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On February 11, BorgWarner announced it has secured an agreement with a major European OEM to supply its variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger to power one of the company’s first HEV offerings in North America. Start of production is expected to begin in 2028.
BorgWarner’s VTG turbocharger technology enables p
Announced on February 5, 2026, Toyota began sales of the new Veloz Hybrid EV at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026, positioning the 7-seat MPV as the most affordable full hybrid in Indonesia’s Low MPV segment. Prices start at IDR 308 million (OTR Jakarta), with a special IDR 303 million offer under th
On February 10, New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., announced that Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has ordered 75 Xcelsior hybrid-electric forty-foot transit buses and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG battery-electric forty-foot transit buses.
The purchase will be supported by federal, sta
On February 5, 2026, Honda Vietnam (HVN) announced pricing for the upgraded sixth-generation Honda CR-V e:HEV, which will go on sale nationwide from February 11, 2026.
Built at Honda’s Phu Tho plant, the upgraded CR-V e:HEV range starts at VND 1.17 billion (VAT included) and includes the new e:HEV L and the e:HEV RS.
On February 4, multiple sources reported that Stellantis is discussing the process of increasing production at the Melfi plant. The gradual increase in productivity is expected starting February 10, 2026.
Stellantis will also plan third shift at this plant in conjunction with the production of the new Jeep Compass
On February 3, Consumer Reports released results from its highly-respected 2026 Top Picks study. Winners were chosen from 260+ vehicles, with brands like Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Ford, Lexus, BMW, and Tesla heading the list.
While the vehicles were evaluated along parameters that included road-test performance, predict
On January 30, 2026, the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) released cumulative data highlighting continued growth across electric mobility segments, supported by expanding adoption and a growing charging infrastructure, as of December 2025.
According to EVAT, battery electric mobilities totaled 372,703
Reported on January 29, 2026, the all-new Toyota Vios Hybrid has been launched in Malaysia in two variants, including a GR Sport. Pricing starts at MYR 103,900 for the 1.5 HEV and MYR 109,900 for the 1.5 HEV GR Sport (OTR, excluding insurance).
The model is assembled locally (CKD) at Toyota’s Bukit Raja plant, where
On February 3, Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) announced it has begun hybrid production with a 2026 Forester Hybrid driven off one of its assembly lines in Lafayette, Indiana. "Bringing hybrid vehicle assembly to our facility has been in the works for five years,” said Scott Brand, president and chief operating of
Reported on January 28, 2026, Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. (OJPH) unveiled plans to introduce the Jaecoo J5 HEV in the Philippines. This will be OJPH’s first HEV model, complementing its existing local lineup of pure internal combustion, PHEV, and BEV models.
The Jaecoo J5 has demonstrated strong regional mo
On January 29, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the updated S-Class luxury saloon.
Production of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class will begin at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen, Germany in 2026. The flagship versions are built in Factory 56, a highly flexible facility where the S-Class, Mercedes Maybach S Class, and the al
On January 29, Chery Group announced that its new energy vehicle brand, iCAUR, will globally launch the mid-to-large hybrid SUV iCAUR V27 in Dubai, UAE, on February 8, 2026. The event will mark the start of the model’s worldwide rollout and iCAUR’s official entry into the Middle East market.
The V27 has undergone ext
Announced on January 27, 2026, PT Honda Prospect Motor revealed that the entire initial allocation of the Honda Prelude for 2026 delivery in Indonesia has been fully booked. Official orders opened on January 23 with an initial batch of 40 units, which sold out within one day, marking Indonesia as the first Southeast
On January 28, BMW announced model updates for spring 2026.
BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 electric models will receive new silicon-carbide (SiC) inverters, which improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and increase driving range by over 40 km. The update applies to BMW iX1 eDrive20, BMW iX1 xDrive30, BMW iX2 eDrive20, and BMW i
On January 23, Toyota held a line-off ceremony for mass production of the sixth-generation 2026 RAV4 at the Woodstock plant in Ontario, Canada, after several weeks of low-volume production.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is the sole domestic source of the RAV4, only built in hybrid form for 2026, covering a
Reported on January 24, 2026, Mazda has reaffirmed its plan to launch at least five new models in Thailand over the next three years, comprising two BEVs, one PHEV, and two HEVs. At least two new models are scheduled for launch in 2026.
According to Mazda, the Mazda 6e BEV attracted over 4,000 reservations after its
Announced on January 26, 2026, GAC International Philippines, Inc. is boosting its direct local operations in the Philippine market.
Under the ONE GAC strategy — One Brand, One Channel, One Service — the company will integrate GAC MOTOR, AION, and HYPTEC under a single GAC brand, unifying sales channels and service s
On January 21, it was reported that Brazil’s import tariffs on electric and hybrid vehicles will rise from 30% to 35% starting in July, which could push up prices of imported EVs/HEVs by up to 8%.
The outlook, presented by Bright Consulting, also mentions that the automotive market is becoming more competitive and st
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