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

ed Vehicle (SDV) Expert Group, SoDeV combines the AGL Unified Code Base (UCB) with multiple open-source projects hosted by the Linux Foundation to support consolidation of ECUs, hardware abstraction using virtualization, and cloud integration. Additional contributors to SoDeV include Toyota, Mazda, AISIN, and Renesas.   Based on press release from Automotive Grade Linux...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

, delivers improved on- and off-road performance, and offers features that was previously unavailable. The Changan CS75PLUS is now 60 mm longer, 45 mm wider, and has a wheelbase extended by 90 mm. Then vehicle comes with either a 1.5L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine, both matched to an 8-speed Aisin automatic. The 2.0L version also offers all-wheel drive with a sixth-generation BorgWarner clutch. Based on Changan Russia press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Aisin creates new value by combining electrified and intelligent products The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. This interview below was held with two employees from Aisin. Q1: Among the wide range of intelligence-based products such as sensing and digital key systems, are there any in particular products that y...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

xt fiscal year onwards in line with technological advances. Perovskite solar cells, which are lighter, can be folded, and can generate power with less light compared to conventional silicon-based solar cells, are expected to become popular as next-generation solar cells. In the automotive industry, Aisin Corporation, a Toyota Group company, has been developing perovskite solar cells. Toyota Gosei Co., Ltd. and NGK Insulators, Ltd., which have inv...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

AISIN showcases electric and hybrid tech at 2025 Battery Show North America On October 6, AISIN Corporation, a global Top 10, Tier One automotive supplier, will showcase its latest electric and hybrid technologies at The Battery Show North America and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, October 6–9, at Huntington Place in Detroit. AISIN will display a range of products and technologies focused on power management, energy efficiency, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

Advics’ brake caliper adopted for new Alpine A390 EV for first time Advics Co., Ltd. (Advics, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture), an Aisin Group company, announced that its brake caliper has been adopted for the new Alpine A390 electric vehicle (EV) of Alpine, Renault Group’s sports car brand. This is the first time for Advics to supply its product for Alpine. The aluminum opposed 6POT caliper adopted for the Alpine A390 features an optimized cyl...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Aisin to invest CZK 4.5 billion in Písek plant to produce eAxles for BMW EVs On September 18, CzechInvest, the investment and business development agency of the Czech Republic, announced that Aisin will invest over CZK 4.5 billion in its Písek plant, making it the company’s European strategic base. A new production hall will be dedicated to manufacturing eAxle electric powertrains exclusively for BMW electric vehicles. The investment is expe...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Aisin announces strategy to offer optimal powertrains for regional needs Aisin Corporation (Aisin) held a powertrains technical briefing in Tokyo on August 28, where the history of the technology and prospects were explained to the press. Mr. Satoru Kasuya, Aisin’s Senior Executive Officer and the Executive General Manager of Product Development Center Power Train Product Division, explained the company’s business prospects that it will accel...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29