On May 13, it was reported that BYD’s electric vehicle factory in Camaçari, Bahia, is expected to reach full operation by December 2026, after delays caused by labor investigations.
Initially planned for 2025, production will now begin later in 2025 using semi-knocked-down (SKD) kits imported from China.
BYD has comm

Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) launched an edge model speech interaction solution based on the Qualcomm SA8255P cockpit platform with ModelBest Inc. (ModelBest). With ModelBest’s 1.2B edge large language model as the core of intention understanding, the solution unlocks advanced capabilities such as

Changchun FAWAY Automobile Components Co., Ltd. (FAWAY) was designated by a well-known independent luxury automaker, whose name cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality, for the development of automotive seats for conventional models in accordance with its requirements. According to the customer’s plan, the project

Indian passenger vehicle sales in April 2025 were up 5.5% y/y to 303,648 units.
Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results of PVs and CVs are as follows:
Maruti Suzuki sales of 142,053 units increased 1.1% in April compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 70,963 units decreased 7.1% from

On May 14, 2025, AAPICO Hitech PCL (AH) announced the establishment of two new affiliates in the United States to support business expansion. 
The first is AAPICO Delaware Holdings Corporation, a holding company with registered capital of USD 1,000, wholly owned by AAPICO Hitech and registered in the State of Delawar

Announced on May 10, 2025, HMWS Inc. (Harness Master Wiring Systems), a manufacturer of automotive electrical systems and industrial equipment, is expanding its operations in the Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines, with a PHP 300-million investment expected to create at least 200 new jobs.
A Clark locator since 2011, H

On May 10, 2025, KINETA Sdn Bhd, a leading EV charging provider in Malaysia and Hong Kong, announced a strategic partnership with Charge+, one of Southeast Asia’s top EV charging operators. The agreement was officially signed on May 9 at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025.
Under the partnership, KINETA will serve as the key

Announced on May 13, 2025, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. witnessed a decline in both revenue and profit in Q1 of FY2025.
One contributing factor was a drop in motorcycle unit sales in Vietnam, which the company attributed to production and shipment suspensions, partly triggered by defective engine stamping issues. This disr

Announced on May 14, 2025, BYD Singapore has retained its position as the top-selling automotive brand for the 4th consecutive month, commanding an impressive 20.7% market share in April 2025.
As the company continues to drive the transition to sustainable mobility, it highlights a key milestone: 1 in every 2 electri

On May 13, it was reported that Chinese company Kingfa is planning to invest USD 84 million to expand its operations in Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
The project includes the construction of a manufacturing, R&D, and warehousing complex on a 15-hectare site in the Logistik III Industrial Park, with USD 15

On May 15, Stellantis reportedly confirmed that it is again pushing back the launch of the extended-range Ram 1500 Ramcharger and fully-electric Ram 1500 REV set to be produced at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant.
After being unveiled in 2023, both pickups were initially expected to be launched by late 2024. In De

On May 15, Honda Motor Co. announced, as clarification of an earlier statement, that there will be no decrease in volume and no jobs lost when it moves some CR-V production from its plant in Alliston, Ontario, to one in East Liberty, Ohio.
Honda said on May 13 that it will shift only the production of CR-Vs destined

On May 15, Toyota Motor Corp. announced that it will be expanding its BEV lineup in North America as it continues to address customer needs in each region. 
The new bZ Woodland will premiere at a new vehicle launch event hosted by Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) from May 19 to 21. The new bZ Woodland is scheduled t

On May 15, GMC announced new features for its upcoming 2026 Hummer EV pickup and SUV.
Fresh for the 2026 Hummer EV is the launch of King Crab, an all-new advanced rear-steer mode experience.  King Crab takes the Hummer EV’s standard four-wheel steer agility to the next level to further improve maneuverability in off-