y GAIKINDO, Toyota topped both the CBU and component export segments, while Mitsubishi Motors led the CKD segment. Following a February peak, March recorded a general MoM decline in export volumes across all categories.In Q1 2026, total CBU exports reached 123,455 units (up 12.2% YoY), with Toyota, Daihatsu, and Mitsubishi Motors ranking among the top three contributors.Meanwhile, CKD exports totaled 18,972 sets, with Mitsubishi Motors leading th...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Indonesian sales down 13.8% to 61,271 in March The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in March 2026 were 61,271 units, down 13.8% compared to March 2025. By automaker sales in March, Toyota was down 20.0% y/y to 17,984 units and a 29.4% market share. Daihatsu was down 31.7% to 8,916 units with a 14.6% market share. Mitsubishi was down 10.0% to 5,190 units with a 8.5% ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

Corporation’s Spacia, whose sales growth from the introduction of new models has ended, saw a sales decrease of 3.2% y/y to 163,054 units. Sales of third-ranked Toyota Motor Corporation’s Yaris were affected by restrictions on supply capacity,  dropping by 10.1% y/y to 154,627 units. Sales of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.’s Move, with new models launched in June 2026, saw a significant increase of 109.4% y/y to 132,969 units. (From an article ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

ery, Jaecoo, Jetour, Haval, Wey, MG, and Volvo (under Geely), have also received formal approval under Malaysia’s investment framework. Other global brands, such as Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Stellantis have already chosen Malaysia as their regional assembly base. Malaysia’s Proton-Geely and Perodua-Daihatsu together represent 63% of local vehicle sales, employ over 700,000 people, and maintain localization rates above 75%, which MITI cites as key...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

FY2025 new vehicle sales in Japan down 0.9% y/y to 4.53 million units In the fiscal year that ended in March 2026 (FY2025), Japanese new vehicle sales (total of mini and non-mini vehicles (registered vehicles)) declined by 0.9% year-over-year (y/y) to 4,533,782 units for the first time in four years. While Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. saw increased sales, mainly of mini vehicle, thanks to the introduction of new vehicle models and the rebound from it...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

kers, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, saw declines. Subaru also saw a decline: although it completed renovations at its Yajima Plant (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture), production volume dropped because only electric vehicles (EVs) were being produced at the initial stage after the restart. Meanwhile, Suzuki, Daihatsu, Mazda, and Mitsubishi Motors posted positive results. Suzuki’s overseas production increased by about 18%, driven by India. Mitsubishi Mot...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

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

Suzuki launches all-new mini-commercial BEV van e Every in Japan On March 9, Suzuki Motor announced the launch of its first mini-commercial battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e Every, in Japan. It is equipped with a BEV system, jointly developed by Suzuki, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor. The model is supplied on an OEM basis by Daihatsu. With an eAxle, which integrates the motor, inverter, and transaxle, it delivers torque exceeding that of a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Indonesian sales up 7.0% to 66,447 in January The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in January 2026 were 66,447 units, up 7.0% compared to January 2025. By automaker sales in January, Toyota was down 9.1% y/y to 20,078 units and a 30.2% market share. Daihatsu was up 25.3% to 12,513 units with a 18.8% market share. Mitsubishi was up 37.2% to 6,898 units with a 10.4% m...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

led to high level of profit, operating income was negatively impacted by JPY 275 billion due to exchange rate fluctuations and by JPY 1,200 billion due to tariffs. Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation decreased by 26.1% to JPY 3,030.9 billion. Total group vehicles retail sales (incl. Daihatsu- and Hino- brand vehicles) increased by 3.8% to 8,607 thousand units. Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles sales increased by 3.4% to 8,020 thousa...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

llion in transactions and 579,337 visitors. The exhibition area has been expanded to include the Gambir Expo outdoor lake area and the Grand Hall to accommodate increased brand participation. A total of 35 four-wheeled vehicle brands are confirmed, including BAIC, BMW, BYD, Changan, Chery, Citroen, Daihatsu, DFSK, Ford, GAC AION, Geely, GWM, Honda, Hyundai, iCAR, JAECOO, Jeep, JETOUR, KIA, Lepas, Maxus, Mazda, Morris Garages, Mercedes-Benz, MINI,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

26 start. The total number of new vehicles sold in Japan in January was 367,748 units, a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 2.3% for the first time in two months. Sales of mini vehicles recorded a y/y increase, but could not offset the drop in the sales of registered vehicles. By passenger car brand, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. recorded a 10.6% y/y increase to 45,251 units, thanks to factors such as the introduction of its new Move mini vehicle. The L...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

Daihatsu launches its first mass-produced BEVs e-Hijet Cargo and e-Atrai On February 2, Daihatsu Motor announced the launch of its first mass-produced BEVs of e-Hijet Cargo mini commercial vehicle and e-Atrai passenger/commercial dual-purpose variant. Each is based on the gasoline-powered Hijet Cargo and Atrai. As expectations have been rising for the electrification of mini commercial vehicles that support last-mile logistics, the new models fea...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

2025 global unit sales rankings by automaker group, Toyota Group has been confirmed to earn the top position for the sixth year in a row. Germany-based Volkswagen Group announced that its 2025 global new vehicle sales fell by 0.5% year-over-year (y/y) to 8,983,900 units. The Toyota Group (including Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Hino Motors, Ltd.) sold 10,327,976 units from January to November 2025 (a 4.8% y/y increase), which has already exceeded...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

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

ortage of semiconductors. On the other hand, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) saw a production increase by more than 20% thanks to the introduction of new models in India and increased exports. The eight automakers’ domestic production volume in Japan was sluggish, with six automakers other than Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recording a y/y decrease. The eight automakers’ global sales in November also ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/26

Perodua launches all-new subcompact SUV Traz On December 17, 2025, Perodua launched the all-new subcompact SUV, the Traz. The all-new Traz measures 4,310mm in length, 1,770mm in width, 1,655mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,620mm. It is equipped with a 1.5L 2NR-VE engine mated to a CVT. The Traz adopts the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) B-segment platform shared with the compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Alza, which was completel...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

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

New vehicle sales in Japan in November 2025: sales fell below last year's record for 5 consecutive months The new-vehicle market is experiencing little growth. New-car sales volume in Japan in November dropped 5.1% to 369,721 units, marking the 5th straight month of decline. Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) and Toyota’s Lexus brand saw growth, but all the other seven passenger vehicle brands saw declines in their sales volume from the previo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

rried this logic into the Premium space. The brand spoke at length about emotional design, immersive cabins and a connected luxury ecosystem on land, at sea and in the air. Electrification was everywhere in the language, but staff still avoided locking every flagship concept into a pure-BEV future. Daihatsu, now firmly positioned as the Kei and entry arm of Toyota, sent the same message in miniature. Its stand included mixed Small EV concepts, sm...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27