Mexico (1) Sales grow fourth consecutive year in 2024, but growth slows Over 60% of vehicles imported from China, Brazil, India, etc. Summary 2024 sales performance: Sales growth slows to 9.8% y/y, with 66% of sales being imported vehicles Import performance in 2024: Chinese-made vehicles reach 30% of total imports Sales volume by segment: Shift from subcompact to slightly higher-end models; BEV/PHEV share at 1.5%. Trends in electric vehicle sale...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 (2) Japanese OEMs and Others Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Hyundai, Ford, Volvo Cars, etc. Summary Toyota HEV lineup Lexus LBX Bespoke Honda HR-V e:HEV RS and e:N1 electric SUV Mitsubishi Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV Isuzu D-MAX 2.2 MaxForce pickup truck Mazda BT-50 pickup truck and CX-5 SUV Nissan Serena MPV and Kicks e-POWER Suzuki Swift sport hatchback, and Jimny Off-road Edition Hyundai Palisade...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 (2) Japanese OEMs Isuzu D-Max EV, Toyota Hilux Revo-e BEV, Mitsubishi Xpander HEV, etc. Summary Isuzu D-Max EV Concept one-ton electric pickup truck Toyota Hilux Revo-e BEV pickup truck Lexus LBX Hybrid crossover Nissan Hyper Tourer all-electric autonomous driving concept minivan Mitsubishi Xpander HEV - Thai-made hybrid MPV Suzuki eWX Concept and XL7 Hybrid Multi-Dynamic Crossover Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/26

Bangkok International Motor Show 2023 (2): Colorful Experience Flagship models from Japanese manufacturers, SUVs and pickup trucks lineup Summary Toyota: Hilux Revo BEV Concept, LPG HEV Taxi Concept, Prius HEV Concept, Corolla Cross Hydrogen Concept, bZ4X Lexus RZ 450e Mazda: MX-30, Mazda2, Mazda3 Carbon Edition, CX-Series, BT-50 pickup truck Honda: 6th-gen CR-V, all-new WR-V 5-seater SUV, Civic Type R Nissan: Kicks e-POWER, Terra Sport, Leaf V2H...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/11

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2021) ASEAN Countries Automotive News Top Rank Topics Summary Vehicle Sales Volume by Country Vehicle Production Volume by Country Commentary on Sales and Production Volume, January - December 2021 ASEAN News Topics (Q4 2021) *An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter. (Source: MarkLines Vehicle Sales Data based on statistical data from the automobile associations o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/02/09

Thailand: Acceleration as EV hub, increasing battery production Increase in EVs on market, production to recover with drop in COVID and easing of chip shortage Summary Thailand’s electrification policy: Making the country an EV production hub by 2035 Targets for EV charging stations and battery production Production in January-September 2021 increases 25.9% to 1.21 million units, pickup truck output grows 27.5% Exports in January-September 2021...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/11/11

Bangkok International Motor Show 2021 (Part 2): Pickup trucks competition Major pickups from MG, Ford, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, and sport models from Mercedes-Benz and BMW Summary MG: new Extender pickup Ford: Ranger FX4 Max pickup and Mustang 55th Anniversary Special Edition Isuzu: all-new MU-X PPV, D-MAX pickup-truck based passenger vehicle Mitsubishi: Pajero Sport and Triton 60th anniversary special edition Nissan: New Navara PRO-4X pickup and GT-R...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/04/05

Bangkok International Motor Show 2021 (Part 1): GWM unveils its lineup of electric vehicles EVs from Lexus and Volvo Cars, flagship models from Japanese manufacturers Summary Great Wall Motor: Haval H6 Hybrid SUV, ORA Good Cat BEV, and POER EV pickup truck Volvo Cars: new XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Lexus: UX 300e BEV and new LS 500h Toyota: Yaris and Ativ "PLAY" limited edition Honda: City e:HEV and all-new City Hatchback Suzuki: new Swift cust...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/04/01

Thailand: Resuming plan to be an EV hub in ASEAN region after COVID-19 pandemic Projecting output of 1.3-1.4 million units (down over 30%) in 2020, expecting car trade-in scheme Summary Thailand’s electrification policy: Becoming an EV production hub for ASEAN region by 2025 Production in January-July 2020 falls 43.8% to 695,000 units, exports decline 37.7% to 400,000 units Thai auto market: Sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles fall ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/10/02

