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Auto China 2026: Nissan unveils two NEV SUV concepts
On April 24, Nissan Motor unveiled two new energy vehicle (NEV) SUV concept cars at Auto China 2026.
The Urban SUV PHEV Concept is designed for young Chinese customers. Its design draws from philosophies of the NX8 and Nissan’s future SUV lineup, blending advanced electrification technology with urban daily driving p
[Exclusive Interview] Astemo : Next-Generation Chassis Technology Aiming to Provide New Value
Astemo (Astemo, Ltd.) as a solution provider for the SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle) era, is making a major shift from providing individual components to delivering value across domains, including cloud integration. Its strength lies in its integrated control systems that utilize all aspects of perception, judgment, a
Cadillac launches refreshed 2026 CT5 luxury sedan in Japan
On April 9, General Motors officially introduced the 2026 Cadillac CT5 sedan in Japan, marking the refreshed model’s debut in that market nearly two years after its North American launch as a 2025 model. The updated CT5 features a redesigned front end, modernized interior, and the latest safety and advanced driver-as
Nissan sets long-term direction, reveals X-Trail and Rogue Hybrid e-Power and Juke EV
On April 14, 2026, Nissan Motor announced its long‑term vision, “Mobility intelligence for everyday life.” Placing focus on AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV), the company will offer a choice of electrification technologies to meet diverse customer and market needs.
1) AI-led intelligence and electrification
AIDV combines A
Honda to launch all-new Super-ONE A-segment EV in Japan in late May
On April 10, Honda announced plans to begin sales in late May, 2026 in Japan, of the Super-ONE A-segment EV. The company will begin accepting pre-orders at dealership locations throughout Japan on April 16, 2026.
In addition to Super-ONE’s excellent environmental performance and usability for everyday use, it combine
Tesla extends three-row Model Y L to Japan, seven other Asian markets
Tesla has launched ordering for the Model Y L, its long-wheelbase six-seater electric SUV, across eight key Asian markets: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines, with deliveries slated for Q2 2026.
The announcement signals a major expansion for the family-oriented va
Cadillac introduces RHD 2026 Lyriq-V in Japan
On March 25, General Motors Japan Ltd. announced it will begin sales of the Cadillac Lyriq V, a high-performance model of the Cadillac Lyriq, as the brand seeks to expand in the Asian market.
Pre-orders will be accepted for a limited time from March 25 until June 21 for a designated price (including tax) of JPY 18,90
Subaru announces global debut of all-new electric SUV at New York Auto Show
On March 23, Subaru of America announced the global debut of an all-new SUV EV coming to the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1.
The all-new family-sized SUV will have 420 hp of power in a dual-motor configuration that powers Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.
Subaru included a teaser image with its
Toyota converts U.S.-built vehicles to RHD for export to Japan
While some Japanese OEMs are exporting a few models from their U.S. factories to Japan in efforts to help trade relations between the two countries, they will be sending them to a market that drives on the other side of the road from where they are built in the U.S.
Toyota is sending three models over to Japan. In tw
Lexus launches 2026 ES in U.S. with BEV models, new hybrid coming
On March 18, Lexus announced that the eighth-generation Lexus ES is now on sale, at a starting price of USD 48,795, with its first-ever ES 350e and ES 500e battery-electric (BEV) models arriving in U.S. dealerships in April, ahead of the upcoming 2026 ES 350h hybrid models. The all-new 2026 Lexus ES features new styl
Sony Honda Mobility awaits decision on AFEELA project
On March 13, the day after Honda announced it was cancelling three EV production programs in the U.S., Sony Honda Mobility announced only that it will present a “AFEELA Prototype Tuned Up by Hajime Sorayama” exhibit at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo starting March 14 through May 10.
No mention has yet been made about
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. to move U.S. headquarters to Georgia
On March 10, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will move its U.S. headquarters to Kennesaw, Georgia, after 50 years of operation in California. The decision follows a meeting between the Kemp and Yamaha executives in October 2025 at the Southeast U.S./Japan (SEUS-Japan) annual gathe
Suzuki launches all-new mini-commercial BEV van e Every in Japan
On March 9, Suzuki Motor announced the launch of its first mini-commercial battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e Every, in Japan. It is equipped with a BEV system, jointly developed by Suzuki, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor. The model is supplied on an OEM basis by Daihatsu.
With an eAxle, which integrates the moto
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