On March 25, General Motors Japan Ltd. announced it will begin sales of the Cadillac Lyriq V, a high-performance model of the Cadillac Lyriq, as the brand seeks to expand in the Asian market.
Pre-orders will be accepted for a limited time from March 25 until June 21 for a designated price (including tax) of JPY 18,90
On March 26, VW Commercial Vehicles announced that it is expanding its Transporter range with large-capacity taxi versions based on the Transporter Kombi and Caravelle. Both models can now be upgraded from 8 to 9 seats.
They are available with diesel engines, a plug-in hybrid system, or a fully electric drive, and cu
On March 27, VW Group Technologies and Rivan JV firm RV Tech completed winter testing of its new zonal architecture for the first generation of software-defined vehicles (VW ID.EVERY1 as reference vehicle). Testing took place over several months in Phoenix, USA, and Arjeplog, Sweden.
The program had two phases. In Ar
On March 27, Ford Pro announced that it is introducing the new Transit City, a cost-effective van designed for urban delivery and service use. It will be launched as a panel van with multiple wheelbase and height options, along with a chassis cab variant by the end of 2026.
The vehicle will be offered in three body s
On March 27, MarkLines announced that global xEV (including BEV, PHEV and HEV) sales in February decreased 17.3% YoY to 1.21 million units.
xEVs accounted for 29.6% of total sales in February, down 0.8% point from the previous month.
Breaking down by powertrain, BEVs and PHEVs are largely affected by the continued sa
Announced on March 24, 2026, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor (DFLZM) showcased the FRIDAY SUV and Forthing V9 MPV at the Bangkok International Motor Show, following the Forthing brand’s recent market entry in Thailand.
Thailand is a core ASEAN market in DFLZM’s strategy, with plans to expand its sales and service network and
Announced on March 23, 2026, Chery Thailand presented its lineup at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) under the “Chery Happiness Hub” theme. The spotlight was on the Chery Q, a compact electric vehicle tailored for city driving. Thailand marks the model’s first market outside China, where customers can
On March 26, Hyundai Chief Executive Jose Muñoz told shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting that the company plans to launch 36 new models in North America by 2030, up from the 25 it currently sells, in a manufacturing strategy that shows the brand’s long‑term commitment to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
On March 25, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to a suggestion from a fan to make a minivan. Musk first responded that the Cybertruck has isofix points in the back seat for child car seats.
He later posted “Something way cooler than a minivan is coming”, signaling the possibly a new product.
The communication should be t
On March 26, CUPRA announced that it is expanding the lineup of its all-electric Tavascan model with a new 140 kW/ 58 kWh version. It offers about 435 km of driving range on a full charge and can charge from 10% to 80% in around 26 minutes.
The new model joins the existing 210 kW/ 77 kWh Endurance and 250 kW/ 77 kWh
On March 26, Kia started production of the new EV2 at its Slovakia plant following the production line modernisation in 2025.
Kia’s EV2 is offered with 42.2 kWh and 61.0 kWh battery options, delivering a range of up to 317 km and 453 km (WLTP pending). The model supports 400V DC fast charging and features advanced te
On March 25, the Scottish Government announced that it has awarded GBP 45 million through the third Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3). This investment will bring over 330 zero-emission vehicles to Scotland’s operators, alongside the installation of charging infrastructure.
Additionally, the Scottis
Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) revealed that its latest generation P Zero tires are now equipped on the Genesis GV60 Magma, Hyundai’s first high-performance model under its premium brand Genesis, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, a high-performance electric coupe.
These tires feature Pirelli's PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling
Announced on March 25, 2026, GAC outlined a new phase for its Thailand operations at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, presenting the upgraded “Thailand Action 2.0” strategy. The plan positions Thailand not just as a sales market, but as a future regional export hub, supported by continued model rollouts fro
Announced on March 24, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), citing data from the Department of Land Transport, reported that registrations of all types of 100% electric mobility reached 5,744 units in February 2026, down 22.1% YoY. Due to the end of EV 3.0 scheme, the number of newly registered electric mob
On March 25, California-based Harbinger and Texas-based Frazer, a leader in mobile healthcare solutions, announced a strategic partnership to advance mobile healthcare. Frazer will employ Harbinger's plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) chassis and battery technology to electrify emergency medical response vehicles and crea
On March 25, SEAT & CUPRA started mass production of battery systems at its Martorell plant, Spain. These batteries will power electric models made there, including the VW ID. Polo.
The battery systems use the VW Group’s Unified Cell, a global battery platform designed to work across different brands, regions and veh
On March 25, the Government of the UK announced a GBP 1 billion boost for British businesses to roll out clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks.
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