ellantis: Starts production of the electric SUV "Jeep Wagoneer S", Continues investing in Mexico Ford: Increases production for the fourth consecutive year, raising prices of Mexican-made models in the U.S. Nissan: Increased production for the second consecutive year, begins production of the first e-POWER vehicle in North America Toyota: Began production of the new Tacoma, including HEV Honda: Begins production of Acura ADX, maintains production...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

ons put in place by the previous Biden administration. The previous administration aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with the ultimate goal of halving carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from automobiles by 2032. The intention was to shift U.S. auto sales, which are currently dominated by gasoline-powered vehicles, to electric vehicles (EVs). In a statement released the same day, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin asserted that "The U.S. auto indust...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

t in terms of segments, the company focuses on its lineup of pickup trucks (40% of total sales in 2024), including the full-size F-Series imported from the United States, the Argentine-made Ranger, and the Mexican-produced Maverick.   Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan): Sales of North America's first e-POWER models begin; imports from India are introduced   Nissan (including Infiniti) sold 256,227 units in Mexico in 2024 (17.1% market share), up 5...

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

ally, the two-wheeler segment will showcase BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, Thai Honda, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Strom, Triumph, Yadea, Yamaha, and more.   Some of the key highlight models at the show include the Toyota Yaris Ativ HEV, BYD Shark 6, Deepal S05, MG IM6, AION UT, Nissan Serena e-Power, Mitsubishi Xforce HEV, Jaecoo 7 SHS PHEV, Isuzu TFR Dragonmax, Omoda C9, and Mazda 6e, etc.   The 46th BIMS is projected to achieve a 10% in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/25

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

Nissan Clipper EV BEV Japan Mitsubishi Motors, Mizushima Plant 2024 GS Yuasa LiB 20kWh Prismatic NMC 88 cells 330 61.0 Nissan Interstar E BEV France Renault SOVAB 2024 LG LiB 40 / 87kWh Nissan Juke Hybrid (for Europe) HEV UK Sunderland Plant 2022 VEJ LiB 1.2kWh Prismatic NMC 230 Nissan Kicks  e-POWER HEV Thailand NMT Samutprakan 2020 VEJ LiB 1.57kWh Prismatic NMC 80 cells 296 Nissan Leaf BEV Japan /U.S. /England Oppama / Smyrna /...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

23 Panasonic Automotive Systems Car navigation system Nissan Dayz Highway Star 2023 Panasonic Automotive Systems Car navigation system Nissan Leaf 2022 Faurecia Clarion Electronics Co., Ltd. Car navigation system Nissan Note Aura 2024 JVCKenwood Corporation Car navigation system Nissan Note e-POWER 2024 JVCKenwood Corporation Car navigation system Nissan Roox 2023 Panasonic Automotive Systems Car navigation system Nissan Roox Highway ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/03

e also opened offices in Mexico and are preparing to launch their operations.   Nissan's production in Mexico in 2023 was 615,751 units, a significant increase of 57.5% over the previous year. Production was driven by increased sales in the U.S. of Nissan’s main production models, the Sentra, Kicks, and Versa. The total of the above three models produced at the Aguascalientes plant accounted for 77% of the 2023 production volume. The “NP3...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/14

ssible thanks to the Nissan EV Technology Vision. Smooth and flat acceleration and deceleration are offered thanks to the ultra-low center of gravity, combining with the vehicle's advanced e-4ORCE all-wheel control system. Nissan's press stage Nissan Hyper Tourer concept car Nissan Kicks e-POWER STAR Edition   Another highlight of Nissan was the Nissan Kicks e-POWER STAR Edition.   Based on the Kicks VL grade, Nissan further...

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

MINE BEV Pickup truck Toyota: All-new Hilux Champ pickup Mitsubishi: All-new Triton pickup Isuzu: MU-X PPV and D-Max V-Cross pickup Ford: Ranger Raptor pickup Jeep and Maserati models Tata: Super Ace truck Lexus: RX 500h F SPORT Performance HEV Honda: Accord e:HEV and lineup of e:HEV models Nissan: Kicks e-POWER Suzuki: Swift GL Next and Ertiga Smart Hybrid Subaru: Forester EyeSight 4.0 Mazda 6 20th Anniversary Edition The 40th Thailand Mot...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/27

