Honda reportedly plans to resurrect the Element SUV as a hybrid model, aimed at a booming market in the U.S., according to people with knowledge of the plan. The report, cited first by Automotive News, says that Honda plans to produce the new second-generation Element at an Ohio plant, which will serve as the global
Announced on June 23, 2026, Proton’s Tanjung Malim powertrain facility in Malaysia, located within the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV), has expanded beyond a conventional engine assembly operation into a broader powertrain manufacturing hub that assembles engines, transmissions, dedicated hybrid engines (DHE), ded
Announced on June 22, 2026, GWM HYDROGEN FTXT presented its fuel cell technology at the 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS 2026) in Malaysia. The appearance marked FTXT’s first official automotive exhibition presence in Malaysia, as part of GWM’s hydrogen technology expansion efforts in Southeast Asia.
On June 22, Toyota ‘s Georgetown, Kentucky plant announced that it has expanded the company’s manufacturing footprint with the start of production of the all-new RAV4 Hybrid.
The plant’s evolving product lineup supports Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification and will include the launch of the new Highlan
On June 16, Geely Auto officially launched the fifth-generation Emgrand i-HEV, available in three variants priced between CNY 87,900 and CNY 97,900, with limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 78,900 to CNY 88,900.
The fifth-generation Emgrand i-HEV measures 4,815 mm in length, 1,885 mm in width, and 1,480
On June 18, Green NCAP tested new cars across electric, hybrid, and gasoline categories to measure their environmental impact. It evaluated four models i.e., Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ 250+, Toyota C-HR, MG HS, and MINI Cooper C. Usually, smaller and lighter electric cars perform best in efficiency and sustainability.
The
Announced on June 19, 2026, Honda Malaysia invited visitors to KLIMS 2026 to explore its HEV lineup at the Honda booth as part of its "Hybrid Done Right" campaign. The show runs until June 21.
The highlight of Honda's display is the sixth-generation all-new Prelude. Its launch at the show on June 11 marked the return
On June 12, Pakistan's updated Fifth Schedule to the Customs Act retains concessional customs duty structures for electric and hybrid vehicles under the EV Policy 2020 and Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2021-26, with concessions extended until June 30, 2027.
The electric buses and trucks will att
On June 17, Jaguar Land Rover outlined the next phase of its Reimagine strategy, targeting double-digit growth through greater propulsion flexibility and a stronger focus on North America. CEO PB Balaji highlighted the U.S. as JLR’s key growth market, with ambitions to grow its U.S. business to the size of JLR’s curr
On June 17, Nissan Motor announced the launch of the all-new Kicks in Japan, with sales starting on June 18.
The all-new Kicks now in its second generation evolves further as a sub compact SUV suited for both everyday driving and leisure activities. It is now being offered with the third-generation e-POWER system. Th
On June 16, Audi announced that it has unveiled the new A6 allroad, the fifth generation of its sport wagon in Europe. The model is available with electrified powertrains, including for the first time a plug-in hybrid variant.
It measures 5,016 mm long, 1,986 mm wide and 1,479 to 1,508 mm tall. For the first time in
On June 15, BMW announced that the all-new X5 is in the final stage of testing before launch. The fifth-generation Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is being fine-tuned near its production site at the Spartanburg plant, South Carolina, US.
The new BMW X5 will be the first BMW production model to be introduced onto the ma
On June 16, Mercedes-Benz introduced updated versions of AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ SUVs.
Both models use a new version of the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, which generates output of 612 hp and 850 Nm of torque, while also meeting the latest emission standards.
Update of the future-ready V8 engine
Announced on June 11, 2026, Proton’s KLIMS 2026 booth was presented under the theme “PROTON AHEAD: Intelligence That Connects People,” highlighting its latest hybrid and smart mobility technologies.
One of the key focuses was its HEV system, which integrates a Dedicated Hybrid Engine (DHE), Dedicated Hybrid Transmiss
On June 12, Renault announced the expansion of the Renault Boreal C-segment SUV with production in Bursa, Turkiye, supporting sales in the domestic market as well as exports to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Boreal was initially launched in Brazil and is positioned as Renault’s global C-SUV for inte
While the Lincoln Corsair ended production at the Louisville Assembly plant, Kentucky, it now appears that the luxury crossover will reappear in the U.S. marketplace from China, for the 2027 model year, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The 2027 Lincoln Corsair is expected to arrive from China in the Pre
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