se of 3.0% from the 128,008 sales in August 2024. Nissan sold 23,671 units in August, an increase of 9.9% from the previous year. Overall Volkswagen Group sales of 14,029 units in August decreased 6.5% from the same month in 2024. General Motors sold 17,001 units, a decrease of 6.4% from last year. Ford sold 4,713 units in August, an increase of 1.0% from 2024, while Stellantis sales decreased 5.9% to 8,008 units in August. Toyota sold 9,755 unit...

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UK passenger car sales down 2.0% in August 2025 UK passenger car sales decreased 2.0% to 82,908 units in August 2025, according to the data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on August 5. Year-to-date sales increased 2.1% with 1,265,281 cars registered in the January-August period of 2025. August sales for VW fell 1.5% to 7,866 units (9.5% market share), Ford sales increased 5.9% to 5,617 units (6.8% share), BMW sal...

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sold 12,053 units (7.0% share), BYD sold 9,749 units (5.7% share), and Jeep sold 9,043 units (5.2% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales in August, Fiat sold 17,511 vehicles (41.5% share), VW sold 5,361 vehicles (12.7% share), GM sold 4,031 units (9.5%), Toyota sold 3,572 units (8.5% share), Ford sold 3,434 vehicles (8.1% share), Renault sold 2,471 vehicles (5.9% share), and RAM sold 2,101 vehicles (5.0% share). The VW Polo was the best-se...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Ford unveils Ranger MS-RT PHEV and E-Tourneo Custom On September 3, Ford unveiled two new electrified MS-RT models i.e. Ranger MS-RT PHEV pickup and E-Tourneo Custom MS-RT multi-activity vehicle, created with MS-RT, a partner of Ford’s rally division M-Sport. Both models will debut at IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich. Ranger MS-RT PHEV is based on the first plug-in hybrid Ranger. It comes with 2.3-litre EcoBoost gasoline engi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

n of the automotive landscape in Australia. A total of 20,070 Chinese-made vehicles were sold in August, which was 67% higher than in August 2024. The figures showed how quickly the industry and consumers are adapting to new options. Among the companies, Toyota sales decreased 3.3% to 20,791 units, Ford sales decreased 10.0% to 8,002 units, Kia sales increased 7.2% to 7,402 units, Mazda sales decreased 17.5% to 6,814 units and Hyundai sales incre...

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U.S. auto sales rise 2.1% in August as demand for EVs surges as subsidies end in September MarkLines' preliminary figures for August 2025 (including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, and others) compiled as of September 4 show that U.S. new car sales increased 2.1% year-on-year to 1,456,805 units. The number of business days in August was 27, one day fewer than the same month last year.GM, Ford, and other automakers reportedly benefited from ...

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CDMS 2025: Ford holds global debut of NEV variant of Bronco off-road SUV On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Ford held the global debut of an NEV (New Energy Vehicle) variant of the Bronco off-road SUV. The Bronco NEV variant measures over 5m long, with a wheelbase of nearly 3m. The model is equipped with an ultra-large 7.5L car refrigerator and a 3D satellite map navigation system. The Bronco NEV variant is available with a 4WD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Ampure inaugurates production line at Silao plant in Mexico On August 29, it was reported that Ampure inaugurated a new production line at its Silao, plant in Mexico. Alongside, the plant secured the prestigious Ford Q1 certification, awarded globally to top-performing suppliers. The USD 4 million expansion will generate over 300 direct jobs, reinforcing Guanajuato’s position as a national hub for electromobility. Originally built by Webasto Ch...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

Ford BlueOval SK Battery Park officially seeking to sell excess capacity Production began on August 19 at the BlueOval SK Battery Park site in Kentucky, a joint-venture between Ford and SK On, with the first battery rolling off the line destined for a Ford F-150 Lightning. BlueOval SK in Kentucky had already scaled back its output capacity plans amid a slowdown in EV demand. BlueOval SK Battery Park was originally slated to employ 2,500 workers a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

Ford Maverick-based van reportedly set for production in 2028 Ford in 2024 showed dealers an upcoming compact van that would be based on the Maverick pickup that was slated to replace the Transit Connect, which was discontinued in North America following the 2023 model year. While Ford did not then share production timing, recent reports suggest the project is still on track to reach production. Ford is expected to begin production of the van, co...

