On March 16, SAIC-VW held an ID. ERA technology launch event in Shanghai, announcing that the ID. ERA 9X SUV, the prologue of the ID. ERA lineup, started mass production at the Ningbo plant and will be available for pre-order from March 30.
The ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a

On March 17, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, released official images of the Xingyao 7 plug-in hybrid electric sedan.
According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Xingyao 7 measures 4,958mm long, 1,915mm wide, and 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,852mm.
The Xingyao 7 is equipped with

On March 6, BYD debuted the Seal 08, a new Ocean-series flagship plug-in hybrid electric sedan.
The Seal 08 adopts the Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 design concept. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the vehicle model measures 5,150mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,505mm high, with a wheel

On March 13, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, unveiled some specifications of the Galaxy M7 plug-in hybrid electric SUV.
The Galaxy M7 is built on the GEA Evo flagship architecture. Powered by a ShenDun Golden battery, the model delivers an EV-mode range of 225km, a combined range of 1,730km, a fuel consumption of 3.35L/10

On March 14, iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, launched the V27 mid-to-large-size off-road SUV. The vehicle model is available in one RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 196,800.
The V27 measures 5,055mm long, 1,976mm wide, and 1,894mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,910mm.
Featuring a super rang

On March 16, Mitsubishi Motors North America announced the debut if its revised flagship Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, with updates and improvements throughout the vehicle. The current Outlander first appeared in 2021 as a 2022 model year vehicle.
A new exterior design includes revisions to the hood and front grille area

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, VW Commercial Vehicles announced the several product and technology updates for 2026. At its annual media conference, CEO Stefan Mecha 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

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, JAECOO announced that it will introduce JAECOO 8 SHS-P in the UK. It will be available in both 6- and 7-seat configurations. It is powered by Chery International’s advanced Super Hybrid System (SHS). It has a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine, a 3-speed DHT automatic transmission, and all-wheel driv

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 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 1,650

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