On March 4, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh spoke at an event at the Scout Motors Innovation Center in Novi, Michigan attended by MarkLines regarding the latest updates to the company’s very weighty mission of building a company, two innovative products, and a production plant together all at the same time.
"When we sho

On March 5, BMW Manufacturing confirmed that it led the nation in automotive exports by value during 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In 2025, the Plant Spartanburg exported nearly 200,000 BMW X models with a total export value of USD 9 billion. Additionally, during the period from

On March 4, Subaru of America announced that existing owners of the all-new 2026 Subaru Outback Touring and Touring XT models can receive a no-cost update to activate the Highway Hands-Free Assist Driving system, which provides hands-free driving at speeds up to 85 mph on most U.S. highways. 
Already standard on 2026

While production of the rejuvenated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt has been under way at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas since December, and more than 3,000 units have arrived on dealer lots or are in transit, Chevrolet has only now opened orders for the base LT variant, starting at USD 28,995, which includes the USD 1,395 desti

The Hyundai Ioniq 6, is being discontinued in the U.S. just three years after launch, with an exception of a single model, the high-performance Ioniq 6 N. “Going forward, our award-winning IONIQ 6 lineup will consist of the all-new IONIQ 6 N,” Hyundai said. “This high-performance electric sport sedan delivers truly t

On March 4, Ford Motor Co. announced that is recalling 604,533 Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles in the U.S. over windshield wiper motors that may fail, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall includes:
   2020-2022 Ford Explorers
   2020-2022 Lincoln Aviators
   2020-2022 Ford Escapes
   202

On March 5, Horse Powertrain presented “Amorphous Motor” technology. This hybrid transmission motor achieves industry-leading efficiency of 98.2%, enabling a 1% reduction in whole-vehicle fuel consumption. It uses amorphous steel, a steel alloy, which reduces the thickness of the steel layers required to make up a mo

On March 3, Mercedes-Benz announced that all employees worldwide in administration and production-related areas will have access to Microsoft 365 Copilot. The goal is to integrate AI systematically into everyday work. 
Since 2024, Microsoft 365 Copilot has been deployed in selected business units. Integrated directly

On March 3, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Girteka announced an agreement for the delivery of 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks. The trucks will be delivered in stages throughout 2026 to support Girteka's ongoing fleet renewal and the expansion of its long-haul transport activities in Europe. 
The Actros L ProCabin is based on

On March 4, MOIA, in a social media post, announced that the pre-series production of the autonomous ID. Buzz officially started at the Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge plant in Hanover. The self-driving vehicles pass through the same production stages as all non-autonomous ID. Buzz models before the roof module with cameras

On March 5, Dacia announced the name of its upcoming crossover, Striker. Like other Dacia models (Duster, Jogger, and Bigster), the name also ends with “er”. It is easy to pronounce and carries strong phonetics. It will be revealed on March 10, 2026. It draws inspiration from the 1980s, suggesting the power and preci

On March 4, the BMW Group announced that it continues to invest in Additive Manufacturing and elevates the technology to the next industrial level. The Head of Additive Manufacturing, BMW Group, stated that it is integrating new manufacturing technologies such as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) into the BMW Gr

On March 5, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) announced a five-year Master Research Agreement (MRA). It will focus on research areas that support the future of mobility and engineering systems. These include quantum technologies, future materials

On March 3, Allur announced the launch of production and sales of MG (Morris Garages) brand vehicles in Kazakhstan. An agreement on the development of MG and the localization of production was reached in 2025 at the Shanghai International Auto Show. Production is being organized at the Allur plant in Kostanay. It has

On March 1, multiple sources reported that MAN Truck & Bus appointed Global Auto Services and Import Company (GASI), a subsidiary of Global Auto Group, as the agent for the MAN brand of trucks and buses in Egypt.  GASI will handle all sales, distribution, and after-sales services for the MAN brand's integrated fleet

On February 25, Nigeria-based Dangote Group held a meeting with executives of BAIC FOTON. They signed a logistics transport project involving an order of over 1,000 vehicles, including CNG tractors and semi-trailers. These vehicles will significantly support Dangote Group's logistics operations in Nigeria and across

On March 3, Steyr Automotive started production of trucks for Sinotruk under a contract manufacturing agreement. The diesel-powered and fully electric models in various configurations will be produced at the Steyr site. The first vehicle was completed on March 3, 2026.
Initially, assembly will be done using SKD (sem

On March 3, GAC announced the launch of sales of its new premium hybrid crossover, the GAC S7, in the Russian market. The model will be available in two trim levels, with prices starting at RUB 5,699,000.
The GAC S7 is an all-wheel-drive hybrid crossover built on the EV+ modular platform. It combines a 156 hp gasolin

On March 3, Sollers announced that a new high-tech pressing line at the UAZ site is being prepared for launch. Five presses are already operating in test mode, while robots are being programmed to enable fully automated stamping.
The line will soon start producing large body parts for Sollers vehicles and later for U

On March 3, Hyundai Motor Turkiye announced a new engine option for the Hyundai i30, adding a 1.6-liter T-GDI gasoline engine to its C-segment model. In Türkiye, the i30 hatchback is available in two trim levels, Prime and Comfort.
The new 1.6 T-GDI engine in the Hyundai i30 produces 150 PS of power and 250 Nm of tor