On April 15, VinFast Auto India launched the VF MPV 7, a locally assembled seven-seater electric MPV produced at its Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu facility. The vehicle runs on a 60.13 kWh lithium-ion battery delivering 517 km of ARAI-certified range, with DC fast charging from 10% to 70% in 30 minutes (up to 80 kW). The f

On April 15, Volkswagen unveiled the ID.3 Neo, the successor to the ID.3, marking its world premiere with a new name and significant upgrades. The pre-sales of the new ID.3 Neo will start on April 16, 2026, in Germany and other European markets.
The model features a newly designed front with a continuous light strip

On April 13, Stellantis Middle East announced its entry into the Syrian market. It has appointed Ghassan Aboud Automotive, a subsidiary of Ghassan Aboud Holding, as the official distributor for Jeep and RAM effective January 1, 2026, with Peugeot set to launch in the Syrian market as part of the Q2 2026 rollout.
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On April 14, GAC announced the launch of its second fully electric model in the AION lineup, the AION UT hatchback, in Milan. The model is developed by GAC, co-designed at its Advanced Design Centre in Milan and is assembled at Magna International’s facility in Graz, Austria.
The AION UT offers a range of up to 430

On April 14, Geely Auto announced the introduction of the E2, a compact all-electric hatchback, in South Africa. The model will be offered in two variants, with prices starting from ZAR 339,900.
The Geely E2 measures 4,135 mm in length, 1,805 mm in width, 1,580 mm in height, and has a 2,650 mm wheelbase. It is powere

On April 13, Geely Auto unveiled the i-HEV next-generation AI hybrid technology. Reaching mass production upon launch, the technology will be first equipped in several top-selling Geely models, including the Preface, the Monjaro, the 4th-generation Starray, and the 5th-generation Emgrand, in 2026. The i-HEV variants

On April 12, at the GAC Tech Day 2026 event in Panyu, GAC Group unveiled the latest proprietary technologies spanning powertrains, body structures, intelligent cockpits, electronic/electrical (E/E) architectures, and automotive-grade chip ecosystems.
Launched at this event were a PHEV system and the HEV+ system after

On April 11, FAW-Audi announced the recent holding of an event at Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., where the Audi A6L e-tron battery electric sedan was launched. The vehicle model is available in one 4WD and three RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 439,800.
The Audi A6L e-tron, the first

On April 10, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) debuted the Xingguang L large 6-seater plug-in hybrid electric SUV, which is set for exhibition at the Auto China 2026 event on April 24.
The Xingguang L measures 4,980mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,760mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm and a “2+2+2” seating layout.
With a Chinese e

On April 11, Chery Master Pakistan launched the Tiggo 7 PHEV as a locally assembled (CKD) model for PKR 9.5 million, with deliveries targeted for June 2026.
Built on Chery's 5th Generation Super Hybrid architecture, the C-segment 5-seater SUV combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine with an 18.3 kWh battery

On April 14, Volvo Trucks announced launch of its new long-distance electric truck, the FH Aero Electric with extended range, capable of driving up to 700 km on one charge.
The new Volvo FH Aero Electric is enabled by advanced e-axle technology that allows for higher battery capacity. The truck delivers up to 460 kW

On April 14, Nissan Motor unveiled the all-new, all-electric Nissan Juke EV at its Vision event in Japan.
The all-new, all-electric Nissan Juke EV will be produced at Nissan Sunderland Plant, UK, with initial trial production set to begin in the coming weeks. The all-new Juke EV will be launched in spring 2027.
The a

On April 13, Haval announced that it will launch the updated Haval F7x in Russia. The 2026 model features a sportier design and an upgraded engine. The crossover will be available in Premium and Techno+ trims, with prices starting at RUB 3,799,000, and sales are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
The Ha

On April 14, 2026, Nissan Motor announced its long‑term vision, “Mobility intelligence for everyday life.” Placing focus on AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV), the company will offer a choice of electrification technologies to meet diverse customer and market needs. 
1) AI-led intelligence and electrification
AIDV combines A

On April 8, three VW ID.-series vehicle models, namely, the ID. AURA T6, the ID. UNYX 08, and the ID. ERA 9X, were exhibited at the VW Group Night event.
The ID. AURA T6, the first model of FAW-VW’s ID. AURA battery electric vehicle (BEV) family, is positioned as a mid-to-high-end SUV and will make its public debut a

On April 10, Hyundai Motor officially launched its all-electric IONIQ lineup brand in China, unveiling two design concept cars, VENUS Concept and EARTH Concept, at the IONIQ brand launch event in Beijing ahead of Auto China 2026 on April 24.
The iconic sedan, VENUS Concept’s high-tech exterior features a lightweight,

On April 13, LEPAS announced the European premiere of LEPAS L6 in LEPAS Super Hybrid and battery electric vehicle (BEV) form. The five-seater, C-segment SUV will be launched at the Milan Design Week 2026. The company will also present LEPAS L8 in LEPAS Super Hybrid form.
LEPAS Super Hybrid pairs a 1.5-litre engine wi

On April 2, Kaiyi Auto launched its X7 Hybrid 7-seater SUV in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in partnership with local dealer CMG-CAMEL AUTO. The launch also included a handover ceremony for the first batch of local owners.  Powered by an efficient hybrid system, X7 Hybrid delivers an ultra-long range of over 1,200km and a qu

On April 8, Dongfeng Nissan launched the NX8 mid-to-large-size SUV. The model is available in three REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and four EV (battery electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 149,900 to CNY 199,900.
Adopting a minimalistic exterior design, the NX8 measures 4,870mm long, 1,920