GM, Ford and Stellantis have stated that new proposed EU rules will restrict the sale of large pickup trucks and SUVs in Europe. The rules in question are from the EU’s Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) system, which is a UK and EU framework that verifies and allows a limited number of low-volume, non-compliant vehic

Hyundai Motor America has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 290,000 model year 2023–2026 Genesis G90, 2023-2025 Ioniq 6, 2024-2026 Santa Fe, and 2024-2026 Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. The recall addresses a defect where front seat belts may not be properly secured to the seat frame due to a damag

Windrose is positioning itself as a direct competitor to the Tesla Semi, launching a China-built Class 8 electric truck in the U.S. with pricing around USD 300,000 and a range of roughly 400 miles. Despite significant import tariffs, the company claims it can remain profitable, leveraging lower-cost supply chains and

On April 9, AvtoVAZ announced that LADA Azimut recently went through another round of testing at the AVTOVAZ proving grounds to prepare for production and certification. The results showed that the vehicle is reliable and well suited to Russian roads and weather conditions.
Since 2023, AVTOVAZ has used a new climate

On April 9, Green NCAP released environmental ratings for Renault 4 E-Tech, Renault 5 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, Cadillac Optiq, Citroën C3, and Dacia Sandero. These results add to the safety ratings recently given by Euro NCAP and focus on each car’s environmental impact, energy efficiency, and running costs.
The newly

On April 9, Mercedes-Benz announced a strong growth in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe (rising 34%), and Germany (with 36%) during the sales results for Q1 2026. The growth was mainly driven by high demand for the new electric CLA.
The demand for the CLA model is higher than current production capacity

On April 10, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first quarter of 2026. In Q1, 2026, Stellantis Italy produced 120,366 vehicles i.e., an increase 9.5% from 109,900 vehicles in Q1 2025. The passenger car production increased by 22% to 73,841 u

On April 9, Volkswagen India unveiled the new Taigun with over 40 new features across design, technology, comfort, and safety. Its key additions include a first-in-segment 8-speed automatic transmission (AQ300) on the 1.0L TSI engine producing 85 kW and 178 Nm. The 1.5L TSI producing 110 kW and 250 Nm continues with

On April 10, Olectra Greentech Limited unveiled a new brand identity and tagline, “Transforming Everyday", marking its repositioning from an electric bus manufacturer to a broader mobility and energy solutions company. The refreshed identity is built around three pillars: Pragmatic Futurism, Accessible Innovation, an

On April 10, Toyota Kirloskar Motor signed an MoU with Wipro 3D to establish an additive manufacturing Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) in Bidadi. The CoE will support rapid prototyping, development of production aids, lightweight and optimised components, and on-demand par

On April 10, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it retailed 19,363 units in FY 2025–26, up from 18,928 units in FY 2024–25, driven by a 16% growth in the top-end luxury segment, which contributed 27% of total sales. Its Q1 2026 sales stood at 5,131 units, up 7% from 4,775 units in Q1 2025, with the top-end segment gr

On April 10, Volga presented the K40 crossover. It comes with two turbocharged engine options: a 1.5 liter / 147 hp engine paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission (7DCT) and front-wheel drive, or a 2 liter / 200 hp combined with a classic 8-speed automatic transmission (8AT) and all-wheel drive. Sales will start

On April 10, Honda UK announced that it will introduce the Super-N mini EV. Following the company’s ‘Man-Maximum, Machine-Minimum’ (M/M) development approach, it is engineered on the lightweight platform of the advanced N Series ‘Kei’ car range sold in Japan. It will be available in the UK from July with a starting p

On April 9, GAC announced that it will unveil the European version of the AION UT at its European Premiere on April 13, 2026, in Milan, Italy. The compact electric hatchback is the second AION model to enter the European market, following the introduction of the AION V last year. It has a length of 4,300 mm and a whe

On April 8, Karsan completed a six-month comprehensive project with the RATP Group, one of the leading public transportation operators in Paris, France. The vehicle completed approximately 3,000 kilometers of autonomous driving under real-world urban conditions, including open traffic.
As part of the project, the Aut

On April 9, Kia South Africa, in a social media post, announced that it has introduced its first-ever bakkie, “Kia Tasman,” to the South African market. It is powered by a 2.2-liter diesel engine. It's specially designed X-TREK mode enables stable, constant driving through low-speed cruising. The Tasman is rated for

On April 9, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro announced the Tara Turbo EF7P sedan. It is equipped with a 1645 cc EF7P turbocharged engine. The engine generates 160 horsepower and 240 Nm torque. It has a 6-speed automatic AT gearbox.
Based on multiple sources 

On April 10, Venucia Motors, in a social media platform, announced that it has dispatched 100 vehicles to Egypt from Lianyungang Port. Venucia Motors is a self-owned brand built by Dongfeng-Nissan. Following the shipment of the first 25 complete vehicles to the United Arab Emirates in January, this is the second batc

On April 10, Robo.ai Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Robus, has completed the manufacturing of its initial commercial prototype vehicles and has commenced deliveries in Pakistan. Following the Robus now plans to continue deliveries for subsequent volume orders and concurrently advance the scheduled ramp-up of its

On April 10, Honda announced plans to begin sales in late May, 2026 in Japan, of the Super-ONE A-segment EV. The company will begin accepting pre-orders at dealership locations throughout Japan on April 16, 2026.
In addition to Super-ONE’s excellent environmental performance and usability for everyday use, it combine