The Winner from Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  FY2023 ESG Activities Sharing Cooperation from ISUZU Motors Co., (Thailand) Ltd.  FY2023 Isuzu Supplier Lean Production from ISUZU Motors Co., (Thailand) Ltd.  AAPICO Forging PLC received 2023 Dana Supplier Awards from Dana Incorporated   Outlook -In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Company expects Thailand’s automotive sector to recover gradually. The Company’s sales fo...

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n April 18 and receive workers and equipment transferred from Hashimoto. The moving will be completed in the middle of May read for production of two models. Central Motor said it plans to produce 102,000 vehicles in fiscal 2011 at its Miyagi Plant. This plan will significantly exceed the pre-quake outlook of 89,000 owing to a rapid recovery in production from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Toyota decided to downsize the Higashi Fuji plant of K...

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le financing. As a result, Argentine exports to Brazil have dropped by 30% in 2025, according to ADEFA. Earlier this year, GM implemented a voluntary retirement program, aiming to reduce staff by around 300 employees in line with expected production cuts, from 430,000 to 330,000 units, although the outlook later improved slightly. Despite current challenges, GM is moving forward with a planned facelift for the Chevrolet Tracker in the coming mont...

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obility and automated driving, which are areas critical to the future of mobility. Although the business sector made considerable progress in cost reduction, this was not enough to fully offset the impact of weaker sales and the additional costs from structural measures announced during the year. Outlook -The Company foresees high uncertainties during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, due to global trade disruptions, such as tariff barr...

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w Economic Drivers Transition Award for 2023 and Integrated Strength Award (Advanced Manufacturing Industry) - Gold Award for 2023 from Shanghai Jiading Industrial Zone Administrative Committee Excellent Quality Partner from FAW-Volkswagen Excellent Team for Production Injection Molding from FAWAY Outlook -For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, the Company expects sales to remain roughly at the same level as in 2024, with an EBIT margin i...

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in January 2023. A total of 1,200 solar panels were installed at the plant, preventing the emission of 480 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere each year and generating the equivalent of 6.6% of the 15 GWh that the plant requires in total for its operations. (From a press release dated March 5, 2024)   Outlook -In the challenging market environment and the planned significant decline in contract manufacturing activities with Continental, the Company ...

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ply of fossil-free steel. With this collaboration, the Company will use SSAB's fossil-free steel to reduce the CO 2 footprint of its products. This will help the Company to reach its sustainability goals. It aims to become a carbon neutral company by 2039. (From a press release dated June 18, 2024) Outlook -The Company anticipates stagnant sales of around EUR 7.7 billion for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, due to ongoing market challeng...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Alicon Castalloy, India revises outlook for FY 2025-26, plans INR 1.7 billion capex On May 14, Alicon Castalloy, in an investor update, announced that it expects a capital expenditure of around INR 1.7 billion in the next financial year (FY 2025-26, ending March 31, 2026) to build capabilities and support its expanding business pipeline. For FY 2024-25, they had projected INR 18 billion in revenue, targeting 15% year-on-year growth, but closed at...

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ctric Ocean SUVs to U.S. customers INEOS Automotive to present new models including FCEV at Goodwood Festival of Speed Fisker announces Fisker Extreme Vigyan limited edition for India market Fisker to ramp up production in Austria plant, to counter supply chain issues Fisker updates 2023 production outlook to 20,000-23,000 units Ineos Automotive tests new Grenadier Quartermaster in Finland Fisker builds 3,123 Ocean SUVs, production ramp planned f...

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rch 3, 2020) Michelin North America announced it will begin a temporary, phased shutdown of some of its tire production facilities in the U.S. and Canada due to the broad effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus). This phased suspension of some manufacturing will begin immediately and, based on the current outlook, will last for at least two weeks. Distribution and logistics activities will continue to support customers through existing inventories. The ...

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ing the 10% reciprocal tariff temporarily set against the EU and the additional 25% tariff on automobiles and auto parts. In negotiations with China, the U.S. and China agreed on May 12 to reduce tariff rates by 115% on both sides, and negotiations were to begin on May 14 for 90 days.   The future outlook for tariffs remains unclear, but it will be necessary to continue to keep an eye on how manufacturers respond and on changes in each country's...

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hailand’s competitiveness amid challenges like U.S. tariffs and global economic uncertainties. According to the OIE Director-General, although the U.S. proposed a 36% tariff on Thai goods in April 2025, its implementation has been delayed by 90 days for negotiations. Clarity on Thailand’s trade outlook is expected after July, with final U.S. tariffs likely to range between 10% and 20%. (From an article of The Nation on May 26, 2025 and multip...

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ew Zealand, Argentina and Brazil in 2018. After that, X-Class production will start for the Latin American market at the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina. On March 1, Mercedes-Benz announced that the "Concept X-CLASS" study, which will be on display at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, will provide an outlook of the brand's forthcoming new pickup, the X-Class. The one-ton pickup with seating for up to five people expands Mercedes-Benz Vans’ produc...

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on sale in mid July 2009. It is fitted with the hybrid system combined with an Atkinson 2.4-liter 4-cylinder in line engine, which develops the maximum output of 147hp/6,000rpm and the maximum torque of 19.1kgm/4,400rpm. A motor develops 141hp, with a total output of the system at 187hp. The sales outlook is 25,000 a year. Toyota plans to boost production of the Lexus "HS250h" that was launched in July. In July the automaker produced about 2,000...

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Brose unveils 2025 outlook and global restructuring plans amid market challenges Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) anticipates stagnating sales in 2025 due to the ongoing market challenges, such as sluggish demand for EVs and intensifying competition, particularly from Chinese EV manufacturers. To address these challenges and return to a positive operating result in 2025, the company will implement the restructuring measures swiftly and con...

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ed the drive unit business for HVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) to its growth areas. In its mid-term business plan through 2030, Aisin planned to shift its management resources to growth areas of EV products, braking systems, as well as safe and comfortable entry. However, having reviewed the outlook of powertrain ratios in 2030, the company has reduced the EV ratio by 31%. It has increased the internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle ratio...

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es Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus led the market with a 16.9% share, followed by Mitsubishi at 13.9% and Ford at 13.5%.   Industry experts credit the strong Q1 performance to continued promotional campaigns, government policies supporting electrified vehicles, and a positive economic outlook. The Vietnamese auto market is poised to sustain its growth in the coming quarters, driven by new model launches and consistent consumer deman...

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ow down 2% as well. The region is currentlyexperiencing several economic challenges. Growth has stagnated in major markets such as Germanyand France. Furthermore, consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest point since November2023, highlighting the prevailing concerns about the region's economic outlook. In Eastern Europe, the LV selling rate rose to 4.3 mn units in April. Sales were down a modest 1%YoY, a relatively better result in compariso...

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to initial capacity will yield 155,000 units per year - Output intended for Saudi Arabia market and export to the region Lucid opens first-ever car manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia Lucid builds 1,550 vehicles, delivers 1,457 in Q3, sends 700 SKD units to Saudi Arabia Lucid reduces production outlook for 2023 Lucid has finished almost 800 Air sedans imported from U.S. in Saudi facility Lucid produced 8,428 vehicles, delivered 6,001 in 2023 ...

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