On July 23, 2025, the Indonesian government, in collaboration with Italdesign, unveiled the i2C at GIIAS 2025.
The i2C is developed on an existing EV platform, marking a key step in the joint effort to create Indonesia’s first indigenous passenger vehicle. This concept fully electric 6/7-seater SUV is designed to mee

Announced on July 24, 2025. PT Honda Prospect Motor officially launched the Honda STEP WGN e:HEV at GIIAS 2025. This upper MPV expands Honda’s e:HEV lineup in Indonesia across sedans, SUVs, and MPVs.
First introduced in Japan in 1996, the STEP WGN has sold nearly 2 million units globally. 
The STEP WGN e:HEV is power

On July 23, 2025, PT Jetour Motor Indonesia unveiled the world’s first right-hand drive JETOUR T2 at GIIAS 2025. 
Targeted at adventure-seekers, this rugged, off-road SUV blends boxy styling with modern features and advanced lighting. With over 200,000 units sold globally, the T2 is positioned as a strong contender i

According to multiple press releases dated July 22, BYD recently announced the upcoming entry of Yangwang Auto, a high-end sub-brand, into the European market. The brand will compete with luxury brands such as Bentley, Porsche, and Ferrari as the first Chinese brand to enter Europe’s ultra-luxury vehicle market.
The

On July 22, FAW Jiefang signed a strategic cooperation agreement with TELD New Energy Co., Ltd. (TELD) for the global distribution of New Energy commercial vehicle (NECV) charging networks, focusing on the following areas.
-          Products: The two companies will jointly explore the R&D of new technologies such as

On July 23, Maextro announced that the Maextro S800 sedan, the first cooperative model between JAC Group and Huawei, makes the debut of Huawei’s ADS (Advanced Driving System) 4 solution.
The Maextro S800 employs an all-directional stereoscopic perception system with 36 assisted driving sensors including one 192-line

On July 21, FAW-VW started accepting pre-orders for the new Talagon mid-to-large-size SUV. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 299,900 and CNY 319,900, respectively.
The new Talagon has been comprehensively optimized to the mobility requirements of Chinese family users, with a body length of 5,168mm

On July 21, Toyota announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Shenergy Co., Ltd. (Shenergy).
Going forward, the two companies will leverage Toyota’s technology accumulation in nickel-metal hydride batteries and energy storage to jointly advance the development of vehicle-mounted nickel-met

On July 23, 2025, Chery’s premium sub-brand LEPAS made its debut at GIIAS 2025, marking its official entry into the Indonesian market and its first appearance outside China since the brand’s global launch.
True to its name, Leap and Passion, LEPAS aims to combine the grace of a leopard with innovative engineering, se

Announced on July 23, 2025, the BYD Atto 1 compact EV made its Indonesian debut at GIIAS 2025, bringing bold styling, smart electric features, and a fun-to-drive experience, tailored for the modern urban driver.
Built on BYD’s advanced e-Platform 3.0, the Atto 1 delivers a quiet, stable ride, backed by a strong body

On July 23, UAW posted a statement on its official account on social media platform X, expressing “deep anger” over the U.S.-Japan tariff agreement announced by the Trump administration. The union declared, “American workers are once again being left behind.”
The UAW emphasized that while “well-crafted tariffs” can s

Announced on July 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported data from the Department of Land Transport that notes all kinds of 100% purely electric mobility registrations of 15,100 units in June 2025, up 89.0% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted fo

On July 23, 2025, VinFast officially launched the VF 7, its fifth model in Indonesia. This C-segment all-electric SUV, now in its third market, is offered in two variants: Eco and Plus, combining sleek design and advanced technology.
Prices start at IDR 499 million for the Eco and IDR 599 million for the Plus (OTR, b

On July 23, Tesla delivered its financial results for Q2, with net income falling 16.3% to USD 1.2 billion, on revenue of USD 22.5 billion, down 11.8% from the same period in 2024.
Operating income fell 42.5% to USD 923 million, resulting in a 4.1% operating margin, and adjusted EBITDA was down 7.4% to 3.4 billion in

On July 21, Tesla opened its first retro-themed diner at 7001 West Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles, California, to the public. 
The diner location includes 80 V4 Superchargers, a drive-in movie theater with two 45-foot LED screens, the audio of which can be synced inside the Tesla vehicle, and Tesla owners can orde

On July 22, General Motors reported that its Q2 2025 net income dropped 35.4% to USD 1.9 billion, with import tariffs costing it USD 1.1 billion since first imposed in April.
EBIT Adjusted of USD 3.04 billion was down 31.6% compared to the same period a year ago.
Q2 revenue was down 1.8% to USD 47.1 billion, with GMN

On July 21, Rivian started adding Tesla/NACS cables to its Rivian Adventure Network (RAN), now enabling Tesla vehicles and other brands with NACS ports to charge on Rivian’s charging network. Rivian itself has started adopting NACS charge ports on its 2026 R1T and R1S vehicles, and will make it standard on the upcomi