Announced on August 18, 2026, Bus Cap Berhad and BYD Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a Malaysia-based new energy commercial vehicle platform, centered on a proposed electric bus assembly and manufacturing facility in Perak. The MOU was signed in Shenzhen, China. 
The cooperation

Announced on August 18, 2026, Hongqi has officially entered the Indonesian market through a partnership with Indomobil Group, introducing the E-HS9 as its first model in Indonesia. 
The E-HS9 is a full-size electric SUV equipped with dual electric motors and serves as Hongqi's flagship model.
The Chinese automaker sa

On August 18, Sumitomo Rubber Industries announced that it will introduce racing tires using sustainable carbon black in the SUPER GT GT500 class during the 2026 season. The company will apply technology previously used in the GT300 class during the 2025 season, where its performance and reliability were verified und

On August 18, it was reported that the Independent Union of Workers of the Automotive Industry of Volkswagen de Mexico (SITIAVW) have suspended negotiations with Volkswagen de Mexico after failing to reach an agreement on the 2026 collective bargaining review.
After 21 negotiation sessions, the union announced it wou

Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd. (Futaba Industrial) announced on August 18 that its exhaust system has been adopted for Nissan’s all-new Elgrand. Compared with the exhaust system used in the previous model, the new system features a simplified structure with fewer parts and reduced weight.
In the center muffler, the hole

On August 13, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 88th list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 599 vehicle models on the list in total, including 18 energy-saving and 581 NEV

On August 14, WEY, the premium luxury vehicle brand of Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd (GWM), announced the official launch of the all-new WEY V8X, a five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV. The model is available in two versions—the Sport version and the Luxury Family version—with five variants in total. Prices range from CNY 239,80

On August 12, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (33rd List)”.
The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 77 passenger vehicles (including Volkswagen Anhui ’s ID. UNYX 09, XPeng’s G9L, and Li A

On August 12, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 409th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”.
A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Geely Auto, Great Wall Motor, and BYD, as

On August 15, Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd (BAIC Group) announced that its subsidiary Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd (Foton Motor) had delivered 600 battery-electric buses to Pakistan.
As a key player in BAIC Group’s commercial vehicle business, Foton Motor has long served a wide range of applications, including log

On August 15, State Grid Corporation of China (State Grid) announced that the heavy-duty truck charging demonstration station at the Zhangqiu Service Area (Shanghai-bound) on the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway officially commenced operations in Jinan, Shandong Province, on August 4. It is China’s first grid-friendly hig

On August 15, VOYAH Automotive Technology Co., Ltd (Voyah) announced the official launch of the all-new Passion S battery-electric coupe SUV. The model is offered in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 229,900 to CNY 279,900 and limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 223,900 to CNY 273,900.
The Pas

U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke over the phone on August 17 regarding trade negotiations between the two countries. U.S. and Canadian officials have been negotiating an agreement that would avoid 50% tariffs on approximately USD 20 billion worth of Canadian goods, which is se

General Motors announced that it is currently in the process of standardizing all its EVs to native North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging ports for the 2027 model year. This means that adapters will no longer be required for GM EVs at NACS chargers for future models. While all 2026 model year GM EVs under

On August 18, 2026, Blink Charging Co. announced the launch of EnergyConnect, an AI-driven energy management system (EMS) to optimize charging, increase transparency, and improve control of energy usage. EnergyConnect enables charging site owners to monitor energy usage and performance in real time, automate load man

On August 6, 2026, PowerFlex announced the acquisition of The Mobility House North America through a share exchange transaction. As part of the transaction, The Mobility House will become a minority shareholder in the combined business. The acquisition will create a leading fleet charging and energy management platfo

Dodge showcased its latest performance vehicles during the Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan. The display featured the new 600 hp 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition and the Durango R/T 392 Smokescreen concept. Dodge also introduced the Charger’s new Red Oxide exterior color. Other vehicles on display were cu

Motive has launched Motive Maintenance, an AI-powered system designed to help fleets prevent breakdowns and reduce maintenance costs. The platform connects vehicle fault codes, inspections, maintenance schedules, repair workflows, and spending data in one system. AI can translate fault codes, prioritize critical issu

HEVO has received a U.S. patent for technology that enables electric vehicles to charge wirelessly while driving. The system uses charging pads embedded along roadways to continuously transfer power to vehicles as they travel. The technology also supports bidirectional power flow, allowing vehicles to return stored e

Nexio Power has unveiled a production-intent Class 7 propane bobtail truck developed for commercial fleet use. The truck is powered by Nexio’s 7.2-liter supercharged V8 propane engine and paired with an Allison 3500 RDS six-speed automatic transmission. Following its debut at the Red River Crossroads Propane Expo, th