Euro NCAP releases new safety ratings for Dongfeng BOX and several other models On October 15, Euro NCAP released new safety ratings of several vehicles. The Dongfeng BOX earned three stars in Euro NCAP’s safety tests. In a frontal crash, several spot welds on the car’s body failed, weakening the structure and reducing protection. The car scored 69% for Adult Occupant Protection, with concerns about safety at higher speeds. Other issues inclu...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Auto sales in Vietnam down 16.1% in September According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on October 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 16.1% year-over-year to 30,688 units in September. CKD volume was 14,427 units and CBU volume was 16,261 units.VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in September were down 17.9% y/y to 26,291 units. VAMA me...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

Mexican auto exports down 0.3% in September 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 314,656 light vehicles in September 2025, a 0.3% decrease compared to the 315,706 units shipped in September 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in September included Chrysler with a 34.1% increase to 39,957 units; Mercedes Benz with a 11.7% increase to 6,452 units; Toyota wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Mexican auto production decreases 6.1% in September 2025 OEMs built 355,525 light vehicles in Mexico in September 2025, resulting in a 6.1% decrease compared to the 378,583 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in September included Mercedes Benz with an increase of 32.6% to 4,768 units; BMW Group with an increase of 15.5% to 10,075 units; Nis...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

n September 2025 represented an increase of 5.1% over the last September. New vehicle sales of 914,439 units in the first nine months of the year represented a 1.4% decrease YoY. Passenger car sales of 12,977 units in September represented a 10.4% decrease from the same period in 2024, SUV sales of 61,381 units represented an 8.8% increase, LCV sales of 23,762 units represented a 10.1% increase and MHCV sales of 3,872 units represented a 14.2% de...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

Bermaz Auto plans XPeng local assembly in Malaysia in H2 2026 Reported on October 1, 2025, Bermaz Auto Group CEO confirmed that the company has completed feasibility studies for a CKD project of XPeng vehicles and is now working with local partners to implement it.  Local assembly is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, although the production site has yet to be finalized. Bermaz Auto already holds a stake in Inokom, which operates a ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Mexican vehicle sales up 0.3% in September 2025 On October 2, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 117,181 light vehicles in September, representing an increase of 0.3% from the 116,789 sales in September 2024. Nissan sold 20,872 units in September, an increase of 11.5% from the previous year. Overall Volkswagen Group sales of 14,497 units in September decreased 1.2% from the same month in 2024. Gener...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

U.S. auto sales up 6.2% in September, buoyed by rush ahead of EV tax credit expiration Note: Some figures were updated on October 9. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in September 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of October 2, was 1,256,366 units, up 6.2% y/y. The number of sales days in September was 24, one more than in the same month last year. Despite concerns t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Auto sales in Vietnam up 3.1% in August According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on September 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 3.1% year-over-year to 25,973 units in August. CKD volume was 12,671 units and CBU volume was 13,302 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in August were up 1.3% y/y to 21,688 units. VAMA members passenger...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Mexican auto exports up 1.4% in August 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 296,796 light vehicles in August 2025, a 1.4% increase compared to the 292,670 units shipped in August 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in August included BMW Group with a 34.9% increase to 7,989 units; Nissan with a 34.4% increase to 37,549 units; Chrysler with a 28.6% increas...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Mexican auto production decreased 0.8% in August 2025 OEMs built 349,856 light vehicles in Mexico in August 2025, resulting in a 0.8% decrease compared to the 352,615 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in August included Audi with an increase of 55.2% to 15,461 units; JAC with an increase of 27.9% to 2,191 units; GM with an increase of 8.6%...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Mazda to hike North American price for two models, including CX-5, by 1% On September 3, 2025, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) raised the prices of the CX-5, a flagship sports utility vehicle (SUV), and the sports convertible model MX-5 (also known as the Roadster in Japan), both of which are sold in North America. However, the increase is only around 1% and according to Mazda, the company did so after considering several industry-wide factors, i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

Mexican vehicle sales down 3.0% in August 2025 On September 4, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 124,180 light vehicles in August, representing an decrease of 3.0% from the 128,008 sales in August 2024. Nissan sold 23,671 units in August, an increase of 9.9% from the previous year. Overall Volkswagen Group sales of 14,029 units in August decreased 6.5% from the same month in 2024. General Motors so...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

units in August 2025 represented an increase of 2.2% over the last August. New vehicle sales of 812,447 units in the first eight months of the year represented a 2.1% decrease YoY. Passenger car sales of 13,203 units in August represented a 12.9% decrease from the same period in 2024, SUV sales of 60,495 units represented a 7.0% increase, LCV sales of 23,211 units represented a 3.1% increase and MHCV sales of 3,630 units represented an 11.8% dec...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

U.S. auto sales rise 2.3% in August as demand for EVs surges as subsidies end in September Note: Some figures were updated on September 9. MarkLines' preliminary figures for August 2025 (including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, and others) compiled as of September 4 show that U.S. new car sales increased 2.3% year-on-year to 1,459,369 units. The number of business days in August was 27, one day fewer than the same month last year.GM, Ford,...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Mazda Malaysia: All-new CX-80 PHEV and Mazda CX-60 SUV launched On September 3, 2025, Mazda Malaysia launched the all-new CX-80 premium three-row SUV and CX-60 refined mid-size SUV, setting a new benchmark in design, technology, and driving experience on Malaysian roads. The Mazda CX-80 is priced from MYR 330,000 and offers seating for up to seven passengers. It combines Mazda’s signature Japanese craftsmanship with efficient PHEV performance. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Japan’s vehicle production for January to June 2025 marks first growth in two years On August 29, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (Chairman Masanori Katayama) announced that vehicle production in Japan for the first half (January through June) of 2025 increased by 7.1% year-over-year (y/y) to 4,171,653 units, marking the first y/y growth in two years. The production volume of all vehicle types, passenger cars, trucks, and b...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Bahman Group, Iran, to present new vehicles at Mashhad Auto Show On August 24, multiple sources reported that Bahman Group will present the Haval H6 hybrid, Cheval 6 crossover, Capra U pickup truck, and the Fidelity XB1 SUV at the Mashhad Auto Show. It will also display Mazda3, Mazda EZ6 sedans, Haval H9 SUV, Hongqi H5 sedan, and the Avtar 11 SUV for the Iranian market. In the commercial vehicles segment, it will present heavy-duty trucks BIKE X9...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Mazda to raise prices of 2026 Mazda 3 On August 19 (in local time), a U.S. subsidiary of Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that it will raise the prices of its “Mazda 3” 2026 model by USD 400-740 (JPY 60,000-110,000). The Mazda 3 is equipped with partially upgraded interior equipment. Mazda has adopted an audio system that uses eight speakers as standard equipment, and discontinued some grades. While the improvements are minor, the pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Auto sales in Vietnam up 9.7% in July According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on August 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 9.7% year-over-year to 31,739 units in July CKD volume was 15,701 units and CBU volume was 16,038 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in July were up 7.3% y/y to 26,573 units. VAMA members passenger car sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13