third-generation Subaru Crosstrek returns with an available, all-new next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system for enhanced range and capability. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid arrive at retailers beginning this fall. Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid models are assembled in Gunma, Japan, while the rest of the Crosstrek lineup is assembled at Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana. The new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/19

Japan’s June exports to U.S. declines by 11.4% y/y According to the June 2025 preliminary trading statistics (on the basis of customs ) announced by Japan’s Ministry of Finance on July 17, Japan’s total export to the U.S. declined by 11.4% year-over-year (y/y) to JPY 1,707.1 billion for three months in a row. Exports of automobiles and automotive parts dropped sharply due to the new additional tariffs imposed on these products by the U.S. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Japanese government to utilize data collected from autonomous vehicles for road management In anticipation of the widespread use of autonomous driving technology, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) will begin considering whether data collected from autonomous vehicles can be used to manage roads. MLIT will grasp information about traffic congestion, fallen objects, vehicles running in the opposite direction, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus starts mid-career hiring in Japan, UAE, and Portugal Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus) announced on July 16 that it has begun recruiting more than 300 mid-career employees. The company will recruit professionals in three countries: Japan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Portugal. After the business integration with Hino Motors Limited (Hino Motors) in April 2026, Mitsubishi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

DaikyoNishikawa introduces CO2-free power at headquarters and plants DaikyoNishikawa Corporation (DaikyoNishikawa) announced the introduction of electric power with no carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at its plants in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectures. The reduction of CO2 emissions by 33,700 tons annually is expected, and the company plans to introduce it at other production sites in Japan in the future. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

ARAI, India and Stellantis conduct WLTP-Based DF study for Japan-bound Jeep Commander On July 15, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced the completion of its first-ever Deterioration Factor (DF) evaluation in partnership with Stellantis India. The evaluation was conducted at ARAI's emission certification laboratory within the Homologation Technology Centre in Pune. The project was carried out under the UN-defined Worldwide...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

oduction of the NV200, currently consigned to the Nissan Shatai Shonan Plant, will end in fiscal year 2026.  Both decisions are part of its global production restructuring under its recovery plan Re:Nissan, with these decisions, the company concludes all vehicle production consolidation actions in Japan under the plan. Other facilities and functions in the district—such as the Nissan Research Center, GRANDRIVE, the crash test facility, and Opp...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Indonesian minister calls on Toyota, Suzuki, Daihatsu to keep vehicle prices stable Announced on July 13, 2025, Indonesia’s Minister of Industry met with 3 major Japanese automotive manufacturers, Toyota, Suzuki, and Daihatsu, in Japan, urging them not to increase vehicle prices in the Indonesian market. During his visit to the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, the minister emphasized the strong potential of Indonesia’s automotive sector, warning tha...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

JPY 660 billion. The automaker will utilize the funds for the redemption of bonds that will mature in the fiscal year that ends in March 2026 (FY 2025) and business funds. Nissan, which announced by July 8 that it will issue a total of JPY 200 billion JPY-denominated convertible bonds (CBs) outside Japan (an increase from the previously announced JPY 150 billion), will raise a total of about JPY 860 billion. The new SBs will mature in 4 to 10 yea...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

BYD Auto Japan to start providing paid service to optimize EV drive batteries in 2025 BYD Auto Japan (Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), which is a group company of Chinese BYD Auto Co., Ltd. and a passenger vehicle dealer in Japan, will start offering a paid service to optimize electric vehicle (EV) drive batteries by the end of this year. The service is designed to maintain the performance of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batter...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Trump attacks Japanese auto imbalance ahead of Bessent visit On July 13, U.S. President Trump attacked the car trade imbalance between the U.S. and Japan again, days ahead of a scheduled visit by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that could apply further pressure to Japan’s minority government. “They sell us millions and millions of cars a year. We sell them no cars because they won’t accept our cars. And they won’t accept much of our agri...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

EU plans to join other nations hit by U.S. tariffs The EU is preparing to step up its engagement with other countries hit by Trump’s tariffs following new threats to U.S. trading partners, according to people familiar with the matter. Contacts and potential coordination will take place with nations, including Canada and Japan, said the people. The move comes as talks between the EU and U.S. are stalled on several issues, including cars and tari...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, while total U.S. imports from Mexico were approximately USD 454.8 billion in 2022. The two trading partners combined make up roughly one-third of U.S. imports. Trump has sent letters to 23 other U.S. trading partners in the past week week, including Canada, Japan and Brazil, setting blanket tariff rates ranging from 20% to 50%. (multiple sources on July 12, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Nissan considers building Armada, QX80, new midsize SUVs in Canton plant In response to U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles, Nissan is now considering bringing some production of the body-on-frame Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80 SUVs from Kyushu, Japan to Canton, Mississippi to meet increasing North American demand for the models, a source with knowledge of the matter said. The Armada, sold outside the U.S. as the Patrol, would continue to be built...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Nissan reported in early talks to supply vehicles to Honda in U.S. Nissan is in early talks to build pickup trucks for Honda in the U.S. at its under-utilized plant in Canton, Mississippi, according to reports from Japan. A person familiar with the matter said that building vehicles for Honda at Canton is one of several options on the table to increase production capacity at Canton. If a deal materializes, the person said, Nissan could develop an...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

May Mobility launches Ride-Hail API for further deployments in U.S., Japan On July 10, May Mobility, a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, announced the launch of the Ride-Hail Integration API, engineered to enable seamless connectivity between May Mobility’s autonomous fleet and the consumer-facing ride-hail platforms utilized around the globe. With the release of software updates, May Mobility readies for deployments in Atlant...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

SK Tec inaugurates expansion in Mexico On July 9, it was reported that Japan-based auto parts manufacturer SK Tec inaugurated the expansion of its plant in Irapuato, Mexico, following an investment of USD 19.8 million. The expansion strengthens the company’s role as a Tier 2 supplier in the Mexican automotive value chain and is expected to generate 80 specialized jobs. SK Tec employs 200 workers and focuses on stamping, welding, assembly, and p...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Mazda unveils third generation CX-5 SUV in Europe On July 10, Mazda unveiled the third generation of the CX-5. The SUV pairs e-SKYACTIV G 2.5 G gasoline engine, which is the single type offered, with SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed automatic transmission. M Hybrid version, powered by Mazda's 24 V mild hybrid technology, will be offered in Europe, Japan, and other markets. SKYACTIV-Z, which is under development to achieve ideal combustion, will be introduc...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

r (ESC) in Bangalore, India. The center aims to support rapid development and deployment of advanced technologies like AIoT, edge computing, intelligent sensing, and energy management across sectors, including automotive, industrial, aerospace, and defense in India, Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan. The ESC offers end-to-end engineering support—from component selection (MCUs, SoCs, wireless modules) to system-level design reviews and BOM ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Somic Ishikawa, Japan acquires 100% stake in Somic ZF components from ZF India On July 9, ZF India and Japan-based Somic Ishikawa Inc. announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of 100% shareholding in Somic ZF Components Pvt. Ltd. by Somic Ishikawa. The transaction transitions the former joint venture into a wholly owned subsidiary of the Somic Group. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Following the acquisition,...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10