Honda Vietnam announces May 2026 motorcycle and automobile sales Announced on June 10, 2026, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported retail sales results for its motorcycle and automobile segments for May 2026. Motorcycle sales totaled 169,976 units, down 3.9% YoY. Meanwhile, automobile sales in May came in at 1,870 units, up 26.0% YoY. (From Honda Vietnam press release dated June 10, 2026)...

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ced that during the FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026), it has installed the third-phase Fly Wheel Magneto (FWM) production line at the Rewari facility to support future growth. During the year, it also retained the number 1 market position in the FWM segment. It also commenced SOP for the high-end motorcycle segment at the Hosur plant. It also signed an MoU with a technology partner for ECU development. However, the company witnessed supply cons...

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TVS Motor Company, India to launch premium retail channel TVS Paddock in Q2 FY 2027 On June 6, TVS Motor Company announced TVS Paddock, a premium retail channel for its premium motorcycle portfolio, with launch planned in Q2 FY 2027 (ending September). The retail format, designed by London-based boutique agency Checkland Kindleysides, brings together motorcycles, community spaces, merchandise, accessories, personalization, and specialized service...

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icle ownership. Key challenges identified included expanding charging infrastructure, ensuring adequate electricity supply, managing electricity costs, improving safety standards, and accelerating the shift from internal combustion engines to electric mobility, particularly within Vietnam’s large motorcycle fleet. The delegation also reviewed smart mobility initiatives, research activities, and EV adoption trends, including the role of VinFast ...

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Samarth E-Mobility, India launches Avore electric motorcycle brand On June 2, Ahmedabad-based Samarth E-Mobility launched Avore Electric, an electric two-wheeler brand targeting the 125cc-200cc motorcycle segment. The company has developed over nine critical systems in-house over three years, including a patented BMS, battery pack, motor, motor controller, power control module, DC-DC converter, onboard fast charger, display system, and proprietar...

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Honda Vietnam outlines FY2027 Euro 4 compliance and electrification plans Announced on May 29, 2026, Honda Vietnam outlined key business priorities for FY2027 across its motorcycle and automobile operations. HVN reaffirmed its commitment to green development and carbon neutrality by 2050 as part of its long-term strategy. From FY2027, HVN aims for all newly manufactured internal combustion engine motorcycles for the Vietnamese market to meet Euro...

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May 2026 new vehicle sales in Japan up by 2.8% y/y for second consecutive month The total number of new vehicles sold in Japan in May was 332,997 units, a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 2.8% for the second consecutive month. Sales of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), which increased by 12.6% y/y to 112,016 units, drove the overall increase. Although many of Toyota's models continue to face supply constraints, improvements in some models appear...

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Royal Enfield, India launches Bullet 650 in India On May 28, Royal Enfield launched the Bullet 650 motorcycle for INR 364,856. The motorcycle is powered by a parallel-twin 650cc engine paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a light slipper clutch, and is built around a steel tubular spine frame with Showa suspension featuring 41mm front forks with 120mm travel and twin-tube rear hydraulics with 112mm travel.  The motorcycle was globally showcased at ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

ed the expansion of its tire manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand. The project represents an investment of over EUR 300 million (approximately THB 13 billion) and increases annual capacity by 3 million passenger car and light truck tires. The project also introduces local manufacturing of radial motorcycle tires, broadening the plant’s motorcycle tire portfolio. Continental said the additional capacity will support rising demand in Thailand ...

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April motorcycle production in Thailand down 4.2% On May 25, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in April 2026 reached 181,539 units (down 4.2% YoY), comprising 146,306 CBUs and 35,233 CKDs. In the first four months of 2026, total motorcycle production reached 817,426 units (649,233 CBUs and 168,193 CKDs), down 4.3% YoY. Motorcycle exports in April 2026 totaled 68,170 units, up 11.3% YoY. For January...

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Endurance, India, to start Chennai plant for disc brake assemblies for motorcycle in July 2026 On May 15, Endurance Technologies Limited, in an investor update, announced that the civil construction of its new Chennai site for disc brake assemblies is at an advanced stage. In the first phase, Endurance is transferring most of the assembly and machining equipment from its Waluj plant.  From this plant, SOP for Royal Enfield is planned in July 202...

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Honda Vietnam announces April 2026 motorcycle and automobile sales Announced on May 13, 2026, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported retail sales results for its motorcycle and automobile segments for April 2026.  Motorcycle sales totaled 173,468 units, up 1.5% YoY compared to April 2025. Meanwhile, automobile sales reached 1,830 units, down 14.6% YoY compared to April 2025. (From Honda Vietnam press release dated May 13, 2026)...

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Honda to introduce 15 HEV models globally by FY2029 to rebuild automobile business On May 14, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held a business briefing to elaborate on the rebuilding of its automobile business and the future direction of Honda business. Honda will focus on rebuilding its automobile business structure over the next three years and strive to achieve record consolidated operating profit – including motorcycle and financial services businesse...

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Jatco aiming to achieving JPY 100 billion sales in new business in 2030 Jatco Ltd. (Jatco, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture) aims to achieve sales of JPY 100 billion in its new business including electric motorcycle drive parts and other products by 2030. The company plans to expand the technologies it has cultivated for automobiles to related fields and develop them into one of its future pillars. Jatco will start the mass production of electric m...

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Honda launches digital subsidiary HDII in Bengaluru, India On May 14, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the establishment of Honda Digital Innovation India Private Ltd. (HDII), a wholly owned subsidiary incorporated on April 10, 2026, and headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is capitalised at INR 300 million, and it will provide digital services to expand customer touchpoints and create new mobility experiences for Honda customers in India. H...

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wing the revision of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). By responding swiftly to the increase in demand, the company maintained strong sales. On the other hand, rising raw material costs and continued investments for growth in people and technology, were factors that reduced profits. By segment, the motorcycle business saw increased revenue and profits due to unit sales growth, while the automotive and marine businesses reported increasing revenue...

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Honda posts first-ever net loss of JPY 423.9 billion in FY2025 with big EV-related losses On May 14, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its financial results for FY2025 (April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026). The company reported sales revenue of JPY 21.7966 trillion (up 0.5% YOY), an operating loss of JPY 414.3 billion (vs an operating profit of JPY 1,2134 billion) and loss for the year attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 423.9 billion (vs ...

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Munjal Auto Industries, India secures Honda order for sheet metal parts On May 11, Munjal Auto Industries Limited announced that it has been awarded a long-term business contract by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Private Limited (HMSI) for the manufacturing and supply of sheet metal stamping and welding parts, including design and development of tooling and dies. The contract is domestic in nature and is not a related party transaction. Fina...

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Vingroup's V-Green expands e-mobility infrastructure in Vietnam with Viettel and PVOIL partnerships Announced on May 9, 2026, Vingroup’s V-Green expanded Vietnam’s e-mobility support infrastructure through new partnerships with (i) Viettel Bac Ninh and (ii) Vietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL). V-Green plans to install up to 6,000 electric motorcycle battery swapping cabinets in Bac Ninh using Viettel’s locations and telecom infrastructure. Mean...

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Honda starts production at two-wheeler plant in Turkiye On April 28, Honda Turkey Motorcycles inaugurated its motorcycle manufacturing plant in Aliağa, İzmir, Turkiye.  It has an annual production capacity of 100,000 units with the potential to reach a capacity of 200,000 units in the future.  The plant has a total area of 100,000 square meters, including 45,000 square meters of covered space. It will employ approximately 300 people. The PCX1...

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