All articles by Frankie Youd

Frankie Youd is the Senior Reporter for Just Auto. She has a background in Journalism with a BA Hons degree from The University of Sussex.

GM Korea to lift production to 500,000 units in 2026

GM Korea Company, the South Korean subsidiary of US automaker General Motors, said it aims to increase production by 8.5%…
Dongfeng targets 31% growth in 2026

Chinese state-owned automaker Dongfeng Motor Group announced it is targeting a 31% rise in global sales to 3.25 million vehicles…
Japan’s vehicle sales decline by 2% in January

Japan’s new vehicle market declined by 2.3% year-on-year to 367,748 units in January 2026, following a 12% rise to 376,255…
Enabling autonomy with LiDAR: Innoviz at CES

LiDAR (light detection and ranging), a technology that emits light in the form of laser pulses to create detailed 3D…
VinFast’s global deliveries rise 102% in 2025

Vietnamese battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer VinFast Auto announced that it delivered 196,919 vehicles globally in 2005, a 102% jump…

Hyundai-Kia reports record sales in US in January

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), including Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation, reported record vehicle sales in the US…
Toyota launches battery-powered Pixis small van in Japan

Toyota Motor has launched a battery-powered version of its Pixis small van in Japan, as the world’s largest automaker looks…
Mitsubishi’s global vehicle output rises 6% in December

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reported a 6.3% increase in global production to 76,688 vehicles in December 2025, up from…
Mobis announces Quad Alliance to develop HWD technologies

Hyundai Mobis Company, the main automotive components subsidiary of South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group, announced that it has partnered with…
Taiwan vehicle sales flat in January

Taiwan’s new vehicle market was unchanged at 35,073 units in January 2026, compared with 35,064 units in the same month…