to the needs of Kazakhstan's family and business users. To further meet the demands of Kazakhstan's harsh winter climate, the RF8 is specially equipped with an exclusive cold-weather heating package. JAC’s local partner said the launch marks a new beginning, with a focus on better teamwork across sales, marketing, and after-sales services and a stronger, more efficient dealer network. Based on JAC press release...

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U.S. auto sales down 0.8% in May; High gas prices and rising electrified vehicle demand persist According to preliminary figures compiled by MarkLines as of June 3, U.S. new vehicle sales in May 2026 (including estimated figures for GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) totaled 1,468,038 units, down 0.8% year-over-year. The number of selling days in May was 26, one day fewer than in the same month last year. In May, U.S. vehicle sales continued to be affe...

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French passenger car sales up 3.7% in May Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA) announced that May new passenger car sales (registration) in France of 128,484 units increased 3.7% over the same month last year. For the first five months of 2026, sales reached 668,379 units, down 0.6% from the same period last year. Renault Group sales of 31,873 units decreased 7.6% (24.8% share) while Group Stellantis sales of 31,787 units decreased 7.7% (24...

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ristics compared to existing electrolytes. It is said that the technology exhibits high performance even under demanding temperature conditions, such as in automotive rechargeable batteries. Asahi Kasei signed an agreement in November 2025 to license this electrolyte technology to EAS. Accordingly, sales of cells incorporating this electrolyte technology have now commenced. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 3, 2026)...

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of CNY 1.2 million, CNY 120 million, and CNY 520 million, respectively. For the four months ended April 30, 2026, it delivered 778 new-energy intelligent heavy-duty trucks, representing a year-on-year increase of 334.6%. The proceeds from the offering will be used for R&D, expanding the coverage of sales, service, and after-sales service networks, and strengthening the supply chain for new-energy intelligent heavy-duty trucks. The company will co...

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SAIC Motor exceeds 100 million vehicles in cumulative production and sales On May 28, SAIC Motor held the "Delivery Celebration of 100 Million Customers" in Shanghai, becoming the first Chinese automotive group to surpass 100 million vehicles in cumulative production and sales. The 100 millionth vehicle delivered, the IM LS9 Hyper, is equipped with full steer-by-wire four-wheel steering, a 520-line ultra-long-range LiDAR paired with an NVIDIA Tho...

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ectric vehicles (EVs), the Ministry has revised the timing of achieving a “storage battery production foundation of 150 gigawatt hours in Japan” from “by 2030 at the latest” to “by mid-2030s”. It also aims to achieve a three-fold increase in Japanese companies’ storage battery-related sales by 2035. The timing of achieving 150-gigawatt-hour production capacity for storage batteries and their parts and materials has been postponed to...

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Linamar begins building cobots, humanoid robots in-house Canada-based Linamar Corp. has begun building collaborative robots in-house and is working toward assembling humanoids from the ground up, as it leverages its manufacturing capabilities to move into new markets. Linamar plans to deploy 50 of the cobots internally in 2026 as it perfects the technology ahead of planned commercial sales in 2027. On the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call in earl...

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rship agreement with ROSTAR Group for the supply of automotive components for BAZ trucks. The partnership is intended to enhance vehicle reliability and performance while increasing the localization of components. In addition, Romanov JSC signed a dealership agreement with V-KRAN LLC to support the sales, after-sales service, and supply of genuine spare parts for BAZ vehicles in Kazakhstan. Based on BAZ press release...

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Spanish passenger car sales decrease 0.8% in May On June 1, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 111,894 units in May 2026 represented a decrease of 0.8% over May 2025. For the period from January to May, the cumulative total reached 519,283 units, representing a 5.8% increase from the same period in 2025. Toyota sales increased 2.7% to 9,656 units, VW sales decreased 4.7% to 7,08...

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l be carried out in partnership with Volvax Baltic, leveraging an existing retail network. The first Polestar Space will open in Tallinn in June, followed by locations in Riga and Vilnius during the second half of the year. Europe remains the company’s largest market, accounting for 78% of global sales in the first quarter of 2026. The Baltic region offers growing charging infrastructure, with customers gaining access to more than 2,800 chargin...

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l feature advanced injection molding and a high-efficiency double-sided paint line, as well as the latest automation and digital production solutions. This move follows the inauguration of OPmobility's new North America headquarters in Michigan in October 2025, reaffirming its goal of doubling U.S. sales by 2030. (From a press release dated June 2, 2026)...

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subsidiary in France, Deltec, to a fund managed by DUBAG Group. HKO manufactures technical textile components for high-temperature insulation for automotive and industrial applications. The business has plants in Oberhausen, Beuren, and Leinefelde in Germany and Wattignies in France. It generated sales of approximately EUR 45 million in 2025 and employs around 220 people. This divestment is part of Saint-Gobain’s strategy to optimize its busi...

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Toyota Vietnam posts sales of 5,994 vehicles in May 2026 (including Lexus) Announced on June 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported May 2026 sales of 5,994 vehicles, including Lexus. Toyota models accounted for 5,653 units, comprising 1,490 domestically assembled (CKD) vehicles and 4,163 imported units. Cumulative sales for 2026 reached 28,916 units, up around 25% YoY. HEV sales continued to grow strongly, reaching 999 units in May, an incr...

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New vehicle sales by 5 major OEMs in South Korea decrease 14.2% in May Five Korean automakers announced domestic new vehicle sales in May. New vehicle sales in South Korea decreased by 14.2% compared to the same month in the previous year to 97,096 units. In addition to a decline in sales by each company due to sluggish domestic demand, the impact of reduced production caused by Hyundai Motor’s parts supply issues resulted in a double-digit yea...

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Italian passenger car sales up 7.6% in May 2026 On June 1, the Italian automobile manufacturers association (ANFIA) announced that passenger car registrations of 150,096 units in May increased 7.6% over the same month in 2025. Driven by growing demand for electric vehicles and a recovery in consumer demand, May sales have continued to show steady growth, with year-over-year increases for six consecutive months. Year-to-date sales increased 9.4% w...

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1, 2026), HVN sold nearly 2.3 million motorcycles, raising its VAMM market share to 84.7%. Its motorcycle exports reached nearly 240,000 units, with an estimated export value of USD 542 million (including complete units and spare parts), while production totaled nearly 2.5 million units. Automobile sales rose slightly YoY to 28,238 units. HVN currently operates three motorcycle plants and one automobile plant, capable of producing 2.75 million mo...

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g Malim facility from 20,000 to 42,000 units, driven by strong demand for the Proton e.MAS range in Malaysia and export markets. The company will also begin local assembly of the Proton e.MAS 5 at the plant. In the first four months of 2026, the Proton e.MAS 5 recorded 8,472 deliveries, while total sales of Proton’s NEV lineup reached 11,617 units, up 329% YoY. Proton said the expansion will support Malaysia’s EV ecosystem, create employment ...

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May 2026 new vehicle sales in Japan up by 2.8% y/y for second consecutive month The total number of new vehicles sold in Japan in May was 332,997 units, a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 2.8% for the second consecutive month. Sales of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), which increased by 12.6% y/y to 112,016 units, drove the overall increase. Although many of Toyota's models continue to face supply constraints, improvements in some models appear...

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equipment for automobile production plants, for JPY 12 billion. By establishing a business structure that allows it to offer comprehensive solutions for car body transfer and painting equipment, the company aims to expand its deliveries to European automakers, which account for a small share of its sales. Eisenmann is in the business of vehicle body handling and painting equipment. The acquisition is expected to be completed in July 2026. The com...

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