Proton Malaysia posts September 2025 sales of 13,395 units (domestic + export); YTD at 114,297 Announced on October 3, 2025, Proton, Malaysia’s September sales totaled 13,395 units (domestic and export), bringing Q3 sales to 42,141 units and year-to-date (YTD) sales to 114,297 units. Despite a decline in Total Industry Volume (TIV) in September, Proton’s market share rose to an estimated 23.4% for the month and 19.9% YTD, its best for 2025, a...

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ely to be starting to have a positive effect. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 8.8% to 102.8 g/km. Truck registrations in September jumped 22.7% year-on-year to 25,759 units and bus registrations surged 60.0% to 480 units. According to the German Association of the Automobile Manufacturers (VDA), domestic passenger car production in September was up 2% to 385,300 units and exports of passenger cars were down 2% to 292,900 units. Production incr...

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Government of India amends phased manufacturing programme for E-Buses and E-Trucks under PM E-DRIVE scheme On September 30, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries issued amendments to the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) for e-buses and N2 category e-trucks under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. The changes modify domestic manufacturing requirements for traction motors and integrated systems. For e-buses, the amended PMP requires domestic manufacturing...

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ing many from switching to electric vehicles and potentially slowing adoption without intervention. He pointed out that Indonesia should aim to go beyond being just a market for EVs and components. With abundant nickel reserves, a key material for batteries, Indonesia has the potential to develop a domestic production ecosystem, including replacement batteries, supporting self-sufficiency and export opportunities. As EVs become more widespread, d...

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Toyota Brazil to resume assembly operations in November On October 3, it was reported that Toyota will resume operations at its Sorocaba and Indaiatuba plants, Brazil in November. Production will restart gradually on November 3 with imported engines and components, mainly from Japan, focusing initially on hybrid versions of the Corolla and Corolla Cross for both domestic and export markets. Conventional engine models, including the Corolla, Corol...

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ively eliminate much of the costs that companies are paying. “The signal to the car companies around the world is look you have final assembly in the U.S. We’re going to reward you,” Moreno said. “For Ford, for Toyota, for Honda, for Tesla, for GM, those are the almost in order the top five domestic content vehicle producers — they’ll be immune to tariffs.” In June, the Commerce Department said it planned an import adjustment offset...

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Renault establishes purchasing center for auto parts in Mexico On October 2, it was reported that Renault has launched a new phase of its global strategy by establishing Mexico as a key hub in its automotive supply chain. The company is developing a purchasing center in the country to supply parts both for its South American plants and its domestic after-sales network. The move aims to optimize logistics, reduce costs, and comply with regional co...

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New vehicle sales by 5 major OEMs in South Korea increase 18.1% in September Five Korean automakers announced domestic new vehicle sales in September. New vehicle sales in South Korea rose 18.1% year-on-year(y/y) to 124,515 units. Despite challenges such as tariff issues and labor disputes, growth was driven by the launch of new models and strong demand for eco-friendly vehicles. Hyundai Motor and Kia posted double-digit growth. By company, Hyund...

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Tata Motors, India sold 96,769 units in September 2025 On October 1, Tata Motors Limited announced that its total sales in the domestic & international markets in September 2025 stood at 96,769 units, increasing by 35.64% year-on-year (YoY) compared to 71,345 units during September 2024. Its total domestic sales stood at 92,815 units, increasing by 33.18% year-on-year (YoY) compared to 69,694 units in September 2024. Its total passenger vehi...

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’s July decision to relax BEV production requirements for companies in the EV3.0 and EV3.5 programs, provided the vehicles are intended for export. Operations at its Rayong facility, shared with Chery’s separate electrified vehicle brand, are set to begin in Q4 2025, with production aimed at both domestic sales and exports under government incentives. The THB 5 billion factory is expected to produce 80,000 units annually. Omoda & Jaecoo focus...

