AvtoVAZ, Russia unveils new LADA AZIMUT and NIVA Travel at SPIEF 2025 On June 18, AvtoVAZ unveiled all the new LADA AZIMUT crossover, and the new LADA NIVA Travel at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025). The new LADA AZIMUT comes in 1.6L and 1.8L engine options, producing 120 hp and 132 hp respectively. It comes with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT. In the future, it will also offer a 150 hp turbocharge...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Turkish vehicle sales up 6.3% and production up 1.7% in May The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 111,600 units in May 2025 represented a 6.3% increase over May 2024. According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Fiat sales were 10,846 units in May (10.1% market share), Renault sales were 9,025 units (8.4% share), VW sales were 8,379 units (7.8% share), Ford sales were 8,175...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Indonesian sales down 15.1% to 60,613 in May The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in May 2025 were 60,613 units, down 15.1% compared to May 2024. By automaker sales in May, Toyota was down 10.6% y/y to 20,995 units and a 34.6% market share. Daihatsu was down 25.5% to 11,166 units with 18.4% market share. Mitsubishi was down 31.8% to 4,756 units with a 7.8% market sh...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Auto sales in Vietnam up 13.2% in May According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on June 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 13.2% year-over-year to 29,210 units in May. CKD volume was 13,800 units and CBU volume was 15,410 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in May were up 4.1% y/y to 22,658 units. VAMA members passenger car sales w...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Mexican auto exports down 2.9% in May 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 301,112 light vehicles in May 2025, a 2.9% decrease compared to the 310,051 units shipped in May 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in May included Toyota with a 29.6% increase to 28,410 units; Honda with a 28.7% increase to 18,053 units; Kia with a 15.2% increase to 19,492 units;...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Iveco Group renews labor agreement with unions, strengthening worker commitment for 2025–2026 On June 6, Iveco Group signed a new agreement with trade unions for the 2025–2026 economic portion of its labor contract, covering over 14,000 employees in Italy. This follows the 2023–2026 Collective Labor Agreement signed in March 2023. During discussions that began in December 2024, both sides reviewed inflation trends and agreed on a 6.5% wage ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Kamaz, Russia to export all-wheel drive heavy duty truck On June 9, Kamaz announced two special heavy-duty trucks: the all-wheel-drive KAMAZ-65958 and KAMAZ-65959. These trucks have already attracted interest from buyers from Turkey, Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other countries. KAMAZ-65959 has a 6x6 wheel arrangement, a gross weight of 35 tons, and is equipped with an R6 engine with a capacity of 460 hp. The production of a pilot batch of th...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

New Isuzu mu-X 2025 SUV officially launched in Vietnam Announced on June 6, 2025, Isuzu Vietnam has officially launched the new Isuzu mu-X 2025. This upgraded multi-utility SUV features a bold and refined design, cutting-edge technology, and enhanced performance.  The exterior showcases a bold and dynamic new look with a redesigned grille and Bi-LED headlights. Inside, the mu-X presents a luxurious and refined cabin with leather seats and a flex...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Proton posts sales of 13,328 units in May 2025 (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS) Announced on June 6, 2025, Proton reported total sales of 13,328 units in May, a 6.1% YoY increase, covering domestic, export, smart, and Proton e.MAS figures. This marked the third straight month of growth. Sales for the first 5 months of 2025 reached 61,087 units, with market share estimated at 19.2%. The Saga led Proton’s May sales with 5,513 units, follow...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Australian new vehicle sales decrease 5.2% in May On June 4, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 105,285 units in May 2025 represented a decrease of 5.2% over the last May. New vehicle sales of 486,302 units in the first five months of the year represented a 5.2% decrease YoY. Passenger car sales of 14,166 units in May represented a 33.3% decrease from the same period in 2024, SUV sales of 63,6...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Japanese automakers’ April 2025 car exports to U.S. unaffected by new Trump tariffs The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. announced that Japanese automakers’ April car export volume for the U.S. market totaled 113,538 units, a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 6.7%, and there was no impact seen from the U.S. Trump government’s new additional tariffs. The automakers that export assembled vehicles to North America including the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

