Thailand Cuts 2026 Auto Output Target as Mideast Conflict Disrupts Exports
Federation of Thai Industries lowers production forecast by 50,000 units after shipping disruptions through Strait of Hormuz hammer vehicle shipments to the region
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Federation of Thai Industries lowers production forecast by 50,000 units after shipping disruptions through Strait of Hormuz hammer vehicle shipments to the region

Japanese automaker targets Southeast Asia's largest car market as regional production hub for electrified vehicles through 2030

The Seoul-based automaker saw operating profit decline 4.9 percent in Q2 despite hybrid and EV demand pushing revenue to an all-time high.

NAN GreenMet launches integrated NdFeB manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh, targeting 2028 start as India seeks supply chain independence in critical materials

Chinese automaker registered 6,828 vehicles in first half of 2026 while traditional European and Japanese brands shed market position amid policy-driven shift to electric mobility

Landslides and toxic conditions plague rare earth mining as global demand for electric vehicles and wind turbines fuels deadly extraction in conflict zones

Electrified vehicles captured nearly 15% of total market share in first half, with battery and plug-in hybrid segments posting triple-digit growth despite broader industry decline

The electronics giant's EV chief sees Level 4 autonomy becoming mainstream by 2040 as falling costs and improving reliability accelerate adoption timelines across Asia

RHB Research upgrades 2026 outlook by 3.2% as new launches and resilient economy drive vehicle demand, though caution remains on replacement cycle fatigue

Certificate of Entitlement premiums ease in latest tender, but industry players expect sustained demand to keep prices elevated near peak levels

Lavish content and tech-packed interiors help unknown brands stand out, but cost pressures may force hard choices

Overcapacity and weak demand trap manufacturers in prolonged downturn, raising questions about spillover to energy storage and EV sectors

National brands now command 67 percent market share, driven by surging SUV and electric vehicle adoption across the first half

Japanese automaker secures decade-long extension with Chinese joint venture partner amid shifting EV landscape

The Guangzhou-based EV maker held its biggest European launch yet, signaling a deeper commitment to local production amid rising trade tensions.

South Korea introduces first-ever binding greenhouse gas targets for commercial vehicles as part of aggressive 2030 climate commitment

The Vietnamese automaker's newly formed subsidiary now holds $388 million in capital as foreign ownership drops below 6 percent

Rapid technology upgrades and steep depreciation drive Chinese EV owners to replace vehicles faster than smartphones, revealing a churn cycle fundamentally different from traditional auto markets.

India's largest automaker posted record EV performance in Q1 while its luxury division navigated geopolitical headwinds and a strategic brand reset

Slowing EV profitability and trade barriers drive China's vehicle makers to establish production outside their home market, with implications for industry standards and regional supply chains

Toyota's first-half sales fell 17% as consumers pivot to electric vehicles amid rising fuel costs and a rapidly evolving market