On June 5, Daihatsu Motor announced the launch of all-new Move mini tall wagon in Japan.
The seventh generation Move adopts a high-quality design that combines functionality and style, ensuring that it will be chosen by people who are discerning about good products that achieve a balance between rationality and atten

On June 3, Nissan unveils the first video of all-new Leaf among three-part short videos. The third generation Leaf electric crossover will be launched later in June globally.
The all-new model will balance emotional and rational appeal, ensuring it looks sleek and bold, whilst meeting the real-world needs of families

Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it has unveiled its all-new RAV4 compact SUV to the world on May 21. The company will launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025, with plans to roll out the new RAV4 to customers in over 180 countries and regions globally.
Under the concept of "Life is an Adventure,” th

On May 19, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced an update on Rosa microbus, which meets the 2025 heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency standards in Japan. Dealership will start receiving the updated model starting from May.
Updated Rosa will be available in short body, long body, and super long bo

On April 28, ZM Trucks announced its collaboration with DS24, a specialty manufacturer for medium- and heavy-duty freight, refrigerated, and specialty truck bodies as it expands in North America. ZM Trucks' will combine its standard 600V dual Electric Power Takeoff (ePTO) and 24V chassis infrastructure with DS24's up

On April 23, Lexus unveils the all-new ES sedan at its world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show. A phased rollout across various regions is scheduled to begin in the middle of 2026.
The all-new 8th-generation ES stands as a forerunner in Lexus's next-generation electrification lineup. It aspires to deliver a refined

On April 10, Nissan Motor announced that it will launch its next generation ProPILOT technology from fiscal year 2027.
The system, featuring Nissan Ground Truth Perception technology with next-generation Lidar and Wayve AI Driver software, will provide autonomous driving with advanced collision avoidance capability.

On March 21, TIER IV announced that it will unveil its latest prototype, a robotaxi designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals. The prototype will be showcased at an event held in Kanagawa prefecture starting on March 22.
TIER IV is sharing the design of the autonomous driving system – including vehicle s

On March 13, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will commence sales of its all-new midsize station wagon Crown Estate model in Japan.
Launched in 1955, the Crown celebrates its 70th anniversary with a history that has grown alongside the development of the Japanese economy. Following the launch of the Crossov

On March 10, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has showcased its latest autonomous-drive (AD) technology in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai area. For the first time in Japan, a test vehicle with no driver in the car has navigated a public road in a complex urban environment. Nissan has developed this proprietary techn

On January 30, 2025, Maruti Suzuki announced that the ‘Made in India’ Jimny 5-door has been unveiled in Japan.
This 4WD SUV, first showcased at Auto Expo 2023, is manufactured at Maruti Suzuki’s Gurugram plant. It becomes the second model exported to Japan in FY 2024-25, following the Fronx in August 2024. The 3-door

On January 30, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it will launch the all-new Jimny Nomade B segment off-road SUV on 3 April 2025 in Japan. This is the first five-door model in the Jimny, a series which features the functions and driving performance of full-fledged four-wheel drive vehicles.
The new Jimny Nomade

On January 8 at CES 2025, Honda presented the world premiere of the first two models in the company’s new 0 Series line of battery electric vehicles, the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon prototypes. Production models based on both prototypes will be built at Honda's EV Hub in Ohio, and launch in North America in 2026 f

On January 6, 2025, Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced the first model to be sold under the AFEELA brand at CES 2025 – AFEELA 1. AFEELA 1 is scheduled for U.S. production at an existing, state-of-art plant in Ohio with official sales in California anticipated in 2025 and deliveries anticipated in mid-2026. AFEE