BYD achieves CNY 804 billion annual revenue in 2025, up 3.5% y/y On March 27, 2026, BYD issued its 2025 annual financial report. In 2025, BYD achieved an annual revenue of approximately CNY 803.965 billion, up 3.5% year-over-year (y/y); invested a total of approximately CNY 63.441 billion in R&D projects such as Blade Battery 2.0, FLASH Charging, Blade Battery safety protection technology, and the Haohan battery energy storage system, up 17.1% y/...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Tesla estimates its Q1 deliveries at 365,645 units, down 12.6% from Q4 2025 On March 26, Tesla published its latest company-compiled delivery consensus of sell-side analysts as a preview to its actual Q1 2026 results. Tesla had done the same ahead of releasing actual Q4 2025 figures as a way of tempering analysts’ expectations before making its quarterly report public. The figures show Tesla Q1 2026 deliveries coming in at 365,645 units, down 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

own by powertrain, BEVs and PHEVs are largely affected by the continued sales decline in China since the beginning of the year. In February, China leads the xEV sales with 525 thousand units, followed by the United States with 229 thousand units and Japan with 126 thousand units. Based on MarkLines report...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

evel required to sustain long-term investments in innovation and industrial capacity. 73% of companies have significantly adjusted their product portfolios, focusing on core platforms, existing low-margin products, or expanding the application of existing technologies. In parallel, 40% of suppliers report increasing their exposure to non-automotive sectors, including industries such as defence and other adjacent markets. CLEPA calls for a CO2 reg...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

opolitical issues could also slow global economic growth and increase uncertainty for businesses. Porsche expects advanced economies to grow at a similar pace as before, while emerging markets may see slightly slower growth compared to the previous year. Based on Porshe AG Annual and Sustainability Report 2025...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

February vehicle production in Thailand up 3.4% (Flash Report) On March 24, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 117,952 vehicles in February 2026, up 3.4% YoY. Approximately 31% of total production was for domestic sales, while 69% was for exports. Passenger car output included 14,939 HEVs and 3,446 BEVs (revised). In January–February 2026, total vehicle production rose 6.9% YoY to 236,338 units. Passe...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

cle initiatives Switch Mobility Limited (UK) and Switch Mobility Automotive Limited. The cash investment, which qualifies as a related-party transaction as promoter Hinduja Automotive holds 6.52% in Optare, will be used for loan repayment and other business requirements, and is based on a valuation report from an independent valuer. Ashok Leyland’s stake in Optare will edge up from 93% to 93.28% after the equity allotment. Based on the Ashok Le...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Leapmotor announces 2026 assisted driving technology plans On March 16, Leapmotor announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) its 2025 annual financial report, which contains assisted driving technology plans for 2026. In February 2026, Leapmotor rolled out CNAP (City Navigation-Assisted Driving) across B/C platforms for the first time, covering multiple Chinese cities. In Q2 2026, the feature will be available nationwide and...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

es. The company recognizes the urgent need to fundamentally improve its earnings structure.At present, TPR does not plan to revise its financial targets for 2030: net sales of JPY 230 billion, operating income of JPY 24 billion, and an operating income margin of 10.4% (as outlined in its integrated report for the fiscal year ending March 2025).Originally, the revenue mix was expected to be 33% from the powertrain segment (approximately JPY 76 bil...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

y also retains a presence in Cincinnati, Ohio and in the San Francisco Bay Area in Foster, California. The company has established a new supply chain financing facility to support advance orders of parts and components, reducing lead times and lowering cash requirements. The company is preparing to report full-year 2025 and fourth-quarter results at the end of March.  (Workhorse release on March 10, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

EV exports totaled 282,000 units, up 110% y/y. YTD PV exports totaled 1.174 million units, up 53.3% y/y; YTD CV exports totaled 178,000 units, up 22.4% y/y; and YTD NEV exports totaled 583,000 units, up 110% y/y. From a CAAM press release (China’s monthly sales figures) Vehicle sales data (flash report for February 2026) February 2026 Jan. – Feb. 2026 Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sales vol. (1,000 units) S...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

aundering Rules, 2005, and applied at the level of the investor entity. Investors from land‑bordering countries with non‑controlling beneficial ownership of up to 10% will be allowed under the automatic route, subject to sectoral caps and conditions, with the Indian investee company required to report relevant details to DPIIT. For proposals from such investors in specified manufacturing activities – capital goods, electronic capital goods,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Auto sales in Vietnam down 10.8% in February According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on March 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 10.8% year-over-year to 19,278 units in February. CKD volume was 9,220 units and CBU volume was 10,058 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in February were down 8.8% y/y to 15,665 units. VAMA members ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

iat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in February with 11,191 units, followed by the Fiat Toro with 3,941 units, Toyota Hilux with 3,304 units, VW Saveiro with 2,827 units, Ford Ranger with 2,048 units, RAM Rampage with 1,889 units, and Fiat Fiorino with 1,821 units. In ANFAVEA's sales report by fuel type, sales of flexible fuel vehicles fell 3.7% y/y to 126,323 units (71.3% share), diesel vehicles decreased 7.5% to 16,896 units (9.5...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

Three Japanese automakers report 2025 global electrified vehicle sales Global electrified vehicle sales for 2025 by Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. were 6.46 million units, a 7.5% increase from the previous year's 6.01 million units. The electrified vehicle sales of the three automakers are estimated to have accounted for 37% of their total global vehicle sales. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs) remained s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Mazda ranks as one of the most reliable brands in Europe On March 4, Mazda Spain announced that the brand was ranked as the safest car brand in the market according to the latest analysis by Consumer Reports in the U.S. The study placed Mazda at the highest safety level based on its performance in crash tests, the standard inclusion of ADAS, intuitive control layouts and the absence of distracting elements. The report highlighted the brand’s pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Nidec third-party investigation committee indicates responsibility of Shigenobu Nagamori for accounting misconduct On March 3, Nidec Corporation (Nidec) released a report by a third-party investigation committee regarding the company’s accounting misconduct. According to the report, the committee did not find evidence that founder Shigenobu Nagamori instructed or led the improper accounting, but it concluded that after the misconduct came to li...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

aking down by powertrain, especially BEVs and PHEVs saw sharp declines in sales volume and market share from the previous month. In January, China leads the xEV sales with 672 thousand units, followed by the United States with 217 thousand units and Japan with 115 thousand units. Based on MarkLines report...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Brazil's auto parts sector report trade deficit of USD 1.2 billion in January On February 26, Sindipeças reported that Brazil's auto parts sector began 2026 with a trade deficit of USD 1.2 billion in January, slightly improving from the USD 1.4 billion deficit recorded in the same month of 2025. Exports totaled USD 467.2 million, down 17.9%, while imports reached USD 1.7 billion, a 17% decrease. China maintained its position as the leading sourc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

or CBP to process all refunds.   •  Requires CBP to pay interest on the refunded amount.   •  Directs CBP to prioritize small businesses when paying refunds and coordinate with the Small Business Administration on providing the refund process to small businesses.   •  Requires CBP to report every 30 days to congressional committees on the status of refunds until CBP has completed all repayments   •  Directs CBP to issue guidan...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03