride Permanent Magnets,” the joint project aims to enhance motor architecture across all vehicle types by leveraging the unique properties of Iron Nitride magnets to deliver improved performance and efficiency. “Collaborating with the Ni...

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Toyota explores use of drone system with off-road vehicles in U.S. On October 7, Toyota Motor Corp. said it is exploring the development of a small drone system primarily to support vehicle operations on unpaved roads and trails, in a filing with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  Toyota said that the potential system aims to boost situational awareness in places where it is unsafe to exit the vehicle. “By providing the driver wi...

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International VDI Congress ELIV to discuss latest trends in automotive electronics, software, and applications On October 15, VDI Wissensforum GmbH announced that the International VDI Congress ELIV (Electronics in Vehicles) will focus on future topics for the transformation of the automotive industry. Under the motto “Accelerate Innovation”, it is organized in Bonn on October 15 and 16, 2025.  The event is also organizing a trade exhibition...

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Nissan establishes LCV R&D center in Zhengzhou On October 13, Zhengzhou Nissan announced the establishment of a Nissan LCV (light commercial vehicle) R&D center. The CTO of Nissan stated that as Nissan is implementing a global labor division and business operation layout covering planning, development, production, and sales, the new center will focus on the R&D of pickup trucks and SUVs. The Frontier Pro, the first Nissan global pickup truck mode...

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China’s September vehicle production, sales volumes increase 17.1% y/y, 14.9% y/y, respectively On October 14, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for September 2025. According to the CAAM, recently, the policy of vehicle trade-in continued to take effect and is resuming in some regions where it was suspended, and positive progress was made in the automotive industry...

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Toyota to make characteristics of each brand clearer through redefining brand portfolio Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced its policy to redefine its brand portfolio (including Daihatsu) via a live broadcast on its owned media platform, Toyota Times, by October 14. The “Century”, previously a vehicle name, will be positioned as the ultimate luxury brand, while Lexus will pursue its unique path as a brand that “does not imitate”. ...

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ackage, which includes stability and traction control, engine brake, panic braking assist, forward collision warning, lane departure alert, and a driver airbag. Priced at MXN 966,897 for the chassis cab configuration, the Mighty QT500 reinforces Hyundai’s presence in the country’s growing light commercial vehicle market. (Multiple sources on October 3, 2025)...

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GM takes USD 1.6 billion charge on EV investments after U.S. policy changes On October 14, General Motors reported in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it sunk roughly USD1.6 billion into electric vehicle manufacturing capacity that it no longer is using because of shifting federal auto policies under a new administration. The impairment charge noted that the cost of unused equipment destined for EV product...

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DFCV, SJZ Enric forge strategic partnership On October 12, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Shijiazhuang Enric Gas Equipment Co., Ltd. (SJZ Enric). The two companies will co-develop new products, such as high-capacity cylinders for compressed natural gas and liquid ammonia, to advance energy conservation and emission reduction. They will set up a joint market resea...

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Russian vehicle sales decrease 20.7% in September 2025 The 135,663 new vehicles sold in Russia in September 2025 represented a decrease of 20.7% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on October 13. The 1,006,428 new vehicles sold in the first nine months of 2025 represented a decrease of 25.1% over the same period in 2024. Passenger car sales in September 2025 represented a 18.2% decrease to 121,114 u...

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BYD announces Jan.-Sep. 2025 sales results On October 1, BYD announced September sales results. In September, the automaker sold 396,270 vehicles, down 5.5% year-over-year (y/y). New energy passenger vehicles, battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and new energy commercial vehicles accounted for 393,060 units, 205,050 units, 188,010 units, and 3,210 units, down 5.9% y/y, up 24.3% y/y, down 25.6% y/y, and up 76.1% y/y, respe...

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sian Ministry of Industry and Trade for buyers using preferential leasing. The plant's future production levels will depend on market conditions, the Central Bank rate, and the availability of financial tools for customers. GAZ moved to a four-day workweek in August 2025, due to a sharp drop in the commercial vehicle market, caused by high Central Bank interest rates and limited financing options for buyers. Based on multiple sources...

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ZF unveils Software Update Management System for buses and coaches at Busworld 2025 ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF)’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division launched a new Software Update Management System (SUMS) Service Suite at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The SUMS Service Suite enables bus and coach OEMs to implement updates securely in compliance with UN/ECE R156. It consists of consulting, training, documents, and software tools, in...

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Gecko Technology, DHL sign five-year cooperation framework agreement On September 30, Shenzhen Gecko New Energy Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. (Gecko Technology) announced the recent signing of a five-year cooperation framework agreement with DHL, a logistics company. Focusing on zero-emission and intelligent logistics scenarios, the two companies will promote the large-scale application of new energy commercial vehicles with skateboard chassis in ...

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hara, Director General of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Road Transport Bureau, stated about EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EV Motors Japan, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City), which has been ordered by the Ministry to conduct inspections under the Road Transport Vehicle Law due to a series of defects in its electric buses, that the Ministry will consider taking measures including providing guidance depending o...

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Brazilian vehicle sales up 2.9% to 243,230 units in September 2025 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 2.9% YOY to 243,230 units in September 2025. Vehicle sales in September consisted of 178,572 passenger cars; 52,906 light commercial vehicles; 9,798 trucks; and 1,954 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the mon...

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Brazil vehicle production up 5.8%, exports up 26.2% in September 2025 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle production (excluding CKD production) in September 2025 of 243,405 units represented an increase of 5.8% from September 2024. Of the vehicles produced in September, 183,174 were passenger cars; 47,337 were commercial vehicles; 10,107 were trucks and 2,787 were buse...

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Mercedes Benz Group's global sales down 12%, EV sales up 9% in Q3 2025 On October 7, Mercedes Benz Group announced its sales results for Q3 2025 and YTD 2025. The group reported vehicle sales were down 12% YoY to 525,300 units of cars and vans in Q3 2025. Sales of passenger cars fell 12% YoY to 441,500 units in Q3 and 8% YoY to 1,341,400 units in YTD 2025, impacted by tough market and tariff challenges, especially in the U.S. and China region. In...

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Stellantis production in Italy decline by 31.5% in first nine months of 2025 On October 7, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first nine months of 2025. Stellantis Italy produced 265,490 passenger cars and commercial vehicles, i.e., down of 31.5% YoY. Passenger car output dropped 36.3% YoY to 151,430 units, while commercial vehicle production fell 23.9% YoY to 114,060 un...

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Renault unveils electric Master Citybus and Shuttle at Busworld 2025, Belgium On October 3, Renault unveiled its new 100% electric passenger transport range: the Master Citybus E-Tech and Master Shuttle E-Tech, designed for local authorities and transport operators at the 2025 Busworld trade show, Belgium. The electric models are built on the Master platform, these vehicles leverage Renault Vehicle Innovation’s expertise in engineering and conv...

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