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The fifth-generation Toyota Harrier is expected to launch in 2027. It will feature a new design similar to the new RAV4, with a lower center of gravity and more sporty styling. The vehicle's dimensions are predicted to be 4,750×1,860×1,550 mm with a wheelbase of 2,770 mm. It will be equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and hybrid system, offering improved performance and emissions. The TNGA-K platform will continue to be used.

US President Trump announced on March 26 that a 25% permanent tariff will be imposed on all imported cars and certain key auto parts starting from April 3. The measure, based on Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, aims to protect US "national security". The new tariffs will increase the import tax on passenger cars to 27.5% and commercial vehicles to 50%. Parts that meet the USMCA standards will temporarily be exempt from the tariffs. This move is expected to significantly impact the global auto industry, especially Japanese automakers, which heavily rely on exports to the US and may see substantial profit losses.

Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso, Hino, and Toyota have announced a definitive agreement to merge Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino. The collaboration aims to enhance business efficiency in development, procurement, and production, thereby strengthening the competitiveness of Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturers. The new holding company will focus on addressing challenges such as carbon neutrality and logistics efficiency in the commercial vehicle sector while advancing global commercial vehicle operations through CASE technologies (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric).

Wuling has released official spy photos of its new MPV, developed with the "Heaven·Soul·God" technology system, featuring the Tianyu architecture, Lingxi powertrain, and Shenlian battery. The MPV offers a 7-seat layout in three rows, targeting the home market. It features a tech-savvy exterior with sliding doors, low-drag wheels, and "Y"-shaped taillights. The interior focuses on equal space for all rows, with a stylish multifunctional steering wheel and leatherette seats. The vehicle is powered by a Lingxi plug-in hybrid system, combining a 1.5T engine and an electric motor, with a CLTC electric range of 140km.

On June 5th, 2025, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) expressed deep concern over the lack of progress on the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive, following a progress report in the Transport Council. With the EU’s 2030 CO2 reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles approaching, ACEA urged member states to expedite the negotiations. The revision is crucial for enabling the mass market uptake of zero-emission trucks and buses across the EU. Updating vehicle weight, axle weight, and length limits is essential for battery-electric and hydrogen-powered trucks to compete fairly with conventional diesel models. Despite consensus among stakeholders, the Commission, and the Parliament, member states have failed to agree on meaningful reform. The deadlock in the Council seriously undermines the market adoption of zero-emission vehicles, which are required to make up at least one-third of new heavy-duty vehicles by 2030. ACEA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the green transition and is ready to work with all EU institutions and industry partners to bring the negotiations on the revised directive to a swift conclusion.