rial science and engineering, signed its first international commercial Letter of Intent (LOI) with GH Technology during the CIBF 2026 battery trade show. The partnership aims to expand access to Novacium’s advanced cylindrical lithium-ion cell technology across the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. GH Technology stated that Novacium’s 21700 battery cell, which achieves a capacity of 7,000 mAh, re...

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engines will account for 66%, while vehicles without internal combustion engines will remain at 34%. It has accordingly revised its investment plans and will allocate more for the powertrain business. Specifically, the company will increase production capacity for cylinder liners and other parts in Japan, China, India, Indonesia, and Brazil, and introduce equipment that will improve production efficiency. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Sh...

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April 2026 new and used vehicle export from Japan to Middle East drops by 90% y/y According to the preliminary trading statistics for April 2026 announced by Japan’s Ministry of Finance on May 21, the total export of automobiles (new and used vehicles) to the Middle East declined by 93.5% year-over-year (y/y) to 4,444 units. This is the lowest single-month figure since 1988, the earliest year for which statistics are available. The reason is th...

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JAMA announces collaboration among OEMs for energy security and logistics efficiency improvements The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) held a press conference in Tokyo on May 21, and announced its plan to strengthen collaboration for energy security centered on domestic logistics and efficiency improvements through joint transportation. For energy security, JAMA has set specific goals, such as a hydrogen truck ownership target, a...

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Honda to begin sales of Super-ONE A-segment EV On May 21, Honda Motor announced that it will begin sales in Japan of the Honda Super-ONE, A-segment EV, on May 22. Under the grand concept of “e: Dash BOOSTER,” the Super-ONE adopts a dedicated chassis based on the mini passenger EV “N-ONE e:” with an expanded vehicle width. The model delivers an exciting and uplifting driving experience by combining the “joy of driving,” made possible b...

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support. Resin Mold Insulated Bearings suppress electrical pitting—an issue characteristic of electrified vehicle applications—by injection molding an insulating resin layer onto the outer diameter and width surfaces of the bearing's outer ring.  NTN started mass production of this product in Japan in 2025, in China, the company plans to begin supply prototype samples from May 2026, followed by a phased transition to mass production based o...

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s the effects of acquiring the manufacturing business for automotive exterior resin parts, such as back doors and bumpers, from Resonac Holdings Corporation (Resonac HD). Moriroku acquired the automotive resin parts business previously operated by Resonac Corporation, a subsidiary of Resonac HD, in Japan and Thailand, effective April 1. The acquisition price was JPY 17.2 billion. Moriroku's consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended...

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April 2026 EV sales in Japan see robust 2.6-fold y/y increase Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have been buoyant in Japan. In April 2026, Japanese new EV sales (total of passenger cars, registered vehicles, and mini-vehicles) recorded a 2.6-fold year-over-year (y/y) increase to 7,545 units for the eighth month in a row. While the Japanese government’s Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Promotion Subsidy was partially revised in April, the attractivenes...

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L4 Central Computing Units (CCUs) developed by ECARX and optimized for May Mobility’s driverless requirements, as well as a tailored sensor package of LiDAR, radar, cameras, and IMUs, engineered for 360° environmental perception and L4 safety standards. As displayed in cities across the U.S. and Japan, May Mobility's autonomous driving system understands the physical world through a predictive world model and reasons through it, simulating mul...

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Archion, Hino–Mitsubishi Fuso JV, targets over 50% domestic share; Challenges Isuzu group’s stronghold Archion Corporation (Archion), a joint venture between Hino Motors Limited (Hino Motors) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus), aims to achieve a market share of over 50% in the domestic Japanese market in and after fiscal 2029. It anticipates that the impact of consolidating development, purchasing, a...

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Autoliv to provide numerical model for replicating human body behavior in collisions to Japanese automakers Autoliv, Inc. (Autoliv) announced its plan to roll out its numerical model that precisely replicates human body movements during collisions in the Japanese market. The company plans to strengthen its development support business centered on software and simulation, in addition to conventional hardware supply, and to deepen collaboration wit...

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Project commissioned by Japan’s METI and NEDO begins for using manufacturing industry’s data for AI To strengthen Japanese companies’ development ability for generative artificial intelligence (AI), companies including Suzuki Motor Corporation and JTEKT Corporation will join a project commissioned by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), as well as the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) ...

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increase its presence in the new vehicle market and the soundness of its business. Nissan Shatai Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Kanda-machi, Fukuoka Prefecture) will manufacture the model. Nissan also plans to export the new model, with a view to launch it in regions such as Southeast Asia after the release in Japan. The price and unit sales target will be announced at a later date. Price competitiveness against rival vehicles will also be closely watched. (...

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to begin in 2026 and be completed in 2029, with operations scheduled to start in 2030, creating 2,000 new jobs. The filing comes after Toyota announced in November its plan to invest as much as USD 10 billion in U.S. projects after Trump's agreement for 15% import tariffs on cars and car parts from Japan, including a USD 912 million investment to increase hybrid component and vehicle output across five states and create 252 new jobs. Toyota said ...

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eral processing, manufacturing, and recycling. The facility has two parts: a grant window and a catalytic finance window. The grant window will fund early project work, including feasibility studies, environmental and social assessments, technical assistance and knowledge-sharing. The Government of Japan has committed USD 20 million to the grant window, while the Government of the United Kingdom has committed USD 1.6 million. The catalytic financ...

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rm is now available in the latest AGL UCB software release, “Ultimate Unagi,” enabling developers to build and test an SDV system on Renesas Sparrow Hawk reference boards and cloud-based processor environments. AGL also welcomed five new members: EMQ, Lineo Solutions, MediaTek, VA Linux Systems Japan, and Very Good Ventures. Based on Automotive Grade Linux press release ...

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re efficient combinations towards the flexible use of general-purpose equipment, moving away from the previous focus on dedicated equipment.While the U.S.-China divide presents significant threats, it also offers new opportunities, such as the re-importation of vehicles produced in North America to Japan.Given the intense competitive environment in the current Chinese market, there is much we can learn from Chinese suppliers, such as their short ...

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and sell the Ativa Hybrid in Malaysia, following its 2022 subscription-based trial using imported units derived from the Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid. The company is still finalizing production timelines and pricing details. Perodua said it received approximately JPY 1.5 billion (over MYR 37 million) from Japan’s Global South Fund to support hybrid technology development in Malaysia. The locally produced Ativa Hybrid from the Rawang plant may also fea...

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BOI Symposium highlights Thailand’s role in global EV shift; EV-related investment tops THB 180 billion On May 13, 2026, the BOI Symposium, held alongside SUBCON Thailand 2026, focused on smart and green mobility and brought together EV-related players from China, Japan, and Europe. Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) reiterated its goal of positioning Thailand as a regional hub for future mobility, supported by over THB 180 billion in EV-re...

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tion ADAS to more than 15 models over a five-year period. Honda will reallocate all excess capacity at its auto plants in Ohio, to production of gasoline and hybrid vehicles and will make all of its auto plants in North America capable of producing hybrid models. Honda has positioned North America, Japan and India as priority markets for its future growth strategy and will strategically allocate its resources to these markets. Japan: The company...

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