FORVIA HELLA develops highly integrated headlamps for LUXEED R7 coupe SUV Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has developed highly integrated headlamps for the new LUXEED R7 coupe SUV. The headlamps combine the position light and direction indicator into a single illuminated area. Using a dual-focus light source distribution design, they provide uniform illumination for both the position lamp in white and the direction indicator in yellow. The p...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

GM confirms next-gen Chevrolet Silverado production for Oshawa Plant GM Canada has reiterated its commitment to produce the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado at the GM Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, even as the facility has been affected by newly imposed U.S. tariffs. In a series of recent social media posts, GM Canada highlighted Oshawa’s unique role in Silverado production. “Oshawa Assembly is the only GM plant building both Li...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Ambilight partners with NIO to supply dimming side windows for new ES8 SUV On August 22, Ambilight, a leader in smart glass technology, announced its partnership with NIO, the premium smart electric vehicle company. The all-new NIO ES8, a full-size flagship SUV, incorporates Ambilight’s Electrochromic (EC) Smart Dimming Side Windows as part of its advanced design. The technology adjusts light levels for different driving conditions, offers stro...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Cambodia lowers EV road taxes to drive adoption On August 21, 2025, Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced reductions in road taxes for electric vehicles (EVs) to encourage adoption under the National Policy on Electric Vehicle Development 2024–2030. The new fees, which vary based on a vehicle’s age and power, apply to passenger cars, small cargo EVs, and light passenger vehicles. EVs under five years old will pay KHR 100,000...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

by the end of August to transfer its Hamura Plant (Hamura City, Tokyo) to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota). After transferring the Hamura Plant to the new company, which is owned 100% by Hino, Hino will transfer all the shares in the new company to Toyota. The Hamura Plant produces the Hino Dutro light-duty truck and the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 sports utility vehicle (SUV). The transfer of the Hamura Plant to Toyota is scheduled to be completed...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

Toyoda Gosei develops new technology for vehicle exterior parts to clearly depict light Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced on August 22 that it had developed a technology that allows light to pass through the underside of the paint on exterior plastic parts. Previously, the company applied fine holes to the painted surface. However, it adopted innovations in paint composition design and film thickness control to successfully depict p...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

GlobalData blog: The rise of FHEVs across Asia-Pacific Over the last few years, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) have been the focal point of the electrification trend, while Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) have also recently gained traction. However, across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China), Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FHEVs) are quietly re-emerging as the preferred electrification pathway. In mark...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Number of mini vehicles per household in Japan decreases for first time in three years On August 21, the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association announced that the number of mini vehicle models per household in Japan decreased year-over-year (y/y) for the first time in three years. Although the number of mini vehicles owned has increased, it has not kept up with the rate of increase in the number of households, primarily single-perso...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

IAA Mobility 2025: LEONHARD KURZ, Germany unveils next-gen automotive design and sustainability solutions On August 7, LEONHARD KURZ, Germany, announced that it will showcase its advanced decorative and functional technologies at the IAA Mobility 2025, Munich. The display will feature innovations in exterior and interior styling, including smart lighting, functional surfaces, sustainable materials, and futuristic displays with integrated sensors....

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

Mexican EV cumulative sales increase 17.4% in July On August 11, it was reported that sales of HEV, PHEV, and BEV in Mexico reached 10,612 units in July, representing 8.5% of total light vehicle sales for the month. While slightly below July 2024 levels, year-to-date results remain positive. From January to July 2025, 76,562 units were sold, a 17.4% increase over the same period in 2024, with market share reaching 9.2%. HEVs accounted for 79.8% o...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

IAA Mobility 2025: Maxion Wheels to present light vehicle wheel solutions On August 10, Maxion Wheels announced its participation in IAA Mobility 2025 in Hall A1, booth C10. It will present the latest stylish, sustainable, and affordable light vehicle wheel solutions. Its portfolio includes both aluminum and steel wheels, as well as new hybrid solutions, designed for performance, efficiency, and style. Based on Maxion Wheels press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Russian vehicle sales decrease 15.9% in July 2025 The 133,657 new vehicles sold in Russia in July 2025 represented a decrease of 15.9% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on August 11. The 736,102 new vehicless sold in the first seven months of 2025 represented a decrease of 26.7% over the same period in 2024. Passenger car sales in July 2025 represented a 11.7% decrease to 118,971 units from 2024, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

JMC partners with CATL on battery swap for commercial vehicles On August 7, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) announced that it signed a cooperation frame agreement for a battery swap project with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). The two companies will complete three unprecedented moves in the field of new energy logistics battery swap:  JMC will work with CATL to build a closed-loop “vehicle-battery-station” ecosystem, br...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Hinduja Group, India signs LOI to increase operations and vehicle assembly in Philippines On August 8, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, during his official visit to India, met with the Hinduja Group delegation led by Shom Hinduja. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration and investments in the Philippines across the Defence, Energy, Automotive, and Digital Technology sectors. As part of the engagement, Hinduja Gl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Brazilian vehicle sales increase 0.8% to 243,238 units in July 2025 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 0.8% YOY to 243,238 units in July 2025. Of the newly registered vehicles, locally manufactured vehicles fell 1.0% yoy to 198,054 units, while imported vehicles increased 9.4% yoy to 45,184 units. Vehicle sales in July cons...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Otokar’s autonomous e-Centro clears TUV Rheinland testing in Hungary On August 6, Otokar announced that its Autonomous e-Centro, developed by the Koc Group company, successfully completed extensive testing by TUV 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 mobilit...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

unched dyed PDLC (Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal) dimming glass for side windows, which made its debut in BYD’s new Yangwang U8L SUV. The dyed PDLC side dimming glass breaks through the white matte effect limits of conventional PDLC glass and allows for dark gray and black matte effects. With a light transmittance of less than 1% and a glass haze of over 95%, it switches between transparent and matte effects in 0.1s. The dyed PDLC side dimmin...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Canadian vehicle sales up 6.9% in July On August 5, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants announced that approximately 172,000 light vehicles were sold in July, but up 6.9% from the 161,000 units in July 2024, when available inventory levels had negatively affected sales. There was also one more selling day in July this year than last, and the impacts of Canadian counter-tariffs for U.S.-produced cars crossing the border have yet to be fully felt as ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

Mexican vehicle sales down 0.6% in July 2025 On August 4, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 124,482 light vehicles in July, representing an decrease of 0.6% from the 125,260 sales in July 2024. Nissan sold 23,614 units in July, an increase of 13.3% from the previous year. Overall Volkswagen Group sales of 13,902 units in July decreased 5.9% from the same month in 2024. General Motors sold 15,919 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Brazilian vehicle sales increase 0.8% in July 2025 (Fenabrave) On August 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 243,225 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in July 2025, an increase 0.8% compared to July 2024 and an increase of 14.3% from June 2025. Vehicle sales in July 2025 consisted of 181,787 passenger cars; 48,161 comm...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05