East amid the conflict involving the United States and Iran, as well as weaker exports to Australia–Oceania, one of Thailand’s key export markets. The decline was also affected by increasing competition from Chinese electric vehicles in Australia–Oceania amid stricter vehicle carbon emission regulations. Cumulative vehicle exports for the first five months of 2026 reached 339,618 units, down 8.5%.Domestic vehicle sales in May 2026 reached ...

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East amid the conflict involving the United States and Iran, as well as weaker exports to Australia–Oceania, one of Thailand’s key export markets. The decline was also affected by increasing competition from Chinese electric vehicles in Australia–Oceania amid stricter vehicle carbon emission regulations. Cumulative vehicle exports for the first five months of 2026 reached 339,618 units, down 8.5%.Domestic vehicle sales in May 2026 reached ...

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platform will form the basis for a multi-energy range, though no range-extender versions are currently planned. Catone said some launches would occur before 2030 but gave no detailed timetable. He also confirmed the current Wrangler will leave Europe once existing stock is exhausted because of CO2 regulations, although a future return remains possible. Jeep currently sells the Avenger and Compass in Europe. (multiple sources on June 29, 2026)...

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UNECE adopts first-ever global rules allowing fully autonomous vehicles On June 24, the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) adopted the world’s first regulatory framework for fully driverless Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The new framework establishes uniform international safety requirements and a common methodology for validating ADS-equipped vehicles.  Key fea...

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Iran announces new tariffs for importing cars into free zones On June 27, multiple sources reported that Iran has announced a new customs tariff for importing vehicles to free zones. According to the new regulations, battery electric vehicles will be subject to only 2% customs duty. Hybrid vehicles with engines up to 2,000 cc will have a 4% tariff. Hybrid vehicles with engines above 2,000 cc will have a 5% tariff. Gasoline vehicles with engine ca...

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ed by Accelera in the U.S. (Company release on March 27, 2025)B6.7 Octane gasoline engine at NTEA Work Truck Week 2025-At NTEA Work Truck Week 2025, Kenworth showed the Company’s B6.7 Octane engine for the first time. The new gasoline engine will be EPA 2027 certified and meet strict CARB low NOx regulations when it is available for order later in 2025 in Kenworth’s line of Class 5-7 conventional trucks. The engine provides diesel-like perfor...

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East amid the conflict involving the United States and Iran, as well as weaker exports to Australia–Oceania, one of Thailand’s key export markets. The decline was also affected by increasing competition from Chinese electric vehicles in Australia–Oceania amid stricter vehicle carbon emission regulations. Cumulative vehicle exports for the first five months of 2026 reached 339,618 units, down 8.5%. Domestic vehicle sales in May 2026 reached...

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n model and launch it this fall.   On May 29, Mitsubishi Motors announced its new mid- to long-term vision for the period from fiscal year 2026 to the 2030s. Amidst continuously increasing uncertainties surrounding the business environment, such as geopolitical risks and revisions to environmental regulations, the company’s mid- to long-term direction is to steadily realize its vision by improving customer satisfaction and corporate value thro...

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its own brand model at the plant positioned as a supply base for the EU market. It was announced that 11 million yuan will be invested in the startup and initial stage development of the "JX4D30" engine project. The project also includes upgrading the existing "4JB1" engine to meet future emission regulations. On September 12, Changan Qiyuan announced that it officially started accepting pre-orders for the new A07 mid-to-large-size sedan. Based ...

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une 2020. On May 14, BYD Automobile Industry signed an agreement in Tianjin for strategic cooperation with China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC). The companies will form a strategic partnership in a series of fields, including automotive industry standards and technical regulations, product testing and certification services, research of key generic technologies and product development, engineering consulting, informa...

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entally conscious). Honda submitted a report recalling 734,392 cars of the Fit manufactured from November 2001 to October 2007 for a defect in the headlamp wiring. About 620,000 have been exported to overseas markets, including the U.S. and Europe. They will be responded according to each country's regulations. Honda will put its new subcompact "Fit Shuttle" onto the market on June 16 behind schedule from March 17 in the wake of the great earthqu...

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ges and resources to jointly explore unlimited possibilities in the automotive industry and promote the greener and more intelligent development of China’s automobile market. In the future, the two companies hope to further deepen cooperation mechanisms for testing and certification, policies and regulations, and green and low-carbon development. They will jointly explore new technologies, new business forms, and new modes for the development o...

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as begun making full-scale efforts to apply biomimetics to its product development, utilizing AI technology. The Company has developed next-generation cooling fans and battery cooling plates, using the shapes of living organisms that have evolved over hundreds of millions of years. As environmental regulations become more stringent, performance requirements for components are also increasing. In this process, the Company aims to broaden its ideas...

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r of 420 mm, a length of 2,100 mm, and capacity of 4.7 kg, while the XL tank has an external diameter of 620 mm, a length of 2,400 mm, and capacity of 17 kg. Forvia Faurecia aims to globally offer the XL tank in addition to its existing model and will introduce a large tank that meets local Chinese regulations. (Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun article on February 20, 2025) Name change of app marketplace to Appning -The Company unveiled the new name of i...

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of Great Wall, and to enhance their features in Safety. Autoliv and Great Wall Motor will jointly set up a North America road safety research lab. The Lab will combine the global technical and testing resources of both parties and focus on the North American market, at the same time, align with the regulations from road safety authorities, thus to support the implementation of the strategies of Great Wall Motor. (From a press release on September...

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on to INR 10 billion per annum, effective FY 2027 (ending March). The actual supplies to Suzuki Motorcycle India in FY 2026 stood at INR 3.97 billion. The proposed limit represents 51.26% of Bharat Seats' annual consolidated turnover, qualifying it as a material related party transaction under SEBI regulations. Based on Bharat Seats' annual report for FY 2026...

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ionally, FAW Jiefang disclosed that its board of directors has approved the establishment of eight overseas subsidiaries, among which those in Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam have already been registered, while the remaining subsidiaries are being established in accordance with local laws and regulations. From FAW Jiefang press releases on Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s Easy IR Platform 1/2...

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sion to import the Arrizo 6 sedan, and recent increases in logistics costs in the country. On May 10, union representatives will meet again with negotiators from Caoa Chery. Grupo Caoa ended production of the Hyundau ix35 at its Anápolis plant in Brazil in February as expected due to new emissions regulations in the Proconve L7. The plant has begun production of the new generation Tucson, in hybrid form, since the end of 2021, and will launch it...

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irectly measuring tailpipe ammonia, the sensor allows the injection of urea (an ammonia rich compound required by the SCR system) to be optimised and ammonia emissions reduced. Control of urea injection is expected to become a rapidly increasing priority as SCR levels increase to meet new emissions regulations in both light and heavy duty diesel markets. (From a press release on Feb. 22, 2007) Delphi Corporation's patented climate control technol...

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ly 2026 (scheduled), and the new base is scheduled to commence operations in September 2026. India’s automotive sector is expected to grow. Moreover, demand for environmental initiatives in India is rising, driven by factors such as the advancement of vehicle electrification and tighter emissions regulations. (Based on Sumitomo Riko press release dated June 25,2026)...

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