Ford China launches Bronco New Energy off-road SUV On December 19, Ford China launched the Bronco New Energy, its first versatile intelligent off-road SUV model. The model is available in five EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 229,800 to CNY 282,800. The Bronco New Energy measures 5,025mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,825mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm. The Bronco New ...

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ng data that will give us further competitive advantages in terms of parts prices. Q4. In terms of expanding your global operations including your production framework, what measures are you taking to respond to the US tariffs? And what impact will this have on your production operations in Mexico? A4. We have not given any consideration yet in regards to revising our production locations because of the current US tariffs. If we do, our decision ...

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ing structure and the ability to pass a large current of over 500A are added value. We believe that no competitors have developed this type of solution. Q4. Electrification and software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are expected to continue to grow in the future. What effect will this have your business? A4. Electrification will have both good and bad effects on our business. On the negative side, the disappearance of engines will impact our business. ...

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rently working with engine oil manufacturers to develop a water-resistant, engine oil. (Tanaka, Assistant General Manager, Advanced System Development Department, Advanced Development Office No.4) Q4. Do you plan to change your business strategy to deal with the tariffs being imposed by the U.S.A.? A4. Currently we have no plans to change our business strategy or supply chain in regards to any US tariffs. We will continue to closely monitor futur...

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GMC begins Canyon AT4X 2026 sales in Mexico On December 10, it was reported that GMC began commercialization of the new Canyon AT4X 2026 in Mexico, introducing the AT4X sub-brand to the local market. The GMC Canyon AT4X 2026 off-road pickup truck is powered by a 2.7-liter TurboMax engine delivering 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It features a 4WD system with a two-speed transfer case, payload ca...

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LEPAS to enter South African Market in February 2026 On December 15, LEPAS, part of Chery Group, announced that it will officially enter the South African market in February 2026, introducing its L4, L6, and flagship L8 models. The brand was officially introduced locally in November 2025. The Lepas vehicles are built on the all-new LEX platform, upgraded by Chery Group. It supports both electric (NEV) and traditional (ICE) vehicles. The LEX platf...

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ogen engines and synthetic fuels (e-fuels) also. We are a leading manufacturer of parts for internal combustion engines, and proud of the fact that were have a 60% market share of cylinder liners worldwide. Q4. What do you think the size of the internal-combustion-engine market will be in 10 years? A4. While it is difficult to predict, there is no doubt in our minds that internal-combustion engines will continue and will still be needed in the fu...

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to review/revise their production operations and seek more local production and consumption. Q4. How are you positioned as a Tier 1 supplier in the market? And what are your prospects in terms of growth and production operations in Japan as well as outside Japan such as in North America and India? A4. We believe that our sales strategy that is focused on our existing product line basically will remain that same. However, we expect competition to...

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Visteon presents high-performance AI cockpit solution at QNX 2025 Developer Conference At the QNX 2025 Developer Conference in Shanghai, Visteon presented a new high-performance AI cockpit computing platform powered by the Qualcomm 8x97 chip.Adopting a 5th-generation Qualcomm intelligent cockpit chip and a 4nm process, the platform, compared with its predecessor, delivers a threefold CPU performance, a GPU computing power of up to 8.1TFLOPS, and ...

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Mexican auto exports down 3.4% in November 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 279,342 light vehicles in November 2025, a 3.4% decrease compared to the 289,309 units shipped in November 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in November included Ford with a 89.3% increase to 33,709 units; BMW Group with a 50.9% increase to 10,823 units; Mercedes Benz with a...

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Toyota world premieres three flagship sports car models On December 5, Toyota announced that TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and the Lexus brand held the world premiere at Woven City in Susono city, Shizuoka prefecture, of TGR’s prototype models—the GR GT and GR GT3—as well as Lexus’ Lexus LFA Concept, a concept model for an electric sports car. Toyota is positioning these three newly unveiled models as its next flagship sports cars following t...

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Chevrolet starts Express Max EV 2026 sales in Mexico On December 3, Chevrolet announced the start of commercialization of the Express Max EV 2026 van in Mexico. The model is powered by a 204 hp electric motor delivering 243 lb-ft of torque with FWD. The short version uses a 77-kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 277 km, while the long version is equipped with an 88.8-kWh battery offering an EPA-estimated range of 302 km. Cargo capacity rea...

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Honda Cars India, third generation Amaze sedan score 5-star safety rating in BNCAP On November 28, 2025, Honda Cars India Ltd. announced that the 3rd Generation Honda Amaze has received a 5-star safety rating in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and a 4-star rating in Child Occupant Protection (COP) under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). The sedan scored 28.33 out of 32 points in AOP and 40.81 out of 49 points in COP. Honda st...

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NORA Micro EV debuts in Pakistan as four-seat urban city car On November 29, multiple sources reported that NORA, a new micro-EV brand, introduced the NORA EV in Pakistan, a small four-seat, quadricycle-style electric car aimed at short urban trips and use in dense traffic. The vehicle uses a battery of about 9.36 kWh with a stated range of roughly 120 km per charge, a 4.7 hp motor, and AC home charging in around 6–8 hours. It includes basic eq...

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Zhengzhou Nissan launches Frontier Pro luxury pickup truck On November 27, Zhengzhou Nissan launched the Frontier Pro luxury pickup truck. The model is available in nine PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), gasoline, and diesel variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,900 to CNY 249,900. The Frontier Pro is the first Nissan global pickup truck model designed, developed, and produced in China for global export, while the Frontier Pro PHEV is...

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and on the other hand, thicker sound insulating materials in places on the vehicle where they are needed. This will create greater added value. Q4. Do you intend to increase sales to Chinese OEMs in China? If so, what targets will you set and how can you differentiate yourself from local suppliers? A4. We are seriously considering further expanding our product offerings to Chinese OEMs. Toyota Boshoku has an R&D center in China. We will need to c...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: GAC Toyota exhibits next-gen Wildlander intelligent SUV On November 20, GAC Toyota launched the next-generation Wildlander, its first intelligent SUV model with comprehensive upgrades. The model is available in nine 2.0L intelligent dual-power hybrid, 2.5L intelligent dual-power hybrid, and 2.0L gasoline variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 230,800. It was exhibited at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhi...

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ends-of-life. Q4. What are your company's superior strengths in terms of mobility in the age of SDVs? What are some achievements and global expansions that you have accomplished working in collaboration with partners such as OEMs and suppliers, including in China where there is fierce competition? A4. By collaborating with Qualcomm, we are speeding up the shift by global automakers to SDVs based on scalable ADAS and safety-oriented systems. We f...

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All-new Proton Saga officially launched in Malaysia Announced on November 27, 2025, Proton has officially launched the all-new Saga, representing the most substantial update to Malaysia’s iconic sedan since 1985. It carries the theme “Four Esteemed Decades, a Future Without Limits." Developed on Proton’s fully owned Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA), the model sits on a global-ready platform with complete Intellectual Property Rights, en...

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CAMPI-TMA lowers Philippines’ 2025 vehicle sales projection to 486,000 units Reported on November 26, 2025, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), which together account for roughly 92% of new car sales in the Philippines, revised their 2025 year-end forecast to 486,000 units, down from the original 500,000. The adjusted target still represents about a 4% increase over 2...

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