On March 12, Geely presented the updated base trim level of its flagship Geely Monjaro crossover in Russia. The base model is available at price of RUB 4,599,990.
The vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with a high-tech 8-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter that delivers 238

On March 11, Volvo Cars South Africa introduced the fully electric flagship E segment sedan Volvo ES90 to the local market. 
The Volvo ES90 is built on SPA2 platform and features an advanced 800-volt electrical system that enables faster charging and improved efficiency. It is powered by a 92-kWh battery, offering a

On March 11, Polestar announced the carbon footprint details of the Polestar 5, continuing its initiative to improve climate transparency in the automotive industry.
The Polestar 5 has a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 23.8 tCO₂e, which includes emissions from raw material extraction, manufacturing, and delivery

On March 3, multiple sources reported that Jenga Taifa Pamoja Auto Limited (JTP Auto) partnered with multiple Chinese OEMs to introduce electric vehicles designed specifically for Tanzanian roads and climate conditions. It also introduced the Riddara 100% Electric Pickup.
In the next two years, the company plans to e

On March 10, Geely announced the introduction of an updated version of the Geely Preface business sedan in the Russian market. The refreshed model features a new powertrain and will be available in two trims, Luxury and Flagship.
The new Preface is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired

On March 9, WeRide signed an expanded strategic cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) for the delivery of 2,000 newly upgraded, purpose-built, mass‑produced Robotaxi GXRs by 2026. The vehicle model is scheduled to roll off the production line i

On March 6, multiple sources reported that BBA Motors Nigeria has officially unveiled the Zeekr 9X. This marks the first introduction of the Zeekr 9X vehicle in Africa. BBA Motors plans to introduce more electric and hybrid models tailored to African markets. Zeekr 9X is a plug-in hybrid vehicle. It has a combined ra

Valeo Group (Valeo) will showcase the front lighting systems used on the Zeekr 7X at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, USA, from March 12-14, 2026.
The system features over 1,700 customizable front-end LEDs, an illuminated logo, and two ultra-slim adaptive driving beam headlamps (15mm x 200mm). The solution

On March 5, Horse Powertrain presented “Amorphous Motor” technology. This hybrid transmission motor achieves industry-leading efficiency of 98.2%, enabling a 1% reduction in whole-vehicle fuel consumption. It uses amorphous steel, a steel alloy, which reduces the thickness of the steel layers required to make up a mo

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 3, Volvo Cars announced the launch of its largest over-the-air software update to date, introducing a new and more intuitive user experience that will be rolled out to millions of customers starting this week.
Volvo Cars will roll out its new user experience, Volvo Car UX, to approximately 2.5 million vehicl

Reported on February 26, 2026, Riddara Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. outlined its 2026 strategy, including plans to expand its lineup with another fully electric pickup model to complement the existing RD6 and ECON models. The new additions, including single-cab versions, will target fleet operators and family buye

On February 24, Horse Powertrain announced that it has invested EUR 45 million to expand its cylinder head casting operations at its Valladolid plant, Spain.
The new aluminum casting facility will be the first in Spain to use the Tilting Gravity Die Casting (TGDC) process. This method makes stronger and more durable

With Canada’s recent change in allowing imported cars from China at a preferred 6.1% tariff rate, down from 100%, many OEMs currently selling vehicles in Canada are considering bringing in their vehicles built in China.
Volvo Cars Canada began importing the EX30 electric crossover built in Zhangjiakou Plant, China in

On February 19, Jameel Motors Italia, together with Zeekr, officially announced Zeekr’s entry into the Italian market. Zeekr’s arrival in Italy represents a strategic milestone in its European expansion journey, building on its successful presence across Northern and Central European markets. 
The brand’s full portfo

On February 18, Polestar announced it plans to launch four new models over the next three years. The company expects low double-digit volume growth in 2026 alongside a 30% expansion of its retail network.
Polestar plans to introduce four new models by 2028. These include - 
The Polestar 5, a four-door Grand Tourer wi

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

On February 12, Reuters reported that China’s BYD and Geely are among the finalists seeking to acquire the Nissan–Mercedes-Benz plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
The facility, with capacity to produce 230,000 vehicles annually, is being vacated as Nissan restructures and Mercedes-Benz relocates GLB production to Hunga

On February 11, Menarini S.p.A, Italy, announced that it is expanding its bus range as it moves into 2026. The company now has a stronger structure, higher production capacity, and a growing product lineup to compete in a changing market.
The development of new electric and CNG buses has started earlier than planned.

On February 3, Horse Powertrain announced that it is making its debut in the Indian automotive market at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi–the nation’s leading B2B automotive trade fair. It will present a broad range of efficient powertrain solutions tailored to the specific needs of the Indian market.
Exhibiting via its