On January 22, Hydrexia Pty Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of Hydrexia Holding Limited (Hydrexia), a leading hydrogen technology solution provider, announced that it will provide The Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd (TMCA) with several relocatable hydrogen refuelling stations (RHRSs) to support hydrogen-power

On January 27, Ravindra Energy Limited (REL), in an investor update, announced that its associate company, Energy In Motion Pvt Ltd (EIM), is building a plant in Talegaon, Pune, for electric trucks/ tractors. The plant will have a capacity of 5,000 units per annum. It has an area of 35,000 square meters. Civil Constr

On January 27, CUPRA announced that it has joined VW Group’s Europe-wide road safety initiative to help make roads safer using real-world vehicle and traffic data.
CUPRA’s all-electric models, including Tavascan, Born, and future Raval, will share sensor and image data from everyday driving to improve driver assistan

On January 28, BMW unveiled the next-generation all-electric MINI Countryman E and MINI Countryman SE All4, set to launch in March 2026. These models introduce major technology upgrades and improved efficiency.
MINI Countryman E offers a driving range of up to 501 km, while the Countryman SE All4 delivers up to 467 k

On January 27, Mercedes Benz announced that the second model in Mercedes-AMG Mythos series is now undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden.
In a camouflage version, the vehicle is being tested near the Arctic Circle to prepare it for the toughest environments. Sweden’s frozen terrain allows engineers to test perform

On January 27, Audi Hungaria announced that it is continuing its digital transformation by introducing new IT systems and AI at its Győr plant. The company is expanding these methods to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Audi Hungaria team reviews its entire value chain to find areas for digitalization. AI is now u

On January 28, BMW announced model updates for spring 2026.
BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 electric models will receive new silicon-carbide (SiC) inverters, which improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and increase driving range by over 40 km. The update applies to BMW iX1 eDrive20, BMW iX1 xDrive30, BMW iX2 eDrive20, and BMW i

On January 27, KAMAZ PJSC reached an agreement with a delegation from Nizhny Novgorod Trucks JSC on bilateral supplies of automotive components for KAMAZ and Valdai truck production.
The two Russian automakers agreed to work together on import substitution projects, with a focus on using domestically produced compone

On January 28, Global NCAP announced a two-star adult occupant protection rating for the Toyota Corolla Cross under its SaferCarsForAfrica campaign, citing the absence of standard side head protection for the South African market.
The crash test report noted that while the bodyshell was rated as stable, the footwell

On January 27, TENET announced its 2026 plan to further scale the business, target a market share of over 10%, and secure a position among the top three market leaders.
The company also plans to expand its model range with new models and modifications and strengthen its dealer network.
TENET models are produced at t

On January 28, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) released its projections for Thailand’s vehicle and motorcycle production in 2026. 
Vehicle production is expected to reach 1.5 million units in 2026, up 3.05% from 1,455,569 units recorded in 2025. Of the 2026 total, 950,000 units are expected for export,

On January 19, it was reported that GM Argentina will maintain the same reduced production schedule at its Alvear plant in Santa Fe throughout 2026, continuing a scheme in place since 2023.
The report noted that employment at the plant has fallen from over 1,000 workers to around 600 through voluntary retirement and

On January 26, Baojun, an SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) sub-brand, announced the roll-off of a test drive vehicle of the Huajing S SUV, the first cooperative flagship vehicle model between SGMW and Huawei, at the SGMW Intelligent Island Manufacturing System (I²MS) Plant.
-          Intelligence: The Huajing S comes standard

On January 20, it was reported that GM Silao, in Guanajuato, Mexico, shows no signs of laying off people at the plant.
The state’s Ministry of Economy stated that production and employment at the Silao facility are expected to remain stable, as the plant focuses on high-volume pickup trucks for the U.S. market, a seg

On January 28, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 113,855 vehicles in December, up 8.6% YoY, driven mainly by higher BEV output to offset imports under government support measures. About 24% of production was sold domestically, while 76% was exported. Passenger vehicle outpu

On January 25, FAW-VW announced that it will introduce 13 new vehicle models in 2026, including 6 gasoline vehicles and 7 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs).
-          The Sagitar S will be unveiled at the end of January. The Tayron S will be launched in the second half of 2026. The flagship SUV family will welcome a new me

On January 27, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for December 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 7.6% year-on-year to 1,173,205 units in December. Sales in

On January 27, 2026, Kim Long Motor broke ground on the BYD Battery Factory at the Kim Long Motor Hue Industrial Park and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BYD Battery.
The USD 130 million project will be developed in two phases to strengthen Kim Long Motor’s battery technology capabilities and secure cor

As of November 2025, BMW Group's sales in China fell by 10.4% year-on-year.
In the past, the “Blue Sky and White Clouds” emblem of the BMW X5 symbolized undisputed prestige. Today, a gap of up to CNY150,000 ($21,500) between its actual transaction price and the official manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) ha