U.S. Accordingly, it is possible that the U.S. Trump administration’s additional tariffs had an impact on the domestic production volume. The outlook still remains uncertain due in part to fierce sales competition in key markets such as China and Southeast Asia. Only Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation posted a y/y increase in their production outside Japan, and the overall overseas production was driven by the two companies....

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Suzuki to restart accepting orders for Jimny Nomade at end of January in 2026 On October 27, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) announced that it will restart accepting orders for the Jimny Nomade on January 30, 2026. Details such as how to place an order will be disclosed on the company’s website and other media when Suzuki restarts accepting orders. The automaker announced the Jimny Nomade on January 30, and suspended accepting orders since th...

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e plant will reach an annual production capacity of four million car audio components, 1.4 million infotainment units, and 0.8 million telematics control units by 2027. The facility will manufacture 5G and 4G telematics solutions, including Telematics Control Units (TCUs) for Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki, as well as the HARMAN Ready Connect unit, which features over-the-air updates, cybersecurity, diagnostics, and cloud integration. The Pune sit...

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Suzuki launches first fully electric e VITARA in UK On October 24, Suzuki UK announced the launch of its first fully electric vehicle, the all-new e VITARA, B segment SUV, in the country. The car is manufactured at Maruti Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, India, with initial production serving the UK and European markets, followed by other global regions including India and Japan. The e VITARA measures 4,275mm in length, 1,800mm in width, an...

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sales rose 8.1% to 274,104 units. For the first nine months of 2025, electrified vehicle sales totaled 20,662 units, made up of 16,335 HEVs, 3,657 BEVs, and 670 PHEVs. Toyota remained the dominant player with a 48% market share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors (19%), Ford (4.86%), Nissan (4.84%), and Suzuki (4.77%). (From an article of Philstar on October 24, 2025)...

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ger vehicle, UV and van) sales were down 1.5% y/y to 1,039,200 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Cars and Tata). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales were up 8.4% y/y to 240,287 units (excludes Daimler and Scania). Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 135,711 units decreased 8.3% in September compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 92,815 units increased 33.2% from last yea...

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the first time in two years. Tesla, Inc. and BYD Co., Ltd. saw an increase in EV sales. Japanese automakers are aiming to achieve positive growth. Toyota Corporation released its fully redesigned bZ4X on October 9. Nissan will also launch its new Leaf with dramatically improved cruising range, and Suzuki Motor Corporation will release its first EV, e Vitara. With EVs’ cruising range and prices getting closer to those of HVs and increasing numb...

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Bosch Mobility, India integrates Infotainment system in Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV On October 9, Bosch Mobility announced the integration of its locally developed Smartplay Pro X Touchscreen Infotainment System in Maruti Suzuki India’s new Victoris SUV model. The 10.1-inch Android-based system, built in India, includes features such as Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound, Alexa Auto voice assistant, an integrated surround view camera system, wireles...

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mber 2025 were 62,071 units, down 15.1% compared to September 2024. By automaker sales in September, Toyota was down 18.5% y/y to 20,738 units and a 33.4% market share. Daihatsu was down 16.3% to 10,605 units with a 17.1% market share. Mitsubishi was up 4.2% to 6,071 units with a 9.8% market share. Suzuki was down 0.6% to 5,152 units with a 8.3% market share. Honda was down 45.3% to 4,332 units with a 7.0% market share. Chery's sales increased by...

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Toyota bZ4X and Nissan Leaf with HV-level driving range and prices launched in Japan; Japan’s EV market going full swing; Honda and Suzuki also entering the market Japanese automakers are starting to place their earnest focus on electric vehicles (EVs). The Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) bZ4X and the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) Leaf feature significantly extended driving ranges of over 700 kilometers as well as lower prices. For many use...

