Kia Philippines notes 71% sales growth in H1 2025 with 4,195 units Reported on August 8, 2025, Kia Philippines, operated by ACMobility, ranks among the top 10 automotive brands in the market for H1. According to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), Kia sold 4,195 units in the first half of 2025, a 71% increase compared to the same period in 2024, capturing a 1.82% market share and securing 10th place in local ...

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Joint project of Denso and Dream Incubator adopted as UNIDO’s industrial cooperation program Denso Corporation and Dream Incubator Inc. announced that their joint project titled “digital platform development for mobility circular economy and integrated manufacturing for India by collaboration with open API network in India and Japan” has been selected for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (UNIDO) “industrial coope...

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Scania launches first fully electric bus in Colombia On August 5, it was reported that Scania officially entered Colombia’s electric mobility sector with the launch of its first fully electric bus, the K230 EB 4×2. This urban model, capable of transporting 80 passengers with a range exceeding 320 km, was integrated into Bogotá’s electric public transport fleet operated by “La Rolita.” The initiative is part of an 18-month trial under th...

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the Koç Group company, successfully completed extensive testing by TÜV Rheinland in Hungary. The vehicle was evaluated across 148 different scenarios and passed more than 600 autonomous driving tests. The vehcile is now ready for type approval, marking a key step toward the future of smart urban mobility. TÜV Rheinland conducted rigorous tests which covered scenarios like collision avoidance, emergency braking, junction crossings, overtaking,...

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rolling resistance, endurance, and high-speed testers for both passenger cars and two-wheelers, while the EOL systems will support quality assurance in production lines across the country. These multi-million-euro agreements mark ZF’s official entry into the Indian powertrain and next-generation mobility testing market. Based on the ZF Group press release...

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Going forward, the new center will function as a key Autoliv site for product design, virtual simulation, testing and validation, and system integration. It will fully cover the R&D requirements for automotive safety systems and further strengthen the company’s innovation capabilities in terms of mobility safety technology to provide safer and more reliable solutions for global customers. (From an Autoliv press release dated July 27, 2025)...

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s areas, landmarks, and popular metro stations in Pudong and effectively connects regional work, life, and recreational scenarios. From 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Monday to Friday, local citizens can hail Robotaxis via the Pony.ai mobile application or WeChat online ride-hailing mini programs for mobility needs. From a Pony.ai press release...

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neration electric SUV built on the Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) offering over 500 km range (NEDC), and (ii) the new MG ZS, featuring HEV and ICE options.  Confirmed for an upcoming launch in Indonesia, both models, first unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025, underscore MG’s strategy to expand smart mobility and bring globally developed vehicles tailored to the Indonesian market. (From MG Motor Indonesia press release on August 1, 2025 and on July...

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Toyota Tsusho aiming to triple sales in Africa in 10 years Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) plans to achieve a 3-fold increase in sales of its main Africa-related business from the current JPY 1.6 trillion (fiscal year ended March 31, 2025) to JPY 4.5 trillion in 10 years. Toyota Tsusho’s Africa-related business currently focuses on the field of mobility, such as knockdown (KD) vehicle production and automobile sales, but in addition t...

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smaller objects at longer ranges. With interchangeable designs and scalable performance, the new SoCs are already being tested by OEMs and tier-1 suppliers globally. As the demand for radar semiconductors grows, Bosch continues to position itself as a key ADAS enabler in the shift toward automated mobility. (Bosch press release on July 29, 2025)...

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Lyft completes acquisition of FREENOW multi-mobility platform On July 31, 2025, Lyft, Inc. announced that it had completed the acquisition of FREENOW, a mobility-as-a-service platform with operations focused primarily in Europe. FREENOW is a taxi app that provides access to multi-mobility options including taxis, private vehicles, car sharing, e-scooters, and e-bikes within a single app. The acquisition creates one of the largest global multi-mob...

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Nakata launches pilot project to use AI at Extrema plant in Brazil On July 23, it was reported that Nakata, a Frasle Mobility brand, launched a pilot project at its Extrema plant in Brazil to improve workplace ergonomics using AI. The AI tool monitors production environments via video, analyzing workers’ movements to detect posture issues and support continuous improvements in employee well-being. Currently implemented in 8% of the plant’s 18...

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Thai PTT’s AMH divests Neo Mobility Asia, EV business JV, as part of strategic shift Announced on August 4, 2025, Thailand-based Arun Plus Mobility Holding Company Limited (AMH) has completed the sale of all its ordinary shares in Neo Mobility Asia Company Limited (NMA) to MGC-ASIA Greentech Co., Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) PCL. The transaction was valued at THB 83,000,055.33. As announced by PTT in Februa...

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Bosch introduces new products for electric mobility in India On August 3, Bosch India, in an investor update, announced that it is collaborating with the industry to bring electric vehicles to market. Recent vehicle launches with Indian OEMs feature Bosch technologies, including the vehicle control unit (VCU) and electric coolant pump. VCU provides torque coordination, operation, gearshift strategies, high-voltage and low-voltage coordination, ch...

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Mentech, China to acquire 60% stake in ChargeDot, ABB’s charging business On August 4, ABB E-mobility and Dongguan Mentech Optical & Magnetic Co., Ltd. (Mentech) announced that Mentech has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 60% majority stake in ChargeDot, ABB E-mobility's AC home-and-workplace charging business. ABB E-mobility will retain a 40% share. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. This transaction ...

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IAA Mobility 2025: BMW Group to showcase Neue Klasse iX3 and EV innovations On August 5, BMW Group announced that it will showcase their latest models at two key locations, Summit and Open Space, during IAA Mobility 2025. The main BMW Group stand will be at the IAA Mobility Summit in Hall A1 at Munich’s exhibition center, starting September 8, 2025. A major highlight will be the public debut of the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the N...

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Sona Comstar, India unveils future product pipeline for advanced mobility systems On August 4, Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) announced that it has secured a new order from an existing customer, i.e., a North American OEM manufacturing both ICE and electric passenger vehicles. The order is for the supply of differential assemblies with final drive gears for a new electric passenger vehicle platform. This contract adds INR 15.5 billion...

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Hyundai Motor Group completes hydrogen mobility trial in NEOM, Saudi Arabia On August 4, Hyundai Motor Group, in partnership with Enowa, NEOM’s energy and water subsidiary, announced the completion of a hydrogen mobility trial in Trojena, the mountains of NEOM, a smart and sustainable region under development in Saudi Arabia, which is being built as a living laboratory. Hyundai tested its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) coach bus, U...

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ution, and grid constraints. A comprehensive expansion plan is underway to align charging infrastructure with urban and transport development strategies. As of July 2025, Hanoi operates 16 electric bus routes, and around 47% of its taxis are electric, indicating steady progress toward cleaner urban mobility. (From an article of Vietnam News on August 1, 2025)...

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, currently under construction in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, will open on September 25. Mainly Toyota-related people will start to actually live in the Phase 1 area as residents (Weavers) and test the city. Field tests for connecting people, society, and vehicles will begin on the Woven City mobility test course. Toyota also announced that Interstellar Technologies Inc. and Kyoritsu Seiyaku Corporation will join the Woven City project as n...

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