Lumax Auto Technologies, India wins new business form Mahindra, Honda, and Maruti Suzuki On May 28, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that during the quarter that ended on March 31, 2025, it won a new business to supply cockpit assembly for Thar Roxx and its newly launched electric vehicles, BE6, and XEV 9E. It will also supply a gear shifter (automatic transmission and manual transmission) and a Shark fin antenna for the Honda Amaze seda...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Vietnam’s motorcycle market rebounds in Q1/2025; Sales exceed 673,000 units Reported on April 18, 2025, Vietnam’s motorcycle market is showing strong signs of recovery, following a period of stagnation. This rebound is largely attributed to the introduction of electric motorcycles and innovative promotional strategies. According to recent data from the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM), which includes figures from 5 major...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Honda Vietnam launches upgraded HR-V SUV, featuring new e:HEV variant On April 4, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) held a product launch ceremony themed “Green in Motion,” unveiling the new Honda HR-V, which is now equipped with an advanced and optimized hybrid engine for the first time. HVN also announced sales and service policies for 2 electric motorbike models: the ICON e: and CUV e:. The upgraded version of the 2nd-generation Honda HR-V...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

46th Bangkok International Motor Show themed "The Talk of Sensuous Automotive" runs from March 26 to April 6 From March 26 to April 6, 2025, Thailand's 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (46th BIMS) will be organized under the theme concept of "The Talk of Sensuous Automotive" (Press Day/VIP Day: March 24-25). International automotive brands joining the show included Aion, Audi, Aston Martin, BMW, BYD, Changan (Deepal / AVATR), Farizon, Ford, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

Nissan outlines progress of turnaround measures, plans cost reduction of JPY 400 billion On February 13, Nissan Motor announced additional details the actions to turnaround its performance and create a leaner, more resilient business, outlining targets for fiscal year 2026 (FY 2026) and key initiatives. Nissan plans to optimize its cost structure and reduce fixed and variable costs by a total of approx. JPY 400 billion in FY 2026, which will redu...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

Honda targets 50% global share of motorcycle, to start operating e-motorcycle plant in India by 2028 On January 28, Honda announced that their global motorcycle sales are expected to reach 20.2 million units for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, which is approximately 40% share of global motorcycle sales. The Asian market, including India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, accounts for 85% of global sales (17.17 million units), and Ja...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

GlobalData Blog: Could the prospective merger of Honda and Nissan transform their futures? Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to start discussions that could pave the way for a merger of the two companies. Mitsubishi Motors is also considering joining a new consolidation, which, if it went ahead, would make it the world’s third largest vehicle manufacturer. In an industry facing great change, whether that be the tr...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Honda, MC Retail Energy, Kaluza Japan, and ALTNA start smart charging demonstration test Honda Motor Co., Ltd., MC Retail Energy Co., Ltd., Kaluza Japan, and ALTNA Co., Ltd. announced on December 10 that they started a joint demonstration test for a new service that optimizes power charging and discharging in accordance with the supply and demand of electricity from December 6. They will consider a price system and other details to provide a full...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

41st Thailand Motor Expo opened, featuring “Innovative Spirit…Futuristic Vehicles” concept On November 28, 2024, the 41st Thailand International Motor Expo was officially opened, featuring the concept of “Innovative Spirit…Futuristic Vehicles”. This year’s event is scheduled to run until December 10, 2024. The 42 car brands from 9 countries and 22 motorcycle makers from 7 countries showcasing their products at the show include Aion,...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

GlobalData Blog: Hydrogen showdown, Japan vs. Korea in the race for FCEV dominance The global automotive industry is undergoing a revolution toward zero-emission technology, and in Asia, Japan and South Korea are leading the race for dominance in hydrogen-powered vehicles. This rivalry is more than a market battle—it’s a bid for energy independence and environmental sustainability. FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles) offer several advantages ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

