Audi Q9 to be launched in U.S. before rest of world, A8 to remain in U.S. lineup On March 17, Audi CEO Gernot Dollner made a few comments regarding the U.S. market during discussion of the company’s 2025 results. Dollner said Audi and parent company Volkswagen Group continue to explore various options for the Audi brand to establish U.S. production. He said that the company would monitor changing trends in propulsion and hinted at a flagship sp...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Indonesian sales up 12.2% to 81,159 in February The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in February 2026 were 81,159 units, up 12.2% compared to February 2025. By automaker sales in February, Toyota was down 7.7% y/y to 22,522 units and a 27.8% market share. Daihatsu was up 12.5% to 13,452 units with a 16.6% market share. Suzuki was up 103.3% to 9,659 units with a 11.9...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Mexican auto exports down 4.4% in February 2026 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 247,945 light vehicles in February 2026, a 4.4% decrease compared to the 259,480 units shipped in February 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in February included Acura with a 297.2% increase to 2,097 units; VW with a 52.5% increase to 24,440 units; Chrysler with a 38.6% incr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Indonesian sales up 17.9% in December, full year 2025 down 7.2% to 803,687 units The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in December 2025 were 94,100 units, up 17.9% compared to December 2024. By automaker sales in December, Toyota was down 1.0% y/y to 26,412 units and a 28.1% market share. Daihatsu was down 8.8% to 11,903 units with a 12.6% market share. Suzuki was up...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Mexican auto exports down 14.5% in December and down 2.7% for full-year 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 227,262 light vehicles in December 2025, a 14.5% decrease compared to the 265,954 units shipped in December 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in December included Toyota with a 29.4% increase to 26,562 units; Audi with a 13.3% increase to 10,522 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

ge from displaying as intended. The exact root cause could not be identified but the analysis suggests that electrical noise, diminished shielding integrity, and timing may adversely affect rearview camera operation. Affected vehicles include:    AUDI/A6/2019-2025    AUDI/A7/2019-2025    AUDI/A8/2019-2026    AUDI/Q7/2020-2026    AUDI/Q8/2019-2026    AUDI/E-TRON/2019-2024    AUDI/S6/2020-2025    AUDI/S7/2020-2025    AUDI/RS 6 AVA...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/10

Indonesian sales down 0.8% to 74,252 in November The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in November 2025 were 74,252 units, down 0.8% compared to November 2024. By automaker sales in November, Toyota was down 19.8% y/y to 21,642 units and a 29.1% market share. Daihatsu was up 16.5% to 11,684 units with a 15.7% market share. BYD was up 233.6% to 9,481 units with a 12.8...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Mexican auto production decreases 8.4% in November 2025 OEMs built 322,205 light vehicles in Mexico in November 2025, resulting in a 8.4% decrease compared to the 351,586 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in November included Mercedes Benz with an increase of 38.9% to 4,328 units; Audi with an increase of 23.9% to 13,617 units; Ford with a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Auto sales in Vietnam down 2.2% in October According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on November 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 2.2% year-over-year to 37,910 units in October. CKD volume was 17,129 units and CBU volume was 20,781 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in October were down 9.3% y/y to 31,844 units. VAMA members p...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Indonesian sales down 15.1% to 62,071 in September The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in September 2025 were 62,071 units, down 15.1% compared to September 2024. By automaker sales in September, Toyota was down 18.5% y/y to 20,738 units and a 33.4% market share. Daihatsu was down 16.3% to 10,605 units with a 17.1% market share. Mitsubishi was up 4.2% to 6,071 unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Auto sales in Vietnam up 3.1% in August According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on September 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 3.1% year-over-year to 25,973 units in August. CKD volume was 12,671 units and CBU volume was 13,302 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in August were up 1.3% y/y to 21,688 units. VAMA members passenger...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Auto sales in Vietnam up 9.7% in July According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on August 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 9.7% year-over-year to 31,739 units in July CKD volume was 15,701 units and CBU volume was 16,038 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in July were up 7.3% y/y to 26,573 units. VAMA members passenger car sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Indonesian sales down 18.4% to 60,552 in July The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in July 2025 were 60,552 units, down 18.4% compared to July 2024.By automaker sales in July, Toyota was down 30.3% y/y to 18,905 units and a 31.2% market share. Daihatsu was down 24.9% to 10,451 units with a 17.3% market share. Suzuki was up 11.1% to 6,010 units with a 9.9% market sha...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Indonesian sales down 22.6% to 57,760 in June The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in June 2025 were 57,760 units, down 22.6% compared to June 2024. By automaker sales in June, Toyota was down 30.0% y/y to 17,819 units and a 30.9% market share. Daihatsu was down 37.5% to 9,356 units with a 16.2% market share. Mitsubishi was down 21.9% to 5,053 units with a 8.7% mark...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Audi partners with Dolby to launch immersive Atmos audio in key models On June 24, Dolby Laboratories announced its partnership with Audi to bring Dolby Atmos to select vehicles, enhancing in-car audio to deliver a more immersive experience. The first models with this feature will be available starting July 2025. Audi models include the Q7, Q8, A8, and e-tron GT. The Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D Sound System has been specially tuned to support Dolby...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Indonesian sales up 5.0% to 51,205 in April The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in April 2025 were 51,205 units, up 5.0% compared to April 2024. By automaker sales in April, Toyota was up 5.8% y/y to 16,077 units and a 31.4% market share. Daihatsu was down 6.3% to 8,884 units with a 17.3% market share. Suzuki was down 16.9% to 4,145 units with a 8.1% market share. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

Mexican auto exports down 10.9% in April 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 256,953 light vehicles in April 2025, a 10.9% decrease compared to the 288,330 units shipped in April 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in April included Toyota with a 36.4% increase to 28,542 units; GM with a 8.8% increase to 76,443 units; and Ford with a 1.0% increase to 31,...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

Indonesian sales down 5.1% to 70,892 in March The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in March 2025 were 70,892 units, down 5.1% compared to March 2024. By automaker sales in March, Toyota was up 6.7% y/y to 22,476 units and a 31.7% market share. Daihatsu was down 21.1% to 13,057 units with an 18.4% market share. Honda was down 40.4% to 6,303 units with a 8.9% market s...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Auto sales in Vietnam up 85.7% in February According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on March 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 85.7% year-over-year to 21,606 units in February . CKD volume was 11,067 units and CBU volume was 10,539 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in February were up 71.5% y/y to 17,181 units. VAMA members pas...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13