Reported on November 24, 2025, PT Chery Sales Indonesia (CSI) unveiled the Chery X Concept in Indonesia at the GAIKINDO Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) 2025. This reveal marks its first international showcase following the initial debut at Chery Brand Night 2025 in Wuhu, China, under the name T1TP.
The Chery X is a versatil

Reported on November 28, 2025, Bermaz Auto Berhad announced Kia Corporation’s plans to adopt a principal-led structure in Malaysia. Starting January 1, 2026, Kia Sales Malaysia will oversee the brand’s sales, aftersales services, training programs, and all wholesale and retail activities locally.
Kia Sales Malaysia,

Reported on November 28, 2025, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry highlighted that Proton purchased MYR 3.2 billion in parts from local suppliers in 2025. 
Its localization program has rolled out 18 new technologies and formed joint ventures in sectors including fuel pumps, electronic gearshift mo

Announced on November 27, 2025, Biel Crystal plans to transform Southeast Asia’s automotive supply chain with its new Haiphong facility in Vietnam. Designed as the region’s first fully integrated production hub, the plant will combine the manufacturing of Automotive Cover Glass (CG) and complete Smart Cockpit Display

Announced on November 27, 2025, Proton has officially launched the all-new Saga, representing the most substantial update to Malaysia’s iconic sedan since 1985. It carries the theme “Four Esteemed Decades, a Future Without Limits." Developed on Proton’s fully owned Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA), the model sits

On November 27, Volkswagen Group announced that its Brand Group Core (BGC) is reorganizing its production and setting up a stronger regional production network. A new role, Chief Production Officer (CPO) for the Iberian Peninsula, has been created which will start from January 1, 2026.
The new setup will bring togeth

On November 28, Stellantis announced that Leapmotor is opening its new Security and Safety Lab. As connected cars become more common, the lab aims to protect users by focusing on data security, network protection, system reliability, and trustworthy AI features.
Built on the principle of “user safety first,” the lab

On November 25, Renault Nigeria’s distributor Coscharis Motors, showcased the new Renault Koleos and Renault Kardian at the 2025 Abuja International Motor Fair, attended by the DG of NADDC and other industry leaders.
Renault Koleos SUV is offered with a CVT powertrain option, while the Renault Kardian is equipped wit

On November 27, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen Navarra has raised its 2026 production target by 16,000 units, reaching 256,347 cars. The plant will still undergo major upgrades late next year to prepare for building the new Skoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID. Cross electric models.
The company also announced a t

On November 27, Neuron Energy raised INR 310 million in a Pre-Series B funding round to scale up EV battery manufacturing. The round was led by Equanimity Ventures, Rajiv Dadlani Group, Thackersay Family Office, and Chona Family Office, alongside other family offices and HNI investors, and takes the company’s total f

On November 28, 2025, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies announced new Fan Filter Units (FFUs), BIBO (Bag-In/Bag-Out) systems with integrated blowers, and NMP-compatible filter media, targeting semiconductor, lithium-ion, and LFP battery, as well as pharmaceutical cleanrooms. The FFU series offers HEPA/ULPA filtrati

On November 27, multiple sources reported that a new EV brand Alektra, has launched its Metro electric vehicles in Pakistan, introducing compact 2‑door and 4‑door city cars priced between roughly PKR 1.095 million and PKR 1.395 million. The Metro qualifies as a small quadricycle‑type vehicle.
The Metro range is offer

On November 27, 2025, Tata Technologies completed the acquisition of 100% of ES‑Tec GmbH and its subsidiaries through its wholly owned Singapore subsidiary, Tata Technologies Pte. Limited, making ES‑Tec a subsidiary of the group. The deal, first announced on September 13, 2025, is valued at EUR 75 million with perfor

On November 26, BHTC announced that the integration of BHTC into the new AUO Mobility Solutions Corporation (AMSC) is progressing steadily. Together with the AUO’s Mobility Business Group, it is forming a unified organization. The renaming of its global locations is underway, with sites in India, Finland, and Germany

On November 27, Nexperia B.V. issued an open letter to seek constructive collaboration with Nexperia’s entities in China. It has been requesting an open dialogue to find a path forward to restoring the regular supply of goods. Nexperia B.V. has repeatedly tried to re-engage its China entities through outreach, collab

On November 26, Flex officially inaugurated its new automotive manufacturing facility at ZalaZONE InnoTech in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. The new site, spanning 10,000 square meters, will produce compute platforms for software-defined vehicles and high-voltage power electronics for next-generation hybrid and electric vehi

On November 27, FORVIA released a statement on divestiture processes following recent media coverage. As previously announced, FORVIA has been carrying out a comprehensive strategic review of its portfolio. As a result, the Group has engaged certain processes to sell parts of its robust portfolio, which includes asse

On November 26, ZI Zenith S.à r.l., a European indirect subsidiary of funds managed and advised by Advent International, L.P. (Advent), a leading private equity investor, announced the completion of the public tender offer for u-blox Holding AG.
All regulatory approvals have been granted, and all offer conditions hav

On November 26, the Swedish Energy Agency announced that Stegra has been granted about EUR 37 million from the Industrial Leap. The grant goes towards the establishment of Stegra’s fully integrated near-zero emission steel production facility in Boden.
In September 2024, Stegra was awarded EUR 100 million from the In

On November 27, ADM Global organized the 2025 Supplier Board Workshop international seminar in the Republic of Korea with the participation of Kia Corporation management. The event was also attended by more than 80 leaders and representatives of 13 Korean automotive component manufacturing companies, as well as 17 lo