GlobalData blog: Japan, scandals, falling sales, yet defiant automakers The Japanese auto industry has been mired in several scandals this year. It all started in December last year when the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) found some irregularities in Daihatsu’s vehicle certification process. The MLIT ordered Daihatsu to suspend deliveries of all its vehicles (a total of 64 models) until it finished the investigat...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/08

Nissan and Honda deepen partnership, Mitsubishi Motors to join framework On August 1, Nissan Motor and Honda Motor announced that the two companies have agreed to carry out joint research in fundamental technologies in the area of platforms for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This agreement is based on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the companies on March 15 regarding the commencement of discussions on a strateg...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/01

Honda Thailand to focus on Prachinburi plant; to stop car production at Ayutthaya plant On July 8, 2024, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. announced a plan to restructure its vehicle production lines in Thailand. This adjustment aligns with Honda’s aim of improving the capability of producing finished vehicles and accelerating the transition to xEV. According to Honda, its Prachinburi plant will be developed into a production hub and expor...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

Green NCAP releases results of Honda, Fiat and Zeekr cars On June 6, Green NCAP released results for the Honda CR-V and the FIAT Doblo, and further information on the recent tests of the ZEEKR 001 and the ZEEKR X. The Honda CR-V’s e:HEV version achieved 7.3 out of 10 in Clean Air assessment, for effective control of gaseous pollutants. The vehicle achieved an overall score of 44% and 2.5 Green Stars. The FIAT Doblo Combi 1.5 Blue HDi diesel FWD...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

Gabriel India updates about its new programs in Cars, CVs, and two/three-wheelers On May 23, Gabriel India announced that under its passenger vehicle division, it has started new programs for Maruti Suzuki's Jimny and Stellantis' electric Citroen C3. It is also working on future developments for multiple programs, including one from Volkswagen, one for Stellantis, and four for Tata Motors. Under the commercial vehicle segment, it is working on n...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/24

TAI: Thai Govt. continues to support development of ICE vehicles amid rising EV sales Reported on May 17, 2024, The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) revealed that Thailand continues to focus on eco-friendly internal combustion engine automobile manufacturing, which provides high fuel consumption efficiency and low decarbonization.  By 2030, 30% of Thailand’s total vehicle production is expected to be Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), while 70%...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/21

Auto China 2024: GAC Group sub-brands to exhibit latest corporate strategies, new models On April 22, GAC Group announced that at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, it will be present with the latest corporate strategies and multiple new models from the GAC Trumpchi, GAC Aion, Hyper, GAC Honda, and GAC Toyota sub-brands. GAC Trumpchi will release a new technology brand upgrade. GAC Aion will introduce new models and a brand renewal plan. GAC Honda w...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/24

45th Bangkok International Motor Show with "Mobility of Joyful Experiences" concept runs from March 27 to April 7 From March 27 to April 7, 2024, Thailand's 45th Bangkok International Motor Show (45th BIMS) was held under the theme concept of "The Mobility of Joyful Experiences" (Press Day: March 25-26). 100% of exhibition space were fully booked. International automotive brands joining this event included Aion, Audi, Bentley, BMW, BYD, Changan, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/26

Thai Honda continues to lead Thailand’s motorbike market with 1.47 million units registered in 2023 Announced on February 8, 2024, Thai Honda recorded sales of 1.47 million motorcycles in 2023 (up around 6% YoY), out of the total market volume of 1.88 million units. This allows the company to lead the market for the 35th consecutive year. Honda also occupied all the top 5 positions by registration volume, with Honda Wave110i leading at 511,659 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/09

RoboSense joins Mcity research center in Ann Arbor, Michigan On January 24, RoboSense, a leading innovator in LiDAR technology, announced its membership and contribution of its M Platform sensors and ground truth software for research and development at Mcity, a public-private mobility research center led by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. RoboSense will work with other Mcity industry members and government partners, including Toyota, Fo...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/25