On July 16, Farizon Auto UK, distributed by Jameel Motors, introduced the new Farizon SV Sport electric commercial vehicle in the UK. Initially offered in L1H1 form, it delivers 170 kW and 336 Nm, with up to 1,350 kilograms of payload, 6.95 cubic metres of cargo space and a 550-millimetre loading height. The SV Sport

On July 16, Hero MotoCorp announced its official entry into Germany through a distribution partnership with the KSR Group. Hero MotoCorp will introduce its Euro 5+ compliant product portfolio, led by the XPulse 200 4V series. With this launch, Germany becomes Hero MotoCorp’s fifth European market and its 53rd market

On July 15, Lexus India started booking for the All-New ES350h, the self-charging hybrid electric variant of its newly introduced eighth-generation executive sedan. The All-New ES 350h will be manufactured in India. It will share an advanced platform and design philosophy with the ES 500e.
It has a newly developed hy

On July 15, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Honda Cars India Ltd. obtained approval for its Wind Tunnel Facility, which is used for the determination of road load for M1 category vehicles. ARAI also provided a WLTP compliance certificate to Honda Cars India. 
This certification reco

On July 15, multiple sources reported that Saipa Diesel announced that it will produce new versions of Foton products as part of the company's product portfolio development plan. It will also introduce new automatic versions of M4 trucks in the capacities of 6, 8.5, and 12 tons. The company has improved its position

On July 15, the Embassy of Malaysia in Algeria, in a social media post, announced that the ambassador, along with a senior delegation from DRB-HICOM, PROTON, and MODENAS, met with the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) to explore strategic investment opportunities in Algeria’s booming

On July 16, 2026, Nissan announced the launch of the all-new Elgrand in Japan. The model is built to pair spacious comfort with engaging driving performance. The new model adopts the third-generation e‑Power hybrid system, the enhanced e‑4ORCE electric-drive all-wheel control technology, and the Intelligent Dynamic S

On July 16, JSW MG Motor India unveiled MG ADAPT (Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology), India's first Multi New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform. MG ADAPT supports electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and range-extender electric vehicles (REEVs).

Indian passenger vehicle wholesale in June 2026 were up 18.2% y/y to 326,068 units.
For April through June of 2026, total vehicle wholesale were up 24.5% to 1,538,642 units, compared to the same period of 2025. PVs (passenger vehicle, UV and van) sales were up 25.9% y/y to 1,273,811 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz

On July 16, 2026, Mitsubishi Motors has launched the Xforce HEV in Indonesia, marking the brand’s first HEV model introduced and manufactured in the country. Priced at IDR 445 million (OTR Jabodetabek), the Xforce HEV will be showcased at the upcoming GIIAS 2026.
Manufactured at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indon

Announced on July 15, 2026, Thailand's automotive industry leaders have jointly outlined policy proposals aimed at strengthening the country's automotive sector during its transition to new vehicle technologies.
The proposals, presented by the Automotive Industry Association (TAIA) President and the Federation of Tha

On July 15, Leapmotor Argentina released additional details of the new B10 ultra-hybrid model, its first vehicle launches in the market.
The B10 combines a 215 hp electric motor producing 240 Nm of torque with a 1.5-liter range-extender generator and an 18.8-kWh battery, delivering up to 95 km of electric driving ran

On July 15, Stellantis MEA officially started production on its Smart Car platform at the Kenitra Industrial Complex in Morocco. The launch was attended by Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade. The plant has begun producing the Fiat Fastback and Grizzly, offering multi-energy powertrain options.
The milestone als

On July 15, Volvo Cars announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Belgian federal government and the regional government of Flanders to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of its Ghent manufacturing plant.
The agreement includes support measures of up to EUR 119 million from the Flemish gove

On July 15, Kia India unveiled the Syros EV, its second mass-market electric vehicle. The company has opened pre-bookings with a booking amount of INR 25,000.
The Syros EV, built on Kia's reinforced K1 platform, is available with two battery options: a 51.4 kWh battery offering an ARAI-certified driving range of up t

Announced on July 16, 2026, GWM Thailand reported first-half 2026 sales of 8,528 vehicles, up 19% YoY. The company said the growth was achieved despite no EV deliveries in Q1. H1 sales were supported by its HEV, PHEV, BEV, and diesel models across the TANK, ORA, POER, HAVAL, and WEY brands.
GWM said the TANK 300 and

VW Group may need to cut around 50,000 more jobs worldwide to stay competitive in the global automotive market, according to an internal memo to employees by CEO Oliver Blume. This suggests the company’s job cuts could add up to 100,000 positions.
Back in 2024, VW Group had already agreed to reduce around 50,000 posi

On July 14, Infiniti Americas vice president Eric Ledieu confirmed the brands intention to expand its lineup to seven models, including hybrids and high-performance models. 
Infiniti currently markets the QX 60 and QX 80 three-row SUVs, and all-new QX 65 two-row SUV. Ledieu said to expect a rear-wheel-drive-based spo

Nissan has confirmed it will discontinue the Altima and Rogue Plug-In Hybrid as part of its strategy to eliminate low-performing models and focus on growth segments. Speaking with Wards Auto, Nissan Americas Chief Product & Planning Officer Ponz Pandikuthira said the Altima will soon exit the lineup, with the redesig

Volvo Cars is considering to build a pair of midsize EVs, a sedan and station wagon, to diversify its current all-crossover U.S. lineup, that could arrive in dealerships in 2028, according to a person familiar with the matter speaking with industry media.
The two electric models would be built in and imported from Eu