d 256,000 units, down 3% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.419 million units in June, up 13.3% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell by 15% y/y; production of joint venture brands grew by 9% y/y; and production of domestic brands grew by 20% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In June, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.241 million units, up 27.0% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) v...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

es totaled 237,000 units, down 13% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.270 million units in May, up 12.6% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 16% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 1% y/y; and production of domestic brands grew 23% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In May, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.216 million units, up 33.0% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) vo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

totaled 211,000 units, down 20% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.230 million units in April, up 11.2% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 19% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 4% y/y; and production of domestic brands grew 23% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In April, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.133 million units, up 40.2% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

les totaled 280,000 units, down 16% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.481 million units in March, up 11.5% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 15% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 1% y/y; and production of local brands grew 22% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In March, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.128 million units, up 35.5% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Mitsubishi Motors planning to sell EVs made by Hon Hai in Australia and other regions It was reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors) has been preparing to procure electric vehicles (EVs) from Taiwanese Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Hon Hai). Mitsubishi Motors will sell Hon Hai’s EVs under the Mitsubishi brand in Australia and other countries. Mitsubishi Motors aims to use Hon Hai’s EVs to complement to its elect...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

totaled 160,000 units, down 23% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 1.736 million units in February, up 38.7% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 17% y/y; production of joint venture brands grew 10% y/y; and production of local brands grew 66% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In February, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 830,000 units, up 79.6% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) vol...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Topre to invest in U.S. and China for mass production of door ring that combines seven parts Topre Corporation (Topre) has been developing a door ring that combines seven parts, including a front-door pillar and a side sill, into a door ring. It aims to start mass production as early as 2027. The company will consider production in the U.S. and China, and enhance capital investment to improve production lines and introduce carrier robots. Topre a...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

s totaled 220,000 units, down 19% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.107 million units in January, up 3.6% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 17% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 13% y/y; and production of local brands grew 16% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In January, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 889,000 units, up 27.1% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volu...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

GlobalData blog: Future of mobility: lessons from the Brussels Motor Show 2025 Electric vehicles (EVs) were once again the focus of this auto show, as legacy OEMs and Chinese manufacturers both showcased new innovations. Visiting the 101st Brussels Motor Show was an exciting way to kick off the 2025 automotive show calendar for GlobalData’s sales forecasting team. Electric Vehicles (EVs) were once again the focus of this auto show, as legacy OE...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

s totaled 318,000 units, down 7% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.941 million units in December, up 9.7% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 20% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 17% y/y; and production of local brands grew 29% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In December, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.512 million units, up 35.6% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BE...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

Gigacast and integration to be key for EV body parts Manufacturing is about to change for electric vehicles (EVs), which also applies to vehicle body parts. While mainly emerging companies are adopting “gigacast” integrated aluminum casting technology, existing steelmakers and pressed parts makers have also been developing new technology and products to compete. Their main focus in the competition is enhancement of performance such as rigidit...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24

es totaled 280,000 units, down 3% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 3.018 million units in November, up 14% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 12% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 12% y/y; and production of local brands grew 32% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In November, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.438 million units, up 49.6% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BE...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

es totaled 250,000 units, down 5% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.645 million units in October, up 7.6% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 14% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 23% y/y; and production of local brands grew 25% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In October, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.369 million units, up 55.2% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

totaled 280,000 units, down 8% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.418 million units in September, down 0.8% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 7% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 32% y/y; and production of local brands grew 18% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In September, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.231 million units, up 48.1% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (B...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

es totaled 250,000 units, down 15% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.158 million units in August, down 3.7% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 5% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 28% y/y; and production of local brands grew 8% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In August, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.052 million units, up 31.7% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV)...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/11

cles totaled 242,000 units, down 13% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 1.982 million units in July, down 5.3% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 1% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 29% y/y; and production of local brands grew 5% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In July, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 945,000 units, up 27.6% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/12

les totaled 267,000 units, down 18% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 2.134 million units in June, down 2.8% y/y. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 9% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 29% y/y; and production of local brands grew 14% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In June, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 982,000 units, up 29.0% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

ease the sales from about JPY 70 billion to JPY 100 billion. It will promote its main rubber and synthetic resin products for applications such as anti-vibration and thermal management. Kinugawa Rubber will also supply automotive body seal products to BYD Co. Ltd., a major Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, and focus on marketing to emerging EV makers in China and Thailand. Kinugawa Rubber accepted a takeover bid (TOB) by the Development Bank o...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

units, down 9% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 1.997 million units in May, reflecting a y/y increase of 0.3%. Specifically, production of luxury brands fell 13% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 24% y/y; and production of local brands grew 18% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In May, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 897,000 units, up 32.1% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/12

nits, down 2% y/y. Production Passenger car production totaled 1.988 million units in March, reflecting a y/y increase of 14.9%. Specifically, production of luxury brands rose 7% y/y; production of joint venture brands fell 10% y/y; and production of local brands grew 30% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In April, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 785,000 units, up 30.0% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volume...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/13