According to preliminary figures compiled by MarkLines as of May 2, U.S. new‐vehicle sales in April 2026 (including estimated figures for GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) totaled 1,363,865 units, down 6.7% year on year. The number of selling days in April was the same as a year earlier, at 26 days.
Seasonally Adjusted An

On April 30, Stellantis reported Q1 2026 financial results demonstrated year-over-year improvement across key financial metrics.
   •  Net profit improved to EUR 377 million, versus a loss of EUR (387) million in Q1 2025, reflecting volume growth and stronger operating performance.
   •  Net revenues increased 6.5% y

On April 30, Rivian announced that for the first quarter of 2026, it experienced a loss from operations of USD (881) million compared to USD (655) million in the same quarter of 2025 due to lower gross profit and higher operating expenses, which increased to USD 1.0 billion, compared to USD 861 million in Q1 2025.
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On April 30, Rivian announced within its Q1 2026 earnings report revisions to plans for its new plant being built in Rutledge, Georgia, an important part of the company’s strategy to increase output of the new R2 midsize SUV that recently began serial production in Normal, Illinois.
Rivian has made the decision to in

On May 1, Nissan North American confirmed the decision to cancel two electric SUV models previously planned for its Canton, Mississippi plant, citing diminished U.S. demand for EVs, to its dealers and suppliers.
Nissan originally planned to launch four all-new EVs at Canton by 2028, which dropped to two models by ear

On May 1, Lexus announced that its latest hybrid model has gone on sale in the U.S., joining the eighth-generation Lexus ES first-ever battery-electric (BEV) ES 350e and ES 500e models, on a platform capable of supporting ICE and all-electric powertrains. 
The 2026 ES 350h features Lexus' sixth-generation hybrid syst

On April 25, BAIC FOTON announced the UK debut of its new energy light commercial vehicle CAVAN C1 Series. The model was presented at the 2026 Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show (CV Show). It marks the official entry of FOTON's light commercial vehicles into the UK market.
CAVAN C1 Series is available with 2,800 mm a

On April 30, Avtovaz announced that it had installed unique automated equipment for installing a panoramic roof on its main assembly line, in preparation to produce the LADA Azimut crossover. It has installed a robotic panoramic roof station at the start of Assembly Line #1, where the LADA Aura, Vesta, and Azimut are

On April 30, Polestar announced that it has started rolling out Google Gemini in its cars. It will first be available in US for users with US English settings, with more regions and languages coming later. Gemini will replace Google Assistant over time.
Gemini makes voice interaction easier and more natural. Drivers

On April 30, Mercedes-Benz announced the production start of the facelifted S-Class, Maybach S-Class, and EQS at its Sindelfingen plant, Germany. These cars are built on a single flexible line at Factory 56, whether they are electric or hybrid.
In Factory 56, instead of traditional assembly lines, it uses over 400 au

On April 30, the Egyptian Ministry of Industry met with the Chairman and MD of VW Group Africa to discuss plans to expand car manufacturing in Egypt in the near future.
VW is studying plans to build cars in Egypt by working with the Egyptian German Automotive Company (EGA), using existing factories. This could save t

On April 30, OMODA South Africa revealed the new OMODA C4, which made its global debut at the Beijing International Auto Show, China. It will launch in South Africa in the second half of 2026 with ICE and hybrid options.
The vehicle uses OMODA’s “Cyber Mecha” design, giving it a bold and futuristic look. Its design d

On April 29, Subaru South Africa partnered with VOX Weather, South Africa, to combine weather expertise with Subaru’s engineering, focusing on safe driving in all weather conditions.
Subaru vehicles use the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD) system as standard. The system improves balance, stability, and control on d

On May 1, KAMAZ announced that it has upgraded the engine testing equipment at its engine plant, especially in Shop 054, Naberezhnye Chelny in Russia, where engine testing and overhaul work are done.
The test rig, used to measure fuel use and engine torque, was modernised because the old system was outdated, unreliab

On April 30, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Astemo, Ltd. by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (‘Honda'), both of Japan. The transaction relates primarily to automotive and transportation components, as well as industrial machinery and systems.
The Commission c

On April 30, AGR Holding and Defetoo presented a new premium automotive brand, ESTEO, in Russia. ESTEO will launch both new energy vehicles (NEVs) built on modern platforms as well as traditional internal combustion engines. ESTEO’s vehicle will combine intelligent systems, sophisticated ergonomics, and a high level

On April 28, onsemi and Geely Auto Group expanded their collaboration to accelerate next-generation electric vehicle development. The partnership includes deeper integration of onsemi’s EliteSiC technologies across vehicles built on Geely’s SEA-S, the Super Hybrid variant of Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architectur

On April 28, Orbis Auto automotive group and LEPAS, part of Chery Holding Group, signed an agreement to distribute LEPAS vehicles in Kazakhstan. The partnership was signed during the Auto China 2026. It will cover vehicle deliveries, the development of a dealer network, and service infrastructure in the country. LEPA

On April 26, JAC Group and Huawei officially signed a Joint Development Agreement at Auto China 2026. The parties will jointly develop technologies, integrate production chains, and grow the MAEXTRO brand to rightfully establish it as China's leading ultra-luxury intelligent automotive brand.
The companies will stren

On April 29, multiple sources reported that Geely Auto Group CEO announced that Zeekr will start exporting its Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid SUV to the Middle East in June 2026. It will be introduced in Central Asia in the third quarter, and Europe in the fourth quarter. The SUV is built on Geely’s SEA-based architecture.