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
On February 19, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will launch the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) version of the RAV4 compact SUV in Japan on March 9. Two grades of the Z featuring sophisticated styling and the GR SPORT with excellent maneuverability will be available, with prices ranging from JPY 6,0
Reported on February 17, 2026, Chevrolet, through its exclusive Philippine distributor HARIPhil Asia Resources, Inc., unveiled 2 electrified versions of the Captiva: a BEV and a PHEV.
Separate from the 7-seat Captiva MPV introduced in 2024, the all-new model is configured as a 5-seat compact SUV. It measures (LWH) 4,
Reported on February 18, 2026, Thailand’s electrified vehicle industry called for structural, non-subsidy measures to complement existing incentives and accelerate BEV and PHEV adoption.
While existing programs such as EV3.0 and EV3.5 have supported local production through tax incentives and investment-linked subsid
On February 13, it was reported that Jetour Soueast México began local validation tests of the new JETOUR G700 in Mexico City, marking the first public appearance of the luxury SUV ahead of its official launch in the first half of 2026.
The unit is currently undergoing homologation and real-world evaluation, while fi
Reported on February 13, 2026, Zeekr is moving toward local vehicle assembly in Malaysia as import restrictions tighten, making the country its first CKD hub outside China.
The 7X SUV will be the first model produced locally, though Zeekr has not confirmed a precise start date, with production likely from 2027 at the
Announced on February 5, 2026, Wuling Motors unveiled the Wuling Eksion for the first time in Indonesia at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026, ahead of the full specification and pricing details to be announced closer to its official market launch.
The Eksion marks the first time a family-oriented SUV
On February 10, Nissan announced that its 2026 Rogue Plug-in Hybrid will reach U.S. dealerships in February with a MSRP starting at USD 45,990 for the SL AWD version. The 2026 Rogue PHEV is built alongside the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV on which it is based, in Okazaki, Japan.
The three-row 2026 Rogue PHEV offers an e
On February 6, VW Commercial Vehicles announced that it will introduce the all-new Caravelle plug-in hybrid 4MOTION to South Africa around mid-2026.
The front electric motor, integrated with the gearbox, delivers output of 85 kW and 330 Nm of torque, and the second electric motor on the rear axle provides 100 kW and
On February 7, SAIC-VW unveiled the specifications of the Tiguan L ePro midsize plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) SUV.
The “e” in the name stands for electric, evolution, and elegant. In addition to inheriting VW’s rigorous, precise exterior design language, the Tiguan L ePro incorporates more pure, elegant, and technol
On February 7, XPeng unveiled the specifications of the GX flagship large 6-seater luxury SUV.
The GX measures 5,265mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,115mm.
Powered by an 800V platform and a 5C AI battery, the GX is available in REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and EV (battery elect
Kia is discontinuing the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Niro in the U.S., while the standard hybrid (HEV) and all-electric (EV) models remain in the portfolio. Kia cited “changing market conditions” for the decision to drop the plug-in hybrid Niro, though it will still offer two plug-in hybrids, the Sportage an
On February 5, Scania unveiled its new plug-in hybrid powertrain. It combines electric driving for cities with a combustion engine for longer trips, helping reduce carbon emissions, save energy, and lower operating costs.
The plug-in hybrid can drive up to 80 km on electric power alone, depending on conditions, and g
On February 5, XPeng named its first flagship large 6-seater SUV the “GX”.
The GX is codenamed the G01. The X in the name not only implies the exploration of the wonderful unknown during travel, but also represents XPeng’s X-tech development path, namely, insisting on leveraging technologies to resolve problems.
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On February 3, Consumer Reports released results from its highly-respected 2026 Top Picks study. Winners were chosen from 260+ vehicles, with brands like Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Ford, Lexus, BMW, and Tesla heading the list.
While the vehicles were evaluated along parameters that included road-test performance, predict
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