Reported on May 15, 2026, Perodua confirmed plans to locally produce and sell the Ativa Hybrid in Malaysia, following its 2022 subscription-based trial using imported units derived from the Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid. The company is still finalizing production timelines and pricing details.
Perodua said it received approx
On May 14, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held a business briefing to elaborate on the rebuilding of its automobile business and the future direction of Honda business. Honda will focus on rebuilding its automobile business structure over the next three years and strive to achieve record consolidated operating profit – includ
On May 12, 2026, JLR India launched the Range Rover Sport SV in India at INR 20.5 million. The vehicles will also be the first from the Range Rover Sport SV portfolio to be offered at a post-UK-India FTA price point.
It is powered by a 467 kW, 750 Nm twin-turbo V8 mild-hybrid powertrain. The model accelerates from 0–
On May 7, the CCOO Spanish union announced that Renault Spain has paused its plan to assign new vehicle production to the country after failing to reach an agreement with unions, raising the possibility of moving production to other countries.
The decision affects three new electric and hybrid models planned from 202
On May 8, 2026, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the all-new Yaris Cross in Malaysia, strengthening its presence in one of the market's fastest-growing segments. Price starts from MYR 99,900.00 for the ICE variant and MYR 109,900.00 for the HEV variant.
Designed for urban environments, the SUV will be locally assembl
Announced on May 6, 2026, GWM has officially begun production of the ORA 5 at its Smart Factory in Rayong, Thailand, under the GWM ONE Platform, introducing a new model built on the company’s multi-powertrain architecture.
Initial deliveries will begin in May 2026, covering around 5,000 units from Bangkok Motor Show
On May 4, Kia Europe announced that it will begin production of the updated Kia XCeed C segment crossover model from May 29, 2026, at the Kia Zilina plant, Slovakia. It features a modern design with updated technology and convenience features. The model will be built alongside the Kia Sportage, Kia EV4, and Kia EV2.
On May 1, Lexus announced that its latest hybrid model has gone on sale in the U.S., joining the eighth-generation Lexus ES first-ever battery-electric (BEV) ES 350e and ES 500e models, on a platform capable of supporting ICE and all-electric powertrains.
The 2026 ES 350h features Lexus' sixth-generation hybrid syst
On April 30, Mercedes-Benz announced the production start of the facelifted S-Class, Maybach S-Class, and EQS at its Sindelfingen plant, Germany. These cars are built on a single flexible line at Factory 56, whether they are electric or hybrid.
In Factory 56, instead of traditional assembly lines, it uses over 400 au
On April 30, OMODA South Africa revealed the new OMODA C4, which made its global debut at the Beijing International Auto Show, China. It will launch in South Africa in the second half of 2026 with ICE and hybrid options.
The vehicle uses OMODA’s “Cyber Mecha” design, giving it a bold and futuristic look. Its design d
Schaeffler AG introduced hybrid powertrain solutions, including MultiMode dedicated hybrid transmissions, spoke dampers, and electromechanical camshaft phasing units.
The production of the MultiMode hybrid transmission starts in 2026 at various vehicle manufacturers in Europe and Asia. The system integrates two elect
Reported on April 23, 2026, Foton is preparing to launch the Tunland V7 and Tunland V9 mild-hybrid pickup trucks in Malaysia in May, positioning them as Malaysia’s first hybrid turbodiesel pickups.
Handal BCM, Foton’s exclusive Malaysian importer and assembler, has secured approval for both importation and local CKD
On April 24, MarkLines announced that global xEV (including BEV, PHEV and HEV) sales in March decreased 3.5% YoY to 1.999 million units.
In the first three months of 2026, total xEV sales decreased 7.5% YoY to 4.65 million units.
xEVs accounted for 34.3% of total sales in March, up 3.4% point from the previous month.
On April 14, Kaiyi Auto launched the Kaiyi X7 Hybrid, a hybrid 7-seater SUV in Egypt. It is a flagship model designed for the Middle East and North Africa. Optimized for Egypt’s high temperatures and complex road conditions, it enhances heat dissipation and chassis stability, performing well in both urban commuting a
On April 22, Jaguar Land Rover North America announced it is recalling 170,169 Jaguar and Land Rover Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles (MHEVs) in the U.S. in which the DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that failur
On April 23, VW announced that it has developed a new full hybrid drive, which is scheduled to be used in the Golf Hybrid and T-Roc Hybrid from the fourth quarter of the year.
The new hybrid models require no charging infrastructure. The energy for the electric drive phases is recovered on board by means of recuperat
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