On September 8, BMW Group announced that its next-generation BMW 3 Series with ICE has entered the final stage of series-production development. The new range will use a technology-open drive system approach.
The lineup will include four- and six-cylinder engines with 48V mild-hybrid technology, combining the engine
On August 27, Honda opened pre-orders in Brazil for the all-new Prelude, marking the return of the sporty coupe to the country after 30 years.
The Prelude is powered by Honda's 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine paired with the e:HEV hybrid system, which combines two electric motors to deliver a combi
On September 3, Honda launched the ZR-V Advanced Hybrid in Colombia, expanding its local electrified lineup with a new SUV equipped with the brand's e:HEV hybrid system.
The ZR-V Advanced Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle i-VTEC gasoline engine producing 139 hp and 182 Nm with two electric motors, including
On September 5, Volkswagen Autoeuropa started production of the new T-Roc Hybrid at its Palmela plant in Portugal.
The T-Roc now features full hybrid (HEV) technology, allowing it to drive on electric power in certain situations, such as starting, low-speed driving, and urban routes. The battery charges automatically
On August 27, Omoda & Jaecoo announced that it will launch the Jaecoo 5 compact SUV in Brazil, with pre-sales scheduled to begin in September following its public debut at the Festival Interlagos.
The model is equipped with Chery Group's Super Hybrid System (SHS-H), combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine
On September 1, Changan Automobile unveiled the new Deepal S05 REEV and Changan UNI-S HEV at the 2026 WesBank Festival of Motoring in Kyalami, South Africa.
The Deepal S05 REEV is a C segment SUV designed in Italy and engineered in the UK. It uses a range-extended electric powertrain with a single electric motor pro
On September 1, 2026, Toyota announced the world premiere of significantly updated Lexus NX compact SUV. With a new generation hybrid system and newly developed lithium-ion battery for its PHEV variant, the new NX delivers advancements in both driving and environmental performance, with refreshed exterior and interio
Note: Some figures were updated on September 7.
According to preliminary data compiled by MarkLines as of September 2, 2026, including estimates for GM and Stellantis, U.S. new-vehicle sales in August 2026 totaled 1,378,719 units, down 6.6% year-over-year. The decline was influenced by the fact that there were 26 sel
On August 28, Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) announced the official launch of the new Ora 5 GT hatchback coupe. The model is available in internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid, and battery-electric versions, with six variants in total. Prices range from CNY 99,800 to CNY 143,800, with limited-time promotio
On September 1, Canada entered its next phase and released another 24,500 import permits for China-made electrified vehicles. The latest import allocation arrives as established brands resume Chinese production sourcing, and new OEMs prepare sales operations.
Following a revised policy that emerged from a January tra
On August 28, Great Wall Motor announced that it is expanding its product portfolio in Germany with the launch of the new GWM Haval H7, a mid-size SUV, and the Ora 5, a compact model offered with two drive variants.
The Haval H7 will be offered with multiple powertrain options, including an ICE version with a 2.0-lit
On August 30, Geely launched the Monjaro EM-i in Egypt, beginning the global rollout of its first D-segment hybrid SUV. Following Egypt, the model is set to launch in the UAE, Mexico, and Kazakhstan before expanding into European markets.
The Monjaro EM-i is offered in three versions: the front-wheel-drive Pro and Ma
On August 26, Kia America announced pricing for the refreshed 2027 Niro, which adds a bolder design, expanded technology and newly available driver assistance features. Offered exclusively as a hybrid after dropping the EV variant, pricing starts at USD 29,890.
The base price for the 2027 Niro hybrid represents a USD
On August 25, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry’s first multiaxial coreless Hall-effect current sensor designed for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter applications. The TMCS2100-Q1 measures magnetic fields in both horizontal and vertical directions and combines the
Reported on August 26, 2026, GWM Malaysia plans to expand its locally assembled model lineup with the Haval H7 PHEV and Ora 5 HEV, with the company announcing at the Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE) 2026 that both models are planned for CKD format (EP Manufacturing - PEPS-JV, Pegoh Plant).
The H7 displaye
BluE Nexus, AISIN and DENSO announced on August 27 that their jointly developed Two-Motor Hybrid Drive Module has been adopted for Stellantis’ new Jeep Cherokee. The module features a highly efficient transaxle that delivers strong driving performance. The motor and boost converter controls have also been optimized t
On August 26, Esteo, a premium automotive brand, showcased its hybrid models at an event held at the Mosfilm Cinema and Concert Complex in Russia. The company also presented the ESTEO MX midsize SUV and outlined plans to expand its model lineup.
During the event, Esteo also introduced the MX midsize SUV, powered by a
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