MG might start production in Brazil in 2026 On December 11, it was reported that MG plans to begin vehicle assembly in Brazil as part of its renewed strategy in the country. According to the reports, MG will base its operation in Horizonte, Ceará, through an agreement with Comexport, owner of the former Troller plant now operating as Ceara Automotive Hub (PACE). The company already has a contract to assemble the Chevrolet Spark EUV in SKD format...

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from the central and regional governments, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market was robust. A purchase rush emerged prior to January 2026 adjustments to the NEV purchase tax policies and drove automakers to seize the window for year-end policy changes, maintaining a rather fast production and supply pace. On the other hand, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) indicated fewer subsidy applications due to issuance suspension of regio...

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nths of the year were up 1.4% y/y to 2,410,218 units. On November 7, Scotiabank maintained its previous October forecast, estimating full-year Brazilian sales of 2.55 million units in 2025 and 2.59 million units in 2026. “With four working days less, it is natural to drop in total volume, but the pace of sales, in the accumulated, for all segments, except trucks and road implements, has been keeping high, according to our projections. Demand re...

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riod of the year were up 1.4% y/y to 2,409,807 units. On November 7, Scotiabank maintained its previous October forecast, estimating full-year Brazilian sales of 2.55 million units in 2025 and 2.59 million units in 2026. “With four working days less, it is natural to drop in total volume, but the pace of sales, in the accumulated, for all segments, except trucks and road implements, has been keeping high, according to our projections. Demand re...

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less selling day than last year, and despite the collapse of ZEV sales and numerous economic challenges, including tariffs and counter-tariffs, still produced a respectable SAAR of 1.87 million, according to Andrew King, Managing Partner of DAC, ” Not great to be sure, but still the seventh best pace in the 11 months so far this year”. (DesRosiers releases on December 3, 2025) 1 / 2 / 3 ...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Astemo: Picking up the Pace in the Electrification and Intelligence of Mobility in the Age of SDVs The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Astemo exhibit, we interviewed Toshiharu Nogi, Dr. Eng. Fellow at the Technology Development Functional Division. Astemo is actively working not only in the field of “...

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Motor, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Lambretta, Niu, Royal Alloy, Royal-Enfield, SLEEK EV, Suzuki, Triumph, Tromox, Yamaha, and Zontes. Visitor numbers and vehicle reservations are expected to remain comparable to those of Motor Expo 2024, as the overall automotive market continues to grow at a moderate pace amid tighter lending conditions and more cautious consumer spending. Highlight models featured at the event include GAC Govy Aircab, Chery QQ3 EV...

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ober 2025, the domestic sales volume of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and the increase in domestic charging facilities were 10.929 million units and 5.827 million units, respectively. The 1.9 to 1 ratio between the two figures indicates that the construction of charging facilities has essentially kept pace with the rapid development of NEVs. Operating status of domestic public charging facilities in different regions: Domestic public charging facili...

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onsumer Technology Association (CTA). This solution was developed based on the company’s proprietary battery life prediction algorithm, real-world driving data of about 1.2 billion kilometers, and various driving operation information, including battery charging and parking. It will slow down the pace of battery aging while allowing for the prediction of unusual phenomena, thereby improving battery life by more than double at maximum. According...

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China’s October vehicle production, sales volumes increase 12.1% y/y, 8.8% y/y, respectively On November 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for October 2025. According to the CAAM, the October production and supply pace was rather fast, as automakers rushed to seize the window for year-end policy changes. Thanks to the pooled launch of new vehicle models and the ...

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t the October results confirm that Australians are increasingly choosing HEV and PHEV models as a practical path towards lower emissions. HEVs and PHEVs are delivering strong growth right across the market. Petrol-only vehicles, on the other hand, continue to lose ground. These shifts underline the pace of change in consumer preferences. Among the companies, Toyota sales increased 6.8% to 19,726 units, Ford sales decreased 11.8% to 7,570 units, M...

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hargers grew by 36%, outpacing standard chargers, which increased by 17%. In terms of charging power, the capacity available per EV rose from 2.1 kW in July 2024 to 2.4 kW in July 2025. However, this figure has remained flat since January 2025, meaning charging infrastructure is growing at the same pace as new EV registrations. Based on VDA press release...

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ymo's first northern market, and the service is also notable because it uses Zeekr minivans, the first Chinese electric auto brand on U.S. streets. Waymo said the service is targeted to operate 365 days a year through rain, sleet and snow. “We'll arrive with a mixed fleet of all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles with the 5th-gen Waymo Driver and Zeekr RT vehicles equipped with our 6th-gen Waymo Driver, which will be key to driving in winter weath...

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ember 2025, the domestic sales volume of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and the increase in domestic charging facilities were 9.470 million units and 5.245 million units, respectively. The 1.8 to 1 ratio between the two figures indicates that the construction of charging facilities has essentially kept pace with the rapid development of NEVs. Operating status of domestic public charging facilities in different regions: Domestic public charging facili...

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s). The adjustment reflects Aston Martin’s continued focus on maintaining a balance between wholesale and retail demand in a tough market. Deliveries of the Valhalla are now set to begin in Q4 2025, with around 150 units expected. Although later than planned, the company expects a steady delivery pace through 2026. Management has launched a review of future costs and capital spending. As a result of lower volumes and margin pressure, FY 2025 ad...

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and also for the medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles in its public works fleet.  The order is yet another version of e-Boost Mobile Max tagged as the ‘Stretch’ that combines ChargePoint chargers and power modules on skids to simulate the feel of permanent EV charging but delivered at the pace of mobile EV charging. (Pioneer Power release on September 25, 2025)...

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lone over the next 4-5 years, while BMW Group will bring all European production in-house from 2028, despite outsourcing as much as 10-20% of it annually in the past. The result is falling demand for external manufacturing. Magna Steyr has been particularly affected, with contracts for Jaguar’s E-Pace and I-Pace ending in 2024, BMW’s 5-Series stopping in 2023, and production of the Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 scheduled to finish by 2027. This has...

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ugust 2025, the domestic sales volume of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and the increase in domestic charging facilities were 8.088 million units and 4.530 million units, respectively. The 1.8 to 1 ratio between the two figures indicates that the construction of charging facilities has essentially kept pace with the rapid development of NEVs. Operating status of domestic public charging facilities in different regions: Domestic public charging facili...

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GlobalData blog: GlobalData visits IAA Mobility 2025 The IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich kept me more than busy and entertained for the three days I attended last week. I spent ample time visiting the public stands that were integrated into the city center, as well as a whole day in the more traditional exhibition setting of the Messe München. One welcome surprise is that the “Open Space” exhibition had a huge array of models on display, despite...

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media page. The carmaker indicated that the launch is just around the corner, in line with its previously stated Q3 2025 timeline. Although further official details have yet to be confirmed, the Malaysian-spec G9 is expected to follow the version showcased at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) in July, featuring a mid-wheelbase, 7-seater PHEV configuration (marketed as the Wey Gaoshan 8 in China). The G9 will be assembled at EPMB’s P...

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