ditions amid sluggish economic growth and weak purchasing power, while investment remains on hold pending clarity on the new government’s policies. Meanwhile, ongoing conflicts involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran have raised concerns over exports amid rising energy prices, contributing to global inflation and further pressuring consumer spending. Analysts expect modest economic growth in Thailand, which could continue to weigh on domestic vehi...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ditions amid sluggish economic growth and weak purchasing power, while investment remains on hold pending clarity on the new government’s policies. Meanwhile, ongoing conflicts involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran have raised concerns over exports amid rising energy prices, contributing to global inflation and further pressuring consumer spending. Analysts expect modest economic growth in Thailand, which could continue to weigh on domestic vehi...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2026/03/31

finiti brand names. USD 500 million is being invested toward this end. On October 16, Nissan USA announced that it has been able to certify that 2024 LEAF vehicles produced in the U.S. will qualify for part of the U.S. federal EV tax credit by meeting the “battery component” requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. Now qualifying for the USD 3,750 tax credit, the LEAF and its AESC-supplied battery are assembled in Smyrna, Te...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

red generation still dictates wholesale electricity prices over 80%. For electrified fleets to be truly cost-effective and stable, domestic renewable power generation is critical, reducing dependency on gas. Improving infrastructure and energy supply can reduce exposure to geopolitical risks, lower inflation risk, and speed up the shift to zero emissions. Based on SMMT press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

ns resulting from declining purchasing power. Furthermore, investment remains on hold until the new administration's policies become clearer. Meanwhile, amidst ongoing tensions between the United States/Israel and Iran, concerns about exports due to soaring energy prices are growing, fueling global inflation and putting further pressure on consumer spending.   According to the Bangkok Post on March 9, the FTI warned that the escalation of confli...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems - Correction of terms. -A revision regarding the communication between the tractor and the trailer. AgreementregardingUNregulation 01 S1 2022/9 2022/11/25 2022/10/8 -A revision to provide requirements for Tyre Pressure Refill System (TPRS) as well as Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS). -Addition of (a) transitional provision(s). 7 AgreementregardingUNregulation 148 00 S4 2022/37 2022/11/25 2022/10/8 Light S...

Regulations  Updated at: 2026/03/27

itions amid sluggish economic growth and weak purchasing power, while investment remains on hold pending clarity on the new government’s policies. Meanwhile, ongoing conflicts involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran have raised concerns over exports amid rising energy prices, contributing to global inflation and further pressuring consumer spending. Analysts expect modest economic growth in Thailand, which could continue to weigh on domestic vehi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Iran Khodro and Saipa halt production On March 17, multiple sources reported that a faculty member at Iran University of Science and Technology announced that Iran Khodro and Saipa completely stopped their production lines since March 14, 2026. The war is affecting car purchases. Inflation and power outages are also impacting vehicle production in the country. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

y agreeing to a 5.5% salary increase for workers plus a 1% increase in the workers' savings fund and the indexation of food allowance vouchers, according to an August 19 tweet by the independent union of Volkswagen workers (SITIAVW). VW and union representatives also agreed on a raise equivalent to inflation plus 2% scheduled for 2019, which would be split between a 1% salary hike and 1% for the savings fund and food vouchers. On Aug 30, Audi inf...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

veda announced discussions with Kia Motors regarding expansion of its plant in Pesquería, Mexico, with the aim of launching an EV in the market. Kia is considering the new EV plant, expected to be built near or as part of the existing facility, due to the eligibility for tax credits under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), though nothing has been fixed yet. While plans are not yet fixed, whenever the new facility would be built, the goal wo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

the time of writing, whilst European and US stocks appeared to steady after intense volatility at the beginning of the week. A protracted conflict – one lasting several months and materially limiting energy supply – would nonetheless act as a major economic shock beyond Asia, leading to renewed inflationary pressures via the impact on global energy prices, which would drive up inflation both directly, through household bills (reducing disposa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

r factory is already completed, with a roof overhead, but it remains a shell without walls. On July 5, NextStar Energy, the vehicle battery JV between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, announced it has signed a binding agreement with the Canadian government to level the playing field with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and is restarting construction at the battery plant in Windsor, Ontario with plans to launch in 2024. The plant will hav...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/10

ficant headwind and weighed on overall regional growth. Sales grew 1.4% YoY to 865k units. The selling rate improved to 12.8 mn units/year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales now stand at 1.7 mn units (-0.7% YoY). In light of recent developments in Iran, which has disrupted energy markets and could intensify inflationary pressures across the region, we have taken a slightly more cautious outlook to the 2026 Western European PV forecast, expecting sales to ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/09

FTI warns Middle East tensions may slow Thailand’s 2026 auto exports Reported on March 9, 2026, the automotive club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) warned that Thailand’s vehicle export growth could slow in 2026 due to the escalating Middle East conflict, which could also raise inflation if prolonged. Potential disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key export route to the region, may increase logistics costs, exte...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

ober 17 in Campinas. Workers are asking for a 9.20% pay raise, but the company has only offered a 1.73% raise. On October 30, Chery announced that the month-long strike at its Jacarei plant in Brazil was resolved. The striking workers finally accepted the original proposal made by Chery for a 1.73% inflation adjustment. Chery was producing only its QQ model when the stoppage began, but is planning for the Tiggo2 SUV later in 2017. The month-long ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/06

y lithium-ion battery producing 194 hp combined. On January 20, Subaru of America announced pricing on the 2026 WRX, including the return of a base WRX and new limited-production WRX Series.Yellow trim levels. Compared to the 2002 Subaru WRX, the new 2026 WRX has nearly the same price, adjusted for inflation, yet now includes far more equipment and features. The 2026 Subaru WRX is assembled in Gunma, Japan and will begin arriving at U.S. dealersh...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

nt in Alabama and the ongoing supply chain issues, the Mazda/Toyota JV plant is currently operating on only one shift. A second shift was slated to begin before the end of 2022, but this has been delayed indefinitely. Mazda has the capacity to build 150,000 vehicles at this plant. Historically high inflation and interest rates are causing many drivers to delay or purchase a lower-priced vehicle. The CX-50 is the only Mazda currently produced at t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

built Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to its inventory in Canada, confirming that it has been shipping vehicles from Gigafactory Shanghai. The range offered on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Tesla’s Canadian site matches those of the LFP cells used in packs for China-built vehicles. Due to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, Tesla is saving its Fremont and Gigafactory Texas-built Model Ys for U.S. customers. Canadian customers can purchase an EV bu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

built Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to its inventory in Canada, confirming that it has been shipping vehicles from Gigafactory Shanghai. The range offered on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Tesla’s Canadian site matches those of the LFP cells used in packs for China-built vehicles. Due to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, Tesla is saving its Fremont and Gigafactory Texas-built Model Ys for U.S. customers. Canadian customers can purchase an EV bu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

GLE and GLS sport utilities. Batteries powering the new EV will come from the Mercedes-Benz battery plant in nearby Woodstock. On September 25, Mercedes-Benz announced it has applied for tax breaks for potential projects at its plants in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Charleston, South Carolina, under the Inflation Reduction Act. While the spokesperson did not comment on the proposed projects, sources have reported that Mercedes-Benz is looking to expan...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04