to offer MaaS (mobility as a service) to raise awareness and thereby increase new-car sales in Japan. In South Korea, on-demand mobility services, combining the Hyundai Staria minivans, available as gasoline-, diesel-, and hybrid-powered models, with a user app for service users. It has also begun overseas expansion in Hungary and other markets, and will bring this system and business model into Japan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shim...

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QCraft, China, reveals its overseas development strategy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia On December 7, QCraft participated in the international mobility and urban transformation conference CoMotion GLOBAL (in Riyadh, highlighting its latest commercial technology deployments and sharing the company’s vision for scalable autonomy. QCraft presented its overseas development strategy, with a strong emphasis on the Middle East as a key growth market: L2+ E...

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JMCG launches JIM pickup brand in Ecuador and Panama On September 25, JMCG announced that JIM pickup models have entered the markets of Ecuador and Panama, marking a new phase in the brand’s network expansion in Latin America. In Ecuador, JIM held a launch event in Guayaquil with dealers, fleet customers, and media. Its partner Eljuri Group, will support sales and service as the companies jointly introduce Re-Max pickup models to develop the ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

NV200 Vanette production at the Shonan Plant by the end of fiscal year 2026, Nissan Shatai has been examining possible options for the future of the plant. This direction allows Nissan Shatai to leverage the technical skills of its employees and equipments while also offering potential for business expansion and continuity in service parts production for other Nissan plants, including those overseas, and for other companies. Regarding employees c...

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be held during the SAECCE 2025. To be held concurrently are more than 10 thematic conferences, including the 2025 International Conference on Automotive Digitization and Intelligent Manufacturing, the 2025 Closed-door Chinese Automotive CTO Summit, and the Globalization Strategy and New Models for Overseas Expansion session....

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

SHB, China opens first overseas plant in Malaysia for wiper motor and seat motor production Announced on October 20, 2025, SHB has established its first overseas manufacturing hub in Malaysia, located in the Senai Airport City Free Zone, Johor. Backed by an investment of MYR 600 million, the advanced facility is a cornerstone of SHB’s global expansion and marks its evolution from “Made in China” to “Intelligent Manufacturing for the World...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

promoting initiatives on production, such as smart plants, as well as on products widely ranging from software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to vehicle cabin air conditioning and heat management. The supplier plans to aim for further growth with the business expansion in China as its core strategy, such as announcing new plants and new collaborations successively. On the autonomous driving front, Valeo has...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

apabilities and international distribution network, RoBUS intends to develop customized products for the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, aligned with applicable local regulations and customer requirements. Robo.ai will contribute capital market support, brand-building expertise, and market expansion facilitation in the Middle East and globally. JW Group is expected to provide manufacturing capacity through its overseas facilities and ext...

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FAW begins Bestune T90 SKD production in Myanmar; First 48 units delivered Announced on September 17, 2025, the first Bestune T90 has rolled off the production line at FAW’s KD plant in Yangon, Myanmar, marking a major step in the brand’s overseas expansion. This follows the earlier local production of the Bestune T77. According to FAW Group, the Bestune T90 SKD project in Myanmar has also achieved a key milestone with the successful delivery...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

tends to build the facility in two phases, each resulting in 200,000 units of annual production capacity. Once a future second phase of construction is complete, the facility is expected to have an annual production capacity of up to 400,000 vehicles. “Our Georgia facility will support our global expansion and provide the scale necessary to get millions of future drivers in our incredible all-electric vehicles, both in the United States and ove...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

h Africa, ensuring traceability and compliance with quality standards. In July 2025, the first shipment was sent to VWCO’s plant in Querétaro, Mexico, consisting of 22 units of Constellation 26.320 model.The facility centralizes the shipment of SKD vehicle kits that will be assembled at VWCO’s overseas plants, with the goal of increasing efficiency and logistical capacity. According to Adolpho Bastos, Vice President of Production and Logisti...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/23

Thai FPI Q2 2025 overseas update: India grows modestly, Saudi plant progresses Reported on August 18, 2025, Thailand-based Fortune Parts Industry PCL (FPI) shared its Q2 2025 overseas business performance. (i) FPI Auto Parts India recorded revenue of THB 48.3 million, slightly up from THB 48.0 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a transitional quarter as several vehicle models reached the end of their life cycles.  The firm remains confident in grow...

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Overseas OEMs accelerate launch of EVs in Japan, accounting for over 10% of all imported vehicle sales Overseas automakers are accelerating their introduction of new electric vehicle (EV) models in Japan. The number of overseas automakers’ EV models (as of the end of June) was 173, up 30% compared to the same period last year, and the ratio of imported EV sales over the total imported vehicle sales has reached a level that exceeds 10%. The driv...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

ilding upon the nearly completed phase one that developed facilities for automobile assembly, parts manufacturing, engine production, and powertrain systems. Local authorities see the project as a crucial catalyst for reaching the province’s goal of 10% economic growth by 2025. For Kim Long, this expansion aligns with its broader internationalization strategy, bolstered by a series of recent overseas partnerships. From an article of Vietnam New...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

KGM aims to launch 7 new SUV and MPV models by 2030 On June 17, multiple sources reported that KGM held its ‘KGM Forward’ event at its headquarters in Pyeongtaek, where the company unveiled its mid- to long-term strategic roadmap. At the event, KGM highlighted the expansion of its SUV-focused lineup and enhanced collaboration with global partners as its core strategies. KGM plans to introduce seven new models by 2030, including practical, exp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Automotive electronics supplier Trensor breaks ground on first overseas plant in Malaysia On May 17, 2025, Trensor Co. Ltd., a leading automotive sensor manufacturer, broke ground on its first international production facility in Penang, Malaysia. The MYR 100 million investment will create 200 high-skilled jobs and is expected to generate MYR 200 million in annual sales once operations begin in 2026. Land has also been secured for future expansio...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Auto Shanghai 2025: ChangAn Automobile releases three strategic action plans On April 27, 2025, ChangAn Automobile has unveiled its forward-looking roadmap, consisting of three strategies — its new energy Shangri-La Mission, Dubhe Plan for intelligence, and its Vast Ocean Plan for global expansion — usher in a new chapter of strategic upgrades and innovation for ChangAn. Major breakthroughs for the Company include debuting multiple new energy...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

panded sales of hybrid vehicles and favorable currency conditions. Global vehicle sales totaled 1,001,120 units, representing a 0.6% decrease compared to the same period last year. While sales in the Korean domestic market grew by 4.0% and sales in North America increased by 1.1%, declines in other overseas markets negatively impacted the overall global volume. Sales of electrified models (including commercial vehicles) in Q1 2025 surged by 38.4%...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Auto Shanghai 2025: HERE Technologies - Yaxon Connect to jointly develop navigation system for Chinese CVs HERE Technologies announced a collaboration with Yaxon Connect, a leading hardware-software provider in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, to develop an overseas navigation system for new energy commercial vehicles (CVs). The collaboration supports Chinese CVs in their expansion globally. The solution integrates HERE’s high-precision liv...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

BYD raises USD 5.59 billion through share placement, Partners with Al-Futtaim Group for expansion On March 4, BYD announced that it had entered into a placing agreement to issue shares, with placing agents helping find investors to purchase the shares. The shares will be issued under the General Mandate.  If all the shares are placed, BYD expects to raise approximately HKD 43,509 million (USD 5.59 billion), which it plans to use for research and...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04