Search results
Mazda reaffirms THB 5 billion MHEV investment plan for Thailand, production set for 2027
On December 8, 2025, senior executives from Mazda Motor Corporation held talks with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister and the BOI Secretary-General, reaffirming Mazda’s THB 5 billion MHEV investment plan first outlined in February 2025.
Mazda will begin investing in early 2026 to establish Thailan
Euro NCAP tests 20 new models in final 2025 safety ratings
On December 10, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 20 models, in its final batch of testing for 2025.
The new Mercedes CLA achieved strong five-star ratings across all four categories. It scored 94% for Adult Occupant Protection and 89% for Child Occupant Protection. The model also performed well in tes
Auto sales in Vietnam down 11.0% in November
According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on December 9, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 11.0% year-over-year to 39,338 units in November. CKD volume was 18,370 units and CBU volume was 20,968 units.
VAMA memb
Automotive Grade Linux, US, launches Open Source SoDeV reference platform to accelerate SDVs
On December 5, Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) announced SoDeV, a new open source SDV reference implementation that enables software-first development, decoupled from hardware constraints. It will be available for virtual environments, cloud-based processors, and automotive SOCs such as the AGL Reference hardware in ear
Mazda–Ford celebrate 30 years of AutoAlliance Thailand, surpassing 4 million vehicles produced
Announced on December 4, 2025, Mazda and Ford celebrated the 30th anniversary of AutoAlliance (Thailand) (AAT) on November 27. Established in 1995 as a USD 500 million joint venture between Mazda and Ford, AAT has become one of the world’s most advanced automotive plants and a key driver of Thailand’s automotive indu
Mexican auto production decrease 8.4% in November 2025
OEMs built 322,205 light vehicles in Mexico in November 2025, resulting in a 8.4% decrease compared to the 351,586 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with production increases in November included Mercedes Benz with an increase of 38.9%
Mexican auto exports down 3.4% in November 2025
OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 279,342 light vehicles in November 2025, a 3.4% decrease compared to the 289,309 units shipped in November 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with increased exports in November included Ford with a 89.3% increase to
Australian new vehicle sales decrease 2.1% in November
On December 3, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 97,037 units in November 2025 represented a decrease of 2.1% over the last November. New vehicle sales of 1,111,064 units in the first eleven months of the year represented a 1.2% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales
Mazda previews in-vehicle technologies in all-new 2026 CX-5
On December 2, following the reveal of the all-new 2026 CX-5, Mazda North American Operations released a new video featuring Matthew Valbuena, manager of in-vehicle technology and human-machine interfaces, previewing the vehicle's new infotainment and in-car technology, featuring voice commands, and connectivity feat
Thai BOI organizes investment forum in Japan and meets with major automakers
Announced on December 1, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) reported the results of its November 27–29 investment mission to Japan. During the visit, the BOI, together with JETRO, SMBC Bank and Japanese partners, held the “Thailand–Japan Investment Forum 2025” at Tokyo Kaikan, presenting Thailand’s investme
Mexican vehicle sales down 0.3% in November 2025
On December 2, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 148,361 light vehicles in November, representing an decrease of 0.3% from the 148,864 sales in November 2024.
Nissan sold 26,041 units in November, an increase of 0.6% from the previous year.
General Motors sold 17,611 uni
U.S. auto sales down 6.7% in November as EV demand weakens
Note: Some figures were updated on December 9.
The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in November 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of December 3, was 1,274,624 units, down 6.7% y/y. There were 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier.
Perrone Robotics, US, files patent suits against seven OEMs over automated vehicle technology
On November 26, Perrone Robotics, Inc. and Perrone Robotics Innovations, LLC (“Perrone Robotics”) announced that they have filed lawsuits asserting infringement of its patented automated vehicle and robotics technologies by seven major automakers: Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan.
The compla
Mazda halts first shift production in Mexico
On November 28, it was reported that Mazda suspended production at its Salamanca plant due to a shortage of components caused by ongoing road blockades in northern Mexico.
The company confirmed that production was halted during the first shift, while the possibility of resuming operations in the second shift was unde
42nd Thailand International Motor Expo themed " The Magnificent Motor Expo" scheduled for November 29 to December 10
From November 29 to December 10, 2025, Thailand will host the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo under the theme “The Magnificent Motor Expo” (Press/VIP Day: November 28).
Participating international automotive brands include Aion, Audi, AVATR, BMW, BYD, Carryboy, Chery, Deepal, Denza, DFSK, Farizon, Ford, GAC, G
GlobalData blog: Optionality over obligation: the quiet message from the Japan Mobility Show 2025
Walking through the Tokyo Big Sight center in early November for the Japan Mobility Show 2025, you could feel two stories unfolding at once. On the surface, Japan’s hometown brands filled the halls with sharp concepts, plush interiors and a sea of “electrified” badges. However, underneath, something more cautious was
All-electric Mazda6e teased ahead of Thailand Motor Expo 2025
On November 14, 2025, Mazda Sales Thailand unveiled a teaser for “the all-electric Mazda6e,” the brand’s first BEV. This launch marks Mazda’s first step into a new era of electric mobility in Thailand, guided by the concept “eLECTRIFY INTO THE NEW ERA.”
Customers will have the opportunity to see the vehicle in person
AI Navigator




Japan
USA
Mexico
Germany
China (Shanghai)
Thailand
India