BYD plans to build heavy-duty e-truck in Europe to ‘become a European company’ Chinese EV-maker BYD is planning to deliver its first heavy-duty truck for Europe by the second quarter of next year, with a long-term plan to manufacture trucks in the continent to embed itself into the market. Megan Kelly
BYD scraps plans for Malaysian plant, begins exploring local EV assembly from CKDs Chinese EV maker BYD is looking to localise production in Malaysia in the wake of the country’s removal of tax exemptions for EV imports at the end of last year, and a new requirement introduced in July on the minimum imported value of a vehicle. After cancelling plans for its own plant in Malaysia, the OEM is reportedly in talks with a partner to manufacture vehicles from complete knockdown kits (CKDs) in the country instead. Marcus Williams
BYD and CEVA Logistics sign MoU expanding partnership for next three years After BYD Group presented third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics with its 'Best Carrier of the Year 2026' award, the two companies signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening their partnership. James McLoughlin
Thai auto groups submit proposal to protect local EV production Ten automotive groups in Thailand have proposed reforms to the government's EV-related policies ahead of the EV 3.5 incentive scheme coming to an end in 2027. James McLoughlin
Indonesian government to incentivise EV adoption, targeting 200,000 cars and motorcycles Indonesia's finance minister has revealed that the country's government will introduce incentives to encourage the adoption of 100,000 electric cars and 100,000 electric motorcycles. James McLoughlin
Tariffs, trade friction and Chinese EVs: NADA economist Patrick Manzi on North America’s vehicle market outlook Patrick Manzi, chief economist at NADA, explains how tariffs, shifting trade policy and rising Chinese EV competition are reshaping vehicle sales, production and cross-border supply chains. Automotive Logistics
GAC confirms Mexico assembly plant will be operational in 2026 GAC will become the first Chinese automotive OEM to operate an assembly plant in Mexico when its new site becomes operational in the second half of 2026. James McLoughlin
Europe's OEMs face pressure as Chinese carmakers drive global growth, S&P Global data shows Chinese carmakers saw significant growth in light vehicle production volume in 2025 while legacy OEMs' growth stagnated amid EU regulatory constraints. James McLoughlin
Chinese vehicle exports rise by 15% in 2025, with Mexico as biggest export market New vehicle exports from China have hit 4.95m units within the first nine months of 2025, up 14.8% since last year. Of this, almost a tenth (410,739 units) were exported to Mexico, the country’s biggest export destination. Megan Kelly
Port congestion, competition pressures loom as Mexico set to increase tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports Automakers in Asia and logistics firms around the world are grappling with uncertainty as they begin to prepare for the impact of an increase in Mexico’s tariff on Chinese vehicle imports from 20% to 50%. James McLoughlin
BYD delays production in Hungary Chinese OEM BYD has delayed production plans for its Hungary plant until 2026, according to reports. Megan Kelly
ASEAN light vehicle sales grow, strong export momentum The ASEAN light vehicle production market outlook is growing, with revisions up by roughly 22,000 units this year and strong export momentum. Megan Kelly
