On August 29, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that it will acquire an 81% stake in Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. (YGCL), a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, including rotors, stators, drive and brake systems, and thermal management systems. The acquisi
On August 27, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) has released data on completely built-up (CBU) vehicle imports by brand for the January–July 2025 period.
BYD recorded 20,795 units, positioning it as the leading CBU importer during the period. Toyota followed with 18,673 imported unit
On August 29, Honda Motor announced new plans for relocation of its global head office to Yaesu Area in Tokyo and reconstruction of Honda Aoyama Building, its former global head office.
In September 2023, Honda decided reconstruction of Honda Aoyama Building with target completion in the fiscal year ending March 31,
On August 28, Honda Motor announced plans to exhibit a wide variety of Honda mobility products, including automobiles, motorcycles, power products and aircraft, as well as related technologies and concept models at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (press days: October 29 – 30, public days: October 31 – November 9, 2025).
On August 27, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released data detailing Indonesia’s completely built-up (CBU) vehicle exports by brand for January–July 2025.
Toyota maintained its position as the leading exporter with 97,740 units shipped, followed by Daihatsu with 64,596 units and M
Honda Motor Co. has signed a multi-year agreement with Silicon Valley startup Helm.ai Inc. to co-develop advanced driver assistance systems for mass-market vehicles by 2027. The partnership builds on Honda’s equity investment in Helm.ai, where it has contributed at least USD 30 million since 2021. Helm.ai, founded in
On August 20, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has established a new local subsidiary, Honda Finance India Private Ltd., on August 1, that will provide direct retail sales financing services for its motorcycles and automobiles in India.
In India, the number of customers using loans to purchase motorcycles and
According to information on the Guangdong United Assets and Stake Exchange (GDUAEE) website dated August 18, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) plans to sell a 50% stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd. (DHEC). Currently under pre-listing, the project, for which the transfer reserve price is yet to be determined, wi
On August 12, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) announced retail sales of motorbikes and automobiles in July 2025.
Sales of motorcycles reached 197,349 units, up 3.1% YoY. Meanwhile, HVN’s car sales in July 2025 reached 2,617 vehicles, up 8.8% YoY.
(From Honda Vietnam press release on August 12, 2025)
On August 14, 2025, Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Thai Honda Co., Ltd., and Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. officially announced the launch of “The M.O.V.E. by Honda”, the brand’s first immersive experience center in central Bangkok.
Open from August 15, 2025, to November 30, 2026, at EMSPHERE Shopping Mall, the
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their July 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 151,700 units in July, up 5.7% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 6 consecutive months. FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 68,034 units and 66,018 units, up 3% y/y and 11.7% y/y, respectively. Year-t
Indian passenger vehicle sales in July 2025 were up 1.5% y/y to 301,251 units.
Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results of PVs and CVs are as follows:
Maruti Suzuki sales of 140,570 units increased 0.2% in July compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 65,953 units decreased 6.0% from la
Acura has revealed the RSX Prototype at Monterey Car Week, offering a first look at its next-generation all-electric SUV set to launch in the second half of 2026.
Finished in “Propulsion Yellow Pearl,” the RSX is the first Acura engineered in-house on Honda’s new global EV platform and will be built at the Honda EV H
On August 12, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) announced that more than 20 5GAA member companies will participate in the ITS World Congress in Atlanta, showcasing both individual and joint efforts that demonstrate the readiness of C-V2X solutions for large-scale deployment. C-V2X uniquely combines direct vehicle-
On August 12, multiple sources reported that the CEO of Artaban Automotive Group announced the start of production of commercial and passenger vehicles at this complex with an annual capacity of 100,000 units. It also started cold and hot production tests of a few passenger car models.
The company will also start imp
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
The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in July 2025 were 60,552 units, down 18.4% compared to July 2024.
By automaker sales in July, Toyota was down 30.3% y/y to 18,905 units and a 31.2% market share. Daihatsu was down 24.9% to 10,451 uni
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