On September 1, Ford CEO Jim Farley posted images and commentary on the company’s upcoming EV pickup on social media. The new high-quality images, though still showing a camouflaged pickup, provide a clearer look at the Fathom.
"The team was out in the desert doing hot weather testing on the new @Ford Fathom and took

Reported on September 2, 2026, Jaecoo Auto Malaysia has officially launched the J5 EV at MYR 118,800 on the road excluding insurance. This first fully electric vehicle is locally assembled at Chery Corporate Malaysia’s Shah Alam facility. 
Its electric motor drives the front wheels and delivers 155 kW and 288 Nm, ena

On September 3, Nikkei reported that Toyota is pushing back the launch of the Highlander BEV three-row SUV until “2027 or later,” a further delay from the one announced in July.
Production of the flagship electric SUV is also expected to be delayed by several months at the TMMK Georgetown Plant, which was initially p

On September 3, Smart officially launched the Smart #1 and Smart #3 in Argentina, marking its 41st global market. The models are introduced through a partnership with Prestige Auto S.A.U., the Mercedes-Benz representative in Argentina.
The launch comes as Argentina expands its focus on sustainable mobility, supported

On September 2, BMW South Africa presented the new-generation BMW iX3, a fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) based on the Neue Klasse platform. It is powered by sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, providing up to 820 km of range and supports charging at up to 400 kW.
The model is produced at the Debrecen

On September 3, Renault Group announced the sale of 100% of the share capital of Elto France to Sogetrel, a French company specializing in digital and electrical infrastructure, connected equipment and IT services.
The deal follows a strategic review of Renault’s Mobilize Beyond Automotive (MBA) business portfolio, l

On August 26, IAA Transportation announced that Voltempo is developing a driverless, cab-free electric truck designed to offer greater payload capacity than conventional heavy commercial vehicles. The five-axle straight truck is planned to measure 15.6 meters in length with a gross vehicle weight rating of 42 metric

On September 3, Lucid Group, Inc. announced an operational partnership with Emil Frey, one of Europe's leading automotive groups, to support Lucid's market entry into France. The collaboration combines Lucid's import operations with Emil Frey France's expertise and operational capabilities. This partnership marks the

On August 31, Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd (BAIC Group) announced that the Xingtan 5X, the first model from Beijing Off-Road’s all-new new-energy product portfolio, was officially launched globally, targeting the mainstream mid-to-large new-energy family SUV segment.
The Xingtan 5X measures 5,005 mm in length, 2

On August 21, BMW China announced that the next-generation BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase was available for pre-order. The model is offered in three variants—the 30L, 40L, and 50L—with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 269,900 to CNY 339,900. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2026, with the prices to remain uncha

On August 31, Jiangling Motors Corporation Group Co., Ltd (JMCG) announced that a roll-off ceremony for the all-new Ford Transit City was held at the Xiaolan Plant of Jiangling Motors Corporation, Ltd (JMC). The first batch of approximately 1,000 vehicles is set to be shipped to markets outside China.
The all-new For

On September 2, Scout Motors unveiled two distinct versions of the Scout Traveler SUV concept, which will appear alongside the Scout Terra pickup at Jazz Aspen Snowmass event in Colorado from September 4-6.
   • The Traveler Mountainside concept presents a more refined, premium expression of the Scout brand. The Moun

On September 1, Ford Transit City production began at the Jiangling Motors' Xiaolan Plant in Nanchang, China, with the first batch of 1,000 units of the new model destined to be shipped to international markets. 
Orders banks opened up in the European market in the Q2 2026, and the first vehicles are expected to be d

On September 2, Skoda announced that its Peaq has set a range record for seven-seat electric SUVs, covering 936 km on a single charge. This is 289 km, or nearly 45%, more than its official range of 647 km.
The record was achieved with a production Peaq 90 featuring a 91 kWh battery (86 kWh usable), 210 kW power, rear

On September 2, Stellantis announced that Opel will showcase a wide range of commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, from September 14–20, 2026. At the Stellantis Pro One booth C41 in Hall 13, Opel will display the Movano Crew Cab, Vivaro Flatbed, Combo Tech and Rocks with Kargo Kit.
Opel Movano o

In its annual report, Olectra Greentech said that in FY 2025-26 (ending March, 2026), it designed, developed and launched blade-battery electric bus platforms. It has introduced 9-metre and 12-metre city buses with blade batteries and started supplying them to HRTC and MSRTC.
The company is developing in-house monoco

On September 2, Jaguar Land Rover unveiled the first-ever Range Rover Electric and opened global order books, including in India. Built in Solihull alongside hybrid and ICE models on a flexible propulsion platform, the SUV features twin 260 kW permanent magnet motors delivering 405 kW and 850 Nm of torque via a singl

Reported on August 27, 2026, MG Philippines has officially launched the all-electric MG S5 EV following its local preview in July. The electric SUV features an introductory price of PHP 1,408,888.
The MG S5 EV is powered by a permanent-magnet synchronous motor producing 170 PS and 250 Nm, with power sent to the rear

On August 27, it was reported that MG Motor introduced its premium brand IM Motors to the Brazilian market during the Interlagos Carros Festival in Sao Paulo.
During the event, the brand showcased the IM6 electric SUV. Measuring 4,904 mm in length and 2,950 mm in wheelbase, it is powered by an electric drivetrain del

On September 1, Univance Corporation announced that it had completed an investment in emade in July 2026. The company develops, manufactures and sells electric mobility vehicles and is also building short-distance mobility service platforms. The two companies will combine their respective technologies and expertise t