Mazda: New generation CX-30 and MX-30 with SKYACTIV-X engine Maintaining the medium-term management plan, but extending the period by one year Summary Introduction of the new generation CX-30 and MX-30 models and SKYACTIV-X engine Launch of the Mazda3 and CX-30 equipped with the SKYACTIV-X engine The third new generation MX-30 product: Mazda’s independently-developed EV to be introduced in Japan by the end of FY2020 Ended in-house development...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/09/08

Thai vehicle production expected to grow to 2 million units in 2018 OEMs applying for Thai government's EV incentive programs Summary Exports in 2018 to potentially be affected by Vietnam and U.S. trade policies Thai sales of passenger cars grow 23.7%; pickup trucks rise 7.7% Thai government approves investment incentives for HV, PHV, and EV production SAIC Motor-CP builds a new plant; Subaru to start local production in 2019 Recent activities of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/04/16

ASEAN: Vehicle sales recover, shifting from eco-car policies to EV incentives Thailand to introduce EV incentives, Malaysia leading with EEV policy Summary ASEAN: More than 3 million vehicle sales in five major countries, new vehicle sales recover in 2017 ASEAN: Thailand and Indonesia exports increase, Malaysia leads in the introduction of EVs ASEAN: Shifting from eco-car policies to EV incentives Australia: Domestic vehicle manufacturing ends, a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/01/05

Thai production expected to increase 2.6% to 2 million units in 2017 Exports to remain flat due to global downturn even as Thai market recovers Summary Exports to the Middle East decrease significantly for the period January-October 2016 Market leader Toyota's share declines to 31.7% due to weak sales of new Hilux Thai government approves EV promotional package; implements commercial vehicle tax incentive scheme Honda starts operations at new pla...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/01/30

Thai production in 2015 increase 3-4% to 1.93-1.95 million units Thai market shrinks due to front-loaded demand; exports now account for 60% of production volume Summary Production of eco-cars increases 47% between January and October 2015 Market leader Toyota retains a 34.1% share Investment plans approved for second phase of eco-car project; new excise tax scheme in 2016 Honda postpones commercial launch at its third plant; SAIC Motor-CP to bui...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/12/16

Thailand: production expected to fall by 11% to 2.2 million units in 2014 Domestic demand shrinks due to end of incentives and political turmoil Summary Production of compact cars plunges for January to July 2014 Thai government to start second phase of eco-car project; excise taxes to be revised in 2016 Nissan and SAIC Motor-CP start operations at new plants; VW plans for new plant Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Suzuki, and Isuzu's ac...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/10/06

Analysis Report by Component : Lighting (Japanese Market) List of Lighting suppliers I. Global operations of leading lighting suppliers II. List of leading lighting suppliers and their customers III. Product installations by carmaker, model, supplier and product IV. Comparison in sales among leading suppliers of lighting systems Global operating facilities with detailed description of local suppliers Koito Manufacturing Stanley Electric Ichik...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/07/22

Mazda's record profits in 2013 due to success of SKYACTIV models Overseas activities focused around Mexico, Thailand and Malaysia Summary Structural Reform Plan Target: global sales of 1.52 million units for FY 2016 Trends in major markets Model plan: New Demio previewed in HAZUMI concept car Production capacities for SKYACTIV powertrains to be expanded in Japan and Mexico Operating profit for FY 2015 expected to set a new record high at JPY 210 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/06/11

Thailand: Vehicle production to achieve record high in 2013 Exports expected to increase while domestic demand weakens in the second half Summary Production of compact passenger cars continues to grow for Jan.-Jul. 2013 Thai government approves second phase of eco-car project Toyota, Honda, Nissan, SAIC Motor and UD Trucks to build new plants Japanese OEMs: Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Mazda's activities Ford and GM introduce Eco...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/09/13

Mazda: SKYACTIV contributes to CX-5 and Mazda6 profitability Company strives for overseas production ratio of 50% by FY2015 Summary Trends in major markets Model plan: Launching the CX-5 and the All-new Mazda6, an outcome of SKYACTIV and Monotsukuri Innovation initiatives Production structure: Half of production to take place overseas in FY2015 (50%, 850,000 units) Promoting global alliances Financial statements for FY2012: The CX-5 and the All-n...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/04/22

Thailand to achieve record high vehicle production of 2.3 million units in 2012 Toyota, Nissan, and Isuzu to increase capacity to 760K, 420K, and 400K units respectively Summary In 2012, 2.3 million units production and 1.3 million units sales expected Production facilities in Thailand: Toyota and Nissan to build new facilities, Isuzu and Ford to start operating new facilities Eco-Car projects: Honda with the Brio, Mitsubishi with the Mirage, Suz...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/11/06