prises (MSMEs); increase local manufacturing content; bolster supplier networks; attract new investment; and protect employment. Toyota highlighted its nearly 38 years of operations in the Philippines, including local vehicle production by Toyota Motor Philippines and transmission exports by Toyota Aisin Philippines, which have cumulatively exceeded USD 3.8 billion. Toyota also promoted wider biofuel adoption as part of decarbonization and energy...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

sey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles.  The seat weight sensor assemblies were supplied by Aisin Electronics Illinois. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6,...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

AISIN chooses Green Hills Software for AI-enabled Driver Monitoring Systems On May 26, U.S.-based Green Hills Software announced that AISIN Corp. has chosen Green Hills Software as the software foundation for its next-generation Driver Monitoring System (DMS) with Alcohol Detection System (DADS), expected to be released in 2028. AISIN is developing their systems with Green Hills products integrated with NXP Semiconductors for the i.MX 9 series ap...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

Changan Automobile launches Changan UNI-V Sport variant in Russian market On May 22, Changan Automobile launched the Changan UNI-V in the Russian market in a single fully equipped Sport trim level. The Changan UNI-V measures 4,740 mm in length, 1,838 mm in width, and 1,430 mm in height. It is powered by a 2.0-liter Blue Core turbocharged gasoline engine paired with an 8-speed Aisin automatic transmission, producing 235 hp of power and 390 Nm of t...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

Seven major Toyota Group parts suppliers’ FY2026 financial outlook: five companies expect revenue increase According to six major Toyota Motor Corporation Group parts suppliers’ financial outlook for the fiscal year ending in March 2027 (FY2026) announced on April 28, five companies expect an increase in revenue, and Denso Corporation (Denso), Aisin Corporation (Aisin), and Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) estimate a decrease in profits....

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

AISIN‘s Active Front Spats adopted for all-new Toyota RAV4 with North American specifications Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced on April 22 that its "Active Front Spats," jointly developed with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), have been adopted for the first time in the all-new Toyota RAV4 with North American specifications. Conventional front spats are fixed to the lower section of the front bumper; however, for the new products, Aisin has...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Aisin begins production of six-speed automatic transmissions for Mazda with dedicated production line Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced on April 21 that it has begun contract production of six-speed automatic transmissions (ATs) in the U.S. for Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda). This is the first production subcontracted from Mazda. Aisin’s consolidated subsidiary in the U.S., Aisin Drivetrain, Inc., will manufacture the six-speed ATs. The subs...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

AISIN begins manufacturing Mazda’s 6-speed automatic transmission in U.S. On April 21, AISIN announced that it has commenced contract manufacturing a six-speed automatic transmission developed by Mazda at AISIN Drivetrain, Inc. (ADI), its U.S. subsidiary located in in the Indiana. The contract manufacturing of Mazda’s six-speed AT at ADI will further enhance the company’s supply capabilities and responsiveness in the North American market a...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Aisin and DennoKotsu launch vehicle allocation link service Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced that it has jointly launched a vehicle allocation link service with DennoKotsu inc. (DennoKotsu, Tokushima City). The new service, which combines Aisin’s “Choisoko” on-demand transportation service and DennoKotsu’s “DS” taxi allocation system, provides a function that can call taxis via Choisoko’s application. Aisin began the Choisoko ser...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

ysia, headlined by a new 2.2L turbodiesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, alongside styling and equipment updates. The new RZ4F-TC 2.2L four-cylinder turbodiesel replaces the 1.9L unit, producing 163 PS and 400 Nm, and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission co-developed with Aisin. A 3.0L turbodiesel remains available for selected variants, including the X-Terrain. The line-up includes Single Cab, Auto Plus, Standard, Prem...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

roduced in late spring 2026, which will feature a 1.6 PureTech gasoline engine of 215 hp paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In summer 2026, Citroën will expand the C3 Aircross lineup with a version powered by a third-generation 1.2 PureTech gasoline engine of 130 hp paired with 6-speed AISIN automatic transmission. Opel Frontera will also receive a new version in summer 2026 with the same 1.2 PureTech engine of 130 hp paired with 6-s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Aisin enhances use of digital twins, verifying in virtual space to halve man-hours for line launch Aisin Corporation (Aisin) is promoting the use of digital twins that reproduce a realistic production line in a virtual space based on information on factory equipment and manufacturing processes. In preparation for the production of the e-axle, whose mass production began in October 2025, the company conducted verification of equipment operation an...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Denso, Aisin, and Toho Gas start joint demonstration for supplying e-methane through CO2 recycling On March 24, Denso Corporation (Denso), Aisin Corporation (Aisin), and Toho Gas Co., Ltd. (Toho Gas) announced that they have begun a joint demonstration test for the recovery of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from plants and reuse them to produce “e-methane”, a raw material of city gas. In the demonstration test, the CO2 separated and collected f...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Aisin to make growth investments amounting to JPY 450 billion by FY 2029 On February 19, Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced a Medium-Term Management Plan through fiscal year 2028 (ending in March 2029). It will allocate JPY 450 billion for growth investments. The investment funds will be used to develop next-generation powertrain units for PHEV and EV, strengthen the company’s competitiveness in India and other growth markets, and make strateg...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

00, which is above the TOB price. However, Toyota Asset considers the TOB price to be a price that reflects the intrinsic value of Toyota Industries, and has no intention to change it. Whereas Elliott Investment Management is opposed to the TOB, Toyota Group companies, such as Denso Corporation and Aisin Corporation, have stated their intention to apply for the TOB at their financial results meetings, which were held in early February. (From an a...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Aisin, Toyota Tsusho, and Minth Group to set up new JV in Canada for aluminum body frame parts production Aisin Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), and Taiwan-based Minth Group Limited (Minth Group) announced on February 5 that they will establish “ATM Automotive Parts Inc.”, a joint venture (JV) for the production of aluminum body frame parts in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, by the end of February. They have not yet decided w...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

AISIN to expand AT and CVT production in India On February 4, 2026, AISIN Corporation announced a total investment of approximately JPY 32 billion to expand its production system in India. AISIN AUTOMOTIVE HARYANA PRIVATE LIMITED (AHL), a consolidated subsidiary, will expand its existing plant in Rohtak and establish a new plant in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The company aims to localize production of automatic transmissions (ATs) and continuousl...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

icles, and mid-cycle updates. Three upcoming models, codenamed AMA02, AMA05, and AMA06, will be built on Proton’s Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA), following the 2026 Saga MC3 (AMA01). The AMA02 is positioned close to the Saga and is expected to use the 1.5-liter NA i-GT engine with a 4-speed Aisin automatic. The AMA05 SUV and AMA06 MPV are both expected to feature hybrid powertrains with DHT120 transmissions, with the trio set to replace t...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

ion, and Toyota will increase its non-voting preferred stock investment from about JPY 700 billion to JPY 800 billion. The amount of personal investment by Toyota’s Chairman Akio Toyoda will be unchanged at JPY 1 billion. Through the TOB, Toyota Industries and four Toyota Group companies (Toyota, Aisin Corporation, Denso Corporation, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation) plan to dissolve their cross-shareholdings. In June 2025, Toyota Industries annou...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Aisin investing CAD 11 million in Ontario to build panoramic sunroofs for Lexus NX Aisin Canada, Inc. will invest CAD 11 million over the next year to localize production of panoramic sunroofs for the Lexus NX, built at Toyota’s plant in Cambridge, Ontario, Production of sunroofs will begin in Ontario in late 2026. The investment in new equipment will bring work currently done in Asia to North America, and make Aisin Canada’s plant in Stratfo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10