GWM unveils next-gen intelligent super platform for all powertrains On May 22, Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled a next-generation intelligent super platform for all powertrains. Developed for mid-to-large-size and above luxury models, the platform is compatible with plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric, hydrogen energy, hybrid, and fuel powertrains. It comprises: a 2.0T super hybrid system, enabling 0 to 100km/h acceleration times of 4.4s and...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Modern Transport Technologies, Russia starts sales of new CV models On May 27, Modern Transport Technologies announced the start of sales for several new vehicles, including the 'Sadko 9', a medium-duty truck, and the 'Sobol NN 4x4' and 'Gazelle NN 4x4' models with flatbed platforms. The Sadko 9 is available in 3,770 mm and 4,515 mm wheelbase options. It features a 169 hp YaMZ-534 diesel engine, a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 2-speed trans...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Sindipeças reports Brazil’s auto parts trade deficit up 6.1% yoy to USD 1.2 billion in April On May 27, Sindipeças reported a trade deficit of USD 1.2 billion in April for Brazil’s auto parts industry, a 6.1% increase year-over-year. Exports fell to USD 674.5 million, showing signs of weakening momentum both month-over-month and year-over-year. Meanwhile, imports rose sharply, reaching USD 7.54 billion in the first four months of 2025, 14.1...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

VW Brazil launches all-new sub-compact SUV Tera On May 26, VW Brazil launched the Tera, an all-new sub-compact SUV developed and manufactured entirely in Brazil at its Taubaté plant. The Tera SUV debuts with two powertrains: a 1.0-liter MPI engine delivering 84 hp, and a 1.0-liter TSI engine with 116 hp. Manual transmission is standard for MPI and TSI versions, while Comfort and High trims come with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Regarding safety,...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

FAW Trucks unveils 2025 model range in South Africa On May 22, FAW Trucks Southern Africa unveiled its 2025 model range, featuring the FAW 4.110 FL-MT, JK6 16.260 FL, and JK6 16.260 FL-AMT freight carriers, all tailored to meet local segment requirements. The FAW 4.110 FL-MT is powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 81 kW at 3,200 rpm and 280 Nm of torque between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm. The FAW JK6 16.260 FL-AMT feat...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

April vehicle production in Thailand down 0.4% (Flash Report) On May 22, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that vehicle production in April 2025 totaled 104,250 units, marking a slight 0.4% decline YoY and a 19.8% drop MoM. Of this total, production for domestic sales made up 35.65%, while exports accounted for 64.35%. According to data from FTI member automakers, HEV production in April reached 18,581 units, and BEV product...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Stellantis launches all-new Fiat Grande Panda hybrid On May 20, Stellantis launched the all-new Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid, a B-segment car developed at Fiat headquarter and Centro Stile in Mirafiori, Turin. It is built on the SMART-CAR platform, supporting both hybrid and electric powertrains. Its dimensions are 3.99 m long, 1.76 m wide, and 1.58 m tall. The model is a five seater and offers clever storage solutions, including a roomy 412 litre tr...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Audi opens sale for ninth-generation A6 Avant model On May 19, Audi announced that its ninth-generation A6 Avant is now on sale across Europe, available since May 16, 2025. The A6 Sedan will follow at the end of July 2025. Both are built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) and offer updated gasoline and diesel engines with mild hybrid (MHEV) technology. The new A6 models are made at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant. Over the years, each generation ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

Auto sales in Vietnam up 21.5% in April According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on May 13, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 21.5% year-over-year to 29,585 units in April. CKD volume was 13,890 units and CBU volume was 15,695 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in April were up 10.2% y/y to 23,186 units. VAMA members passenger car s...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13