the job cuts are due to a realignment of production to match market demand, affecting 391 operators in Silverton plant, 73 in Struandale plant, and 10 administrative staff. Solidarity has said it will use the consultation process to understand the reasons behind the sharp drop in Ford’s vehicle sales that led to these retrenchments. It will fully support all affected members. Based on Solidarity union and multiple sources...

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osition Mexico as a strategic production hub for Latin America, supporting exports to 34 countries. Mexico’s competitive advantages make it an attractive base for manufacturing. MG also benefits from growing domestic demand, having achieved a 4.1% market share in April 2025 and surpassing 200,000 sales since entering the market in 2020. The project continues even amid potential new tariffs from the U.S., underlining MG’s confidence in Mexico...

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EU passenger car sales up 5.9% in July 2025 On August 28, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for July 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 5.9% year-on-year to 1,085,356 units in July, while year-to-date sales were flat at 7,900,877 units. July sales in the EU increased 7.4% to 914,680 unit...

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New XPeng headquarters commissioned On August 26, XPeng commissioned a new headquarters. Covering a total floor area of 360,000 square meters, the new XPeng headquarters is positioned as a site for “new energy and intelligent technology” containing four functional buildings. Building 1 houses core office areas for XPeng and XPeng AeroHT; Building 2 integrates an office area, a sales showroom, and a corporate showroom; Building 3 is for confer...

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experience. iCaur is Chery’s iCar, rebranded for international markets. The iCAUR 03, which debuted locally at the Malaysian Autoshow 2025, is set for official release on September 9, with early customers able to secure a fully refundable RM1,000 booking. By mid-September, iCAUR Malaysia plans 18 sales points and nine full dealerships, with further expansion by Absolute Motor underway. (From iCAUR Malaysia press release dated August 27, 2025)...

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km from the port, enhances the processing and delivery of Toyota and Lexus vehicles to customers, while also ensuring timely handling of production parts and service components. In the first 7 months of 2025, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) sustained its market leadership with a 48% share of vehicle sales, delivering 129,334 units, up 5% YoY.  (From Toyota Philippines press release and an article of Philstar on August 28, 2025)...

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ere we delve into Hyundai’s evolving narrative in Indonesia, exploring the twists and turns that have played out so far, and give our predictions as to what surprises await us in the plot ahead. Act I: The Struggle Before the pandemic, Hyundai Indonesia was a small player, with its average annual sales reaching just 1k units in 2016-19. The Staria MPV was Hyundai’s only locally produced model, manufactured under a contract with PT Handal’s ...

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isting one. “It is not part of our growth route,” Nava stated, underlining MG’s goal of consolidating its presence in the region with its own operations. The clarification comes as MG continues to strengthen its position in Mexico, where it has rapidly climbed into the Top 10 brands and leads sales among Chinese automakers. (Multiple sources on August 26, 2025)...

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BYD opens presales of three models in Argentina On August 27, it was reported that BYD Argentina officially opened pre-sales for its first three models in the country: the Dolphin Mini, Yuan Pro, and Song Pro DM-i. Dolphin mini: A fully electric hatchback built on the E-3.0 Platform that offers 380 km of range thanks to its Blade battery, which can be charged from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. It features a 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen, voice contr...

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Nissan suppliers report decreased net sales for April-June 2025 period Japanese auto parts and car body suppliers whose main customer is Nissan reported a decrease in net sales across the board for the April-June quarter of 2025. Nissan, facing sluggish sales, saw its global production volume (including China) for the April-June quarter drop 14.2% year-on-year, putting pressure on the performance of its suppliers. However, the effects of the U.S....

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Renault opens pre-sales of Koleos SUV in Argentina On August 29, Renault Argentina announced the opening of pre-sales of the new Renault Koleos in the country. This is the brand’s first full hybrid SUV in the country, offered in two versions: The Esprit Alpine full hybrid E-Tech combines a 1.5-liter turbo engine with two electric motors, a DHT Pro automatic transmission, and a 1.64-kWh battery, delivering a combined 245 hp and 320 Nm. It allows...

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Jetour officially presents T1 SUV in Argentina On August 26, it was reported that Famly, the representative of Jetour in Argentina, officially presented the new T1 SUV at an event held at Ren Motors dealership. Although sales began earlier in the year, this was the first public showcase of the C-segment model. The Jetour T1 is equipped with a 2.0-liter engine producing 254 hp and 390 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and...

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GM plans shift shutdowns at Factory Zero as EV sales slow On August 27, General Motors announced to employees that its EV manufacturing plant Factory Zero will partially shut down its first and second shift production temporarily beginning September 2, the day after Labor Day, and resume October 6. The move impacts approximately 360 employees. The company confirmed that production of the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ will be impacted as ...

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e collaboration includes the potential expansion of the EV charging network in partnership with local entities.  Additionally, the two companies will collaborate on data-sharing initiatives, focused on non-confidential insights including anonymized usage statistics, customer behavior analytics, EV sales volumes, and geographic distribution of ALTAWKILAT vehicles.  Based on EVIQ social media updates ...

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TENET begins sales of new T4 crossover in Russia On August 27, TENET announced the start of sales of its new compact family crossover, the TENET T4. It is the second model to be produced at AGR Holding’s Kaluga plant. The vehicle is available in two variants, the Active variant, priced at RUB 2,150,000, while the Prime variant, costs RUB 2,350,000. The TENET T4 is 4,320 mm in length, 1,831 mm in width, and 1,652 mm in height. It is equipped wit...

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line with Continental’s broader plan to establish its 4 business areas as independent companies. The transaction is subject to antitrust approval. The purchase price and additional details have not been disclosed. OESL employs more than 16,000 people and generated approximately EUR 1.9 billion in sales in fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The business develops and manufactures hose lines and bearing elements for both combustion-engine and el...

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automotive industry.  EV adoption remains concentrated in major cities like Jakarta, where infrastructure and purchasing power are higher. Astra’s portfolio spans ICE cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles, covering entry to luxury segments. The company also emphasizes after-sales service, extensive distribution networks, and financial and insurance support, helping maintain strong resale values. Astra is confident in its ...

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he number of UK vehicle production for July decreased 10.8% over the previous year to 72,006 units. Passenger car production was up 5.6% to 69,127 units and commercial vehicle production was down 81.1% to 2,879 units year over year (y/y). Vehicle exports down 9.9% (y/y) to 56,319 units and domestic sales decreased 14.0% (y/y) to 15,687 units. The percentage of export was 78.2%. In the first seven months of 2025, total vehicle production decreased...

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s Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors) announced that it will lower its financial outlook for the fiscal year that ends in March 2026 (FY 2025), taking into account the impact of additional tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Compared to its previous outlook figures, the company has reduced the sales figure by JPY 90 billion to JPY 2.86 trillion, operating profit by JPY 30 billion to JPY 70 billion, net profit by JPY 30 billion to JPY 10 bill...

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of its 5-door Jimny Nomade on August 26. The automaker has been manufacturing the Jimny Nomade in India and supplies them to Japan. It announced the new model on January 30, and suspended accepting orders since the number of orders reached about 50,000 units in four days, much more than its monthly sales target of 1,200 units. Though Suzuki increased the monthly production for the Japanese market to about 3,300 units in July, it suspended shipmen...

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