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JMS 2025: Suzuki announces exhibits On October 8, Suzuki announced its plans to exhibit under the corporate slogan “By Your Side” at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2025 from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight. Suzuki will exhibit models including the following: Vision e-Sky BEV minicar concept is aimed to be commercialized within FY2026. Dimensions are 3,395 mm long, 1,475 mm wide, 1,625 mm high, with a range more than 270...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

and sales growth from its introduction has ended, the model earned the top position for the fourth year in a row through the stimulation of demand with its low interest rate measures. However, sales competition has intensified in the mini super height wagon market, and the margin with the sales of Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Spacia, which ranked second in the overall rankings, has shrunk from 22,000 units in H1 2024 to 18,000 units. In H2 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Cerence supplies in-vehicle assistant system for Suzuki e VITARA EV Cerence Inc. (Cerence), which handles artificial intelligence (AI) voice recognition and other products, announced on October 1 that it has supplied its in-vehicle assistant system for Suzuki Motor Corporation's (Suzuki) “e VITARA” electric vehicle (EV). Suzuki is the first Japanese automaker that has introduced this type of product of Cerence into Japan. Cerence as “Cerenc...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

ISI). The excitement extended beyond the exhibition halls, with over 4,000 test rides recorded in the outdoor area. Showcasing a wide range of innovations across conventional and electric motorcycles, as well as related industries, the event brought together 21 major brands including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Vespa, Royal Enfield, and Harley-Davidson, alongside emerging local players such as Alva and Kupprum. More than 50 supporting exhibitors also ...

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Suzuki maintains 2025 car sales target in Thailand amid slow market, plans new models for ASEAN Reported on September 26, 2025, Suzuki Motor Thailand maintained its target of selling 8,000 vehicles in 2025, up around 41% YoY.At the launch of the all-new Fronx, the company expressed hope that Thailand’s new government will introduce stimulus measures to revive consumer spending. It also urged banks and finance institutions to ease lending requir...

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All-new Suzuki Fronx SUV launched in Thailand with Mild Hybrid and gasoline options On September 25, 2025, the all-new Suzuki Fronx SUV was officially launched in Thailand, with prices starting from THB 689,000. The Suzuki Fronx offers two powertrain options. The GLX and GLX Plus variants feature a Mild Hybrid system that provides a small boost to driving performance. The engine delivers a maximum output of 101 hp at 6,000 rpm and 135 Nm of torqu...

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lexibility for the Indian passenger car industry. For small cars (engine capacity not exceeding 1,200 cc and length not exceeding 4,000 mm), the relaxation of 3.0 g CO₂/km in its manufacturer-declared CO₂ performance is likely to benefit the small car produced in India, the segment where Maruti Suzuki is the market leader and has the highest market share. The Carbon Neutrality Factors will push the government's ambition for alternative fuel, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

ry 5,656 units, Hyundai 448 units, DFSK 200 units, Polytron 88 units, SERES 76 units, MG 68 units, and XPeng 60 units. PHEV production reached 3,645 units, recorded from two brands, Chery (3,104 units) and Jaecoo (541 units). HEV production stood at 60,398 units, led by Toyota with 32,677 units and Suzuki with 22,621 units. Other contributors included Honda (3,081 units), Hyundai (1,643 units), Wuling (250 units), and GWM (126 units). (From GAIKI...

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January–August 2025 period, totaling 335,063 units broken down by brand. Toyota remained the top exporter with 114,280 units shipped, followed by Daihatsu with 76,738 units and Mitsubishi Motors with 67,399 units. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (HMMI) ranked fourth with 37,261 units, while Suzuki and Honda exported 19,098 and 11,338 units, respectively. Isuzu contributed 6,300 units. Other contributing brands were Wuling (1,481 units), C...

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Maruti Suzuki, India Invicto MPV earns five-star Bharat NCAP rating On September 25, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India’s Invicto MPV strong-hybrid UV received the highest five-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The Invicto scored 30.43 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45.00 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection (COP). The INVICTO’s standard safety equipment includes six airbags (dual front, s...

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