On April 12, Jason Gies of the Tesla Semi team announced that the production version of the electric Class 8 truck will make its public debut at the ACT Expo 2026 in Las Vegas (May 4–7), where licensed CDL holders can test drive the truck, while other attendees may join ride-alongs. Tesla’s Semi Truck Engineering Dir

On April 16, Mercedes-Benz announced that its first all-new electric C-Class, debuting on April 20, 2026, introduces a cabin designed offering more spacious than before and blends premium materials with advanced digital features.
Its features include a new electric platform and large panoramic glass roof.  Even the s

On April 16, Bentley Motors introduced new ‘Dream Factory’ workwear for its production teams. It is designed for areas where static electricity must be controlled to protect sensitive electronic and battery components during EV production.
The new workwear is ESD (electrostatic discharge) compliant and is made with c

On April 10, Aistaland Auto, a cooperative brand between GAC Group and Huawei, unveiled the Aistaland GT7 battery electric shooting brake coupe on the website of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The model is poised for a technology launch conference at the Auto China 2026 event in Beiji

Announced on April 11, 2026, VinFast reported sales of 27,609 electric vehicles in Vietnam in March 2026, a 127% YoY increase, further consolidating its leadership in the domestic EV market.
The Limo Green led monthly sales with 6,795 units, followed by the VF MPV 7 at 2,521 units and the VF 7 at 1,732 units. Other m

Reported on April 17, 2026, Indonesia’s finance minister held talks with the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) in Jakarta on April 9 to discuss strengthening the domestic auto market and accelerating the shift toward electrified vehicles.
The minister noted improving market performance, citin

Announced on April 13, 2026, Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), part of Vingroup, has rebranded its ride-hailing service from “Xanh SM” to “Green SM” as it aligns its branding across international markets, marking its third anniversary.
The company also launched a redesigned app with a simpler interf

On April 15, Ford Motor Company announced its restructuring and establishment of a new end-to-end organization, Product Creation and Industrialization, which integrates Ford’s Electric Vehicle, Digital and Design team with its global Industrial System, as key to achieving the company’s Ford+ objectives, and target of

On April 16, BMW Austria started production on a second electric motor line at its Steyr plant, increasing its overall production capacity as planned.
The first line began operations last year, producing over 8,500 motors for BMW iX3 in 2025. With the new line and higher output, the plant expects to produce over 100,

On April 15, Mercedes-Benz announced that the all-new VLE is now available to order in Germany.
Measuring 5,309mm or 5,484mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,951mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,342mm or 3,517mm, the VLE 300 electric is available in two variants: a standard version and an Exclusive version. The VLE 300 will st

On April 15, Smart announced that it has entered Costa Rica, marking its first move into Central America. The Smart #1 and Smart #3 are set to launch there in late April 2026. The company is partnering with Kaufmann Group and its local representative AutoStar Costa Rica, continuing its global expansion.
Costa Rica is

On April 16, Renault Group launched its new plan, “futuREady India,” to drive growth in India and globally while strengthening its engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Renault aims to make India one of its top three global markets by 2030.
Renault Group plans to expand its lineup to seven multi-energy vehicles

On April 15, Linghui, a BYD sub-brand, launched the Linghui e7 midsize battery electric sedan. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 95,800 to CNY 115,800.
The Linghui e7 measures 4,780mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,515mm or 1,530mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm.
The Linghui e7 featu

On April 15, BAIC Arcfox unveiled the Arcfox S3 battery electric sedan set for pre-order from April 24.
The Arcfox S3 measures 4,916mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,480mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,876mm.
The Arcfox S3 is powered by a 159kW drive motor, delivering a top speed of 165km/h. For energy replenishment, the mo

Reported on April 10, 2026, the Philippine government is preparing a PHP 60 billion incentive program under the proposed Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) to support local production of electrified vehicles, the Department of Trade and Industry said. The measure is expected to be finalized before the State o

On April 16, Honda Motor announced that it will begin sales of the all-new Honda Insight, a new midsize electric SUV, in Japan on April 17. According to Honda, the vehicle is based on the e:NS2 EV sold in China by Dongfeng Honda, a joint venture between Honda and Dongfeng Motor. It will be manufactured at Dongfeng Ho

On April 9, 2026, President Prabowo inaugurated Indonesia’s first electric commercial vehicle assembly plant in Magelang, Central Java, operated by PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk. through its subsidiary PT VKTR Sakti Industries.
The facility focuses on electric buses and trucks. Backed by an investment of around IDR

On April 15, BMW announced that Gen6 battery cells for the BMW i7’s battery are manufactured using energy from renewable sources. The same applies to anode and cathode materials, with cell production partly using recycled lithium, cobalt, and nickel. This reduces the overall supply chain CO2 footprint of the Gen6 bat

On April 15, VinFast Auto India launched the VF MPV 7, a locally assembled seven-seater electric MPV produced at its Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu facility. The vehicle runs on a 60.13 kWh lithium-ion battery delivering 517 km of ARAI-certified range, with DC fast charging from 10% to 70% in 30 minutes (up to 80 kW). The f