vehicles sold in Europe originated in China, a figure that is set to rise to 1.53 million units by 2030. This will cement China’s position as Europe’s largest single source of imported vehicles by far, even as a sizable proportion of Chinese manufacturing transfers to Europe. It is important to note that not all European markets are bound by EU tariff policy: the UK and Russia, for example, are under no obligation to adopt EU measures. Indeed...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

All-new Kicks production begins April at Oppama, plant’s last new model It was revealed that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) will begin full-scale production of the Kicks sports utility vehicle (SUV), the last model to be produced at its Oppama Plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, in April. The plant will stop producing automobiles at the end of March 2028. The new models will be transferred to Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Nissan Motor Kyu...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

U.S. auto sales fall 2.6% in February; Iran and U.S.-Israel conflict becomes new concerns Note: Some figures were updated on March 25. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in February 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of March 4, was 1,190,508 units, down 2.6% from the same month last year. February had 24 selling days, the same as a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonal...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

U.S. auto sales flat in January; Toyota, Honda, Nissan post gains Note: Some figures were updated on February 10. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in January 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of February 4, was 1,104,953 units, roughly flat year over year (down 0.2%). January had 26 selling days, one more than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annual...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

ts), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (38,442 units), SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (38,349 units), XPeng (37,508 units), BAIC Arcfox (24,834 units), FAW Bestune (20,493 units), FAW Hongqi (17,814 units), GAC Toyota (13,999 units), Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific (13,937 units), IM Motors (11,818 units), Dongfeng Nissan (11,371 units), and BAIC BJEV (10,000 units). December and YTD new energy passenger car retail sales volumes were 1.337 million units and 12.80...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

terviewed Toshio Nashiro, COO/CCO of Highly Marelli Japan. Q1. What are your objectives for exhibiting at the Japan Mobility Show for the first time?  And how do you plan to grow your business in the Japanese market? A1. We have supplied air-conditioning units and compressors in Japan primarily to Nissan and Mitsubishi. In particular, we have a particularly high share of the minicar sector. Going forward, we plan to increase sales of air-conditi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

U.S. auto sales down 1.5% in December, up 2.7% for 2025 full year to 16.39 million units Note: Some figures were updated on January 21. MarkLines' data compiled as of January 6, 2026, shows that U.S. new car sales for December 2025 were 1,476,588 units, down 1.5% year-on-year, and 16,390,701 units for the full year, up 2.7% year-on-year. December had 26 business days, one more than the same month last year. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annua...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

ial vehicle sales increased 6.8% to 335,859 units. Electrified vehicle sales over the 11-month period reached 28,102 units, including 22,027 HEVs, 4,261 BEVs, and 1,814 PHEVs. Toyota Motor Philippines led the market with a 48.9% share, followed by Mitsubishi (18.8%), Ford (4.8%), Suzuki (4.7%), and Nissan (4.6%).For CAMPI, the November slowdown has not dampened its outlook for the industry’s year-end performance, as vehicle demand usually picks...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

U.S. auto sales down 6.7% in November as EV demand weakens Note: Some figures were updated on December 9. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in November 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of December 3, was 1,274,624 units, down 6.7% y/y. There were 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for November was 15....

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Nissan Oppama Plant and Nissan Motor Kyushu to reduce production due to Nexperia supply issue On November 5, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced that its Oppama Plant (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) and Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Karita Town, Fukuoka Prefecture) will reduce car production by several hundred vehicles for a week from November 10 due to the suspension of semiconductor shipments by Nexperia B.V., a Chinese Dutch semico...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

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

U.S. auto sales up 6.2% in September, buoyed by rush ahead of EV tax credit expiration Note: Some figures were updated on October 9. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in September 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of October 2, was 1,256,366 units, up 6.2% y/y. The number of sales days in September was 24, one more than in the same month last year. Light vehicle seas...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

eng (37,709 units), Great Wall Motor (37,457 units), Xiaomi EV (36,396 units), NIO (31,088 units), Li Auto (28,529 units), GAC Aion (24,318 units), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (24,219 units), SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (22,173 units), FAW Hongqi (15,913 units), FAW Bestune (14,528 units), Dongfeng Nissan (11,031 units), BAIC Arcfox (10,500 units), and SAIC-GM (10,456 units). In August, New Energy passenger car retail sales volumes totaled 1.101 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

U.S. auto sales rise 2.3% in August as demand for EVs surges as subsidies end in September Note: Some figures were updated on September 9. MarkLines' preliminary figures for August 2025 (including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, and others) compiled as of September 4 show that U.S. new car sales increased 2.3% year-on-year to 1,459,369 units. The number of business days in August was 27, one day fewer than the same month last year.GM, Ford,...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

U.S. auto sales up 7.5% in July, automakers poised to raise prices after tariff deals with Japan, Europe, and South Korea Note: Some figures were updated on August 15. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in July 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of August 4, was 1,371,830 units, up 7.5% y/y. The number of sales days in July was 26, one day more than in the same month l...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

U.S. auto sales down 5.6% in June; Japanese and European brands with high ratio of imports show significant sales decline Note: Some figures were updated on July 10. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in June 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by Marklines as of July 2, was 1,259,037, down 5.6% from the same month last year. The number of sales days in June was 24, two days less than ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Nissan to reduce production at Oppama Plant in July and August Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) has revealed that it will reduce production at its Oppama Plant (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) for two months starting in July. This is because sales of the Note and Note Aura, which are built at the plant, have failed to grow. It is possible that the operating rate of the plant would be changed from about 40% at the present to around 20%. Nissan ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

U.S. auto sales up 1.4% in May, rush buying before tariff hikes slows Note: Some figures were updated on June 6. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in May 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of June 4, was 1,468,632 units, up 1.4% y/y. The number of sales days in May was 27, one day more than in the same month last year. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annualized sale...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

U.S. auto sales up 9.9% in April on rush demand, inventory decline and price hikes concerns going forward Note: Some figures were updated on May 8. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in April 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of May 2, was 1,463,493 units, up 9.9% y/y. The number of business days in April was 26, one day more than in the same month last year. Light ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

U.S. auto sales up 9.1% in March as pre-tariff rush boosts new car sales Note: Some figures were updated on April 10 (2nd update). The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in March 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), as aggregated by MarkLines as of April 2, was 1,591,710 units, up 9.1% y/y.  The U.S. is set to impose 25% tariffs on all passenger car and light-truck imports on April 3, which is expect...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02