On March 12, VW Commercial Vehicles announced the several product and technology updates for 2026. At its annual media conference, the CEO showed the first design sketches of the updated Volkswagen Caddy and Volkswagen Multivan, which will have a refreshed exterior design and improved interiors.
New features such as
Reported on March 11, 2026, Jetour Indonesia said ongoing tensions in the Middle East have not had a direct impact on its local operations or sales.
The company’s marketing director said Jetour is monitoring global developments, particularly risks to the automotive supply chain, although parts availability and delive
On March 11, WEY, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, debuted the V9X, a new flagship 6-seater SUV.
The V9X adopts a classic oriental architectural aesthetic design and measures 5,299mm long, 2,025mm wide, and 1,825mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,150mm.
Built on the GWM One S platform, the V9X contains 48 storage plac
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
On March 6, XPeng launched the 2026 G6 SUV midsize coupe SUV. The vehicle model is available in one range-extended electric (REEV) variant priced at CNY 186,800 and two battery electric (EV) variants priced at CNY 176,800 and CNY 186,800, respectively.
The 2026 G6 measures 4,771mm or 4,758mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1
On March 11, Garden Grove , California-based Harbinger unveiled the HC Series Cab, a new medium-duty low cab forward (LCF) work truck available in both all-electric and plug-in hybrid versions, at Work Truck Week 2026 in Indianapolis. Now available for orders, the truck is designed for commercial uses such as box tru
On March 6, Lotus introduced Europe’s first and only hybrid technology capable of delivering 952 PS, with a combined driving range exceeding 1,200 km and up to 350 km of pure electric range. This platform is called X Hybrid. It will make its European debut in the upcoming Lotus Eletre X.
The X Hybrid system made its
On March 4, GAC Hyptec launched the A800 flagship range-extended electric sedan. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 189,800 to CNY 299,800.
The A800 measures 5,130mm long, 1,966mm or 1,998mm wide, and 1,500mm or 1,492mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm.
The A800 is built on
On March 3, Renault Geely do Brasil President Ariel Montenegro announced that the Geely EX5 EM-I hybrid SUV has begun test assembly at the São José dos Pinhais plant in Paraná, with market launch scheduled for the second half of 2026.
The assembly line underwent five weeks of adaptations to produce the vehicle, which
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 February 27, Chery South Africa confirmed the upcoming global launch of a new double-cab bakkie, marking the brand’s entry into one of the world’s most competitive vehicle segments.
The new bakkie will be built on the Kaitan ladder-frame chassis. Internally known as the KP31, the model is expected to arrive in lat
Reported on February 27, 2026, the Denza D9 PHEV has officially launched in the Philippines, carrying an introductory price of PHP 3,998,000 for the first 300 customers. At the same time, Denza’s first flagship dealerships in key locations, Alabang, Makati, San Juan, and Cebu.
The full-size luxury MPV measures (LWH)
On February 27, Skoda announced it will offer a new plug-in hybrid system for the Superb Hatch model in the Sportline and Laurin & Klement versions.
The new setup combines a 1.5 TSI 130 kW gasoline engine with an 85 kW electric motor and 25.7 kWh battery. Together, they generate total output of up to 200 kW and torqu
On February 17, the Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) of Latvia announced that it has developed a new support program for residents to purchase environmentally friendly cars. The support program has not yet been approved by the government. The new support program will provide financial support for electric and plu
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) have expanded rapidly across the Asia-Pacific region and are increasingly positioned as a practical alternative to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), particularly in markets where charging infrastructure, pricing, and consumer confidence in BEV technology are still developing.
Reported on February 21, 2026, the Managing Director of Inchcape (Thailand), the official importer of Jaguar, Land Rover and Tata vehicles, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Thailand despite the new excise tax that took effect on January 1, 2026.
The revised structure, based on engine size and CO2 emissions, rai
On February 19, Audi announced the new RS 5, Audi Sport’s first high-performance plug-in hybrid model, combining a twin-turbo V6 engine with electrified quattro AWD and Dynamic Torque Control.
The RS 5 features a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 375 kW and 600 Nm, paired with a 130-kW electric motor delivering 460 N
On February 18, the Canadian government released details of its new automotive strategy that combines investment, revised emissions standards, EV incentives for consumers, trade measures to reduce the auto sector’s dependence on U.S. policies, and assistance to Canada’s autoworkers. The measures announced by Prime Mi
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