r-wheel-drive setup, with 0–100 km/h acceleration in 8.1 seconds. A 42.1 kWh LFP battery provides up to 400 km (NEDC) or 330 km (WLTP) range. Charging supports 7 kW AC and up to 100 kW DC (10–80% in around 29 minutes), along with V2L capability. It features a rear multilink suspension and a 4.7-meter turning radius, with dimensions (LWH) of 4,003x 1,781x 1,557 mm and a 2,615 mm wheelbase. The model meets five-star C-NCAP and Euro NCAP standar...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

rand and eToano Pro vans, and the eAumark truck line in 6T, 9T and 12T versions. The eWonder features a 41.86-kWh battery, 189 km range and a 2,550 kg gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), targeting last-mile urban operations. The eView Connect offers a 50.23-kWh battery, 245 km WLTP range, 7.2 cubic meter cargo volume and 2,900 kg GVWR. The larger eView Grand is equipped with a 77.28-kWh battery, 303 km range and 7.9 cubic meter cargo capacity. Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

amic glass roof, ambient lighting, tri-zone climate control, 12.3-inch infotainment screen and 12.3-inch driver display, electric tailgate and 360-degree camera. Premium adds leather-style upholstery, ventilated and massaging front seats, 12-speaker Bose audio system and wireless charging. The 4.98-meter SUV offers three rows of seating. With the third row folded, boot capacity reaches 1,026 liters. The MG S9 PHEV holds a five-star Euro NCAP rati...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Nissan inaugurates Internal Fleet Terminal in Mexico On March 17, Nissan Mexicana inaugurated the new Nissan Internal Fleet Terminal (NIFT) in Aguascalientes, as part of its operational efficiency and modernization strategy. The 80,000 square meter complex, located between the A1 and A2 plants, is designed to support internal logistics operations, safeguard more than 260 tractor-trailers and improve working conditions for over 400 employees. Niss...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

ter in March and be assembled in Anápolis. The Brazilian-spec Uni-T will be powered by a 1.5-liter turbo flex engine, adapted for gasoline and ethanol, delivering around 180 hp and 30.5 kgfm of torque. It will be paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.  The SUV measures 4.51 meters in length, 1.87 meters in width, 1.56 meters in height and has a 2.71-meter wheelbase. The cabin features a digital layout with a 10.3-inch ins...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Volvo Buses begins production of Volvo B13R UNVI XL in Portugal On March 10, Volvo Buses started serial production of the Volvo B13R UNVI XL, with body construction at UNVI’s facility in Porto, Portugal. The Volvo B13R UNVI XL is powered by a latest-generation 13-litre Euro-6 diesel engine paired with a 12-speed Volvo I-Shift transmission. It is a 12.8-meter-long, 4×2 single-deck coach designed specifically for the UK and Irish markets. It wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

and is powered exclusively by a 1.5-liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine producing 170 hp and 25.5 kgfm of torque, paired with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 190 km/h. The model measures 4.41 meters in length, 1.85 meters in width and 1.60 meters in height, with a 2.65-meter wheelbase. Trunk capacity is 341 liters, expanding to 1,271 liters...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

abling 0–100 km/h acceleration in 8.3 seconds and a top speed limited to 180 km/h. Fuel consumption is rated at 13.1 km/l in the city and 12.1 km/l on the highway, according to Brazil’s PBEV labeling program. The model includes 29 ADAS systems, seven airbags, three 12.3-inch displays and a 2.82-meter wheelbase. (AutoIndustria on March 5, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

