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Toyota and Mazda start tests of sweep energy storage system using electrified vehicle batteries
On August 21, Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation announced that they have started field tests of Toyota's sweep energy storage system at Mazda's Hiroshima Plant in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
The sweep energy storage system rapidly switches each battery's power flow on and off, even when new batter

Auto sales in Vietnam up 9.7% in July
According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on August 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 9.7% year-over-year to 31,739 units in July CKD volume was 15,701 units and CBU volume was 16,038 units.
VAMA members (20 m
Mexican auto production increase 2.4% in July 2025
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
Mexican auto exports up 7.9% in July 2025
OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 289,598 light vehicles in July 2025, 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,
Changan Mazda EZ-60 SUV rolls off production line
On August 4, the EZ-60, Changan Mazda’s first midsize New Energy SUV, rolled off the production line at the Nanjing plant.
As the second Changan Mazda global model for export, the EZ-60 demonstrates strong competitiveness in design, maneuverability, intelligence, and safety, incorporating an industry-leading multi-du

Mazda reports operating loss of JPY 46.1 billion, forecasts significant operating income reduction due to tariff
On August 5, Mazda Motor Corporation announced its earnings results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026.
For the first quarter (April 1 through June 30, 2025), its consolidated sales revenue decreased by 8.8% YoY to JPY 1.1 trillion. Operating income was loss of JPY 46.1 billion and net income
Australian new vehicle sales increase 3.6% in July
On August 5, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 103,097 units in July 2025 represented an increase of 3.6% over the last July. New vehicle sales of 711,908 units in the first seven months of the year represented a 2.7% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 13,946 u
Mexican vehicle sales down 0.6% in July 2025
On August 4, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 124,482 light vehicles in July, representing an decrease of 0.6% from the 125,260 sales in July 2024.
Nissan sold 23,614 units in July, an increase of 13.3% from the previous year.
Overall Volkswagen Group sales of 13,902 un
Flash Report: Mazda reported an operating loss of JPY 46.1 billion in the April-June quarter of 2025
Mazda's FY2025 first quarter financial results were announced.
Sales declined 8.8% YoY to JPY 1,099.8 billion. This was a JPY 105.8 billion decrease from the previous year's JPY 1,205.6 billion.
Operating loss was JPY 46.1 billion. While the previous year's operating income was JPY 50.4 billion, the company posted
U.S. auto sales up 7.5% in July, automakers poised to raise prices after tariff deals with Japan, Europe, and South Korea
Note: Some figures were updated on August 15.
The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in July 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of August 4, was 1,371,830 units, up 7.5% y/y. The number of sales days in July was 26, one day more than in the sa
Mazda unveils third generation CX-5 SUV in Europe
On July 10, Mazda unveiled the third generation of the CX-5. The SUV pairs e-SKYACTIV G 2.5 G gasoline engine, which is the single type offered, with SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed automatic transmission. M Hybrid version, powered by Mazda's 24 V mild hybrid technology, will be offered in Europe, Japan, and other markets. SK

Auto sales in Vietnam up 20.3% in June
According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on July 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 20.3% year-over-year to 31,977 units in June . CKD volume was 14,355 units and CBU volume was 17,622 units.
VAMA members (20
China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for June 2025
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for June 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in June 2025
Retail
June retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.084 million units, re
Mexican auto exports up 14.0% in June 2025
OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 331,517 light vehicles in June 2025, a 14.0% increase compared to the 290,706 units shipped in June 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with increased exports in June included GM with a 56.4% increase to 72,324 units