Reported on March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has issued a statement clarifying its policies on foreign automotive investment and BYD’s CKD assembly plans in Malaysia.
Earlier reports suggested that MITI had imposed restrictive conditions on BYD’s Tanjung Malim plant, including a r
Announced on April 1, 2026, V-Green Global Charging Station Development JSC and Vikki Bank have formed a strategic partnership to grow Vietnam’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The collaboration will deploy EV charging stations and electric motorcycle battery swapping cabinets for VinFast users, supporting a more su
Announced on March 27, 2026, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 will be held from April 9 to 12 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, with additional space at the Philippine Trade Training Center.
Under the theme “Powering Mobility,” this year’s edition will extend beyond vehicle displays, with a strong
Announced on March 31, 2026, the 2026 Isuzu D-Max has been launched in Malaysia, headlined by a new 2.2L turbodiesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, alongside styling and equipment updates.
The new RZ4F-TC 2.2L four-cylinder turbodiesel replaces the 1.9L unit, producing 163 PS and 400 Nm, and is paired
On April 1, FAW-VW launched the Sagitar S sedan. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 79,800 to CNY 105,800.
The Sagitar S measures 4,702mm long, 1,815mm wide, and 1,484mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,688mm.
The Sagitar S features a front-engine FWD layout. Equipped with a powertrain c
On April 1, CaoCao Inc. became Hangzhou’s first intelligent passenger vehicle company to be approved by the Chinese authorities for safety officer-free road testing of intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs). This marks a new stage for unmanned ICV operations.
In 2026, CaoCao Inc. plans to develop more urban markets in
On April 1, Stellantis reported that its total first-quarter U.S. sales increased 4.3% versus the same period in 2025. Overall, the company sold 305,902 vehicles in the quarter.
• Jeep brand sales were up 2.8% to 144,552 units, assisted by sales of the all-new Cherokee and increased Grand Wagoneer sales
• Ram
Stellantis is reportedly in talks over options for building electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada with Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., according to people familiar with the matter. The development follows on changes in Canadian industrial policy as a result of imposition of tariffs and other pressures
General Motors and its Chinese joint venture, SAIC-GM-Wuling, are reported to be in advanced talks to manufacture vehicles in Mexico. The move comes amid shifting trade policies, as Mexico raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 50% in January.
The joint venture already ships approximately 130,000 Chinese-built Chevrole
On April 1, GM announced that its sales in Q1 2026 totaled 626,429 vehicles, a decline of 9.7% compared to the same period a year earlier. GM says it expects a similar decline for the U.S. auto industry as a whole since the current market has been feeling the effects of winter storms (as well as affordability and gas
On April 2, Ford announced that it sold 457,315 vehicles in Q1 2026, a decrease of 8.8% from a particularly strong industry performance in the same quarter a year ago.
Ford brand SUV sales in Q1 dropped 7.8% to 185,766 units, while truck sales fell 11.3% to 257,475 units (with F-150 sales affected in part by availabl
On April 2, Rivian Automotive announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
The company produced 10,236 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois in Q1 (down 29.9% from Q1 2025) and delivered 10,365 vehicles (up 20.0%) during the same period.
Rivian said that produc
On April 2, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that Canadian vehicle sales in March of just under 170,000 units represented an 8.2% decline from the 185,000 units the previous March, with one less selling day in the month than last year. March sales this year were noticeably lower than the first two months of
On March 30, 2026, Kia India announced that the all-new Seltos has received a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with a combined score of 76.70, the highest for any ICE vehicle tested under the programme to date. It scored 31.70 points for Adult Occupant Protection, the highest-ever AOP score among ICE vehicles in BNCAP histo
On April 2, the Chery brand LEPAS announced that it will organize a grand aesthetic gala in Milan to mark its European debut. It will unveil its signature Leopard Aesthetics design system, Elegant Technology, as well as showcase the Intelligent LEX platform powered by global innovation.
Based on LEPAS press release
On March 31, ArcelorMittal announced that it is supplying Usibor 1500 XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel for five hot-stamped structural parts used on Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Alpine A290, and Renault 4 E-Tech electric. ArcelorMittal started supplies in September 2025.
This steel grade is produced via scra
On April 1, EKA Mobility announced that it sold 1,143 electric commercial vehicles and produced 1,344 units in FY 2025-26 across its bus, small commercial vehicle, and newly entered medium and heavy commercial vehicle truck segments.
The company has a confirmed order book of 6,000-plus e-buses for delivery over the n
On March 31, the South African Investment Conference (SAIC) announced that the Automotive Manufacturing sector committed ZAR 19.8 billion in investment during the 6th South African Investment Conference. There is a total of six proposals. An undisclosed automotive component producer from Japan has committed an invest
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