otion of advanced automotive parts manufacturing, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs). Bosch plans to invest in the local production of key EV components in Thailand, such as traction motors and e-axle technology, an integrated drive system that combines multiple components. A current industry trend is the integration of the traction motor, reduction gear, and inverter into a single unit, commonly referred to as a 3-in-1 system, or even more...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Dongshu attributed the export surge to the growing competitiveness of Chinese automotive products and increased demand in developing markets. For March specifically, the top recipients of Chinese vehicle exports were Mexico with 52,646 units, Russia with 41,741 units, and the UAE with 36,490. This trend highlights China’s strengthening position in global automotive trade, particularly in emerging economies. (Mexico Now on June 3, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

, and Iriz (331). In the EV segment, the Proton e.MAS 7 achieved a new high with 916 units sold across domestic and international markets, its best monthly result to date, bringing YTD sales to 3,632 units and reaffirming its position as Malaysia’s best-selling EV. Proton noted a sustained upward trend over the past 3 months, rebounding from a slow start to the year. Growth was driven by aggressive promotions, strong demand for its tech-forward...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

try and related technologies. While the overall auto market remains in recovery, strong growth in HEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs continues to draw investment from Japanese and Chinese automakers. In Q1 of 2025 alone, investment promotion applications exceeded THB 400 billion. The BOI anticipates this growth trend will carry into the second half of 2025, fueled by supply chain shifts and rising interest in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. (From an ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

 The modest YoY increase was mainly driven by stronger electric passenger car sales. However, pickup truck sales continued to decline, largely due to tighter credit approval policies amid high household debt and a sluggish domestic economy. The industrial production index has continued its downward trend, and private investment in Q1/2025 also fell. Additionally, the high cost of living contributed to declines in business confidence, industrial ...

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ceived 3 stars, reflecting its low-cost focus. Euro NCAP evaluates car safety based on crash tests from different angles, pedestrian safety, and accident prevention systems for both cars and vulnerable road users. It looks at how well the car protects its occupants and others involved in a crash. A trend of increasing vehicle size and weight was observed. On average, cars in Europe have gained 100 kg over the last decade, raising concerns about t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

ailable, and two months after the Government of Canada effectively ended its federal ZEV purchase incentives In March, 12,347 ZEVs were sold, far less than the 22,390 sold in March 2024. New ZEVs comprised 6.5% of total new motor vehicles sold in March 2025. March ZEV sales were against the overall trend of sales in Canada that month, which were up 9.4% YoY to 189,259 new vehicles. The increase was largely attributable to sales of new light truck...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/17

and outlook Driven by China’s national consumption promotion policies, many provinces and cities issued and gradually implemented related policies. Coupled with increased plant subsidies and financial support from automakers and the launch of offline events such as motor shows, the vehicle market trended well in April 2025, a month with the highest retail sales volume growth rate y/y in the past decade. NEV penetration rate continued to rise, w...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

San Jose, California, the U.S., from May 11 to 16, 2025, to showcase its next-generation automotive displays. The company’s exhibits this time include a stretchable display, a 57-inch pillar-to-pillar display, and an 18-inch slidable organic LED (OLED) display, which are in line with the growing trend of larger and diversified automotive displays. A stretchable display can expand by up to 50% while maintaining a high resolution of 100ppi (pixe...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

BYD ranks 8th in Brazil’s auto market in April On May 7, it was reported that BYD ranked 8th in Brazil’s auto market in April, with 8,485 vehicles registered, surpassing Honda and Nissan. Despite losing some market share (dropping from 4.38% in March to 4.31% in April), the brand maintained its upward trend, repeating its December 2024 position. However, concerns have arisen about BYD’s long-term production plans in Brazil. According to the...

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Maxus launches Deliver 7 and Deliver 9 diesel vans in Turkiye On May 12, Doğan Trend Otomotiv, official distributor of MAXUS brand, launched the diesel models DELIVER 7 and DELIVER 9 vans in Turkiye. The Deliver 7 van measures 5,372 mm in length, 2,030 mm in width, and 2,420 mm in height. It is powered by a 2.0L turbo diesel engine that delivers 146 hp of maximum power and 375 Nm of torque. The Deliver 9 model is larger, with dimensions of 5,94...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

sted a 23.2% year-on-year decline in sales volume to 119,000 units, accounting for 26.9% of its total sales in China, while SAIC GM Wuling Automobile (SGMW), which sells Baojun and Wuling brand vehicles, posted a 12.9% increase to 324,000 units, accounting for 73.1% of the total sales in China. The trend of declining SGMS sales and increasing SGMW sales continues. The fleet ratio was 16.5% globally and 11.9% in North America. The two-shift utiliz...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Nexperia, Netherlands offers automotive planar Schottky diodes in CFP2-HP packaging On April 29, Nexperia announced that it is now offering a portfolio of 16 new low VF optimized planar Schottky diodes in CFP2-HP packaging. The portfolio includes eight industrials as well as eight AEC-Q101-qualified products. This release supports the growing trend for manufacturers to replace devices in SMA/B/C type packaging with smaller footprint CFP-packaged ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

building up their inventories in preparation for the additional tariffs, Stellantis suspended shipments from Italy in April, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) also suspended shipments in April, and Audi took emergency measures such as keeping all vehicles arriving in the US in ports from April 2. The future trend of inventory volume, especially for imports, should be closely watched. U.S. new vehicle sales (April 2025) 2025Apr. 2024Apr. y-o-y 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

period in 2024. Meanwhile, electric motorcycles are also gaining momentum, with brands like VinFast, Pega, and Yadea playing a key role in the segment's expansion. The electric motorbike market is projected to account for up to 75% of total sales by 2035. Japanese brands are also adapting to market trends, with electric models such as Yamaha’s Neo’s and Honda’s ICON e: series seeing price adjustments, alongside the introduction of battery r...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

’s most productive plant in the region. With an installed capacity of 200,000 units, the plant may exceed 230,000 units by year-end due to rising demand and increased efficiency. Honda’s continued investment underscores Mexico’s importance as a strategic manufacturing hub amid the nearshoring trend. (Multiple sources on April 16, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

5 units with a 7.4% market share. Thaco Kia was down 8% to 2,322 units with a 7.3% market share. Thaco Truck was up 37.8% to 2,278 units with a 7.2% market share. Cumulative sales for the three months of the year were up 24.2% y/y to 72,249 units. Industry experts believe that with a clear recovery trend and ongoing consumer support policies from automakers, Vietnam’s auto market is poised for continued growth in the coming quarters of the year...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Cell Impact, Sweden intensifies efforts to secure financing to realize its market potential On April 10, Cell Impact announced that the ongoing trend of delayed orders, combined with a rapid slowdown in the global economy, has led it to intensify its efforts to seek additional financing. A continued trend of lower-than-expected order intake would necessitate additional financing. Cell Impact requires additional capital to finance the current oper...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

o assembly. This marks the completion of the first phase of construction, with production scheduled to begin in July 2025 once facilities and personnel are in place. Plans for the 2nd and 3rd phases will be initiated in due course, with the goal of ultimately operating 3 factories. With the growing trend toward automotive electrification, the demand for sensors is expected to rise. The Vietnam factory is positioned to become a major pillar of the...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

FEV, Germany explores giga casting potential for modern vehicle design On April 1, FEV announced that is investigating the potential of Giga casting in the MeGiCast consortium project, along with 18 global partners from the automotive and metal industries. Aluminum die casting of entire modules is a key trend in modern vehicle design, enabling efficient production and faster development. FEV is advancing this with highly integrated body designs, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01