vehicles (PPVs), driven in part by new model launches. In the first 6 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 302,694 units, a decline of 1.7% YoY. According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in June, Toyota was up 3.0% to 19,105 units. Isuzu was down 20.5% to 5,625 units. Honda sales were down 15.9% to 5,149 units, while BYD jumped 49.4% to 2,738 units and Mitsubishi was up 13.4% to 2,620 units. Among Chinese brands, MG...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

UTAS-NOVA invests MXN 930 million in automotive lighting plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico On July 22, Chinese company UTAS-NOVA Automotive Lighting Systems began the construction of its new MXN 930 million plant in the VESTA Industrial Park, south of the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico. The facility will generate more than 250 new jobs and will focus on the manufacture of exterior lighting systems for the global automotive industry. The complex wil...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Honda Brazil reports 33% sales increase during H1 2025 On July 7, Honda Automóveis do Brasil announced a 33% year-over-year sales growth for the first half of 2025, outpacing the national market average of 5% and marking its best first semester in five years. This strong performance is driven by a renewed portfolio, notably the HR-V, which became the best-selling Honda model in Brazil and achieved a global sales record of over 6,000 units in Jun...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Honda announces changes to plan for new next-generation fuel cell module plant in Japan On June 30, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has decided to make changes to the previously announced plan to begin operation of a plant in Mooka City, Tochigi, Japan, dedicated to production of the next-generation fuel cell module. The original plan was to utilize part of the land and buildings of a former Honda Powertrain Unit Factory in Mooka City, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

urther undermine the already fragile domestic economy. In the first 5 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 252,615 units, a decline of 3.0% YoY. According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in May, Toyota was down 1.6% to 19,201 units. Isuzu was down 24.2% to 5,976 units. Honda sales were down 16.0% to 5,481 units, while BYD jumped 121.6% to 4,339 units and MG was up 65.1% to 2,217 units. Among Chinese brands, GWM was r...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2025 to run from July 24 – August 3 Announced on June 20, 2025, the 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), organized by the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo), will take place from July 24 to August 3 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City, Tangerang. From hybrids and electric vehicles to the latest models making their debut in Indonesia, GI...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Honda and GS Yuasa to delay battery plant construction by up to 3 years due to slowing EV adoption Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and GS Yuasa Corporation (GS Yuasa) are reportedly delaying the construction of their electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the Kasahara Region, Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture, by up to three years. In addition to the slowdown in the spread of EVs, the discovery of buried cultural assets in the area has made it necess...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

entry into seven new markets: Ireland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Croatia. This move is part of the brand’s broader strategy to enhance accessibility and customer support across Europe. In Ireland, Leapmotor partnered with Gowan Auto, distributor of Stellantis and Honda, to launch operations from its Citywest facility in Dublin. Irish customers will have access to the T03 city car and the C10 in BEV and REEV ver...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

a drop in pickup truck sales, as financial institutions remain cautious in approving auto loans amid concerns over high household debt, slow economic growth, and rising living costs. According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in March, Toyota was flat at 21,575 units. Honda was down 3.8% to 7,909 units and Isuzu was down 17.4% to 7,320 units. BYD sales were up 183.0% to 3,204 units, and Mitsubishi sales were down 6....

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan begins first-ever export of CBU units On March 29, the Ministry of Industries and Production announced that Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan (HACPL) had commenced its first-ever export of completely built-up (CBU) units. The company has successfully dispatched an initial batch of 40 Honda City 1.2L units to Japan. During his visit to the Honda Atlas plant, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) also encouraged local...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Honda signs agreement to conduct autonomous driving technology demonstration tests in Odawara City Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced on March 31 that it has signed an agreement with Kanagawa Prefecture and Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to conduct demonstration tests of autonomous driving technology. Honda will refine its technology through demonstration tests in residential and mountain areas in Odawara City for the advancement of auto...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

ecreased 6.7% year over year to 49,313 units. In the first 2 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 97,395 units, a decline of 9.5% YoY.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in February, Toyota was down 4.9% to 18,729 units. Isuzu was down 10.7% to 6,832 units and Honda was down 25.5% to 6,398 units. BYD sales were up 211.0% to 3,449 units, and Mitsubishi sales were down 18.3% to 2,168 units. By body type sales ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

reporting sales of 5,200 units, 3,000 units, and 2,000 units, respectively. Ranked 4th was Ford Ranger with 1,111 units, making it the best-selling ICE model in February. It was followed by Mitsubishi Xpander (1,053 units), Mazda CX-5 (923 units), Ford Everest (760 units), Toyota Vios (754 units), Honda City (743 units), and VinFast VF7 with 570 units. (From an article of Autodaily.vn on March 13, 2025 and VAMA release)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

Honda Malaysia projects sales growth to 83,000 cars in 2025 Announced on February 28, 2025, Honda Malaysia has set a sales target of 83,000 cars in 2025, along with a projected market share of 10.6%. In 2024, Honda achieved total sales of 81,600 units in Malaysia and secured 10% market share. This achievement solidified its position as the No.1 car brand in the Non‑National Passenger Vehicle Segment for the 11th consecutive year.  The HR‑V, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

January vehicle sales in Thailand down 12.3%, production down 24.6% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), January vehicle sales in Thailand decreased 12.3% year over year to 48,092 units.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in January, Toyota was down 0.8% to 17,379 units. Honda was down 14.9% to 7,062 units and Isuzu was down 22.6% to 6,137 units. BYD sales were down 57.3%...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

AFEELA 1 on display in Los Angeles ahead of launch by end of 2025 On February 21, Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) announced that the grand opening of AFEELA Studio at Westfield Century City will be on February 22.  For six months only, the AFEELA Studio at Westfield Century City is designed to provide visitors with live, immersive demonstrations by AFEELA experts, allowing them to interact with the vehicle’s innovative technologies ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/22

Honda Cars India achieves E20 compliance across its model range On February 6, Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) announced that it had achieved E20 (20% Ethanol blended) gasoline compliance certification for all its current models comprising of Honda Elevate, Honda City e: HEV, Honda City, and Honda Amaze. It also includes the E20-compliant certification received for 2nd Generation Honda Amaze in January 2025.HCIL embraced E20 petrol in 2009 and all H...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

nced slow growth. Besides, the declining index for total industrial production also led to declining purchasing power of the workers.  According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in 2024, Toyota was down 17.1% to 220,356 units. Isuzu was down 43.7% to 85,582 units and Honda was down 18.8% to 76,574 units. Mitsubishi sales were down 16.4% to 27,318 units, and BYD sales were down 11.2% to 27,021 units. Among Chinese m...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

Honda to build its first battery-exclusive plant in Sayama Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) decided to build a new plant in its Sayama Factory in Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture, as its first in-car battery exclusive plant. The company aims to establish battery production technology, ahead of the operational launch of its battery plant in Canada scheduled in the latter half of 2020s. The decisions over production volume and investment size will be d...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

AESC to start production of “Gen6” next-generation lithium-ion battery in 2026 AESC Group Ltd. (AESC, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City) will start the production of its “Gen6” next-generation lithium-ion battery (LIB) as early as 2026. The company, which has almost completed technical development, will start a demonstration for mass production. Compared to its “Gen5” nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, which is currently in volume product...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31