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Mexico, to Europe: the K4 Hatchback. Produced at the Pesquería plant, the model marks the beginning of a new stage in the brand’s internationalization from Mexican territory. Initial shipments will go to Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany, followed later by exports to the U.S. and the Mexican domestic market. Authorities also announced a USD 150 million expansion at Pesquería facility, generating 600 new jobs in addition to the current 2,5...

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between its R&D center in Shanghai and manufacturing site in Anhui, equipped with many advanced testing and inspection devices, fully covering diversified validation requirements. Shanghai Dingyu is accelerating the construction and application of two automated production lines as well as a leading domestic dedicated bladder production line to continuously improve intelligent manufacturing and guarantee production capacity levels. (From a Zhongdi...

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yota Hilux was the best-selling model in August with 5,078 units, followed by Toyota Yaris ATIV with 4,261 units, Isuzu D-Max with 3,700 units, Toyota Yaris Cross with 2,805 units and Honda City with 2,043 units.  Vehicle production in August decreased 6.1% to 112,366 units. Vehicle production for domestic sales and exports in August contributed 34% and 66% respectively. The decline was mainly due to lower export production of passenger cars, fo...

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pany has also recorded nearly USD 1 billion in export revenue from parts and components, contributed more than USD 14.4 billion to the national budget, and ranked among Vietnam’s top ten taxpayers in 2024. Additionally, TMV has developed a strong local supply chain with 61 suppliers, including 13 domestic enterprises, and localized over 1,000 components, supported by a skilled and dedicated workforce. (From Toyota Vietnam press release dated Se...

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Xiaomi EV opens Europe R&D and design center in Munich, Germany On September 25, Xiaomi announced the opening of its Xiaomi EV Europe Research and Development (R&D) and Design Center in Munich, Germany, its first such facility beyond its domestic market. The center also prepares for Xiaomi's entry into the European Market in 2027. The center will focus on performance vehicle projects, electric vehicle technology development, design innovation, cu...

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Ather Energy, India defers subsidy claims for 52,500 vehicles under PM E-DRIVE scheme On September 25, Ather Energy Limited updated that, following China’s export ban on certain heavy rare earth magnets, it has faced global supply chain disruptions affecting domestic magnet fitment processes for traction motors. As a result, Ather is temporarily deferring claims for demand incentives under the PM E-DRIVE scheme for up to 52,500 vehicles, amount...

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e Chinese offering, from affordable Hatchbacks to Premium Sedans and SUVs, underscored how quickly these brands have built comprehensive product portfolios. Europe faces a market realignment For European OEMs, the trend represents both competitive pressure and a structural shift in the supply base. Domestic automakers still dominated the Munich event, but with stagnant demand and shrinking margins, their competitive position looks increasingly ch...

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Toyota to halt vehicle production until early 2026 in Brazil On September 25, it was reported that Toyota is unlikely to resume vehicle and engine production in Brazil before early 2026, following the near-total destruction of its Porto Feliz engine plant by a severe storm. The damage has already forced an indefinite shutdown at the Sorocaba assembly facility, where vehicles for domestic and export markets are produced. In a meeting with regional...

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t the number of UK vehicle production for August decreased 18.2% over the previous year to 38,693 units. Passenger car production was down 10.2% to 37,072 units and commercial vehicle production was down 73.2% to 1,621 units year over year (y/y). Vehicle exports down 20.5% (y/y) to 30,568 units and domestic sales decreased 8.5% (y/y) to 8,125 units. The percentage of export was 79.0%. In the first eight months of 2025, total vehicle production de...

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ng in training, knowledge sharing, and co-development programs. This effort is designed to empower Thai engineers and researchers to take a leading role in shaping future automotive innovation. According to executives, the partnership blends Bosch’s worldwide engineering capabilities with SRA’s domestic strengths, accelerating progress toward cleaner, smarter, and more connected electric mobility tailored for performance vehicles. (From an ar...

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