On April 2, the President of Uzbekistan chaired a meeting to review the ongoing reforms in the Bukhara region. During the meeting, he announced that in the Kagan district, a project is being planned to launch the production of 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually, in partnership with the Chinese company Leapm
Announced on April 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) concluded its “Go Beyond Zero” event, held March 25–29 in Muntinlupa City, where visitors experienced three electrified models: the RAV4 HEV, Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV.
The event’s main highlights were TMP’s two newest electrified models. The RAV4 HEV,
On March 29, Suzuki Chile presented the new Across Hybrid in the country, expanding its electrified SUV portfolio with a B-segment model equipped with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild-hybrid system.
The vehicle is powered by a 1.5L four-cylinder engine producing 101 hp of power and 136.8 Nm of torque, p
On April 1, Subaru of America debuted the first-ever 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid as the newest addition to, and the most fuel efficient model of, the Subaru Wilderness lineup ahead of its U.S. market launch in late 2026.
The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid retains the same 9.3-inch ground clearance, X-MODE Dual
On April 1, Kia America hosted the North American debut of the all-new 2027 Seltos at the 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Building on the first-generation Seltos, the new second-generation five-passenger Seltos aims to raise the bar for the small SUV segment.
In addition to carrying over the normally a
Reported on March 29, 2026, the Cambodian government has introduced significant tax reductions on a range of goods, including hybrid (HEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), and fully electric vehicles (BEVs), aiming to stimulate economic activity and promote the adoption of green technology.
Effective April 1, import duties
On March 28, Sazgar Engineering Works approved a PKR 22 billion expansion to set up a fully automatic paint shop at its four-wheeler plant, which, upon completion, will raise total installed car assembly capacity to 54,000 units per annum on a single-shift basis. The company has also approved land purchases totalling
On March 31, VW Commercial Vehicle revealed a new generation of the Caddy with an updated design. It features a new bumper, new exterior colors, and redesigned alloy wheels. The model will be built at the Poznan plant, Poland.
VW Caddy comes in many versions, including van and passenger models with standard or long w
Announced on March 23, 2026, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Thai Honda Co., Ltd. presented their booth at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show under the theme “Activating Life’s Next Move.”
The highlight was the launch price of the Honda e:N2 electric SUV at THB 1,429,000, which drew strong early inte
On March 27, MarkLines announced that global xEV (including BEV, PHEV and HEV) sales in February decreased 17.3% YoY to 1.21 million units.
xEVs accounted for 29.6% of total sales in February, down 0.8% point from the previous month.
Breaking down by powertrain, BEVs and PHEVs are largely affected by the continued sa
On March 26, Hyundai Chief Executive Jose Muñoz told shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting that the company plans to launch 36 new models in North America by 2030, up from the 25 it currently sells, in a manufacturing strategy that shows the brand’s long‑term commitment to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
On March 24, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new generation Maybach S-Class Sedan. It comes with updated six- and eight-cylinder engines. In some markets, V12 engine is still available.
The engines have been redesigned to meet future emission rules.
The top model in Europe and some other markets, the Maybach S 680, uses a
On March 24, Magna announced it is expanding its dedicated hybrid portfolio with the introduction of DHD REX, a dedicated hybrid drive for range extended electric vehicles (REEVs) designed to deliver an EV-like driving experience with instant torque response, smooth and quiet operation, and seamless range extension.
On March 18, Lexus announced that the eighth-generation Lexus ES is now on sale, at a starting price of USD 48,795, with its first-ever ES 350e and ES 500e battery-electric (BEV) models arriving in U.S. dealerships in April, ahead of the upcoming 2026 ES 350h hybrid models. The all-new 2026 Lexus ES features new styl
On March 17, Honda Mexico, in a social media post, announced the launch in Mexico of the all-new 2026 Prelude, marking the return of the iconic nameplate as a hybrid sports coupe.
The model combines Honda’s two-motor hybrid system with chassis elements derived from the Civic Type R. The powertrain integrates a 2.0-li
On March 17, Stellantis unveiled the new DS N°7 SUV, replacing its popular DS 7. It comes in both electric and hybrid versions. The fully electric E-TENSE FWD Long Range model offers up to 740 km of range, while another version is Hybrid 145.
The size is 4.66 m x 1.90 m x 1.63 m (LxWxH) and the wheelbase is 2.79 m. T
On March 12, 2026, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) released an infographic providing an overview of Indonesia's electrified vehicle (xEV) production for February 2026.
Output of Indonesia-made BEVs reached 5,334 units in February, increasing from 4,218 units recorded in January.
Meanwh
On March 12, Suzuki Auto South Africa announced the expansion of its SUV lineup with the introduction of the all-new Suzuki Across, with prices starting from ZAR 349,900.
The Suzuki Across will be powered by a 1.5-litre K15C four-cylinder mild-hybrid engine. It will be available in three variants, GL with a five-spee
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