e EV market is domestically and internationally expanding, Sharp plans to clarify its future direction early, including the possibility of postponing or abandoning its market entry. In October 2025, Sharp announced its market entry policy for FY2027 when it unveiled details of its EV concept at the Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2025. This is the second model, an evolution of the "LDK+" unveiled in 2024, and was developed based on the "Model A" EV fro...

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Toyota to Open Century Studio in Aoyama, Tokyo, exhibiting coupe and first-generation model Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will open a new showroom that expresses the worldview of its top tier brand, Century. Currently, the Century Studio is established along Aoyama Street in Tokyo, and the concept car, a coupe, is on display. The studio is scheduled to officially open at a later date. The Century Studio is located just outside Exit 4 of Gaien...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Honda Cars India begins pan-India road tests of first electric SUV On March 16, 2026, Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) flagged off a pan-India test run of its upcoming battery electric SUV from Tapukara, Rajasthan, marking the official start of public road verification testing in India for its first BEV SUV. The prototype, known globally as Honda 0 α and first unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, will be tested across highways, city roads, chall...

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[AW 2026 Exclusive Interview] Vector: Providing End-to-End Support for SDV Development and Expanding the Software Development Ecosystem The Automotive World (AW) 2026 was held from January 21 to 23, 2026. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Vector Japan booth, we interviewed Ms. Makiko Tobe, Director of the Marketing Communications Department at Vector Japan and booth representatives. (Note: V...

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[AW 2026 Exclusive Interview] Mitsuba: Technology Innovations Drive Electrification The Automotive World (AW) 2026 was held from January 21 to 23, 2026. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At Mitsuba's booth, Mr. Koji Mizuno, Managing Officer and Chief of Motorcycle Business Management, explained the development trends for next-generation products focusing on components for compact mobility and motorc...

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Hyundai Mobility Japan to launch “STARIA Electric” minivan as early as autumn 2026 Hyundai Mobility Japan Co., Ltd. (Nishi Ward, Yokohama City) aims to introduce its “STARIA Electric” multi-purpose electric vehicle (EV) to the Japanese market as early as autumn 2026. Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea unveiled the STARIA Electric at the “Brussels Motor Show 2026” held in Belgium. The electric minivan will be released in Korea and Eu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

On-site Flash News: Automotive World 2026 opens ・ On January 21, 2026, the 18th Automotive World - Advanced Automotive Technology Show, organized by RX Japan Co., Ltd., opened at Tokyo Big Sight. The Show will run for three days, from January 21 to 23. In addition to Automotive World, NEPCON Japan, Smart Logistics EXPO, and Factory Innovation Week 2026 are being held concurrently at Tokyo Big Sight. There are 1,850 companies exhibiting and the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

, but the third has been delayed until 2027. “The RSX will arrive first, in the second half of 2026, then the Honda 0 Series SUV will arrive later in 2026, with the 0 Series saloon pushed into '27",  American Honda Assistant Vice President of Communications Jessica Fini told reporters during the Japan Mobility Show, noting that the news had not yet been widely circulated. Honda's landing page still says that "production models" of the 0 Series...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/17

er 450 units from the Mundra and Pipavav ports. The company plans to export the model to more than 100 countries and regions, with key focus markets including Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.​ The Victoris has received 5-star safety ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP and was showcased at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 before its export launch. Maruti Suzuki stated that in calendar year (CY) 2025, it exported over 390 thousan...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Topy Industries: Sowing the Seeds to Create Growth Businesses by Leveraging Its Core Competencies The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Topy Industries booth, we interviewed Shinnosuke Yada, Sales Manager of the Automotive Parts Division. The company's booth showcased 18 automotive wheels, including some ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Highly Marelli: Focusing on Developing Next-Generation EVs, Making Strategic Plans for Global Expansion, and Integrating Japanese and Chinese Technology The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Highly Marelli booth, we interviewed Toshio Nashiro, COO/CCO of Highly Marelli Japan. Q1. What are your objectives ...

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Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun forecasts new vehicle sales to reach 4.66 million units in Japan in 2026 The Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun has forecast that the total new vehicle sales in Japan in 2026 will be 4.66 million units, a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 2.4% from its 2025 outlook. The market is likely to become active due to the launch of the vehicles unveiled at the “Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2025” held in the autumn of 2025, and see a y/y increa...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Mitsubishi Electric Mobility: Taking on the Challenge of Responding to Every Mobility Segment The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Mitsubishi Electric Mobility booth, we interviewed Director Masanobu Higashino. (Note: Mitsubishi Electric Mobility is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric. It is...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] NHK Spring Responding to the Age of Automotive Electrification by Delivering Motor Cores and Thermal Management Products The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. Marklines interviewed the President and COO of NHK Spring Mr. Kazuhisa Uemura. The theme of the company’s booth was "Crafting the Future with Pride". A...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Toyota Industries Corporation's strengths are analyzing and developing bipolar nickel-metal hydride batteries The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. We interviewed four employees working at Toyota Industries Corporation. Q1. Have you made any improvements to the bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery that you also...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Yorozu's Initiatives to Become Carbon Neutral and Increase Its Customer Base The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Yorozu booth, we interviewed Tsutomu Hiranaka, President and COO of Yorozu. Q1. Based on your medium-term management plan YSP2026 (Yorozu Sustainability Plan 2026), you are working to improv...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] TPR: Flexible and Aggressive Investment The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. We interviewed Hiroshi Suehiro, Chairman and CEO of TPR. TPR Co., Ltd.’s booth was a collaborative effort with its Group companies Faltec Co., Ltd. and Altia Co., Ltd.; along with startups Dual Move Co., Ltd. and Bashow Co., Ltd., in...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Toyoda Gosei Seeks to Maximize the Potential of Polymers to Deliver Better Mobility and Lifestyles The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. We interviewed Shigeaki Kurokawa, Deputy General Manager of the Development Department. Toyoda Gosei’s exhibit was designed to enable attendees to experience four key concept...

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[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Toyota Boshoku, as a creator of space in vehicle interiors, is advancing its business of planning and proposing products designed around the concept of space on the move The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. Marklines interviewed Mr. Hiroshi Mizobata, who is the General Manager of the Business Planning Departmen...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Valeo: Smart Technology For Smarter Mobility The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Valeo booth, we interviewed Valeo Japan President and CEO Alexandre Guiard and two other employees. The company had a joint booth with Ichikoh Industries, which showcased innovative solutions that are made possible by util...

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