Suzuki Thailand plans to launch Indonesia-made Fronx and India-made e Vitara in 2025 Reported on June 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) has confirmed plans to import the Suzuki e Vitara, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, manufactured in India, and set to launch in Thailand in Q4 2025. Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant is positioned as a key export hub for markets including ASEAN, Europe, and Japan. Based on the eVX concept showcased at the 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

will offer better emissions, efficiency, and refinement, bringing the driving experience closer to that of a full EV. Beyond 2025, Nissan is also developing the third-generation Juke, which is scheduled to launch as an EV in 2026. The vehicle is based on the Hyper Punk concept unveiled at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. The new electrified models for Europe are part of a global product update, with new model launches also announced for Japan, USA,...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

GlobalData blog: CES 2025, Driving into the future of Autonomous Vehicles The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada serves as a global stage for companies to showcase their latest innovations in consumer technology. At this year’s show, advancements in Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology were highlighted across various companies, signaling a transformative shift in transportation technologies. One AV exhibit that gained plenty of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun forecasts 2025 Japanese new car sales of 4.6 million units The Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun has forecast that the total new vehicle sales in Japan in 2025 will be about 4.6 million units, a year-over-year (y/y) increase of about 3.1% from its 2024 outlook. It expects that sales of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation will increase and exceed the 2024 figure for the first time in two years. While energy and commod...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/06

opular nameplates to the lineup. The new Prelude will mark the debut of Honda S+ Shift, a new drive mode that advances Linear Shift Control to deliver maximum levels of driver engagement. The hybrid-electric Honda Prelude Concept made its first North American appearance at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show following its global debut at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. In 2024, Honda began sales of the Honda Prologue, the brand’s first all-electric SU...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/18

GlobalData Blog: Hydrogen showdown, Japan vs. Korea in the race for FCEV dominance The global automotive industry is undergoing a revolution toward zero-emission technology, and in Asia, Japan and South Korea are leading the race for dominance in hydrogen-powered vehicles. This rivalry is more than a market battle—it’s a bid for energy independence and environmental sustainability. FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles) offer several advantages ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

GlobalData blog: Paris Motor Show 2024, Chinese automakers secure their entry into Europe Chinese automakers commanded attention at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, underscoring a remarkable shift in the global automotive landscape. The event is increasingly becoming a stage for Chinese automakers to showcase their vehicles, highlighting their growing presence and intention to carve out a significant share of the European market amidst a domestic slowd...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

GlobalData blog: Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024, Unveiling innovative solutions for the future of automotive The Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024 just outside Tokyo offered a fascinating glimpse into the future of Japan’s automotive industry. GlobalData Analysts, Kunat Tharasrisuthi and Tanitta Tumrasvin, had the privilege of attending the innovative exhibits presented by domestic automakers. Below is our summary of the key takeaways from the...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/28

cits have widened, and prospects for restoration have become unclear. In recent years, Funai Electric has attempted to find a way out of difficulty by entering into a business collaboration with start-up FOMM (Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City) to develop compact electric vehicles (EV) and exhibiting at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024 to seek business partners in the compact mobility field. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 28...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/28

Japan Mobility Show achieves 848 business matching cases The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. announced the result of the “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024,” which closed on October 18. The “Meet-up Box”, a dedicated online site that supports the matching of startups and major companies, has received registration from 1,891 companies, and achieved 848 matched cases. The “Future mobility meeting” talk session event was ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/21

Japan Mobility Show 2025 to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 30 to November 9, 2025 The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. announced details about the “Japan Mobility Show 2025”. The exhibition will be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto Ward, Tokyo) from October 30 to November 9, 2025, (Press days on October 29 and 30). Its programs include a “Tokyo Future Tour”, where companies from automotive and other industries show a ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

CEATEC 2024 to be held through October 18 concurrently with Japan Mobility Show Bizweek The “CEATEC 2024” cutting-edge technology exhibition hosted by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association opened at Makuhari Messe (Mihama Ward, Chiba City) on October 15. Since the “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek” is simultaneously held this year, many exhibitors at the CEATEC propose technology relating to electric vehicles ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

Mitsubishi Motors to exhibit at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024 On October 10, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that it will be exhibiting at the Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024 to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, from October 15 to 18. The Mitsubishi Motors booth will feature a panel exhibition and video presentation introducing the five mobility businesses and new ventures that the company is en...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

Toyota to exhibit technology for carbon neutral at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024 On October 8, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has announced that it will exhibit at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024, to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from October 15 to 18. At the event, Toyota will exhibit technology related to carbon neutrality from among its various sustainability initiatives. The main exhibits include the liquid hydrogen-pow...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

Japan Mobility Show Bizweek to start in October with more than 200 exhibitors The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.’s (JAMA) “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek”, which will be held for the first time for companies, will start in a month. The exhibition will be joined by 150 startup companies and 58 major business companies to display business issues and solutions. The exhibitors are from various industries, including automotive-rel...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24

reation Project (large-scale demonstration in ASEAN member countries)”, a fiscal 2023 supplementary budget initiative publicly solicited by METI, has been adopted. This demonstration project will utilize the actual “EVision Cycle Concept” a battery-swapping solution that Isuzu unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in October last year. The battery-swapping solution allows batteries to be exchanged with fully charged ones in a matter of m...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/23

JAMA decides name of Japan Mobility Show to be held in October 2024 The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) announced on August 20 that this year’s Japan Mobility Show, to be held in October, will officially be called “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024.” JAMA has launched a website dedicated to assisting startups and major companies participating in the event with business matching opportunities. The website is intended t...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21

GIIAS 2024: Nissan launches all-new Serena e-POWER MPV in Indonesia Announced on July 17, 2024, at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024, Nissan Indonesia launched the all-new Nissan Serena e-POWER MPV, while displaying 6 electrified models at its booth. Nissan also introduced ProPILOT, ASEAN's first driving assistance technology, in the all-new Serena e-POWER for Indonesia. Priced from IDR 635 million, this 7-seater MPV com...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

GIIAS 2024: Honda’s first EV in Indonesia to be launched in 2025; electrified models displayed Announced on July 17, 2024, PT Honda Prospect Motor presented its latest electrified models at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2024 (GIIAS), held from July 18-28. Besides displaying its current e:HEV lineup at the booth, Honda shone a spotlight on the e:N1, introduced as Honda's first electric car to be marketed in Indonesia.  Prior to...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

GIIAS 2024: Daihatsu to display me:MO BEV concept car in Indonesia Announced on July 17, 2024, Daihatsu will present “me:MO” concept BEV and other models at Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2024 (GIIAS 2024) held in Jakarta from July 17 to 28. Its Indonesian subsidiary, Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM), will participate this year show under the theme of "Grow for Better Tomorrow".  The me:MO, which was exhibited at Japan Mobility Show in...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/17