Auto sales in Vietnam up 7.9% in April According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on May 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 7.9% year-over-year to 31,937 units in April. CKD volume was 13,924 units and CBU volume was 18,013 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in April were up 5.6% y/y to 24,479 units. VAMA members passenger car sale...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for April 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for April 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2026 Retail April retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.384 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Mazda Reports 72.3% decrease in operating profit for fiscal year 2025, remains profitable Mazda announced its full-year financial results for fiscal year 2025 on May 12. Revenue decreased 2.0% year-on-year to JPY 4,918.2 billion, operating profit fell 72.3% year-on-year to JPY 51.6 billion, and net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 69.2% year-on-year to JPY 35.1 billion.  Amid uncertainties such as the impact of US tariffs, g...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Mexican auto exports up 11.4% in April 2026 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 286,317 light vehicles in April 2026, a 11.4% increase compared to the 256,953 units shipped in April 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in April included Chrysler with a 131.2% increase to 37,951 units; Audi with a 66.5% increase to 14,260 units; BMW Group with a 58.8% increase ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Mexican auto production increase 2.1% in April 2026 OEMs built 329,878 light vehicles in Mexico in April 2026, resulting in a 2.1% increase compared to the 322,964 units built in the same month of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in April included Chrysler with an increase of 108.6% to 43,957 units; BMW Group with an increase of 72.6% to 9,118 units; VW with an increase ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Flash Report: Mazda's operating income for the full 2025 fiscal year decreased by 72.3% to JPY 51.6 billion Mazda's FY2025 full-year financial results were announced. Sales declined 2.0% YoY to JPY 4,918.2 billion. This was a JPY 100.7 billion decrease from the previous year's JPY 5,018.9 billion. Operating income decreased 72.3% YoY to JPY 51.6 billion, down JPY 134.5 billion from JPY 186.1 billion in the previous year. Ordinary income declined ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

April 2026 U.S. new-vehicle sales by four Japanese OEMs fall 4.5%, marking second straight monthly decline Four Japanese automakers’ new vehicle sales in the U.S. in April 2026 totaled 443,644 units, a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 4.5% for the second month in a row. This is believed to be due to factors such as rising crude oil prices and persistently high new car prices. In the new vehicle market, electrified vehicles, sedans, and compact...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

U.S. auto sales down 6.0% in April, rising gasoline prices above USD 4 boost demand for sedans and electrified vehicles Note: Some figures were updated on May 8. According to preliminary figures compiled by MarkLines as of May 2, U.S. new‐vehicle sales in April 2026 (including estimated figures for GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) totaled 1,374,365 units, down 6.0% year on year. The number of selling days in April was the same as a year earlier, at...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02

Mazda launches updated Mazda2 with enhanced features in South Africa On April 17, Mazda South Africa launched an updated version of Mazda2, adding a refreshed design and more features. The base Active model now includes features that were earlier only in higher variants, such as 7-inch screen with MZD Connect, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. It also gets new styling elements such as yellow grille accents and a more colorful interior. The car is ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

CAMPI-TMA reports Q1 2026 BEV, PHEV, HEV sales across member brands in Philippines Reported on April 20, 2026, the Philippines’ Q1 2026 electrified vehicle market showed activity across the BEV, PHEV, and HEV segments among CAMPI-TMA member brands (BYD is not a member). Notably, VinFast led the BEV segment. In the BEV segment (2,289 units), VinFast recorded 1,171 units, accounting for roughly half of total sales. It was followed by Tesla (469),...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

AISIN begins manufacturing Mazda’s 6-speed automatic transmission in U.S. On April 21, AISIN announced that it has commenced contract manufacturing a six-speed automatic transmission developed by Mazda at AISIN Drivetrain, Inc. (ADI), its U.S. subsidiary located in in the Indiana. The contract manufacturing of Mazda’s six-speed AT at ADI will further enhance the company’s supply capabilities and responsiveness in the North American market a...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Auto sales in Vietnam up 21.9% in March According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on April 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 21.9% year-over-year to 38,704 units in March. CKD volume was 15,693 units and CBU volume was 23,011 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in March were up 20.2% y/y to 31,351 units. VAMA members passenger car...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

Mexican auto exports up 4.2% in March 2026 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 310,205 light vehicles in March 2026, a 4.2% increase compared to the 297,700 units shipped in March 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in March included Audi with a 209.5% increase to 17,911 units; VW with a 67.3% increase to 33,124 units; Acura with a 47.3% increase to 2,988 uni...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

Mexican auto production increase 2.5% in March 2026 OEMs built 343,520 light vehicles in Mexico in March 2026, resulting in a 2.5% increase compared to the 335,065 units built in the same month of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).  OEMs with production increases in March included Audi with an increase of 70.5% to 13,635 units; VW with an increase of 50.3% to 35,094 units; Kia with an increase of 16.9%...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

Australian new vehicle sales decrease 3.3% in March On April 7, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 105,058 units in March 2026 represented a 3.3% decrease from March 2025. New vehicle sales of 282,862 units in the first three months of the year represented a 2.6% decrease YoY. Passenger car sales of 13,101 units in March represented a 7.5% decrease from the same period in 2025, SUV sales of 66...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

BIMS 2026: Vehicle bookings surge 71.8% YoY to 132,951 units, Chinese brands dominate top 10 Announced on April 6, 2026, the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (47th BIMS) ended on a strong performance, recording total bookings of 132,951 vehicles and 2,056 motorcycles, while attracting 1,798,312 visitors over the course of the event. Vehicle bookings alone marked a strong 71.8% increase from the 77,379 units recorded at BIMS 2025. According t...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

Mazda to suspend production of vehicles for Middle East until at least May, and maintain production volume by producing new CX-5 for U.S. and European markets Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced on April 6 that it will suspend Japan domestic production for the Middle East markets until May. The company will be shifting production to its best-selling models for the U.S. and European markets, and will "maintain its planned production volume a...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

U.S. auto sales fall 12.3% in March amid elevated vehicle prices and weakening demand Note: Some figures were updated on April 16. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in March 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of April 2, totaled 1,397,835 units, down 12.3% year over year. March had 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annu...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

47th Bangkok Motor Show adopts “The Iconic Synchronicity” theme with global lineup From March 25 to April 5, 2026, Thailand's 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (47th BIMS) will be held under the theme “The Iconic Synchronicity” (Press Day/VIP Day: March 23 for vehicle brands and March 24 for motorcycle brands). International automotive brands participating in the show include Chinese marques such as NIO (including Firefly), Zeekr, XPe...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for February 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for February 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026 Retail February retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.034 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16