its latest capacity-expanding investment in Pápa, Hungary. Astotec Automotive Hungary Bt., part of the ASTOTEC Automotive Group, develops and manufactures automotive safety components. At its plant in Pápa, the company completed a EUR 10 million capacity-expansion project, including a 160-square-meter facility extension and new production equipment, creating 10 new jobs. The new equipment increases production capacity and strengthens the regio...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Nissan Brazil starts exports of Kait model to Latin America On March 4, Nissan Brazil announced the start of exports of the new Nissan Kait from its Resende Industrial Complex in Rio de Janeiro, with Paraguay as the first destination to receive the model, which has been on sale in Brazil since December. Measuring 4.30 meters in length, with a 2.62-meter wheelbase and 432-liter trunk capacity, the Kait features a 1.6 16V engine paired with an XTRO...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Renesas Electronics to launch 28-nanometer generation automotive microcontroller Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas Electronics) announced on March 4 that it will launch an “RH850/U2C” 32-bit automotive microcontroller (MCU) with embedded 28-nanometer generation flash memory (nanometer is one-billionth of a meter). The new MCU is a low-end RH850 series product for a wide variety of vehicle body control functions, including chassis and s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

charging hubs that will add 60 fast chargers (7.2 MW total capacity), capable of supporting 120 simultaneous charging sessions, scheduled to enter operation in 2026. An additional 270 charging points are planned for deployment between 2026 and early 2027. The investment also includes a 1,800 square-meter EV-certified workshop with maintenance capacity of up to 1,500 vehicles per month, as well as battery energy storage systems (BESS) integrated i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

ompany’s R&D facility near Rome, Italy, is now fully operational. The system enables virtual tire performance assessment by combining high-fidelity simulations with driver feedback, historical data, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. It features a large mobile platform offering a five-meter range of motion and a carbon-fiber cockpit to imitate real-world driving conditions for accurate analysis. The new capability allows Bridgestone...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

th Brazil and Mexico. Although local executives from GWM attended an event at the Palácio Anchieta in Vitória to present the next stages of the project, the company has not yet issued an official statement. The planned facility will be located in the Barra do Riacho region on a 1.7 million-square-meter site. State officials said the future plant is expected to include full manufacturing operations with an annual production capacity of up to 200...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

BYD’s first fully electric bi-articulated bus joins public transportation system in Mexico On February 20, Grupo CISA announced the arrival and start of operations of a 100% electric bi-articulated bus on Mexico City's public transport system “Metrobús”, marking a key step in the line's transition to electromobility. The 27-meter BYD unit, tested for over six months in China, will reduce approximately 15.5 tons of CO2 monthly, or 186 tons ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

reenfield site in Bécancour, Québec enabling it to deploy the first stage of its refining operations to fulfill Panasonic Energy’s 13,000-tpa active anode material offtake. The production will support battery manufacturing at Panasonic Energy’s Nevada and Kansas facilities. The 143,000-square-meter brownfield site, which includes a 22,000-square-meter facility, is contiguous to NMG’s 200,000-square-meter greenfield site, providing for the...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

Olectra Greentech, India, bags order for 1,085 intra-city e-buses On February 23, Olectra Greentech Limited announced that its associate Evey Trans Private Limited has received two Letters of Award from Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) for the supply, operation, and maintenance of 1,085 electric buses for intra-city operations, comprising 1,025 12-meter non-AC buses and 60 12-meter AC buses. The orders are on a Gross Cost Contr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

to the launch of CUPRA Raval, the first fully EV to be produced at the Martorell plant, Spain. The company is now in the “series 0” phase, where production processes and quality standards are carefully tested before full series production begins. To support EV production, around 160,000 square meters of the Martorell plant have been upgraded. Production Line 1 has been modernized with 1,000 new robots, 60 new stamping dies, and a new PXL pre...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

ture, 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. These models feature a refreshed design along with new technology. Menarini will offer a full range of Class I buses from 6 meters to 18 meters. In the next three months, the 8- and 9-meter buses will receive certification. The updated 10- and 12-meter models will also be c...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

BMW and E.ON launch commercial V2G solution for BMW iX3 customers On February 9, BMW Group announced that it is strengthening its long-term partnership with E.ON by launching Germany’s first commercial V2G offer. After announcing it at IAA Mobility 2025, private customers can now order the full package which includes the BMW Wallbox Professional, an E.ON V2G electricity tariff, and a smart meter if one is not already installed. Charging and dis...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10