and Freight (CIF) value of RM200,000 and a revised motor output threshold of 180 kW, down from 200 kW. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said the four-year exemption for such imports ended on December 31, 2025, after which the policy reverted to existing regulations.  Existing inventories, including dealership stock, port-held units, and vehicles in transit, may continue to be sold under previous conditions until exhausted. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

tributors and consumers such as automakers and factories have been increasing their orders since late March due to concerns about future supply. Oil wholesalers that produce lubricants have reported that their shipments in March increased by about 30% compared to the same month last year, and their inventories have decreased significantly. In addition, imports of raw materials for high-performance base oils from the Middle East have been suspende...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/20

for a significant portion, making these figures highly reliable." According to METI, naphtha supplies—combining imports from non-Middle Eastern sources such as the U.S. and South America with domestically refined volumes—are expected to cover approximately two months' worth of domestic demand. Inventories of downstream naphtha products, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, also amount to about two months’ worth of domestic demand, maint...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

e government and industry will collaborate to secure alternative procurement sources and eliminate imbalances in domestic distribution. Mr. Akazawa stated at the meeting, “to maintain the supply chains of oil-related products, the government and industry will take steps based on global supply and inventories in Japan. Related industry organizations commented that the sharing of information and collaboration with the government is essential, and...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

tion was the Dodge Hornet—a model built in Italy solely for US export—which ceased production after being rendered financially unviable. That said, the initial impact on US sales of EU-imported vehicles was negligible. In Q2 2025, sales edged up marginally by 0.4% YoY as dealerships ran through inventories that were not subject to the tariffs. In the second half of the year, however, sales of EU-imported models fell by 17% YoY, even as the ov...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

impacts. According to METI, by combining imports from regions outside the Middle East, such as the United States and South America, with domestic refining that utilizes public and private crude oil stockpiles, Japan is expected to secure about two months’ worth of naphtha to meet domestic demand. Inventories of downstream products made from naphtha, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, also amount to about two months’ worth of domestic dem...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

he situation is continuing to evolve, with additional details still emerging. In our base scenario, we expect that Mexican LV sales will grow slightly in 2026 below 2% YoY. Our outlook for the most affected OEMs remains broadly unchanged for the year, as these automakers can leverage their existing inventories and sustain costs in the short term. In 2027, we expect LV volumes to be mainly flat, with limited room for growth. There are, however, do...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

e business outlook, including a review of 2025 sales performance and a preview of 2026 products. American Honda posted sales of 1,430,577 units in 2025, a YoY increase of 0.5% and its best year since 2021, achieved despite the impact of market conditions and a microchip shortage resulting in leaner inventories in Q4. In 2026, American Honda is projecting total sales of 1.5 million units, up 4% compared to 2025. The Honda and Acura brands are anti...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

ould grant Cascadia Motion an exclusive, time-limited option to distribute a uniquely packaged EDU that integrates Cascadia Motion’s iM-125 drive unit (motor and inverter) with REEcorner technology. REE also plans to provide Cascadia Motion with access to its existing EDU assembly line, tooling, inventories, and supplier network to support manufacturing of the combined EDU Units. (REE release on December 29, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/30

wn, as opposed to the traditional two-week break. The Bowling Green plant is the exclusive production facility for the Chevrolet Corvette since 1981. The Bowling Green assembly plant will be idled on December 15th, not to reopen until January 12, 2026. The extended break will help to control dealer inventories as sales for the Corvette normally slow down during the winter months. (multiple sources on December 11, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

ver time and supporting the company’s ongoing stabilization. The company is taking steps to improve its financial and operational position, which includes a EUR 9 million working capital facility from a Chinese partner and an agreement with a Chinese manufacturer to buy and finance Ebusco 3.0 bus inventories locally. While these actions have been slightly delayed, discussions with the Chinese partners are progressing well. The loan will be repa...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

November was 15.6 million units versus 16.5 million units one year ago. According to U.S. media reports, EV demand has weakened sharply following the expiration of the USD 7,500 federal EV purchase tax credit at the end of September. Additionally, as tariffed vehicles gradually replace non-tariffed inventories, prices have been rising and sales have slowed. Furthermore, some OEMs faced production and sales disruptions from the global semiconducto...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

said that it was focused on producing gas and hybrid powered variants of its F-150 as it recovers from ⁠the fire at ‌the Novelis aluminum plant that has curtailed aluminum for the truck’s body panels. Ford had temporarily paused production of the F-150 Lightning since the fire. "We have good inventories ‌of the F-150 Lightning and will bring Rouge Electric Vehicle Center back up at the right time, but don't have an exact date at this tim...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

Y 1 billion in outstanding payments.Nexperia Netherlands’ decision severely violates contractual agreements and commercial cooperation principles and completely disregards customer interests, to which Nexperia China expressed strong opposition.At present, Nexperia China has established sufficient inventories of finished goods and work-in-progress to enable stable and sustained fulfillment of customer orders. The company has proactively initiate...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

old a total of 233,422 vehicles, up 83.5% y/y; and the sales volumes of passenger vehicles and pickup trucks outside of China totaled 701,579 units, up 132.4% y/y. As of the end of September 2025, the automaker’s assets amounted to CNY 901.925 billion, up 15.14% from the end of 2024; the value of inventories stood at CNY 152.973 billion, up 31.83% from the end of 2024, due mainly to a growth in the automotive operations; and the value of projec...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

larged Europe. Sales momentum in the U.S. improved, with a 6.0% increase in Q3 sales year-over-year, running across all brands. In Enlarged Europe, Net revenues rose approximately 4% compared to the prior year period, while market share fell to 15.4%, affected by declines in France and Italy. Total inventories as of September 30 were 1.25 million units (Company inventory of 363,000 units), +3.5% compared with mid-year, reflecting disciplined stoc...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

21, followed by a surge after GST 2.0 came into effect. The reduction in GST rates, combined with festive promotions, reignited customer interest and led to higher enquiries and bookings; however, the limited billing days restricted the rebound’s full impact. Dealers used the period to replenish inventories, with PV segment stock rising to approximately 60 days as dealerships prepared for October’s festive peak. Passenger vehicle sales were ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

nd Yaris Hatch for export, will return in January, with full production expected by February. Toyota do Brasil president Evandro Maggio acknowledged the crucial support from Toyota’s global network, suppliers, and employees in enabling this accelerated recovery. He confirmed that national vehicle inventories are depleted, though Hilux models from Argentina remain available, alongside used vehicle sales and after-sales services. Meanwhile, Porto...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/04

ore than 40% of the 1.2 million vehicles Stellantis sold in the U.S., its key market, were imports, mostly from Mexico and Canada. Stellantis is reintroducing models, including Jeep Cherokee and 8-cylinder RAM trucks, that Filosa said its North American dealers were “screaming” for. Filosa said inventories were now back to “very healthy” levels, and promised a new Ram mid-sized truck for the North American market for 2027. Stellantis’ n...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

ith long-term savings, including lower SG&A, manufacturing, and R&D costs. The product lineup remains attractive, with 7 new models and 2 facelifts planned for 2025. A strong order book in Europe, equal to about two months of sales, reflecting the success of the products. As of June 30, 2025, total inventories stood at 530,000 units, and plant utilization remains high at around 90% on average. Renault Group confirms its 2025 financial outlook wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31