Nissan reported in early talks to supply vehicles to Honda in U.S. Nissan is in early talks to build pickup trucks for Honda in the U.S. at its under-utilized plant in Canton, Mississippi, according to reports from Japan. A person familiar with the matter said that building vehicles for Honda at Canton is one of several options on the table to increase production capacity at Canton. If a deal materializes, the person said, Nissan could develop an...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

Mercedes-Benz India reports 10% sales growth in Q1 FY 2025-26 On July 11, Mercedes-Benz India announced the retail sale of 4,238 new cars during the April to June 2025 quarter, marking a 10% yoy increase compared to the previous quarter. The sales were driven by the top-end luxury segment, which includes the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, EQS product range, and AMG performance vehicles. Sales in this segment rose by 20%, supported by demand for model...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

BMW Group reports overall sales drop by 0.5% in H1 2025 On July 10, BMW Group announced that during the first half (H1) of 2025, the Group delivered 1,207,388 vehicles, i.e., a decrease of 0.5% YoY. The Group saw significant growth in the electrified vehicle segment, which is comprised of BEVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs), up 18.5% YoY to 318,949 units. The Group’s BEV segment jumped 15.7% YoY to 220,540 units. The BMW brand dropped by 2....

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Honda Brazil reports 33% sales increase during H1 2025 On July 7, Honda Automóveis do Brasil announced a 33% year-over-year sales growth for the first half of 2025, outpacing the national market average of 5% and marking its best first semester in five years. This strong performance is driven by a renewed portfolio, notably the HR-V, which became the best-selling Honda model in Brazil and achieved a global sales record of over 6,000 units in Jun...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

dge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat brand vehicles, available immediately, with Chrysler and Alfa Romeo vehicles to follow.  Included at no extra cost and active for 10 years from the date of purchase or lease, Connect One enables essential features, such as over-the-air (OTA) software updates, vehicle health reports, automatic SOS calls, remote lock and unlock via the brand app, digital key for smartphone-based access and engine start, In-vehicle games, EV...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Mazda reports record-breaking sales for June 2025 in Spain On July 2, Mazda Spain announced record-breaking sales for June 2025, registering 2,305 units, the highest for any June in its 25-year history in the country. This represents a 39% year-over-year growth, well above the market average of 15%. Mazda achieved a 1.93% total market share, with standout performance in both private (2.6%) and fleet (2.1%) channels. The CX-30 led sales, followed ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Stellantis reports Q2 2025 U.S. sales down 10.2% On July 1, Stellantis announced that its U.S. sales fell 10.2% in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same period a year ago, as the OEM sold 309,976 vehicles. Among its various brands, Jeep, and Ram sold the most vehicles and saw slight sales increases, while the company as a whole had a double-digit drop.      •    Jeep brand sales increased 1.1% to 148,832 units      •   ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

the tariff hike came to an end. This was lower than the same month last year, when sales declined after a cyber-attack involving a ransom demand on Illinois-based CDK Global, which provides a wide range of management systems for dealers, affected the sales operations of about 15,000 dealers. Media reports on July 1 indicate that the impact on sales is expected to be more severe in the second half of 2025, along with the spread of price increases...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Rivian reports production and deliveries down in Q2, receives USD 1 billion from VW On July 2, Rivian Automotive announced production and delivery totals for the second quarter of 2025.  Following its second quarter of gross profit in Q1 2025, on June 30 Rivian received a USD 1 billion equity investment from Volkswagen Group. The investment is part of the USD 5.8 billion agreement associated with the Rivian and Volkswagen Group technology joint ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

BMW launches AI-Powered “Factory Genius” to speed up maintenance and troubleshooting globally On July 2, BMW launched "Factory Genius," an AI-powered maintenance assistant that speeds up troubleshooting by suggesting solutions within seconds, cutting down diagnosis time. Similar to a search engine, the tool scans internal data sources such as manuals, fault reports, and shift logs that are updated daily for quick, accurate answers. It doesn...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Lotus confirms UK operations, Denies plant closure rumours On June 28, Lotus released a statement in response to recent media reports about the potential closure of its UK plant. The company confirmed that it is continuing normal operations and has no plans to close the factory. Lotus reaffirmed its strong commitment to the UK, which serves as the core of its sports car manufacturing, design, motorsport, and engineering activities. Additionally...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

fully utilizes generative AI for the first time. The app makes it possible to check approximately 4,000 pieces of data related to quality issues and know-how that occurred during product development, process design, and verification. Previously, NSK used graphs to visualize a dedicated database and reports of data. At the same time, the application presents sentences summarized by the generated AI, making it easy for users to check the data they ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Tesla first-day robotaxi service incidents draw examination from NHTSA On June 23, after videos surfaced witnessing aberrations seen in Tesla’s self-driving robotaxis, the U.S. National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) announced it is looking into reports that the automaker's self-driving cabs violated traffic laws during their first day of operation in Austin, Texas. NHTSA said it is aware of the incidents that were capture...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Tata Motors, India explores new rare earth sources, confirm adequate current stock On June 20, multiple reports confirmed that during Tata Motors' Annual General Meeting, the Chairman of Tata Sons announced Tata Motors currently holds sufficient stock of rare earth magnets. Tata Motors is actively exploring new supply sources and working closely with the government to secure alternative options for these critical materials amid China's export cur...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

due diligence guidelines one year before the obligations take effect to give timely guidance to businesses and help ensure a smoother implementation of the new rules.  Finally, the Commission proposes to lighten the administrative burden of the due diligence rules by requiring companies to publish reports on their compliance every three years instead of annually. In view of significant implications for the business community, the Polish presiden...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

retrieve, download, or export. The Guidelines emphasize that automotive data processors providing recipients outside of China with important data on R&D and design, production and manufacturing, driving automation, software upgrade services, and connected operations shall submit security assessment reports on outbound data transfer. From an MIIT press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (May 2025) On June 11, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the May 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 May 2025, domestic charging facilities totaled 14.400 million unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Farda Motors, Iran reports production line damage due to Iran-Israel war On June 14, multiple reports confirmed that the Farda Motors production site in Borujerd, Lorestan Province, was heavily damaged by a missile strike amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. The attack resulted in serious financial losses and casualties. Production lines, equipment, parts, and vehicles suffered extensive damage.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

aluate driver performance. The platform will now integrate Here Technologies’s high-quality map data and location services, including geocoding and search, route matching, and updated map attributes such as road speed limits, low bridges, and road signs. This data will be synchronized into safety reports that are updated more frequently, helping fleet managers track and analyze unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding and harsh braking, throu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Denso sells entire stake in Honda It has been revealed that Denso Corporation (Denso) sold its entire stake in Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. On June 11, Denso submitted its annual securities reports to the Kanto Local Finance Bureau. Denso’s shareholdings in Toyota Group companies, such as Aisin Corporation, JTEKT Corporation, and Trinity Industrial Corporation, also decreased to zero during the fiscal y...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13