main customer, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its Okazaki Plant. The company has three overseas manufacturing sites: MHI Automotive Climate Control (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and MHI Automotive Climate Control (Changshu) Co., Ltd. for electric compressors in China, and MHI Automotive Climate Control (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thailand. [Recent Activities] Traditionally, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has received 100% of the orders for air conditioni...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

ng base concept one step further, attempting to create a global standard for structural seat frame parts for export to the entire Asia region including Japan.   Regarding the trends to establish new and expanded production bases and open development functions in the growth markets of China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brazil, there was a move to establish a joint venture between Toyota Boshoku and Germany's AUNDE Group SE seen in 2019 and it...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/27

site activities: 17 production sites for electric power steering (Japan: 2, Americas: 3, Europe: 3, Africa: 1, Asia: 3, China: 5) Breakdown Japan 2 (Hanazono Plant, Nara Plant) Americas 3 (U.S. (Tennessee), Mexico, Argentina) Europe 3 (France 2, Czech Republic) Africa 1 (Morocco) Asia 3 (India, Thailand, Malaysia) China 5 (Tianjin City; Xiamen City, Fujian Province; Xinxiang City, Henan Province; Changchun City, Jilin Province; Taiwan) U.S....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q2 2025) 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 - June 2024 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q2 2025)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Sales data for Thailand and Malaysia include revisions from past periods. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/28

inesses in China have been conspicuous. Adient: End of joint venture with Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. and acquisition of a subsidiary of the joint venture. Forvia SE joint venture with BYD expanded with the opening of its seventh plant and the construction of a seat assembly plant in Thailand. Magna: Acquisition of Chongqing Honglizhixin Technology Development Group Co., Ltd. Establishment of joint venture with Guangdong Huatie Ton...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

Mitsubishi Motors: Strengthening HEVs in Thailand, Foxconn supplying BEVs Launching next-generation Nissan Leaf-based BEV produced in the U.S. Summary "Challenge 2025" - Mid-Term Business Plan: Shift from the aggressive launch of BEVs to the enhancement of HEVs and PHEVs Japan market: Double-digit year-over-year growth in 2024, aiming for 80% HEVs and 20% BEVs by FY2030 North American market: Collaboration with Nissan to launch next-generation Ni...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/30

ice war and the Changzhou plant closing in 2024. Nissan build also fell by 8.5k units in Japan because of weak US demand for its ageing ICE lineup, plus concerns over US tariffs. Mitsubishi output grew by 2.4% YoY due to robust activity in Indonesia rising from a low base in 2024, while assembly in Thailand remained flat. In Europe, RNM build remained largely flat (-0.2% YoY) with Nissan contracting while Renault and Dacia both grew. Nissan’s Y...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28

rope, 6 in the Americas, 3 in China, and 4 in Asia) Japan 7 (Fukuda Plant, Toyohashi Plant, Yawadayama Plant, Komeno Plant, Inabe Plant, Sango Kanto Co., Ltd., Sanfuku Co., Ltd.) Europe 1 (Türkiye) Americas 6 (U.S. 4, Canada, Mexico) China 3 (Tianjin, Hongzhou, Xiangyang (Hubei Province)) Asia 4 (Thailand 2, India, Indonesia) In addition to these, Sango has technical assistance facilities in Europe, the U.S., and Asia.   Futaba ▶ Recent a...

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

- 10 10 10 Quidong, Jiangsu LFP energy storage - - - - - - 2 10 10 10 10 10 Yancheng, Jiangsu Pouch type, for drive applications - - - - - 5 10 20 27 27 27 27 Jianyang, Sichuan - - - - - - - - - - 10 20 Debrecen, Hungary Large cylindrical, for BMW - - - - - - - - - - 8 20 Total 30GWh Thailand - - - - - - - - - 6 6 6 Mississippi, USA for Cummins, Daimler, and Peterbilt - - - - - - - - - - 5 10 Total 21GWh Malaysia For power to...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

