orporation (Toyota) saw growth primarily thanks to strong sales of vehicles that meet regulatory requirements. By brand, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) saw year-over-year declines. According to the announcement on May 1 by the Japan Automotive Dealers Association (JADA), the number of new non-mini vehicle sales was 217,064 units, up by 4.6% for the fourth consecutive month compared to the same term last year. Fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Al Mada and CNGR Advanced Material, China to produce EV battery components in Morocco On December 12, multiple sources reported that Al Mada Group, in cooperation with the Chinese company CNGR Advanced Material, will start production of electric car battery components in their joint factory in the Jorf Lasfar port in the El Jadida region in January 2025.  The project will see an investment of MAD 20 billion. The project relies on local resources...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

Auto Guangzhou 2024: Chery makes global debut of Fulwin Jinyun, Liefeng concept vehicles On November 15, at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, Chery debuted two new Fulwin concept vehicles, namely, the Jinyun all-scenario recreational SMPV (small multi-purpose vehicle) and the Liefeng intelligent shooting brake sportscar. Drawing design inspiration from Chinese mythological jade, the Jinyun balances the all-scenario features of an SUV, such as tank U-turn ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

of 300 electric three-wheelers (E3W) in Hyderabad and Delhi for first and last-mile passenger connectivity. ETO motors will also build charging infrastructure and set up 180 Charging points to support the vehicle's deployment. The vehicles will be deployed at ETO Motors’ manufacturing facility in Jadcherla, Telangana Based on ETO Motors' website...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/29

. The project will commence in 2023 and is expected to be put into operation in batches in the fourth quarter of 2024. After completion, it can provide battery materials for more than 1 million electric automobiles every year. It will be located in the Jorf Lasfar Park near the OCP Group Park in El Jadida, Morocco. The joint venture is negotiating for cooperation with OCP Group, a leader in the global phosphate and fertilizer markets, to provide ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/03

ish name. Meanwhile, the Chinese name also represents the inheritance and continuation of the Faurecia brand and culture, indicating that the new Group will continue to reflect core elements of the Faurecia and HELLA brands. Additionally, the Chinese word “瑞” stems from ancient tokens made of jade and also represents an auspicious omen. Based on HELLA press release...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/25

2.5 hours from 0-100%.Sendok, which offers light commercial vehicles badged under the CAM brand, added that the EC35 is the first in a series of pure EVs expected in the brand’s EV line-up, with more products in the pipeline. The first batch of EC35 customers included Eclimo Solutions, Car2U and Jadem Automobile.(From Sendok Group social media updates on January 10 and an article of Paul Tan on January 12, 2022)...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/13

research and development centre and pilot battery line in Voderady, Slovakia. The investment follows an MoU signed in May, outlining an intention to work together to progress the establishment of a “cradle-to-cradle” electric vehicle battery value chain in Serbia. Rio Tinto’s USD 2.4 billion Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia is one of the largest greenfield lithium projects in development. Capable of producing enough lithium to make ...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/16

start in 2024. It will later be expanded to a capacity of 16 GWh – enough to equip more than 300,000 electric vehicles (BEVs) with batteries each year. The company has stated that it intends to employ up to 2,000 employees. Another key advantage is the fact that the facility is also very close to Jadar Valley, the largest deposit of lithium in Europe. ElevenEs has recently opened an advanced research and development centre in Subotica, Serbia, ...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/25

Rio Tinto, UK commits funding for Jadar lithium project in Serbia On July 27, Rio Tinto announced that it has committed USD 2.4 billion to the Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia, one of the world’s largest greenfield lithium projects. The project remains subject to receiving all relevant approvals, permits and licences and ongoing engagement with local communities, the Government of Serbia and civil society.  The Jadar project would scal...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/28

Rio Tinto, UK and InoBat, Slovakia partner for battery value chain On May 25, Rio Tinto and InoBat signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to work together to accelerate the establishment of a “cradle to cradle” battery manufacturing and recycling value chain in Serbia. The partnership will cover the full commodity life-cycle from mining through to recycling of lithium.Rio Tinto’s Jadar project in Serbia has the potential to produce appr...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/04

wn to double digits, Toyota, Suzuki, Daihatsu and UD Trucks are down to single digits. The total number of new vehicles sold in March, including registered vehicles and mini vehicles, increased by 5.4% year-to-year to 613,003 units, a single digit increase. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) shared their belief that it would be difficult to predict the outlook for the future. The effects of stagnation of production due to a shortage ...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/02

ortion of China-made Acura TLX-L, Acura CDX, Acura RDX, City, Odyssey, Avancier, Vezel, Fit, Crider and Accord models manufactured between January 2, 2019 and September 26, 2019. 2. Dongfeng Honda (552,026 vehicles to be recalled)Dongfeng Honda plans to recall a portion of China-made GREIZ, GIENIA, JADE, CIVIC, ENVIX, INSPIRE, XR-V, CR-V, UR-V and ELYSION models manufactured between January 3, 2019 and November 9, 2019. In some of the recalled ve...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/30

uction plants caused the decreased sales. COVID-19 reduces not only personal consumption motivation but also corporate demand due to a worsening of business performances. The preliminary calculations were done based on the new car sales results announced by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) and the National Light Vehicle Association (NLVA) on November 2. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 04, 2020)...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/04

April - September new car sales drop 23% New vehicle sales volume in the first half of FY 2020 (April - September), announced on October 1st by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) and the National Light Vehicle Association (NLVA), decreased by 22.6% year-on-year to 2,028,540 units, falling below the previous year’s results for the first time in four years. It was the second-lowest level after FY 2011 in the past 10 years when the nu...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/02

Honda to end domestic sales of 3 models including Civic Sedan Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced that it would end domestic production of three models of Civic Sedan, Grace, and Jade this summer. Sales will end as soon as the inventories are gone. Although Grace and Jade, all vehicles of which are for the domestic market, will be discontinued entirely, Civic Sedan production of export vehicles for North America will continue. The Civic Sedan...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/16

New vehicle sales by model in May 2020 records 2nd to 6th place for registered vehicles Sales of registered vehicles with engine displacements over 660 cc and mini vehicles with engine displacements below 660 cc by model highlighted the stagnating mini vehicle sales market. New vehicle sales by model in May 2020 announced by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association on May 4, 2020...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/05

otal of 396,149 vehicles, including part of China-made Acura TLX-L, Acura CDX, Acura RDX, City, Odyssey, Avancier, Vezel, Fit, Crider and Accord units produced between July 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. Dongfeng Honda decided to recall 378,625 vehicles, including part of China-made GREIZ, GIENIA, JADE, CIVIC, SPIRIOR, INSPIRE, XR-V, CR-V, UR-V and ELYSION units produced within the period from July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.    In part of t...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/02

Honda to temporarily suspend production at two automobile plants in Japan due to coronavirus On April 20, 2020, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the company will temporarily suspend production at the Saitama Factory's Sayama Plant and Yorii Plant in Japan, as it is expected to have parts procurement problem due to the coronavirus.The Sayama Plant, producing Odyssey, Jade and others, will suspend production for 5 days from April 27 to May 1, 2020.T...

News  Updated at: 2020/04/21

are planned to be fully remodeled in the future. Automakers intend to make full use of the new model effect to stimulate the whole market and expand the market in the second half of FY 2019 from July to December. According to the data released on July 3 by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA), new car registration during the first half of FY 2019 increased 0.2% to 1,735,348 units. According to the data compiled by the Japan Mini Vehic...

News  Updated at: 2019/07/02