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In Japan's automobile market, compact electric mobility is attracting attention due to the aging population and increasing maintenance costs.
Enter the text of the provided article (in Japanese) here. ...(Omitted)...New "small electric mobility" products are appearing one after another that serve as the "next leg" for those who have returned their licenses.
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The market for small electric mobility vehicles will reach more than 100,000 units per year by 2035.
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The Paris International Auto Show opened in Paris, France, with 20 Chinese brands exhibiting. While increasing their offensive with electric and hybrid vehicles, European companies are introducing new EVs and prototype vehicles, such as Citroen's low-priced EV prototype and Volkswagen's Tiguan EV. Japan's Honda and Subaru participated for the first time in eight years and ten years, respectively.

Toyota Motor Corporation announced on the 8th that it has entered into a new three-company strategic partnership agreement with two major state-owned automobile companies that are conducting joint ventures in China. Guangzhou Automobile plans to reorganize its investment structure and acquire 50% of FAW Toyota's shares. Both joint ventures will become affiliated with Guangzhou Automobile, and will strengthen collaboration in research and development, procurement, production, and sales.

Suzuki announces launch of lightweight electric vehicle "e-Sky" in autumn, highlighting usability similar to gasoline cars and high energy efficiency, aiming to catch up in the lightweight EV market

BYD, China's largest EV manufacturer, released the first light EV "RACCO" in the Japanese market on July 28th. The entry model costs 1,990,000 yen with subsidies applied. While challenging the subsidy policy that favors domestic manufacturers, it challenges domestic manufacturers with the latest SDV technology and equipment comparable to luxury cars.

Porsche has unveiled an EV model added to its main SUV "Cayenne". The company aims to take on the sluggish domestic EV market with an emphasis on driving performance befitting a sports car brand. Prices start at 13.35 million yen, with deliveries starting in September. Gasoline vehicles and PHVs will also be sold together.

Mitsubishi's Delica D:5 has recorded record sales, 19 years after its debut. In fiscal 2025, 26,379 units were sold, and the reason for its popularity is its high drivability, its position as a unique 4WD minivan, and its high level of maturity through years of improvements.