On March 12, 2026, GWM Thailand hosted the “ORA 5 Global Debut” event in Bangkok, introducing the ORA 5 and revealing key specifications ahead of its official price announcement at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show on media day, March 23.
The model will be offered with hybrid (HEV) and battery electric (EV) p
On March 7, ABVE (Brazilian Association of Electric Vehicles) reported that Brazil’s electrified light-vehicle market maintained strong momentum in early 2026, with 24,885 units registered in February, up 92% year-on-year and 5% above January.
Electrified vehicles accounted for 14% of total light-vehicle sales in the
Announced on March 5, 2026, Nissan Thailand confirmed it will debut a new locally produced e-POWER model at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, with public days scheduled from March 25 to April 5, 2026.
Developed primarily for Thailand and ASEAN markets, the vehicle features Nissan’s e-POWER electrified system
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On March 5, Volkswagen Brazil announced that the upcoming Tukan pick-up will become the brand’s first EV produced in the country, featuring 76% locally sourced parts.
The pick-up will be produced at the Sao Jose dos Pinhais plant in Parana from 2027. In 2025 alone, BRL 3 billion were invested in machinery, production
On March 5, it was reported that Renault will expand its SUV lineup in Brazil with the introduction of the Koleos full hybrid E-Tech, scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the second half of April.
Unlike the locally produced Kardian and Boreal, the new Koleos will be imported from South Korea and built on the CMA (C
Announced on March 3, 2026, Edaran Tan Chong Motor launched the all-new Nissan Serena e-POWER in Malaysia. The 6th-generation mid-sized MPV features Nissan’s 2nd-generation e-POWER system and introduces Nissan ProPILOT driver assistance to the Malaysian market. It is available in five variants priced from MYR 154,800
Announced on March 2, 2026, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the Toyota Harrier HEV in Malaysia, a premium SUV featuring Toyota’s hybrid technology.
Built on the TNGA-K platform, the Harrier HEV is powered by a 2.5L Dynamic Force engine paired with a fourth-generation hybrid system, delivering around 217 PS and fuel
On March 2, MarkLines announced that global xEV (including BEV, PHEV and HEV) sales in January decreased 8.7% YoY to 1.37 million units.
xEVs accounted for 30.7% of total sales in January, down 8.2% point from the previous month.
Breaking down by powertrain, especially BEVs and PHEVs saw sharp declines in sales volum
On March 2, Mercedes-Benz India introduced the new V-Class Extra Long Wheelbase in a six-seat configuration for INR 14 million for both the V300d diesel and V300 gasoline variants. The model will be locally produced, following the Maybach GLS as the second product announced this year for local assembly in India.
The
On February 26, Stellantis Brazil announced the next phase of its Bio-Hybrid program, confirming the launch of its first flex mild-hybrid vehicle equipped with 48V MHEV technology, developed and produced at the Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco, Brazil, during the first half of the year.
The new model will feature
On February 26, Kia America announced pricing for the first-ever 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid 3-row SUV starting below USD 47,000 for a FWD EX trim. The turbo hybrid powertrain provides confident performance and acceleration, with an EPA-estimated rating of 35 mpg combined, and a total driving range of 637 miles on the
Announced on February 25, 2026, SAIC Motor-CP Co., Ltd. and MG Sales (Thailand) outlined MG’s 2026 direction, setting a sales target of 30,000 units and a 5% market share as the brand aims to rise from the top five into Thailand’s top three automotive brands in its second decade. In 2025, MG’s total sales reached 27,
Nissan is considering to sell an updated version of the current unibody Pathfinder alongside a new, body-on-frame SUV that shares the same name, according to a source familiar with the plan. The body-on-frame Pathfinder, expected to be built on the same platform as the upcoming Xterra at the Canton plant in Mississip
On February 24, Kia announced the start of production of the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride at its plant in West Point, Georgia. The ceremonial vehicle represented two other major milestones: the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) assembled in the state of Georgia and the 5 millionth vehicle produced at Kia Georgia sinc
On February 24, Toyota Argentina officially presented the new Yaris Cross in Buenos Aires, Argentina, marking the launch of the brand’s first B-segment SUV in the country.
The model will be offered in multiple variants, including two hybrid versions, expanding Toyota’s electrified lineup in Argentina. The launch camp
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