U.S. auto sales fall 11.8% in March amid elevated vehicle prices and weakening demand 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 1,405,817 units, down 11.8% year over year. March had 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (SAAR, millions/year)  *March data will be upda...

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

Mazda opens all-new CX-6e presales in Spain On March 10, Mazda Spain announced the start of pre-sales and pricing for the all-new Mazda CX-6e, a fully electric SUV that will arrive at Spanish dealerships in summer 2026. The Mazda CX-6e is equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor delivering 258 hp and 290 Nm of torque. It is powered by a 78-kWh LFP battery, allowing for up to 484 km of 52WLTP range in the Takumi version with 19-inch wheels. The...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

d on March 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 10.8% year-over-year to 19,278 units in February. CKD volume was 9,220 units and CBU volume was 10,058 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in February were down 8.8% y/y to 15,665 units. VAMA members passenger car sales were down 11.1%, commercial vehicles were down 9.5% and special purpose vehicles were down 99.3%, and hybr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Mexican auto exports down 4.4% in February 2026 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 247,945 light vehicles in February 2026, a 4.4% decrease compared to the 259,480 units shipped in February 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in February included Acura with a 297.2% increase to 2,097 units; VW with a 52.5% increase to 24,440 units; Chrysler with a 38.6% incr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Mexican auto production decreases 1.8% in February 2026 OEMs built 311,457 light vehicles in Mexico in February 2026, resulting in a 1.8% decrease compared to the 317,178 units built in the same month of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in February included Audi with an increase of 132.3% to 11,764 units; VW with an increase of 45.1% to 30,032 units; Chrysler with an inc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Mexican vehicle sales down 0.3% in February 2026, a high level for February On March 4, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 118,305 light vehicles in February, representing a decrease of 0.3% from the 118,602 sales in February 2025. Nissan led the market as the best-selling brand, with 20,264 units delivered, down 5.5% year over year. General Motors ranked second with 16,081 units, posting a 3.0% inc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Australian new vehicle sales decrease 4.5% in February On March 4, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 90,712 units in February 2026 represented a 4.5% decrease from February 2025. Of these, sales of vehicles sourced from China amounted to 22,362 units, surpassing Japan for the first time in 28 years in a single month. Japan had been Australia’s leading source of vehicles since 1998. New vehi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

U.S. auto sales fall 2.6% in February; Iran and U.S.-Israel conflict becomes new concerns Note: Some figures were updated on March 25. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in February 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of March 4, was 1,190,508 units, down 2.6% from the same month last year. February had 24 selling days, the same as a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonal...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Eight Japanese OEMs’ global production for January 2026 marks first decrease in two months Eight Japanese passenger car automakers’ global production for January 2026 totaled 1,934,522 units, down 1.6% year-on-year (y/y), posting the first y/y decrease in two months. Although five out of the eight companies recorded a y/y rise, the industry leader Toyota Motor Corporation posted a 6.0% decrease due to switching to new models, pushing down the...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for January 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for January 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in January 2026 Retail January retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.544 million units, reflecting a y/y decrease of 13.9%....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Mexican auto exports up 2.3% in January 2026 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 224,528 light vehicles in January 2026, a 2.3% increase compared to the 219,422 units shipped in January 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in January included Acura with a 32,062.5% increase to 2,573 units; BMW Group with a 110.8% increase to 7,042 units; Mercedes Benz with a 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Auto sales in Vietnam up 95.2% in January According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on February 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 95.2% year-over-year to 36,875 units in January. CKD volume was 18,034 units and CBU volume was 18,841 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in January were up 89.9% y/y to 29,774 units. VAMA members pass...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Mazda reports Q1-3 FY2025 operating loss of JPY 23.1 billion, net loss of JPY 14.7 billion On February 10, Mazda Motor announced its consolidated earnings results for the first 9 months of the fiscal year ending March 2026.  Mazda’s consolidated sales revenue decreased by 5.1% year-over-year (YoY) to JPY 3,501 billion. Operating income was loss of JPY 23.1 billion. Increased U.S. tariffs reduced profits by JPY 119 billion. Volume and mix had n...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Mazda starts production of new CX-5 after six weeks of delay Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced on February 10 that started the production of its new CX-5 SUV at its head office Ujina Plant (Minami Ward, Hiroshima City) in mid-December, after a six-week delay from its initial plan. The delay was due to quality assurance associated with the renewal of its electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, which forms the foundation of software. The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Mazda UK showcases Mazda6e EV with 78 kWh LFP battery version On February 10, Mazda UK announced that Mazda6e EV will arrive in UK this summer with a new single 78 kWh LFP battery specification. It is priced at GBP 38,995 for Takumi and GBP 39,995 for Takumi Plus. While Europe gets two battery choices, the UK model uses one battery option. The vehicle features a rear-wheel-drive motor that generates output of 258 PS and 290 Nm of torque. It accel...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Mexican auto production decreases 2.7% in January 2026 OEMs built 303,980 light vehicles in Mexico in January 2026, resulting in a 2.7% decrease compared to the 312,257 units built in the same month of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in January included VW with an increase of 66.4% to 34,580 units; GM with an increase of 22.2% to 72,052 units; Audi with an increase of 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Flash Report: Mazda reported an operating loss of JPY 23.1 billion in the April-December quarter of 2025 Mazda's FY2025 third quarter financial results were announced. Sales declined 5.1% YoY to JPY 3,501.5 billion. This was a JPY 187.9 billion decrease from the previous year's JPY 3,689.4 billion. Operating loss was JPY 23.1 billion. While the previous year's operating income was JPY 148.3 billion, the company posted an operating loss for the cu...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Mexican vehicle sales up 8.7% in January 2026 On February 5, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 131,491 light vehicles in January, representing an increase of 8.7% from the 120,953 sales in January 2025.  This marked the highest January level on record in INEGI statistics. The growth in the market was mainly driven by the increase in sales among Chinese brands, with MG Motor increasing sales by 55....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06