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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 18m

VOLKSWAGEN CHINA TO INVEST OVER USD 200 MN TO INDEPENDENTLY DESIGN AND DEVELOP SYSTEM-ON-CHIP (SOC) TECHNOLOGY IN CHINA. ANNOUNCED AT THE 8TH CHINA INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPO, MARKING A KEY STEP IN ITS “IN CHINA, FOR CHINA” STRATEGY TO DEEPEN LOCAL TECH CAPABILITIES.

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2h

🇮🇳 MARUTI SUZUKI CROSSES 3 CRORE DOMESTIC SALES MILESTONE

Maruti Suzuki has become India’s first carmaker to surpass 3 crore domestic sales, 42 years after its first delivery. The third crore came in just 6 years and 4 months, highlighting the company’s accelerating growth.

#AutoAsia #Suzuki #India

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 4h

🇨🇳 ZEEKR X UPDATED WITH MORE RANGE, LOWER PRICE

Zeekr has launched the updated Zeekr X compact SUV, adding a larger 61.47-kWh battery (530 km CLTC range) and new features, while cutting the base price to RMB 145,800 ($20,460) after incentives, down 2.1% from the previous version.

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 4h

🇨🇳 PONY AI LAUNCHES 7TH-GEN ROBOTAXI IN GUANGZHOU, SHENZHEN

Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI has begun operating its 7th-generation robotaxi, built on the Arcfox Alpha T5 and GAC Aion V platforms. Its uses 100% auto-grade components, has a 600,000 km design life, & cuts costs by 70%.

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 4h

🇭🇰 SERES GROUP FALLS ON HONG KONG TRADING DEBUT

Seres Group shares slipped 3.7% to HK$126.60 in early trading after listing at the top of their IPO range at HK$131.50, raising HK$14.3 billion (US$1.8 billion).

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 5h

🇯🇵 NISSAN TO CUT ROGUE SUV OUTPUT IN JAPAN AMID CHIP SHORTAGE: REUTERS

Nissan will reduce Rogue SUV production by ~900 units next week at its Kyushu plant due to a supply disruption from Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, hit by recent diplomatic tensions.

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2d

🇦🇸 ASEAN REGION
Regional trade ministers to meet in Singapore to finalize EV battery supply-chain cooperation and certification framework across member nations.

#AutoAsia #EV #China #india #Japan #Korea #Automotive

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2d

🇵🇭 PHILIPPINES
October CAMPI sales due; hybrid incentive revisions and import mix from Thailand & Indonesia under review.

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA
VFACTS October data due midweek, SUV & hybrid demand expected strong. Toyota, Tesla, and BYD under spotlight as emissions policy deadlines nears.

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2d

🇹🇭 THAILAND
Announcement on EV 3.5 subsidy scheme expected; BYD & Great Wall to update on local assembly timelines.

🇻🇳 VIETNAM
VinFast delivery update and export progress to Indonesia & Philippines awaited; market eyes 2026 EV rollout plans.

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2d

🇮🇩 INDONESIA
GIIAS Surabaya opens midweek, with new EV & hybrid launches from Wuling, Chery, and Hyundai. Transition from MPVs to compact EVs accelerates.

🇲🇾 MALAYSIA
October volumes from Perodua & Proton due. The Govt. may issue EV tax & import duty clarification before the 2026 green policy rollout

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2d

🇮🇳 INDIA
Festive season dispatch data from SIAM & FADA to shape Q4 outlook. Tata’s demerged units debut trading; Ford’s new engine investment details due.

🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA
Hyundai, Kia October global sales expected; government reviewing EV & hydrogen subsidy extensions after Hyundai’s APEC push.

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2d

🇯🇵 JAPAN
Post–Mobility Show updates expected from Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda. Currency volatility and domestic EV policy direction in focus as Tokyo pushes green growth.

