s over mileage loss, warranty issues, or water ingress related to 20% ethanol-blended gasoline (E20) are misplaced. It is mentioned that real-world fuel efficiency depends more on driving habits, vehicle condition, and maintenance, with tests showing only a marginal drop in mileage. SIAM added that reports of gasoline pump advisories on water ingress were unfounded, not backed by any scientific study or oil marketing company (OMC) directive, and ...

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Ford Maverick-based van reportedly set for production in 2028 Ford in 2024 showed dealers an upcoming compact van that would be based on the Maverick pickup that was slated to replace the Transit Connect, which was discontinued in North America following the 2023 model year. While Ford did not then share production timing, recent reports suggest the project is still on track to reach production. Ford is expected to begin production of the van, co...

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GAIKINDO reports Indonesia’s CBU vehicle export performance for Jan–Jul 2025 On August 27, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released data detailing Indonesia’s completely built-up (CBU) vehicle exports by brand for January–July 2025. Toyota maintained its position as the leading exporter with 97,740 units shipped, followed by Daihatsu with 64,596 units and Mitsubishi Motors with 57,997 units. Hyundai Mot...

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Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Jul. 2025) On August 22, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the July 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operating status of domestic charging facilities: As of July 2025, domestic EV charging facilities totaled 16.696 mill...

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Cleveland-Cliffs signs steel supply contracts with multiple U.S. automakers According to multiple reports, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the second-largest steelmaker in the U.S., has signed fixed-price steel supply contracts with multiple U.S. automakers. Notably, these contracts have durations extending up to three years, whereas steel contracts to automakers traditionally have a shorter duration, usually lasting a single year. The contracts are for f...

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guidance from the Open Autonomy Safety Case. Under the collaboration, Edge Case will independently conduct a series of assessments of Torc’s Driverless Safety Case Framework and Evidence Sufficiency Criteria. Edge Case will also assess completed safety case evidence. The assessments will include reports and review sessions with Torc’s safety, engineering and operations teams. Torc aims to launch driverless, commercial autonomous trucks for l...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

Acceptance Line process. The system scans incoming vehicles for damages as small as 20mm, including dents, scratches, underbody damage, and rim issues, ensuring quality before they reach dealerships. This technology enhances transparency, reduces disputes, and speeds up processing with time-stamped reports shared among JLR, its dealer network, and customers. UVeye’s move into ports extends quality control from factory to showroom. The initiativ...

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mining license on August 9. CATL is in the process of applying for a renewal of the mining permit in accordance with relevant regulations and aims to resume production as soon as a new approval is obtained. This matter will have a minimal impact on CATL’s overall operations. According to earlier reports, the Jianxiawo lithium mining area in Zhenkouli, Yifeng County, Jiangxi Province owned by Yichun Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited, a su...

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rldwide over the past two years, helping to improve the company’s information security and uncover potential attack methods. Following its success, the programme will expand and restart on August 18, 2025. AI technology now supports the programme, speeding up and improving the review of submitted reports. This strengthens cooperation between researchers and Porsche’s IT team. Run by Porsche’s IT experts, the programme works through establis...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

o be collected by the platform. Secondly, Ignition consolidates and displays fleet and third-party data on a single screen, enabling users to quickly track quantities such as vehicle status, driver status, and asset status in real-time on a map. Finally, Ignition can provide a range of personalized reports from data collected across various sources including its TCU hardware, driver behavior monitoring systems, and third-party systems. These repo...

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Subaru reports operating income reduced by 16.2% in Q1, forecasts JPY 210 billion tariff impact in FY2025 On August 7, Subaru Corporation announced that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter (Q1: April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025) of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 increased by 11.2% year-on-year to JPY 1.2 trillion. Operating profit decreased 16.2% year-on-year to JPY 76.4 billion. While sales activity brought gain of JPY 57.5 b...

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Rivian reports 2025 Q2 results, with vehicle deliveries down 22.7% and adjusted EBITDA loss of USD 670 million On August 5, 2025, Rivian announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. During the second quarter, Rivian produced 5,979 vehicles, 37.8% decrease and delivered 10,661 vehicles, 22.7% decrease. Production during the second quarter for both R1 products and commercial vans was limited primarily due to a variety of supply chain comple...

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Toyota reports operating income down 10.9% in April-June quarter of 2025 amid U.S. tariffs and currency effects On August 7, Toyota announced its consolidated sales revenues for the first 3 months of fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026) increased by 3.5% year-on-year (YoY) to JPY 12,253.3 billion. Operating income decreased by 10.9% YoY to JPY 1,166.1 billion. Exchange rate fluctuations reduced operating income ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Honda reports Q1 FY2025 results with halved operating profit, lifts full-year outlook On August 6, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that its consolidated sales revenue for the first quarter (Q1: April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025) of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (FY2025) decreased by 1.2% year-on-year to JPY 5.3 trillion. Operating profit decreased 49.6% year-on-year to JPY 244.2 billion. Although automobile unit sales in North America a...

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Thai authorities intensify inspections amid substandard tire safety concerns Announced on August 6, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has ordered comprehensive inspections of all tire manufacturers and retailers nationwide following reports of widespread illegal sales of degraded, substandard tires that pose significant risks to public safety. This issue also undermines consumer confidence, economic stability, and the country’s investment...

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Mazda reports operating loss of JPY 46.1 billion, forecasts significant operating income reduction due to tariff On August 5, Mazda Motor Corporation announced its earnings results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026. For the first quarter (April 1 through June 30, 2025), its consolidated sales revenue decreased by 8.8% YoY to JPY 1.1 trillion. Operating income was loss of JPY 46.1 billion and net income for the period attr...

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Toyota Vietnam reports sales of 6,841 cars in July 2025 (including Lexus) Announced on August 1, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported July 2025 sales of 6,841 vehicles, including Lexus models. Toyota sales nationwide reached 6,668 units, with 2,397 domestically assembled and 4,271 imported vehicles. Hybrid sales nearly doubled YoY, reaching 755 units in July, reflecting growing consumer preference for fuel-efficient, eco-friendly cars withou...

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VKTR, Indonesia eyes H2 commercial EV orders, reports resilient H1 performance On July 30, 2025, PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk (VKTR) announced its focus on fulfilling orders in H2 2025, expanding market reach through customer trials, optimizing operations, and increasing locally assembled commercial EVs with high domestic content. For H1 2025, its net revenue rose 1.2% YoY to IDR 414 billion, despite a 9% decline in national automotive sales, ...

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Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Jun. 2025) On July 31, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the June 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operating status of domestic charging facilities: As of June 2025, domestic charging facilities totaled 16.100 million u...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

Tesla to launch human-driven chauffeur service in Bay Area, California regulator says On July 25, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) said that Tesla plans to offer a chauffeur-style service operated by human drivers to a limited number of people in the San Francisco Bay Area, contrary to media reports that the company would offer a robotaxi service as it does in Austin, Texas, where human safety monitors sit in the front passenger ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02