a, 4 in Asia) Breakdown: Japan 5 (Iwatsuki (disc brakes, drum brakes), Okayama (drum brakes), Yamagata (disc pads), Fukushima (linings), Tatebayashi (caliper casting materials)) Americas 2 (Glasgow Plant (Kentucky, USA), Mexico Plant) Europe 1 (Slovakia Plant) China: 2 (Guangzhou, Suzhou) Asia: 4 (Thailand 2, Indonesia 1, Vietnam 1) Business overview by region: Domestic Japanese operations In the fiscal year ending March 2024, sales in the J...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

ately 83% of global car sales, and three Nordic countries (*Note). Click here to see Automotive Sales data Click here to see March report Click here to see How to search EV/HV/PHV/FCV data   12 major countries: China, U.S.A., Japan, India, Germany, France, Brazil, U.K., South Korea, Canada, Italy, Thailand   3 Nordic countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland   These 15 countries account for about 90% of global electric vehicle sales.    (Note 1) Ag...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q1 2025) 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 - March 2025 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q1 2025)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Thailand's sales from January to March 2025 include an adjusted value of -...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Thailand: Tax Incentives for PHVs, HVs, and MHVs in addition to EVs Chinese OEMs expand EV production; Changan, Chery to start up new plants Summary Thai government policies: Tax incentives for HVs, MHVs, and PHVs EV sales in Thailand slow in 2024, HV sales grow 1.5-fold Chinese OEMs: Launching HV and PHV models in addition to BEVs Chinese OEMs: BYD and GAC Aion start operation of EV plants in Thailand Thai production in 2025 is expected to incre...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

0 PHEV and EX90 BEV Audi: A5 PHEV BMW: 330e M Sport PHEV Mercedes-Benz: Three new AMG models Luxury brands: Porsche, Maserati, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce Motorcycle: Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, and others BIMS 46th's entrance   The 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) took place in Thailand from March 26 to April 6, 2025, under the theme "The Talk of Sensuous Automotive." Press Day and VIP Day were scheduled for March 24-25.   T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

ic Mexican market share.   The Group has been promoting HEVs in a wide range of segments, including sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, as a pillar of sales expansion. In December 2024, the company reported that its HEV share had exceeded its target and reached 30%.   High-selling models include the Thai-produced pickup truck Hilux and subcompact Yaris, and the Canadian-produced RAV4, and most of the domestic Mexican sales were imported vehicles (...

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

New S5 EV and IM6 premium intelligent e-SUV GAC: Aion UT EV and M8 PHEV GWM: New Haval H6 SUV Neta S Shooting Brake with Super EREV technology MGC Asia: Xpeng X9 Premium Juneyao Auto: JY Air electric sedan BIMS 46th's venue   The 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) took place in Thailand from March 26 to April 6, 2025, under the theme "The Talk of Sensuous Automotive." Press Day and VIP Day were scheduled for March 24-25.   T...

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

AT assemblies, AT components GAC Aisin Automatic Transmission Co., Ltd. Guangzhou, Guangdong AT assemblies, AT components Tangshan Aisin Gear Co., Ltd. Tangshan, Hebei AT components Tangshan Aisinkakou Automotive Components Co., Ltd. Tangshan, Hebei Friction materials (merged in April 2025) Thailand Aisin Powertrain (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Sriracha District, Chonburi AT assemblies (RWD), AT components Aisin Thai Automotive Casting Co., Ltd...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

that of current engines, and the control software to two-thirds. On the other hand, production of the inline 4-cylinder diesel engine is planned to be discontinued. Strengthening overseas plants While China will continue to promote the development, production, and export of new energy vehicles, Thailand has stated that it will begin producing a new compact SUV for the Global South at a scale of 100,000 units per year from 2027. Source: Cre...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/01

ely 83% of global car sales, and three Nordic countries (*Note). Click here to see Automotive Sales data Click here to see January report Click here to see How to search EV/HV/PHV/FCV data   12 major countries: China, U.S.A., Japan, India, Germany, France, Brazil, U.K., South Korea, Canada, Italy, Thailand   3 Nordic countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland   These 15 countries account for about 90% of global electric vehicle sales.    (Note 1) Ag...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/26

or the 22nd consecutive year. R&D centers have been built overseas and vehicles are sold in over 80 countries. Overseas operations cover more than 110 countries and territories with 4.5 million users outside China. The company is currently building local plants or expanding its business partners in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, and other countries, and will continue to develop further markets outside China i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/07