some FWD vehicles are sourced from Aisin. If one considers the global specifications of the current models being sold, it is obvious that CVTs are unpopular in Europe and the United States. For example, the Toyota’s global RAV4 model is sold in Japan as a 2.0L CVT-equipped model, while the gasoline-powered model for Europe and the U.S. is a 2.5L model with 8-speed AT. This avoids the risk of losing sales simply because the car is equipped with ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/16

ization), 2) reduction of BEV platform and model variations (initially 16 types → 3 types), and 3) in-house development of core technologies (the "Nissan-like" part of software development). Regarding battery procurement sources, the company is currently considering purchasing batteries for HEVs (e-Power) from the acquired VEJ, and for BEVs from AESC and one other supplier. The total investment in electrification will remain unchanged beyond th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/01

d. Mercedes-Benz The new locally-made S-Class which was launched in Thailand in 2021 has received great feedback from the Thai customers. From 2022, the model has been exported to Vietnam where the automotive market has good growth potential. Nissan In July 2022, Nissan unveiled the face-lifted Kicks e-POWER B-segment SUV equipped with the second generation e-POWER technology. This model is built at Nissan’s plant in Thailand for sale in th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/08/17

nd 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 and V2G capability Subaru: New Forester GT edition Suzuki: New Swift GL NEXT, Celerio GL UP, Carry, Jimny Mitsubi...

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

EV(a low-priced compact EV launched in July 2022)(Photo: Wuling)   The Indonesian government announced its target forthe production of electric vehicles (EVs) in July 2021, aiming to manufacture 1 million battery EVs by 2035. Until 2021, all vehicles produced in Indonesia were conventional engine-powered vehicles. In 2022, Hyundai Motor started EV production at its new plant, and Toyota started producing HVs in the country.   Looking at the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/01/27

odels were Honda SUV E: Prototype, Audi Q5 Sportback 55 TFSI E, Bentley Hybrid, BMW 3 Series LCI, Ford Ranger, Hyundai Stargazer, Isuzu V-CROSS 4x4 Magic Eyes, JEEP Gladiator Rubicon, KIA Carnival, Mazda Carbon Edition, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Lamborghini Urus Performante, Maserati Grecale, Nissan Kicks E-Power, Peugeot 2008 SUV, Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition, Subaru Forester, and Suzuki Ertiga Smart Hybrid.   The 12-day event was projected...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/21

odels were Honda SUV E: Prototype, Audi Q5 Sportback 55 TFSI E, Bentley Hybrid, BMW 3 Series LCI, Ford Ranger, Hyundai Stargazer, Isuzu V-CROSS 4x4 Magic Eyes, JEEP Gladiator Rubicon, KIA Carnival, Mazda Carbon Edition, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Lamborghini Urus Performante, Maserati Grecale, Nissan Kicks E-Power, Peugeot 2008 SUV, Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition, Subaru Forester, and Suzuki Ertiga Smart Hybrid.   The 12-day event was projected...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/21

ries Crosstrek for the U.S. market was equipped with the Toyota THS-II-based TH2A electric CVT with two incorporated motors. This TH2A electric CVT has the same overall unit length, front axle position, and engine mounting location as the conventional mechanical Lineartronic CVT installed on gasoline-powered models, making it easy to install in the gasoline-based engine compartment layout. Manufacturing related: CVTs are produced at Subaru’s ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/09

HEV Japan Ujina Plant 2020 Toshiba LiB Mazda CX-30 Hybrid HEV Japan Ujina Plant 2019 Toshiba LiB Mazda Mazda3 Hybrid HEV Japan Hofu Plant 2019 Toshiba LiB Nissan Ariya B6 BEV Japan Tochigi Plant 2022 CATL LiB 66.7kWh Nissan Ariya B9 BEV Japan Tochigi Plant 2022 CATL LiB 91kWh Nissan Kicks  e-POWER HEV Thailand Samut Prakarn 2020 VEJ LiB 1.57kWh Nissan Leaf BEV Japan Oppama Plant 2017 AESC LiB 40kWh Nissan Leaf e+ BEV Japan Op...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/11/11

Bangkok International Motor Show 2022 (2): Keep Moving Forward Together Flagship models from Japanese manufacturers, SUVs and pickup trucks lineup Summary Toyota: bZ4X Concept EV, e-Palette for Autono-MaaS, and Veloz 7-seater MPV crossover Lexus: all-new NX 450h+ PHEV, and UX 300e crossover EV Honda: e:HEV model lineup Nissan: new Almera, KICKS e-POWER, Terra premium SUV and Navara pickup truck Mitsubishi Motors: new Xpander, Triton Ralliart, and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/04/11