d models also add power with 236 net combined system horsepower on AWD models and 226 horsepower on FWD models, an 11% increase over the prior gas FWD model. The RAV4 models are built at plants in Georgetown, Kentucky; Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario; and the Takaoka Assembly plant in Toyota City, Japan. Previously, about 80% of RAV4s destined for the U.S. market have been made in Canada, with the remainder built in Japan and Kentucky. (Toyota r...

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Japan Mobility Show 2025: Software and electronics corporations to showcase AI capabilities with concept cars At the Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2025, a series of concept cars will be unveiled from the software and electronics industries. As software-defined vehicles (SDVs) continue to grow, companies are promoting strengths in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI). Using the knowledge gained from the development efforts, they aim to promote c...

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JMS 2025: Nissan Sakura kei EV gets solar boost On October 22, Nissan announced that it will showcase a prototype Nissan Sakura kei EV, equipped with onboard solar power generation system at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight (Press Days: October 29-30, Public Days: October 31-November 9). Visitors will find the prototype within the Tokyo Future Tour ‘City Life zone.’ The onboard solar power system named ‘Ao-Solar Extende...

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Japanese government visits EV Motors Japan for on-site inspection Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) visited EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EV Motors Japan, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City), to conduct an inspection under the Road Transport Vehicle Act, by October 21. Since defects were found in electric buses it sold, the company was previously instructed by the Ministry to conduct thorough inspections. EV Motor...

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Mitsubishi Fuso to debut two hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck concepts at Japan Mobility Show 2025 On October 22, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (“Mitsubishi Fuso”) announced that it will hold the world premiere of two hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck concept models at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025, which is scheduled to run from October 29, 2025 to November 9, 2025. The two concept models to debut are the “H2IC,” a h...

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JMS 2025: Isuzu to premiere ERGA EV Autonomous Bus On October 22, Isuzu announced that it will unveil the "ERGA EV Autonomous Bus" for the first time at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight (Press Days: October 29-30, Public Days: October 31-November 9). This model has been newly adopted for a Level 2 autonomous bus demonstration experiment to be conducted in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, from October to January 2026. It w...

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Nissan receives orders for new Roox, exceeding 10,000 units in one month On October 21, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that orders for its new Roox mini vehicle in Japan has reached 11,344 units in a month since its September 19 launch. Deliveries to customers will start on October 27. The new Roox, unveiled to the press on August 22, has been displayed at shopping malls and other locations across Japan. Orders from customers in their 50s and 6...

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Aisin to produce CVTs in India Aisin Corporation (Aisin) aims to achieve local production of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in India with the aid of the Japanese government. While the company has already started manufacturing “e-Axles” in India with Toyota Motor Corporation and other companies, it is difficult to produce CVTs, which have a complex structure and require high quality management. Aisin aims to realize CVT production ...

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Japanese government to accelerate GX policy with sector-specific policies to be released in 2025 The Japanese government plans to finalize its Green Transformation (GX) policy by sector this year, including reviewing and adding measures. It has recently convened a GX investment expert panel to check progress on investments made so far and organize agenda items. In the automotive field, it was reported that the ratio of electrified vehicles to the...

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Demonstration tests for social implementation of Level 4 autonomous trucks commenced in Japan On October 21, Isuzu Motors Limited (“Isuzu”), Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”), Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (“Mitsubishi Fuso”), and UD Trucks Corporation (“UD Trucks”), announced that they have begun comprehensive driving tests of autonomous trucks on the Shin-Tomei Expressway. For the tests, Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota...

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Toyota unveils all-new Land Cruiser FJ off-road SUV On October 21, Toyota unveiled the all-new Land Cruiser FJ off-road SUV, with the Japan launch planned for around mid-2026. The all-new Land Cruiser FJ, with two rows for five passengers, combines a 2.7L 2TR-FE gasoline engine (maximum output 120kW, maximum torque 246Nm) with a 6 Super ECT transmission. The driveline is 4WD (part-time four-wheel drive system). The vehicle measures 4,575mm in len...

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Honda Prelude, the latest electric motorcycle new Honda CUV e:, and the Super EV (Concept) prototype, on display until November 30. While Honda has not yet announced plans to officially launch the Prelude in Thailand, the possibility remains open. The 6th-generation Prelude, officially launched in Japan in September, stands as a “symbol of the future,” blending nostalgic design elements with Honda’s vision for a fully electrified era. It b...

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EV Motors Japan found defects in more than 30% of China-made electric buses sold in Japan EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EV Motors Japan, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City), which has implemented a thorough inspection under the administrative instruction of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), has found defects in over 30% of its electric buses made in China and sold in Japan. Multiple defective parts have been conf...

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Mexico becomes leading EV exporter to the U.S. in 2024 On October 13, it was reported that Mexico became the leading exporter of EVs to the United States, shipping 145,000 units in 2024, three times more than the previous year. The report, presented in the 3rd Mexico Mobility Report by EvolvX, indicates that Mexico doubled its domestic EV production to 220,000 units, surpassing Japan and South Korea, which traditionally exported around 135,000 un...

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and Model Y. September shipments at the plant rose 2.8% to 90,812 vehicles after sliding for two straight months, according to the China Passenger Car Association on October 14. The shipment volume includes vehicles exported from China to other markets. Tesla said the plant ships China-made EVs to Japan and other markets in Asia Pacific. The Model Y L went on sale in China on August 19 with a starting price of CNY 339,000 (USD 47,600). Tesla beg...

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the tender in mid-August, seeking bids for up to 7,500 metric tons of alloy-grade cobalt over the next five years, with spending ranging from USD 2 million to a maximum of USD 500 million. The DLA had restricted its call for offers to three major suppliers: Vale's operations in Canada, Sumitomo in Japan, and Glencore's Nikkelverk refinery in Norway. In April, U.S. President Donald Trump invoked emergency powers to spur domestic production of cri...

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BOI approves Astemo Asia’s project to produce PCU inverters for EVs in Thailand Announced on October 17, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) granted investment incentives for projects totaling THB 7 billion (around USD 215 million), including an automotive parts initiative led by a prominent Japanese firm. Astemo Asia Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Astemo Asia Co., Ltd.) secured approval for a THB 3.5 billion investment. Situated at the Gatewa...

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Distance between Japan's auto industry and new administration sways The Komeito party’s separation from the ruling coalition and the emergence of Nippon Ishin no Kai (Ishin), showing interest in entering into a new ruling coalition, are confusing the automotive industry in Japan. The Japanese auto industry had been lobbying not only the LDP but also Komeito to request and realize policies. However, the appointment of Sanae Takaichi as the new L...

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EKA Mobility, India secures investment from NIIF’s India-Japan Fund On October 17, 2025, the India-Japan Fund (IJF), managed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF), invested USD 57 million in EKA Mobility. This funding will help EKA Mobility ramp up manufacturing capacity, strengthen R&D, improve supply chain infrastructure, and expand its reach in domestic and international markets. EKA Mobility, a subsidiary of Pinnacle...

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DBD reports strong foreign investment growth in Thailand from Jan–Sep 2025 Announced on October 16, 2025, Thailand recorded THB 253.1 billion in foreign investment during January–September 2025, up 88% YoY. Key investors were Singapore (THB 86.6 billion), Japan (THB 76.4 billion), and China (THB 21.9 billion). According to the Department of Business Development, 770 foreign businesses were approved under the Foreign Business Act, with Japan, ...

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