commercialized several next-generation, EV-agnostic products for modern vehicle architecture. These new launches include multi-platform gear shifters, modular pedal boxes, and advanced sensor-integrated components.  The expanded product lines are designed to serve both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) formats. Based on Remsons Industries’ annual report for FY 2024-25...

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Motherson Sumi Wiring India updates about capacity expansion In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited (MSWIL) announced that in the past three years, it has launched seven new Greenfield projects and now operates 30 facilities across India. In FY2024-25, the new facility in Marunji, Pune, commenced operations, supporting both ICE and EV programs.  Greenfield plants in Navagam in Gujarat and...

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oxide standards review is a chance to add flexibility, industrial focus, and a market-driven approach. Fines and mandates alone won’t drive the shift. The industry calls for “technology neutrality,” allowing EVs, (plug-in) hybrids, range extenders, highly efficient internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles, hydrogen and decarbonised fuels to all contribute to decarbonisation. Plug-in hybrids remain key for cutting emissions, winning consume...

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tric Vehicle (BEV) market, including from Chinese manufacturers, a development seen as beneficial for both consumers and the national automotive industry.  EV adoption remains concentrated in major cities like Jakarta, where infrastructure and purchasing power are higher. Astra’s portfolio spans ICE cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles, covering entry to luxury segments. The company also emphasizes after-sales service, e...

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Tata Motors, India extends focus towards hydrogen and alternative fuels In its FY 2024-25 annual report, Tata Motors announced that it is accelerated efforts in electrifying heavy vehicles and deploying natural gas and bio-fuel technologies to reduce carbon emissions across its lineup. The company is also investing in hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, supported by the establishment of new dedicated R&D and manufacturing facili...

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ugust 25, 2025, Thailand’s domestic BEV sales are expected to reach 100,000 units in 2025, as rising demand encourages Japanese automakers to expand EV offerings and invest in electric vehicle development, potentially reshaping Thailand’s automotive landscape, according to MG Sales Thailand. As ICE vehicle sales slow, BEVs are becoming a key growth segment. Passenger BEV sales exceeded 63,000 units in the first seven months of 2025, the Feder...

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kswagen. Its production version will complete the Electric Urban Car Family of the Brand Group Core. It is a concrete preview of an affordable EV in the T-Cross class. The car will be launched by next year. VW will present the all-new T-Roc for the first time. It will also display the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE, designed in collaboration with the performance sportswear brand BOGNER FIRE+ICE, and the anniversary model Golf GTI EDITION 50. Based on VW press...

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are meters and has established a complete manufacturing system covering core products such as RWD vehicles, FWD vehicles, EVs, engines, and batteries. With multi-platform and multi-vehicle-model flexible production capabilities, the plant has produced 13 models and 22 family products, which include ICE, hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. Going forward, Beijing Benz will step up striving for a cumulative finished vehicle production volume of o...

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e products that meet a wider range of needs in the rapidly evolving bus market and achieve sustainable business growth. MFBM will serve as the operations platform for the development, production, and commercialization of buses in target markets, including exploring the introduction of made-in-Japan ICE and ZEV buses into target markets. Press release from MFTBC, Foxconn...

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Chery South Africa unveils Tiggo 9 seven-seater SUV On August 21, Chery unveiled the Tiggo 9, a new seven-seater SUV in South Africa. The new Tiggo 9 will be available in two powertrains, including an ICE and a PHEV variant. The ICE variant is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbogasoline engine delivering 187 kW of power and 390 Nm of torque. Depending on the trim, the ICE variant offers FWD or AWD via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.  The PH...

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Pavna Industries, India forms JV with Taiwan’s SmartChip Microelectronic On August 14, Pavna Industries Limited entered into a joint venture agreement with Taiwan-based SmartChip Microelectronic Corporation (SMC) to manufacture electronic components for automotive (ICE and EV) and a range of other segments, including hardware for residential and commercial locks, aerospace, and medical industries. Under the JV, Pavna will hold an 80% stake and ...

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rest across the lineup. The Proton X90 and S70 continued strong performances, leading the D-segment SUV and C-segment sedan classes with 229 and 1,404 units sold, respectively. The Proton Saga recorded its best monthly result in 2025 with 6,638 units, while the X70 added 617 units. Proton’s other ICE models, the Persona and Iriz, contributed 1,499 and 329 units, marking strong performances for the year. Overall, July sales rose 22.1% over June,...

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Hero MotoCorp, India updates about rare earth situation In an investor update, Hero MotoCorp mentioned that the heavy rare‑earth situation remains “evolving,” but supplies are “normalized” during Q1 FY 2026 ending June and the company is “covered in the short run for both ICE and EV,” specifically through Q2 FY 2026 ending September. Its management called rare earths an industry‑wide challenge and detailed the key dependencies, wh...

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current and anticipated technical and legal standards. The facility enables extended-season testing windows, compressing development timelines and accelerating go-to-market. Consolidating key testing functions in one location aims to improve test accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency for snow and ice performance, while building resilience amid regulatory scrutiny and climate variability. The facility is expected to be fully operational by Dece...

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bundant time for production and sales activities. As numerous updated models will be launched in August, the formation of a more diverse and abundant product supply across various market segments will be a powerful factor in driving the gradual recovery of the automotive retail market. The upcoming ICE-powered vehicles will enjoy upgrades and optimizations for smart cockpits and smart driving while maintaining their driving performance. This will...

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nfirmed nor denied the possibility, advising the public to await the official announcement. With growing consumer preference for HEVs due to their fuel efficiency and environmental benefits, Toyota emphasized its commitment to a comprehensive vehicle ecosystem, spanning internal combustion engines (ICE), HEVs, and BEVs.  TAM emphasized its thorough preparation process for new product launches, ensuring that spare parts are fully stocked at all l...

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achieve a level little under 300,000 units in 2027. The company stated that this was part of their effort to develop a production framework to meet the rising global demand of HEV. Looking toward 2030, Subaru is considering further increasing HEV production capacity and raising production ratio of ICE models.  On the goal to meet 50% BEV sales ratio, Subaru rolled backed its timeline to after 2030. Additionally, Subaru stated that it will conti...

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GIIAS 2025: Wuling Indonesia secures 2,395 orders, debuts Cortez Darion MPV (EV/PHEV) Announced on August 6, 2025, Wuling Motors reported impressive results at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025, held from July 24 to August 3 at ICE BSD City. The company recorded a total of 2,395 vehicle orders (SPK) and conducted 1,077 test drive sessions during the event.Its ABC Electric vehicles led the momentum, with the BinguoEV cont...

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GIIAS 2025: MG confirms upcoming launch of MG S5 EV and new MG ZS (HEV/ICE) in Indonesia Announced on August 1, 2025, MG Motor Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to safety as a core element of innovation, with all-electric and conventional models, such as the MG4 EV, ZS EV, and S5 EV, achieving 5-star ratings from Euro NCAP and ASEAN NCAP.  MG equips its vehicles with the MG Pilot driver assistance suite, passive safety systems, and multi-layer...

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(consumer sales) fields, as its four main pillars. The current rate of vehicle ownership in all of Africa is only a few percent, but "motorization (popularization of automobiles) will progress first, and it will reach the 10% range,” according to the company’s Africa Division Chief Operating Officer (COO) Shinichiro Otsuka. He predicts that internal combustion engine (ICE) powered and hybrid vehicles will take the lead for the time being. The...

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