ade in wholesale volume guidance. However, the company still expects modest volume growth for 2025 compared to last year. Aston Martin remains focused on maximizing the value of each vehicle sold and building a strong order book, with retail sales likely to exceed wholesale deliveries this year. In Q2 2025, performance is expected to improve quarter-on-quarter, despite the tariff effects. Wholesale volumes should match last year’s levels, but f...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

ounced that it has started the serial painting of Kompas truck cabins at the Cabin Frame Plant (CFP) of PJSC KAMAZ. The Compass 9 (with and without a berth) and the Compass 12 (with a berth) models are currently being painted in the serial process. The development of Compass 5 model is planned for Q2 2025. The paint and varnish are applied using an automated "wet-on-wet" technology, where both the secondary primer and enamel are sprayed in the s...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

sed in China have canceled or paused orders at this time, while the company works with those customers to better understand their ability and willingness to pay the elevated prices resulting from the new tariff rates. The company says that it expects global light vehicle production to be down 2% in Q2 2025, while light vehicle production in its primary markets of North America, Europe and Japan/Korea is expected to be down approximately 6% in Q2....

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

e-axles, inverters, and motors for four-wheeler passenger and commercial vehicles. The plant is expected to have a total capacity of 203,043 units per year, with a phased addition of capacity to be completed within three years of full-scale operations. Commercial production is targeted to begin in Q2 of FY 2026–27. The investment will be financed through a mix of equity and term loans. Based on the Uno Minda stock exchange notification...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

The new vehicles are L7 category EV models and are built for Russian climate conditions. The cars will be equipped with locally produced electric motors, inverters, gearboxes, electronic systems, batteries, and other components. The official presentation of the new compact EVs will be held in the Q2 2025, where pricing of both the models will be announced. The first units are currently being produced at AVTOTOR’s pilot production line. The f...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

oration focuses on Desay SV's next-generation corner radars, which will offer a 20% longer detection range, a 3–5 dB better signal-to-noise ratio, and support up to 4 GHz bandwidth. The order value of this first development step in the agreement is estimated to be approximately SEK 800,000 during Q2 and Q3 2025. Based on Gapwaves press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

2027. Domestically, MCE has secured multiple projects from Perodua, collectively valued at approximately MYR 41.33 million. These cover 2 upcoming models—an EV and an ICE vehicle. MCE will provide a range of electronic and mechatronic components, with the EV project spanning 36 months starting in Q2 FY2026 and the ICE model running for 72 months beginning in Q1 FY2027. Additionally, MCE has signed a MYR 9.75 million, 60-month supply contract wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

GWM Thailand ramping up production/export to serve ASEAN, Latin America, Australia Announced on April 19, 2025, GWM Thailand is ramping up exports from the Rayong-based Smart Factory in Q2/2025 to further support its reach to ASEAN, Latin America, and Australia. It will export Tank 500 HEV to Malaysia, while continuing to supply the Tank 300 HEV to Indonesia and the Haval H6 HEV and Haval Jolion HEV to Vietnam. In April, GWM begins global exports...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

Honda Malaysia opens bookings for all-new e:N1; Local launch scheduled for Q2/2025 Announced on April 15, 2025, Honda Malaysia has officially opened bookings for Honda’s first BEV, the all-new e:N1, through its official website. The model is scheduled to be launched in Malaysia in Q2/2025. Designed with Honda’s human-centric philosophy, the e:N1 blends electrification with the brand’s signature fun-to-drive experience, offering a balance of...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

to develop the customer base for Falcon’s coated spherical purified graphite (CSPG) anode production facility in Morocco.  Hensen Graphite & Carbon Corporation will provide technical support to develop the Anode Plant. Hensen and Falcon will start the construction of a pilot plant in Morocco in Q2 2025. The Pilot Plant will have a daily production capacity of approximately 100kg of CSPG. Products from the Pilot Plant, which is expected to be ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

