On August 7, a company source revealed to Reuters that Volkswagen AG is planning to overhaul its U.S. strategy with new management and a revised product offering, including a new pickup truck.
Marco Schubert, previously head of sales at Audi, will be moving to the U.S. to replace Kjell Gruner, who is leaving the comp

On August 7, Acura announced that the global debut of a new concept car will be made during the famed Monterey Car Week, showcasing a bold new design era for the brand. The new design language, led by Acura Creative Director Yasutake Tsuchida, will influence the brand's future models, beginning with the fourth-genera

On August 5, Mercedes-Benz AG selected Certivity as its new platform for Regulatory Intelligence and Compliance. To date, Mercedes-Benz had relied on an internal in-house solution in this area. Certivity is an AI-based platform for Regulatory Intelligence and Product Compliance.
 Certivity embeds Regulatory Intellige

On August 6, multiple sources reported that GB Auto will introduce the iCAUR brand in the Egyptian market in the second half of August 2026. iCAUR is one of the brands of the Chinese Chery Group. iCAUR models will be based on an extended-range electric drive system. GB Auto is expected to reveal the full technical sp

On August 6, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen has shipped its first batch of vehicles to Kazakhstan for official distribution. The vehicles were shipped from the FAW-Volkswagen plant in China. FAW-Volkswagen has dispatched Volkswagen Passat sedan and the Tayron SUV. The vehicles have been adapted to Kazakhst

On June 22, Bengaluru-based EV start-up E3 Electric.AI introduced the E3 Trion electric scooter. It comes with three battery variants. C1 has a 2.3 kWh battery, and it has a range of 108 km. C1x has a 3-kWh battery with a range of 165 km. C2 also has a 3 kWh battery with a range of 128 km. C2 is a high-performance va

On July 30, Hyundai Motor India Limited announced that its Pune plant is operating on two shifts; it is planning to move to a three-shift operation from October 2026. The Pune plant has a capacity of 170,000 on a three-shift basis. The Pune plant is manufacturing the Venue model. The third line will cater to both dom

On August 6, TVS Motor Company announced the launch of its premium electric scooter, the TVS iQube, in Kenya, marking the company's entry into the African market. The TVS iQube will be available in 2 model variants – TVS iQube 3.5 and TVS iQube 2.2.
The TVS iQube 3.5 is powered by a 4.6 kW electric motor paired with

On August 7, Changan Automobile announced that it showcased its latest vehicle lineup at the 41st Luanda International Fair (FILDA 2026), held in Luanda, Angola.
The company showcased the DEEPAL S05, DEEPAL G318, CHANGAN CS75 PLUS, and the new CHANGAN UNI-S.
The Middle East and Africa are one of Changan's five key

On August 6, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new generation Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupé, an entry-level AMG model that combines sporty performance and modern technology.
The model is powered by an AMG 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine and two electric motors, delivering up to 544 hp and 800 Nm of torque. It acceler

On August 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that its van segment is participating with its own stand at IAA Transportation 2026. The company will showcase its latest vans, digital services, and customer-focused mobility solutions.
During a press conference on September 14, 2026, at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany,

On August 6, Bentley announced that the new Torcal will feature an interior that combines lighting, sound, climate control, air quality, and digital displays to create four different cabin environments, each designed to suit different moods and driving experiences.
At the heart of the system is the Curation Engine, w

Announced on August 3, 2026, Daihatsu Indonesia reported retail sales of 12,750 vehicles in July 2026, up 13.6% from 11,220 units a year earlier. Cumulative retail sales for January–July 2026 reached 84,959 units, an increase of 9% from 77,936 units in the same period of 2025.
The Gran Max Pickup recorded 4,467 units

Reported on August 5, 2026, Thai Honda intends to maintain motorcycle prices in the near term despite rising production costs driven by higher raw material, oil, and logistics expenses amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Thai Honda said the company is working with suppliers and dealers to manage costs, as price

Announced on August 3, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported July 2026 sales of 7,084 vehicles (including Lexus).
Sales of Toyota models totaled 6,871 vehicles, comprising 1,907 domestically assembled (CKD) units and 4,964 imported units. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) sales reached 1,233 units in July.
TMV’s cumu

SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd (SAIC-GM-Wuling) and the SAIC Motor’s Chassis Team, comprising Shanghai Huizhong Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd (SHAC) and DIAS Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd (DIAS), have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, under which the two parties will establish a long-term coo

On August 4, the Cuban government published a package of regulations easing rules on the import, sale, and transfer of ownership of motor vehicles as part of its economic reform agenda. The regulations take effect on August 11.
The Ministry of Transport explained that the measures expand the number of authorized vehi

On August 7, Daimler Truck announced its plans to build a new manufacturing plant in U.S. to increase production capacity and strengthen its manufacturing network in North America.
The new greenfield facility will support both vocational and on-highway truck production. It will use advanced manufacturing technologies

Announced on August 5, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam will showcase the recently introduced Toyota Land Cruiser FJ at its Hilux 2026 “Breakthrough Mile” test drive events, allowing visitors to experience the Land Cruiser FJ, drive the 2026 Hilux, and explore Toyota Safety Sense technology through a virtual reality experi

Caocao Mobility announced on August 5 that it had recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dazhong Transportation (Group) Co., Ltd (Dazhong Transportation) to jointly explore a new model for large-scale Robotaxi operations in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region.
Under the agreement, the two part