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Ford South Africa to cut over 470 employees at Silverton and Struandale plants On August 28, South African Solidarity union and multiple sources reported that Ford South Africa has issued an official notice announcing its intention to retrench more than 470 employees. The retrenchments will affect both the Silverton vehicle plant in Pretoria and the Struandale engine plant in Gqeberha, South Africa. According to the notice, Ford says the job cut...

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UK Government adds six cars to EV Grant Scheme On August 28, the UK Government added 6 new cars to its Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, i.e., Ford Puma Gen-E, Ford E-Tourneo Courier, Peugeot E-308, Peugeot E-408, DS 3, and DS Nº4, which are now qualify for the full GBP 3,750 discount. In total, 28 EVs are eligible for either GBP 3,750 or GBP 1,500 off. The scheme is part of a GBP 650 million plan to cut EV costs, support the auto industry, and p...

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Ford to recall 355,656 trucks in U.S. over instrument panel issue On August 26, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling 355,656 trucks in the U.S over an issue with the instrument panel display in Ford 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD pickup models, and the 2025 F-150. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that a blank instrument panel cluster (IPC) screen upon startup may render safety-rela...

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Ford considers exporting Super Duty from Canada to Australia, South America As tariffs and counter tariffs have been affecting production location choices for automakers, Ford is now considering other potential markets for the Ford Super Duty. On August 12 at the J.P. Morgan 2025 Auto Conference, Ford Pro CFO Navin Kumar noted, “We’re the market leader in Canada. F-Series has had market leadership for the last 59 years. The product really doe...

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Ford Almussafes plant to halt production on multiple days in September and October 2025 On August 26, multiple sources reported that Ford will halt vehicle production for six days and engine production for one day at its Almussafes plant in September 2025 under the RED mechanism. The plant will also undergo seven additional vehicle production stoppages in October 2025. According to the UGT union, the Valencia factory will stop vehicle production ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

and used vehicles for customers. The partnership combines the nationwide inventory of Hertz Car Sales with the convenience of Amazon’s online shopping experience. With the addition of Hertz Car Sales, the available inventory on Amazon Autos will expand to include a wider range of brands including Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, and Nissan. Customers can view Hertz’s available inventory on Amazon Autos by using the search term “Hertz vehicles” on...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/23

Podium AI joins FordDirect platform to enhance dealer-customer connections FordDirect has partnered with Podium to bring AI-powered customer engagement to Ford and Lincoln dealerships nationwide. With this integration, Podium’s AI BDC (Artificial Intelligence Business Development Center) solution featuring its AI Employee is now part of FordDirect’s Customer Journey Platform, giving dealers faster, more consistent and more personalized ways t...

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BlueOval SK begins battery production at Glendale plant BlueOval SK announced that it began battery production at its first plant in Glendale, Kentucky on August 19, 2025. The Kentucky 1 battery facility will produce batteries for the Ford F-150 Lightning and the extended range Ford E-Transit. BlueOval SK was established in July 2022 as a joint venture between Ford and SK On. The two companies invested USD 11.4 billion in the development of two b...

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trade relations. Canada responded with its own tariffs on U.S.-assembled vehicles, accelerating supplier realignment and strengthening Mexico’s position due to its strong manufacturing base, export capacity, and compliance with regional rules of origin. Industry leaders such as General Motors and Ford continue to expand in Mexico, leveraging its cost efficiency, quality, and strategic location. While some traditional hubs like Ford’s Ontario ...

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navigate complex yards, dock, and recharge without human intervention. The companies say the solution addresses one of the biggest barriers to fleet electrification, manual charging logistics, by cutting downtime, reducing labor costs, and maximizing vehicle uptime. The first integration will use a Ford E-Transit, equipped with Steer’s autonomous platform and Hevo’s charging system, with demonstrations planned for Fall 2025 at Hevo’s Brookl...

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