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2d

AUTO NEWS ASIA: WEEK AHEAD (NOV 4–8)

🇨🇳 CHINA
October sales data from CPCA & CAAM to reveal post–Golden Week demand and EV momentum. Watch for new pricing actions from BYD, Li Auto, and Geely ahead of Singles’ Day.

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2d

🇸🇬 HYUNDAI, SINGAPORE TEAM UP ON HYDROGEN AND LOW-CARBON TECH

Hyundai Motor Group has signed an MoU with Singapore’s Economic Development Board to co-develop hydrogen and low-carbon technologies.

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 2d

🇨🇳 BYD OCTOBER SALES DIP YEAR-ON-YEAR, RECOVER MONTH-ON-MONTH

China’s NEV leader BYD sold 441,706 vehicles in October, down 12.1% YoY, marking its second straight annual decline, but up 11.5% from September.
Passenger NEVs accounted for 436,856 units, off 12.7% YoY yet showing a clear MoM rebound.

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 4d

WHAT IT MEANS:

China’s EV growth remains rapid but uneven, LEAPMOTOR, XPENG & ZEEKR lead momentum, while LI AUTO lags despite demand strength.

Signals an intense Q4 ahead for China’s competitive NEV market.

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 4d

► NIO ONVO – On track for record month, total output surpasses 110,000 units.

► XIAOMI EV – Deliveries again top 40,000 units.

► LI AUTO – 5th straight slump despite 70,000+ i6 orders.

#EVSales #AutoChina

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 4d

🇨🇳 CHINA OCTOBER AUTO DELIVERIES — RECORD MONTH FOR EV STARTUPS

► LEAPMOTOR – All-time high 70,289 units; new A10 sedan debut later this month.

► XPENG – 4th consecutive record, 42,013 cars.

► ZEEKR – New peak, 61,636 units.

#ChinaEV #NEV

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 4d

🇵🇰 YUTONG delivers 400 e-buses to Punjab — strengthening China’s EV grip on South Asia’s commercial market.
🇮🇳 NISSAN INDIA exports cross 1.2M units; Magnite to GCC underscores India’s growing role as export hub for AMIEO markets.

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 4d

🇨🇳 BYD SEALION 06 smashes record — 100K units in 100 days, fastest-ever BYD model blending EV & PHEV under Ocean design.
🇮🇳 FORD invests ₹3,250 cr in Tamil Nadu engine plant, over 200K-unit annual export capacity planned

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 4d

AUTO NEWS ASIA WEEKLY (OCT 27–31)
🇮🇳 TATA MOTORS completes demerger — PV & CV units now two listed firms.
🇯🇵 NISSAN projects $1.8B FY25 loss amid tariffs, FX pressures.
🇨🇳 FAW-VW hits 30M cars with milestone Audi A5L in Changchun.

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AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 5d

NISSAN FACES MOUNTING PRESSURES, PROJECTS $1.8 BILLION FY2025 LOSS

Nissan expects a ¥270 billion ($1.8 billion) operating loss for fiscal 2025, citing U.S. import tariffs, yen volatility, and weak global demand.

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 5d

FAW-VOLKSWAGEN CELEBRATES 30 MILLIONTH VEHICLE IN CHINA

FAW-Volkswagen marked a major milestone as its 30 millionth vehicle, an Audi A5L, rolled off the line at its Changchun plant, underscoring over three decades of deep China localization.

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 5d

🇨🇳 BYD SEALION 06 HITS 100,000 UNITS IN 100 DAYS, FASTEST-BUILD RECORD FOR BYD

BYD has achieved a new production record with its Sealion 06 SUV, reaching 100,000 units in just 100 days since its launch on July 24, 2025, the fastest any BYD model has ever achieved this milestone.

AutoNewsAsia @autonewsasia.bsky.social · 5d

🇮🇳 A NEW BEGINNING FOR TATA MOTORS’ CAR AND TRUCK BUSINESSES

Tata Motors’ long-awaited demerger is now complete, formally separating its Passenger Vehicle (PV) and Commercial Vehicle (CV) divisions into two distinct listed entities.