all. We believe that demand for EVs will suddenly grow at some point. We are preparing for that time and will be prepared to respond by producing products for EVs. Q5. Japanese OEMs are losing market share in China. How about NHK Spring, do you plan to actively market your products to Chinese OEMs? A5. Our concern is that prices for products in China are too low. If we see excessive price competition, we do not intend to engage in excessive price...

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ngines will continue and will still be needed in the future. These engines are our lifeline, so we will continually and thoroughly strengthen our position as we aim to further expand our market share. Q5. What is your strategy or thoughts about how you will be able to grow your powertrain business? A5. First, we believe there is still a lot of room/opportunities to improve powertrains. For example, by increasing the heat or thermal efficiency of ...

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Russian vehicle sales decrease 1.6% in November 2025 The 141,999 new vehicles sold in Russia in November 2025 represented a decrease of 1.6% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on December 12. The 1,330,935 new vehicles sold in the first eleven months of 2025 represented a decrease of 21.2% over the same period in 2024. Passenger car sales in November 2025 represented a 5.7% increase to 126,127 unit...

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Stellantis Malaysia launches all-new Leapmotor B10 e-SUV Announced on December 10, 2025, Stellantis Malaysia launched the all-new Leapmotor B10, a C-segment electric SUV. Built on the LEAP3.5 architecture with CTC 2.0+ integration, the B10 measures (LWH) 4,515x 1,885x 1,655 mm with a 2,735-mm wheelbase. It offers a lower center of gravity, 50:50 weight distribution, and a rigid 36,360 Nm/deg body. Its lightweight rear-wheel-drive motor delivers 2...

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Toyota elevates Arizona Proving Ground to higher level On December 10, Toyota Motor North America celebrated the completion of new construction and updated offerings at its Arizona Proving Ground (TAPG). The updates are part of a previously announced investment, and feature an all-new 5.5-mile oval track available for vehicle mileage accumulation, stop-and-go testing, and high speed evaluations. Significant new off-road facilities offer test area...

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Auto sales in Vietnam down 11.0% in November According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on December 9, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 11.0% year-over-year to 39,338 units in November. CKD volume was 18,370 units and CBU volume was 20,968 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in November were down 14.9% y/y to 33,689 units. VAMA memb...

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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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Fiat confirms Topolino ultra-compact EV coming to U.S. On December 8, Stellantis announced it will offer its all-electric Fiat Topolino small car in the U.S. Without announcing timing for the vehicle, Fiat CEO Olivier François confirmed plans to bring the vehicle to the market, with “more details to come next year.” Fiat’s announcement comes less than a week after President Donald Trump praised small “Kei” cars from Japan during a meet...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for November 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Retail November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

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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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BharatBenz, India launches 19.5‑ton BB1924 intercity bus On December 8, 2025, BharatBenz launched the BB1924, a 19.5‑ton heavy‑duty bus for intercity passenger transport, at an event in Chennai. The BB1924 bus is powered by a BS‑VI OBD‑II OM926 6‑cylinder diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler, producing 241 hp and 850 Nm of torque, paired with a 6‑speed synchromesh gearbox. The vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 19,500 ...

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JAC trucks to start operations in Brazil in 2026 On December 3, it was reported that JAC Trucks will officially begin operations in Brazil in 2026. The brand will enter the market by offering four imported models from China, aiming to compete in the light, medium and semi-heavy segments. The brand targets a 5% share of the Brazilian truck market by 2030 and expects its initial lineup to cover around 50% of overall demand. The initial range will i...

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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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Spanish passenger car sales increase 12.9% in November On December 1, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 94,124 units in November 2025 represented an increase of 12.9% over November 2024. Passenger car sales of 1,045,638 units in the first eleven months of the year represented a 14.7% increase from the same period in 2024. Toyota sales increased 1.7% to 7,797 units, Renault sale...

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y which we can advance our business by collaborating with other Toyota Group companies. Q5. The business environment in the Americas is changing, with additional tariffs being imposed in the US, for example. Are you planning to respond in any way, such as transferring production or doing otherwise? A5. Changes to the environment, such as tariffs, and how to respond to them are indeed issues. We are currently discussing this within the company and...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: Kia debuts new Sportage SUV, exhibits EV5 Weekender concept vehicle On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Kia debuted the new Sportage SUV. The new Sportage, a 5th-generation vehicle model, features the i-GMP platform and measures 4,695mm in body length and 2,755mm in wheelbase. The new Sportage is equipped with a 1.5T (maximum output power 200Ps) or 2.0T (245Ps) high-perfo...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: Cadillac exhibits Vistiq electric SUV On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Cadillac exhibited vehicle models including the Vistiq large luxury battery electric SUV. The Vistiq is equipped with an in-cabin hidden LiDAR, the Nvidia Drive AGX automotive computing platform, a one-stage end-to-end large model developed with Momenta, and a driver monitoring system. Also showcase...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: FAW Toyota exhibits 6th-gen RAV4 SUV On November 22, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), FAW Toyota exhibited vehicle models including the 6th-generation RAV4 SUV and the new Corolla intelligent hybrid sedan. Launched on the eve of the event, the 6th-generation RAV4 is available in six 2.5L hybrid, 2.0L hybrid, and 2.0L gasoline variants, with prices ranging from CNY 151,800 to CNY 210,8...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: Ford China exhibits new Mondeo sedan, Bronco New Energy off-road SUV On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Ford China exhibited the new Mondeo sedan and the Bronco New Energy all-scenario off-road SUV, while announcing a new global brand proposition, “Ready Set Ford”. Available in 1.5T fuel, 2.0T fuel, 1.5T hybrid, and 2.0T hybrid variants, the new Mondeo measures nearl...

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Proton, MARii to jointly develop Malaysia’s National Automotive Test Centre and R&D talent Announced on November 21, 2025, Proton has formalized a 5-year strategic collaboration with the Malaysia Automotive Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii) at the 2025 Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE 2025). The partnership focuses on developing a National Automotive Test Centre (NATC) and providing structured hands-on R&D exposure for 200 Proton engi...

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