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

FAW Group appoints Metro Group as distributor for HONGQI vehicles in Thailand Reported on February 10, 2026, FAW Group Import & Export Co., Ltd. (FAWIEC) has signed a distributor agreement with Metro Group Thailand, forming a strategic partnership focused on the HONGQI brand to pursue in-depth collaboration in automotive sales, marketing, and after-sales services in the Thai market. The first EV expected to be imported and launched in Thailand is...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 opens, targets over IDR 8 trillion in transactions On February 5, 2026, the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) officially opened at JIExpo, Jakarta, marking the start of a combined automotive and entertainment exhibition showcasing new innovations, collaborations, and visitor programs. Running from February 5 to 10, IIMS 2026 targets more than IDR 8 trillion in transactions and 579,337 visitors....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

2025 electrified vehicle sales in Japan decline for first time in five years Sales of electrified vehicles in Japan are slowing down. Japanese new electrified vehicle sales in 2025 (total of registered and mini electrified passenger cars) declined by 2.6% year-over-year (y/y) to 2,088,623 units for the first time in five years. The ratio of electrified vehicles to the total new passenger car sales fell below 50% for the first time in three years....

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Singapore Motorshow 2026 marks its 19th edition From January 8 to 11, 2026, the Singapore Motorshow 2026 held its 19th edition at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Spanning 21,000 sqm across four levels, the event brought together leading automotive brands, showcasing the industry’s latest innovations and model launches. The show featured a comprehensive lineup of petrol, hybrid, and electric vehicles, all under one roof, alo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Honda, Neoenergia ally for green hydrogen adoption in Brazil On November 27, it was reported that Neoenergia and Honda announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in Brazil’s mobility sector. The partnership will be developed at Neoenergia’s first green hydrogen refueling station, located in Brasília, which is set to open in December 2025. The project is part of the Research, Development, and Innovation Progra...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

42nd Thailand International Motor Expo themed " The Magnificent Motor Expo" scheduled for November 29 to December 10 From November 29 to December 10, 2025, Thailand will host the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo under the theme “The Magnificent Motor Expo” (Press/VIP Day: November 28). Participating international automotive brands include Aion, Audi, AVATR, BMW, BYD, Carryboy, Chery, Deepal, Denza, DFSK, Farizon, Ford, GAC, Geely, Geely...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

Pricol, India confirms new orders wins, targets facility growth with INR 6 billion capex In an investor update, Pricol Limited announced new business wins with confirmed orders from Ather, Hanon, Autoliv, and Schneider, and expects further orders from Hero, Honda, Bajaj, and Tata Motors. The company has managed supply chain disruptions related to rare earth magnets and the ongoing semiconductor shortage resulting from production issues at Nexperi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

October electrified vehicle sales in Japan mark negative growth In October 2025, new electrified vehicle sales in Japan (passenger cars) decreased by 7.5% year-over-year (y/y) to 173,559 units for the fourth month in a row. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs), which made up 90% of the electrified vehicle market, were sluggish. On the other hand, sales of electric vehicles (EVs), led by robust sales of new models of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) an...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

U.S. auto sales fall 5.2% in October as OEMs struggle to sell EVs as tax credits end Note: Some figures were updated on November 12. MarkLines' preliminary figures for U.S. new vehicle sales for October 2025 (as of November 4, including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) were 1,272,043 units, down 5.2% from the same month last year. The number of business days in October was 27, the same as the same month last year. Light vehicle seasona...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Honda Prelude e:HEV coupe on display in Thailand; Future launch possible Reported on October 15, 2025, the Honda Prelude legendary sports coupe was brought to Thailand for an exclusive showcase at “The M.O.V.E. by Honda,” the brand’s first immersive experience center in Bangkok, located at EMSPHERE shopping center. Visitors can experience the actual Honda Prelude, the latest electric motorcycle new Honda CUV e:, and the Super EV (Concept) p...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

Vietnam targets E10 fuel adoption in 2026 Reported on September 3, 2025, Vietnam will roll out E10 fuel nationwide from January 2026 as part of its energy transition. The Minister of Industry and Trade said the rollout will require tackling technological, policy, and market challenges to ensure reliable supply and consumer acceptance. A draft circular sets out the roadmap: nationwide adoption of E10 from 2026, followed by E15 or higher blends fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

Honda, Nissan aim for Level-2 autonomous driving on public roads with next-gen ADAS Level 2 autonomous driving (advanced driver assistance) is evolving. While it remains an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that requires the human driver to monitor their surroundings, features to reduce the burden on the driver are being enhanced, allowing hands-off driving on expressways and facilitating smooth transitions from one lane to another in conj...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Honda, Tokuyama, and Mitsubishi start field testing for the reuse of automotive FCs Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced on August 1 that it has started a joint field testing for the reuse of by-product hydrogen and automotive fuel cells (FCs) with Tokuyama Corporation (Tokuyama) and Mitsubishi Corporation (Mitsubishi) at Tokuyama Cultural Gymnasium (Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture). The demonstration tests will use a stationary FC power sta...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

ChargeScape enrolls BMW, Ford EVs in New York grid reliability program On July 22, ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program.  Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will leverage ChargeScape’s AI-powered technology platform and aims to intelligently...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

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