ogies. This family of diodes has the industry’s widest range of reverse working voltages (Vrwm), including 5 V, 18 V, 24 V, and 30 V options. The first three 5 V Flip-Chip diodes are in mass production. Six products with 18 V, 24 V, and 30 V are sampled and will be available in mass production in Q2 2025.  Based on Nexperia press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Saga topped the chart in March with 6,154 units sold, followed by the Proton S70 with 2,125 units. The Proton X50 saw 1,858 units sold, while the Proton Persona recorded 1,482 units. The Proton X70 sold 835 units, and the Proton Iriz noted 337 units. The Proton X90 sold 302 units. Looking ahead to Q2, Proton anticipates the launch of several new models, offering a range of attractive deals. Proton’s export operations grew significantly in Q1 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

onsultations to ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable EV charging network. The Implementing Guidelines on Obligations of EV Charging Station Providers, Requirements, Specifications, and Interconnectivity (IG-ORSI) will be published in April. The DOE will also conduct public consultations within Q2 on key initiatives, such as strategic placement of EV charging stations in gasoline stations, integration of the Charging Infrastructure Developmen...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

JAC Motors unveils T9 PHEV bakkie in South Africa, launch set for Q2 2025 On March 31, JAC Motors introduced the new T9 PHEV double-cab bakkie, expanding its green-energy line-up in South Africa. The new T9 PHEV features a 2.0L turbo-gasoline engine delivering 160 kW of power and 370 Nm of torque. Its performance is further enhanced by two permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs)—a front motor generating 60 kW (peak 130 kW) and 150 Nm (peak...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

CALB breaks ground on 2nd phase of project in Chengdu CALB Group Co., Ltd. (CALB) broke ground on the second phase of a project in Chengdu. With a total investment amount of CNY 12 billion, the second phase of the project is for the construction of a range of production and auxiliary facilities. It is expected to be commissioned in Q2 2026 and achieve an annual power battery and energy storage system production capacity of around 30GWh upon compl...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Skoda Kushaq SUV’s production in Vietnam officially begins On March 26, 2025, Skoda Auto and Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) commenced series production of the Kushaq SUV in Vietnam, scheduled to be launched in the local market in Q2/2025. This is expected to be followed by the first Vietnam-assembled Slavia sedans rolling off the line in summer. Both the Kushaq and Slavia models are assembled from completely knocked-down (CKD) kits imported from I...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

MG Motors to launch new MG7 sedan in Turkiye in Q2 2025 On March 26, MG Motors announced that it will launch the new MG7, a premium sedan, in Türkiye in the second quarter of 2025. The new MG7 is 4,884 mm long, 1,889 mm wide and 1,447 mm high, and has 2,778 mm of wheelbase. It is equipped with 1.5L turbo gasoline engine paired with 7-speed dual clutch transmission, generating 170 PS of power and 275 Nm of torque. The vehicle can accelerate from...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

Meizu returns to Vietnam; Supplies Flyme Auto smart cockpit system to Geely EX5 e-SUV On March 21, 2025, Meizu, in collaboration with Geely Auto, held a product launch event in Vietnam, accelerating its strategic expansion in Southeast Asia with its eco-products.  The Geely EX5, a global smart e-SUV equipped with Meizu’s Flyme Auto smart cockpit system, is set to debut in Vietnam in Q2/2025.To date, Flyme Auto has supported 22 car models in co...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Geely officially enters Vietnam; Coolray SUV launched On March 21, 2025, Geely Auto officially marked its entry into the Vietnamese market. The launch event also saw an unveiling of the powerful, intelligent SUV Geely Coolray as its first model.  In Q2, Geely plans to introduce the flagship luxury SUV Monjaro and the next-generation pure electric SUV, the Geely EX5, to Vietnamese customers.  Over the next 3 years, Geely plans to introduce 9 mod...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

tarted in early 2023, and by the end of 2024, it had conducted a trial operation. Immediately after the inauguration, the factory will officially operate the production and assembly of Skoda vehicles. It is expected that the first automobile product, the Skoda Kushaq, will be launched in Vietnam in Q2/2025.   (From Thanh Cong Group press release dated March 22, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25