GlobalData blog: UK CV Show 2025: Electrifying the road ahead The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show reaffirmed its status as the UK's premier event for the road transport industry. The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from April 29 to May 1, reaffirmed its status as the UK’s premier event for the road transport industry. This year’s show spotlighted the sector’s rapid evolution, focusing on decarbonisation, electrificatio...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

March vehicle sales in Thailand down 0.5%, production down 6.1% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), March vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 0.5% year over year to 55,798 units. In the first 3 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 153,193 units, a decline of 6.5% YoY.  According to the FTI, the decline in overall sales was primarily due to a drop in pickup truck sales, as financial institutions remain cautious i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

Isuzu D-MAX EV production begins in Thailand, starting with LHD version for Europe Announced on April 29, 2025, Isuzu has commenced mass production of the Isuzu D-MAX EV in Thailand. First unveiled as a prototype at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in 2024, the D-MAX EV has been developed as part of its broader commitment to carbon-neutral mobility.  Production of Isuzu’s first fully electric 1-ton pickup truck has now begun for the l...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

February vehicle sales in Thailand down 6.7%, production down 13.6% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), February vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 6.7% year over year to 49,313 units. In the first 2 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 97,395 units, a decline of 9.5% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in February, Toyota was down 4.9% to 18,729 units. Isuzu was down...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Isuzu Pakistan launches new D-Max X-Terrain pickup truck for PKR 12.98 million On March 24, Gandhara Industries unveiled the new Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain double-cabin 3.0L 4×4 in Pakistan, priced at PKR 12.98 million. The vehicle is powered by a 3.0L 4JJ3 turbocharged diesel engine with direct injection electronic common-rail technology, delivering 187.4 hp at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm of torque between 1,600–2,600 rpm. It comes paired with a 6-speed ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Isuzu Philippines projects 10% growth in 2025 sales, driven by commercial trucks Reported on March 9, 2025, Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) anticipates a 10% increase in its total sales in 2025, propelled by commercial trucks, including the recently unveiled S&E Series heavy-duty trucks. In 2024, IPC’s total sales reached 17,641 units, including 4,591 truck units. In January 2025, IPC’s total vehicle sales noted a 16.3% increase YoY to 1,355 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

January vehicle sales in Thailand down 12.3%, production down 24.6% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), January vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 12.3% year over year to 48,092 units.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in January, Toyota was down 0.8% to 17,379 units. Honda was down 14.9% to 7,062 units and Isuzu was down 22.6% to 6,137 units. BYD sales were down 57.3%...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

2024 vehicle sales in Thailand down 26.2%, production down 19.9% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), December vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 20.9% year over year to 54,016 units. 2024 full year vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 26.2% year over year to 572,675 units. The FTI still mentioned the difficulty in getting auto loans approved under financial institutions’ strict conditions amidst Thailand’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

Bharat Mobility 2025: Isuzu Motors India showcases D-MAX BEV concept pickup On January 18, 2025, Isuzu Motors India showcased its electric mobility concept pickup by unveiling the battery electric vehicle (BEV) prototype, the D-MAX BEV, at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. The concept vehicle is equipped with a full-time 4WD system and newly developed e-Axles in both the front and rear, providing excellent performance on rough roads and smooth linea...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

November vehicle sales in Thailand down 31.3%, production down 28.2% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), November vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 31.3% year over year (YoY) to 42,309 units from the same period in 2023. In the first 11 months of 2024, vehicle sales were 518,659 units, a decline of 26.7% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in November, Toyota (incl...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/27

Bridgestone DUELER H/T 684II tire chosen as OE for Isuzu D-Max and MU-X in Thailand Bridgestone Thailand, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, announced that Tri Petch Isuzu Sales held the launch event for “the new 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE and new 3.0 Ddi MAXFORCE, the Force of Future” in Buriram, Thailand. At the event, Bridgestone showcased its tire models suitable for Isuzu D-Max and MU-X, including the Bridgestone DUELER H/T 684II. This tire ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

October vehicle sales in Thailand down 36.1%, production down 25.1% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), October vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 36.1% year over year (YoY) to 37,691 units from the same period in 2023. In the first 10 months of 2024, vehicle sales were 476,350 units, a decline of 26.2% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in October, Toyota (includi...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

Isuzu D-Max and Isuzu MU-X with new RZ4F 2.2L engine to go on sale in Thailand on November 28 Announced on November 20, 2024, Isuzu Motors unveiled the new D-MAX 1-ton pickup truck and MU-X 7-seater passenger vehicles in Thailand. Both models come with a newly developed RZ4F 2.2L diesel engine, called the 2.2 Ddi MaxForce, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission (AT) and will go on sale in Thailand on November 28. This powertrain delivers high...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

Isuzu Thailand to soon introduce new 2.2-liter MaxForce engine in D-Max / MU-X Reported on November 18, 2024, Isuzu has teased a new turbodiesel engine for the Thai market. The 2.2-liter engine named MaxForce is set to be equipped on the Isuzu D-Max pick-up truck and the MU-X SUV. This MaxForce is said to be based on the RZ4E 1.9-liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel. Its exact power and torque figures have yet to be officially unveiled. Isuzu only mentio...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

September vehicle sales in Thailand down 37.1%, production down 25.5% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), September vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 37.1% year over year (YoY) to 39,048 units from the same period in 2023. In the first 9 months of 2024, vehicle sales were 438,659 units, a decline of 25.3% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in September, Toyota (in...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/28

Isuzu D-MAX MHEV pickup truck to be available in Thai market from November 20 Reported on October 12, 2024, Isuzu D-MAX MHEV pickup truck is scheduled to go on sale in Thailand on November 20. Priced from THB 1.145 million, the 2 options already confirmed for the Thai market include the Hi-Lander 4-door 1.9 Ddi MHEV Grade M (AT) and CAB4 1.9 Ddi MHEV Grade S (AT). The D-Max MHEV is equipped with a 1.9 Ddi MHEV engine, working with a 48V mild-hybr...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

August vehicle sales in Thailand down 25.0%, production down 20.6% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), August vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 25.0% year over year (YoY) to 45,190 units from the same period in 2023. In the first 8 months of 2024, vehicle sales were 399,611 units, a decline of 23.9% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in August, Toyota (including L...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/30

GM closes production plant in Ecuador On September 5, the definitive closure of the GM plant in Ecuador was announced. The 320 employees of the OBB facility manufactured the last Chevrolet D-Max on September 6, 2024, 48 years after the plant began operations in the country in 1975. The cessation of activities, which had already been reported by GM in April 2024, is due to several factors, the main one being the underutilization of the plant, whic...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/07

July vehicle sales in Thailand down 20.6%, production down 16.6% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), July vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 20.6% year over year (YoY) to 46,394 units from the same period in 2023. In the first 7 months of 2024, vehicle sales were 354,421 units, a decline of 23.7% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in July, Toyota (including Lexus) ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/30

June vehicle sales in Thailand down 26.0%, production down 20.1% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), June vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 26.0% year over year (YoY) to 47,662 units from the same period in 2023. In the first 6 months of 2024, vehicle sales were 308,027 units, a decline of 24.2% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in June, Toyota (including Lexus) ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/31