In an investor update, Olectra Greentech announced that it is developing commercial vehicles that can support both battery swapping and megawatt charging technologies. The company will develop these technologies and evaluate them in the market. The decision on which technologies will be launched commercially will be

On June 14, the CEO of the Triton Electric Vehicle (TEV) announced India's next generation of hydrogen combustion-powered commercial trucks. The company also announced hydrogen-powered buses and three-wheelers. The hydrogen engines powering these vehicles are being assembled entirely in India.
The commercial vehicle

On June 11, Lotus Cars Limited announced the launch of the Hethel Performance Hub (HPH), a new initiative aimed at accelerating innovation in low-volume, high-performance industries.
The hub will bring together automotive manufacturers, technology companies, emerging businesses, and academic institutions within a co

On June 13, multiple sources reported that the Chairman of Alkan Holding Group stated that the company will invest USD 120 million to establish a car assembly plant in Egypt. The plant will assemble Kia and BAIC brand cars in Egypt. The plant will start operations in 2027. The plant will produce 10,000 cars in the fi

On June 15, the Ministry of Industry of Egypt, in a social media post, announced that Ezz Al Arab El Sewedy Industrial Investment Group and ROX Motor signed an agreement to establish Rox Egypt, which will begin local production of ROX REEV vehicles at Ezz Al Arab El Sewedy’s factories. The ministry stated that this p

On June 15, Stellantis announced that it will showcase its latest connectivity and autonomous vehicle technologies at MOVE 2026, held on June 17–18 at ExCeL London, UK. At its booth, the company will show how its technology supports smarter, more connected, and scalable mobility solutions.
One highlight is the new Je

On June 11, VW Commercial Vehicles launched updated versions of the Multivan and its camper variant, the California, with a new front design, new wheels, and a fully redesigned cockpit.
Both models offer a new plug-in hybrid AWD system (eHybrid 4MOTION) which generates output of 180 kW and a 19.7 kWh battery. They ar

On June 15, Skoda announced that its new electric SUV called the Peaq is going through extensive testing before the officially release on June 23, 2026.
Test vehicles drove over 1.5 million km in different climates across Europe, Africa, and North America. The company also used computer simulations to test many situa

On June 12, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has stopped production at its Atessa plant, Italy, on June 15, 2026, due to a shortage of engines needed for van production.
In the first shift, most areas will stop except CKD and Finishing department. In the second shift, assembly will stop, but the Body Shop an

On June 11, FREELANDER International presented FREELANDER 8 electric SUV at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Shanghai.  The showcase comes as FREELANDER prepares for its Middle East brand launch in Abu Dhabi, UAE. FREELANDER is a joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery. 
The CEO of FREELANDER International

On June 12, Nissan Motor Ibérica announced that its management and workers' representatives reached an agreement on the workforce reduction plan (ERE), which was approved by employees through a referendum held on the same day.
Under the redundancy agreement, 195 employees from the Zona Franca, Zona Franca–El Prat, an

On June 15, Mercedes-Benz India launched the S 450 e Launch Edition, the company's first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model in India. The price of the New S 450e Launch Edition is INR 22 million, while the price of the New S 450e MANUFAKTUR edition begins from INR 23.8 million.
The S 450 e is powered by a 3.0-liter inline s

SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle announced on June 10 the launch of its all-new range-extended SUV, the Jiayue 07. Jiayue is an AI-native vehicle series jointly developed by Roewe and Volcano Engine through deep collaboration.
The Jiayue 07 measures 4,900 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and 1,745/1,753 mm in height, wit

On June 10, Geely Galaxy officially launched the battery-electric version of its mid-size SUV Starship 7, offering two range variants of 525 km and 605 km across four models, with a price range of CNY 109,800–129,800 (limited-time price: CNY 99,800–119,800).
The battery-electric Starship 7 measures 4,750 mm in length

On June 15, Archion announced that it will be joining Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies (CJPT). Archion’s participation in CJPT will replace that of Hino Motors in connection with the business integration of Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus.
By integrating the technologies and expertise of both companie

Reported on June 12, 2026, Weststar Maxus officially unveiled SAIC Maxus eTerron 9 EV pick-up for the Malaysian market at Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2026 (KLIMS 2026), with a price of MYR 223,888. The company also introduced the diesel-powered Terron 9, priced at MYR 140,888.
Built on SAIC Maxus’ dedica

Announced on June 12, 2026, CP Foton officially launched the eView Connect new energy van in Bangkok, Thailand. This marks the important step of BAIC FOTON in advancing the electrification of commercial vehicles (CVs) across Southeast Asia.
The vehicle is built on a dedicated all-electric platform and equipped with C

On June 12, Renault announced the expansion of the Renault Boreal C-segment SUV with production in Bursa, Turkiye, supporting sales in the domestic market as well as exports to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Boreal was initially launched in Brazil and is positioned as Renault’s global C-SUV for inte

The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in May 2026 were 69,219 units, up 14.0% compared to May 2025.
By automaker sales in May, Toyota was up 18.3% y/y to 24,846 units and a 35.9% market share. Daihatsu was down 0.2% to 11,140 units with

On June 12, Stellantis presented the Leapmotor B05, a new battery-electric hatchback developed for the European market during the brand’s International Media Drive event in Germany.
The C-segment B05 is equipped with an electric motor producing up to 218 hp and 240 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km