*March data will be updated once released. 2025Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2026Jan Feb 16.0 17.9 17.1 15.6 15.8 16.6 16.5 16.6 15.5 15.7 16.0 14.8 15.8 （Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis: BEA） According to U.S. media reports, March auto sales reflected a slowing market, as elevated vehicle prices, the end of federal EV tax credits, and weakening consumer sentiment ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Nissan reports progress in water conservation initiatives in Mexico On March 26, Nissan announced initiatives to strengthen water conservation at Mexican plants as part of its sustainability strategy under the Nissan Green Program. The company has implemented measures to reduce water consumption in its operations, ranking among the top five global entities within Nissan Motor for lowest water use per unit produced. Its facilities in Aguascaliente...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Volkswagen plans to move to bigger facility in Rwanda, denies rumour to exit market On March 24, Volkswagen Group Africa announced that Volkswagen has no plans to cease its business operations in Rwanda. The media reports about Volkswagen's disinvestment or leaving Rwanda are incorrect and unfounded. Effective April 1, 2026, Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda will move to the new and bigger business premises in the Special Economic Zone. Volksw...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Feb. 2026) On March 21, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the February 2026 operational status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operational status of domestic charging facilities: As of February 2026, domestic EV charging facilities totaled ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

is considering taking its shares private as part of its business restructuring efforts. The company stated that it will make a decision at its board of directors meeting on March 24. It is expected to receive JPY 300 billion in support from investment funds and a consortium of banks. In response to reports on the same day that it was planning to delist, the company acknowledged the information as “generally accurate.” In 2006, Nippon Sheet Gl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

25 : Strategic collaboration with Mahindra to strengthen global market competitiveness.・January 2025 : We are promoting joint development of next-generation in-vehicle software with QNX, TTTech Auto.For other examples of collaboration, please refer to Vector Japan's website. - Click here to see reports on Vector Informatik. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

intended during activation of certain powered seat functions, including the automatic power-folding (stow) function and the “one-touch” tilt-and-slide (walk-in) feature of the 2nd row power seat assembly. Hyundai said the March 7 fatality took place in the third row and that overall it has four reports of minor injuries to second-row occupants, with a total of 17 unique vehicles with claims. Nidec Mobility Korea Corporation was the supplier o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Mitsubishi Electric issues statement on reported Foxconn investment in automotive business Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced on March 19 that, in response to media reports regarding a potential capital investment by Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) in Mitsubishi Electric’s automotive equipment business, there are no definitive facts or decisions at this time. However, the company acknowledged that it is examini...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Rohm, Germany, reports business continuity amid Iran war On March 5, Rohm GmbH raised concerns over the recent escalation in the Middle East. It is closely monitoring developments and remains in constant contact with its suppliers and partners. Rohm stated that it operates a strong and resilient network in all regions across the globe. Based on its current assessment, it does not see any risks to the security of supply. It is in close contact wit...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

88 31.0 -21.1 MPV 56 3.1 -29.1 131 3.2 -22.2 SUV 919 50.9 -3.3 2,067 49.8 -1.3 Mini Van 18 1.0 -45.5 38 0.9 -29.3 PV Total 1,536 85.1 -15.4 3,524 84.9 -10.7 CV Total 269 14.9 -14.0 627 15.1 3.9 Grand Total 1,805 100.0 -15.2 4,152 100.0 -8.8 Source: from the CAAM, multiple reports, and MarkLines Data Center Vehicle production data (flash report for February 2026) February 2026 Jan. – Feb. 2026 Production...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

h as the requirement to stop before crosswalks. The announcement comes as Tesla expands its autonomous driving testing program in the country by having customers experience FSD (Supervised) from the passenger seat in Japan for the first time, just as it did with ride-alongs in Europe in 2025. Early reports from these demonstrations indicate the system handles real-world driving scenarios reliably there.  The company is pushing ahead with validat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

spokesperson described the move to consolidate most operations into its Irvine headquarters as a “strategic pivot” designed to optimize long-term cost structures.  Supernal’s flagship S-A2, a four-passenger vehicle originally slated for 2028 certification, now faces an almost certain delay. Reports indicate aircraft development has been paused entirely as leadership reassesses the company’s path forward. (multiple sources on February 27...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

t 365 Copilot. The goal is to integrate AI systematically into everyday work.  Since 2024, Microsoft 365 Copilot has been deployed in selected business units. Integrated directly into the Office work environment, Microsoft 365 Copilot accesses company information, supports routine tasks, generates reports, summarizes information, and prepares the basis for decision-making. AI-based co-pilots provide support in areas such as purchasing, developme...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Proton reports February 2026 group sales of 13,566 vehicles, up 20.8% YoY Announced on March 4, 2026, Proton reported group sales of 13,566 units in February 2026. While this represents a 31% decline from January’s 15-year high, it marks a 20.8% increase compared with February 2025. Year-to-date sales for the first two months of 2026 rose 57.9% YoY to 33,399 units. Proton’s market share is estimated at 25.6% for February, with the YTD figure ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

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

Volvo and Mercedes-Benz have made significant investments in steel and aluminum decarbonization, as well as disclosing quantities of low carbon steel and aluminum used in new EV models such as the Mercedes’-Benz CLA and Volvo ES90.   •  Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Tesla publish raw material reports on their progress to prevent, mitigate and remedy human rights and environmental harms across supply chains including  lithium, cobalt and ni...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Jan. 2026) On March 2, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the January 2026 operational status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operational status of domestic charging facilities: As of January 2026, domestic EV charging facilities totaled 20....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

supply 35,000 Scorpio Pik-Up single‑cab LCVs in 2026 to state-owned Agrinas Pangan Nusantara for the KDKMP cooperative project. It also noted that the order, disclosed on February 4, 2026, has already attracted an advance payment. In a separate clarification, Tata Motors announced that the media reports from Indonesia referring to vehicle import curbs reflect domestic policy discussions on imports and local manufacturing and do not indicate de...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Stellantis reports first annual loss in 2025 after EV write down, turnaround strategy in place On February 26, Stellantis N.V. reported its full year 2025 results, with net revenues of EUR 153.5 billion, down 2% from 2024 and a net loss of EUR 22.3 billion, driven by EUR 25.4 billion in unusual charges related to a strategic shift in EV sales and investment that were corrected in the second half. The company had an adjusted operating loss of EUR ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Chile reports largest EV buses fleet in public transportation system outside China On February 17, the Government of Chile announced that Santiago’s Metropolitan Public Transport System reached a fleet of 4,088 EV buses in operation, positioning the capital as the city with the largest number of electric buses outside China. According to the Metropolitan Public Transport Directorate (DTPM), the milestone represents 62% of the total fleet operat...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26