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FEATURED REPORTS
Embedded World 2025: AI and SDV Solutions
Exhibitions of ETAS, Infineon, NXP, arm, and Tianma
SALES UPATE
Sales fall 4.6% to 108K units. In the small truck segment, Nissan maintains the lead thanks to strong performance of NP300, while GM Group follows in second place, and VW takes third place with strong performing Tiguan.
Sales up 5.0% to 51K units. In the MPV segment, strong performing Daihatsu Sigra rises to the top spot, followed by Toyota Avanza/Veloz and Innova Zenix in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
LAUNCH SCHEDULES
European model plan updates
- Mercedes-Benz: CLA, CLA Shooting Brake
https://www.marklines.com/en/modelchange/update-history?makerID=13®ionID=4&rf=latest-contents - Mercedes-Benz Group models for European market
https://www.marklines.com/en/modelchange/daimler_we_model?rf=latest-contents - Renault: Captur, Symbioz, Espace
https://www.marklines.com/en/modelchange/update-history?makerID=29®ionID=4&rf=latest-contents - Renault Group models for European market
https://www.marklines.com/en/modelchange/renault_we_model?rf=latest-contents
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UK CV Show 2025: Electrifying the road ahead
NEWS
- [USA, China] U.S. and China agree on 115% tariff reduction
- [USA] Mercedes-Benz confirms GLC production at plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- [USA] Ford revises electrical architecture plan
- [USA] Stellantis nears CEO decision, Antonio Filosa leading candidate
- [USA] Polestar 3 becomes second model recalled for camera issue by U.S. NHTSA
- [USA] Rivian R2 validation builds reach Normal production lines
- [USA] U.S. EV tax credit may be eliminated soon in new tax bill
- [Mexico] Foxconn analyzing installation of EV plant in Mexico
- [Germany, Romania] FORVIA HELLA secures major contract for intelligent control electronics
- [Germany] Vector starts series production of communication controller for megawatt charging
- [UK] UK Government announces GBP 1 billion investment for new AESC gigafactory
- [Sweden] Volvo Trucks introduces new aerodynamic features in trucks inspired by aerospace industry
- [Sweden] Volta Trucks, Sweden enters administration process amid industry challenges
- [China] BYD launches Sealion 07 DM-i SUV
- [China] Beijing Hyundai holds global debut of Elexio SUV
- [China] Kaiyi Auto, China announces global market strategy
- [India] Motherson Sumi Wiring, India commences production at Pune greenfield facility
- [Turkiye] Turkish vehicle sales up 38.0% and production up 22.8% in April
- [Japan] Flash Report: Suzuki's operating income for the full 2024 fiscal year increased by 30.2% to JPY 642.9 billion
- [Japan] Flash Report: Mazda's operating income for the full 2024 fiscal year decreased by 25.7% to JPY 186.1 billion
- [Japan] Panasonic HD to cut 10,000 jobs in non-battery sectors
- [Japan] Sumitomo Rubber develops rubber material for 3D printers with aim to commercialize in 2026
- [Vietnam] Murata Manufacturing to construct new plant building in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- [Indonesia] Indonesian sales up 5.0% to 51,205 in April
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