Thailand’s Car Production in September 2025 Reaches 128,104 Units — Up 14%, Driven by EVs and New PPV Models

Thailand’s car production rose 14.01% in September 2025, driven by strong growth in battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturing.

Thailand’s Auto Production in August 2025 Falls 6.11% YoY, but BEVs Surge 2,018%

Thailand’s auto production fell 6.11% YoY in August 2025 to 112,366 units, pressured by export challenges. BEV output, however, soared 2,018%, highlighting strong momentum in the E…

Thailand’s Auto Production Drops in July, but BEV Output Surges 554%

Thailand’s total vehicle production dropped to 110,616 units in July 2025, down 15% YoY. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surged 554%, highlighting the growing EV market in Thailan…

Nissan’s Bold Restructuring Plan: Cutting Costs and Aiming for Growth

Nissan Motor accelerates its “Re-Nissan” restructuring plan, closing factories and cutting jobs while focusing on supplier collaboration and advanced technologies to recover from p…

Japanese Automakers Sustain High R&D Spending at ¥3.98 Trillion, Driving EV, SDV, and Carbon-Neutral Innovation

Nine leading Japanese automakers plan ¥3.98 trillion in FY2026 R&D for EVs, SDVs, autonomous driving, and carbon-neutral innovations despite market uncertainty.

Thailand’s Auto Production Rises 11.98% in June 2025 to 130,223 Units – First Half Still Down 4.8%

Thailand produced 130,223 vehicles in June 2025, up 11.98% YoY. First-half production totaled 724,715 units, down 4.8%. Electric vehicle output surging. See full FTI breakdown.

DENSO to Localize Inverter Production in India and Thailand to Support EV Demand

Denso plans to begin local production of EV inverters in India by 2026 and in Thailand by 2027, strengthening its local-for-local strategy in high-demand regions including ASEAN.

Impact of China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions on Japanese Industries

China’s tightened rare earth export controls disrupt Japanese industries, including electric motor manufacturers and automakers. Japan and the U.S. seek cooperation to safeguard cr…

Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors Near Final Merger Deal, Key to Southeast Asia Strategy

Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors are nearing a long-delayed merger, aiming to defend market share in Southeast Asia against rising Chinese competition.

TAPMA Unveils Future Mobility Thailand 2025, Driving Towards a Global Hub for Next-Generation Automotive Manufacturing

A Global Business Matching Platform Aiming to Position Thailand as a Hub for Future Mobility Manufacturing

VinFast launches VF 3, offers free charging for its EV in Indonesia

VinFast announces the launch of VF 3 and a free charging policy for its electric vehicles in Indonesia.

Key Automotive Trends for 2025

Electric vehicles are set to dominate the market, with a 17% growth in shipments in 2025 and over 50% of all models expected to be electric by 2030, as predicted by Gartner.

Honda and Nissan Merger to Challenge EV Competition

Toyota Posts Strong Profits Amidst Challenges

Toyota overcomes headwinds to maintain profitability, steady cost reduction activities and other efforts resulted in an operating profit of 2.4642 trillion yen for the April-Septem…

Electronics Industry Booms: 8 Major Companies Raise Full-Year Revenue Targets Amid Growing Digital Transformation Investments

Eight major electronics companies revised their full-year revenue forecasts upward, driven by strong core businesses and increasing global demand for digital transformation (DX).

Seven Passenger Car Companies’ Global Sales Fall 1.4%

Global sales by seven passenger car companies have declined by 1.4%, marking the first year-on-year drop in two years. Intensifying competition in China and North America is puttin…

Proterial Develops Advanced Magnetic Sheet for Non-Contact EV Charging

Proterial, formerly Hitachi Metals, has developed a cutting-edge magnetic sheet and panel using soft magnetic materials to enhance non-contact charging systems for electric vehicle…

85 Million EVs to Dominate Global Roads in 2025

By the end of 2025, 85 million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc.

Japanese Automakers Rethink China Strategy Amid Slow Response to NEV Price Wars

Japanese automakers are being forced to rethink their China strategies. Nissan has closed some of its factories, Honda is planning to cut staff, and Mitsubishi has already withdraw…

Automakers Accelerate Development of Solid-State Battery, Eyeing Competitive Edge in EV Market.

Accelerating All-Solid-State Battery Development to Improve EV Competitiveness with Long-Range Cruising and Low Cost.