On January 19, the CEO of HIPA (Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency) announced that the series production of the fully electric GLB on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture platform has started, along with battery assembly in the Kecskemét facility, Hungary.
The expanded K1 plant, which doubles capacity, is in its

On January 19, MAN Truck & Bus signed a new three-year framework agreement with TIP Group, Netherlands for supplying up to 600 vehicles per year, covering a total of up to 1,800 trucks across 18 European countries. The contract includes vehicles from 7.5 to 42 tonnes and is worth up to EUR 160 million.
The agreement

On January 19, Syrah Resources Limited provided an update regarding its offtake agreement with Tesla, Inc. for the supply of natural graphite active anode material (“AAM”) from Syrah’s 11.25ktpa AAM facility in Vidalia, Louisiana. Syrah had received a notice from Tesla alleging that it had defaulted on an obligation

On January 15, the Minister of Economy, Azerbaijan, met with a delegation led by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Vietnamese company VinFast. The meeting discussed the promotion of local production, opportunities for joint activities in the field of electric vehicle production, and the importance of exch

On January 15, ADM Group announced that the ADM Jizzakh plant, part of the ADM group of companies, started construction of a new CKD plant in December 2025. It will assemble new energy vehicles (NEV), including electric cars and hybrid models.
This plant will organize the production of NEV cars from international bra

On January 18, multiple sources reported that Karwa Motors has produced and supplied approximately 900 vehicles of various types to the Omani market in 2025. The company produced and delivered 822 units of school buses under the national replacement program. It also supplied 100 buses to public and private sector org

On January 15, the Industrial Development Fund announced that the Kama Mechanical Plant in Naberezhnye Chelny has moved to a full production cycle for rear, middle, and front axle gears used in KAMAZ trucks.
It was supported by investments exceeding RUB 260 million, including RUB 180 million from the federal Industr

On January 15, Sollers announced the launch of the Sollers SA6 bus. The new 9-meter model is now available, with prices starting at RUB 10,700,000.
The Sollers SA6 is equipped a 6.5-liter diesel engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, producing 245 hp of power.
The SA6 features a comfortable 35-passenger

On January 17, Lotus Technology Inc. announced its support for Canada’s new tariff policy, which allows up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles each year to enter the country at a reduced tariff of 6.1%. This strengthens China–Canada trade relations and will help its company’s growth in the North American market.
The

Announced on January 15, 2026, VinFast has launched its VF Connect smart software service for models VF 6 EV and above, offering advanced smart features including the AI-powered VinFast 3.0 Virtual Assistant, remote vehicle management, and theft alerts.
VF Connect includes a free Basic Package with essential features

Reported on January 16, 2026, BMW Group Malaysia has established a partnership with Universiti Malaya (UM) for the research and development of second-life applications for used EV batteries, with a focus on energy storage and rural and community electrification. 
The collaboration will see BMW Group Malaysia supplyin

On January 16, FAW-Audi launched the next-generation Audi Q5L, the world’ first luxury fuel SUV to feature Huawei’s intelligent driving technology. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 384,800.
The next-generation Audi Q5L, the first PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-b

Announced on January 16, 2026, Autohub Group of Companies has been named the official distributor of Deepal in the Philippines, reinforcing its expansion into electrified and next-generation mobility.
The partnership was sealed on January 14 through a contract signing between Autohub Group and Changan Auto Southeast

On January 15, BAIC Group announced the recent deepening of the strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor. The two companies reached consensus on several issues regarding stronger support for Beijing Hyundai’s development across multiple domains.
For the future development of Beijing Hyundai, Hyundai Motor will furthe

On January 14, GM stated that it will invest USD 1 billion in Mexico over the next two years to strengthen local manufacturing operations and better serve domestic demand, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country.
Regarding sales, GM announced that it closed 2025 with solid sales results, selling 198,153 v

Reported on January 15, 2026, BYD confirmed that its Subang plant in West Java is set to begin operations in Q1 of 2026. The announcement was made by the General Manager of BYD’s Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division during a meeting with Indonesian journalists in Zhengzhou, China.
BYD thanked the Indonesian government fo

The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 1,413,903 units in 2025 represented a 10.0% increase over 2024. Due to the trend of calming down the inflation and falling interest rates, it saw double-digit growth compared to the previous year.
According to the data from Automot

Announced on January 15, 2026, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam (MMV) reported record December sales of 8,960 units, bringing its total 2025 volume to 44,107 units. The result marked MMV’s highest-ever December performance and allowed it to lead Vietnam’s ICE vehicle market for the first time in December.
The Xpander MPV re

On January 14, Dongfeng Aeolus announced a plan for the launch of eight new and iterated vehicle models in three years.
Specifically, the Aeolus L8, which underscores luxury and comfort, will be upgraded with a LiDAR and CNOA (City Navigate on Autopilot). The Aeolus L9, a mainstream 7-seater family new energy SUV, le

On January 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reported the first vehicle model of SAIC-VW’s new ID. ERA lineup. Named the “ID. ERA 9X”, the vehicle model also serves as VW Group’s first 9-series flagship in the world.
The 9 in the name signifies supremacy, the largest size among VW vehi