Reported on August 5, 2025, Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) hinted at the upcoming launch of a new hybrid model aimed at reaching a broader market. 
However, Toyota declined to disclose specific details about its next HEV lineup. When asked to confirm whether the model would be the Avanza hybrid, TAM neither confirmed nor d

Reported on August 8, 2025, Kia Philippines, operated by ACMobility, ranks among the top 10 automotive brands in the market for H1.
According to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), Kia sold 4,195 units in the first half of 2025, a 71% increase compared to the same period in 2024,

Reported on August 5, 2025, Ford Vietnam is celebrating its 30th anniversary by unveiling two new models on August 15 via a livestream on its official social media channels.
The highlights include (i) the Mustang Mach-E, Ford’s first electric SUV in Vietnam, combining iconic performance with advanced technology, and

Announced on August 5, 2025, PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI) exceeded expectations at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2025) by recording 4,110 vehicle bookings (SPKs), surpassing its target.
This achievement was driven by Mitsubishi’s flagship models, led by the newly la

On August 5, 2025, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), through the Thailand Electric Vehicle Excellence Center (TECE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) to collaborate on research and development in electric vehicl

On August 7, Subaru Corporation announced that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter (Q1: April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025) of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 increased by 11.2% year-on-year to JPY 1.2 trillion.
Operating profit decreased 16.2% year-on-year to JPY 76.4 billion. While sales activity

Announced on August 5, 2025, HDFX served as the official event organizer for the launch of EcoSwift’s Battery Charge and Swap Station (BCSS), the first public charging and battery-swap station for electric heavy commercial vehicles in Singapore.
Held in Tuas, the immersive event featured a life-sized 3D replica of th

On August 5, SAIC-MG started accepting pre-orders for the MG4 EV hatchback, which will be launched on September 5. The model is available in five variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 73,800 to CNY 105,800. As for the variant with a semi-solid-state battery, the price will be revealed in September, and vol

On August 5, WeRide announced that it was recently permitted to launch nighttime (from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) open road testing of Robotaxis in the Beijing High-level Automated Driving Demonstration Area.
The WeRide Robotaxi is equipped with around 20 sensors, including high-precision, high-dynamic-range cameras and high

On August 5, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) announced on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) that the board of directors approved a scheme on business cooperation outside of China with China Dongfeng Motor Industry Import & Export Co., Ltd. (DFMIEC). The two companies are slated to launch cooperation on marketing

On August 5, it was reported that Scania officially entered Colombia’s electric mobility sector with the launch of its first fully electric bus, the K230 EB 4×2.
This urban model, capable of transporting 80 passengers with a range exceeding 320 km, was integrated into Bogotá’s electric public transport fleet operated

OEMs built 309,453 light vehicles in Mexico in July 2025, resulting in a 2.4% increase compared to the 302,309 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with production increases in July included Chrysler with an increase of 42.0% to 38,821 un

OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 289,598 light vehicles in July 2024, a 7.9% increase compared to the 268,297 units shipped in July 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with increased exports in July included VW with a 30.6% increase to 30,682 units,

On August 6, it was reported that Stellantis completed the first shipment of Leapmotor electric SUVs to Brazil.
This marks the brand’s upcoming debut in the local market with the C10 and B10 models. Although the official launch date has not been announced, both vehicles will be sold through a newly established networ

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 0.8% YOY to 243,238 units in July 2025.
Vehicle sales in July consisted of 181,809 passenger cars, 48,450 light commercial vehicles, 10,598 trucks, and 2,381 buses.
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The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle production (excluding CKD production) in July 2025 of 237,835 units represented a decrease of 3.6% from July 2024.
Of the vehicles produced in July, 182,246 were passenger cars, 40,637 were commercial vehicles, 12

On August 5, it was reported that Auteco Blue relaunched its electric vehicle lineup in Colombia with the introduction of the DFM Friday EV.
The compact electric SUV is positioned as one of the most affordable models in the country. Known globally as the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV or Leiting, this model features a 1

During a press briefing on August 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he plans to impose a tariff of approximately 100% on semiconductor imports.
President Trump did offer exemptions to companies that are either manufacturing in the U.S. or have committed to do so, saying, “We’ll be putting a tariff of app

On August 5, 2025, Rivian announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. During the second quarter, Rivian produced 5,979 vehicles, 37.8% decrease and delivered 10,661 vehicles, 22.7% decrease. Production during the second quarter for both R1 products and commercial vans was limited primarily due to a variety o

On August 7, 2025, Lyten, Inc. announced that it had reached a binding agreement to acquire Northvolt’s remaining assets in Sweden and Germany. Among the assets acquired include the Northvolt Ett facility and its expansion in Skellefteå, Sweden; the Northvolt Labs facility in Västerås, Sweden; and the Northvolt Drei