Toyota files plan for USD 2 billion manufacturing plant in Texas On May 15, Toyota Motor Corp. filed with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for approval to build a new USD 2 billion manufacturing facility in the state, reinforcing the company’s U.S. production strategy.  The proposed site, located in Bexar County alongside Toyota's existing truck factory in San Antonio where the company already builds the Tundra and Sequoia. Constructio...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/16

est change to the new model year offerings, with new design, advanced tech, more standard premium features. The 2027 Atlas Cross Sport will be introduced later in 2026. The 7-seater Atlas midsize SUV is fitted with the latest evo5 version of Volkswagen’s EA888 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, now producing 282 hp. The ID.4 continues to be sold even after production at the Chattanooga plant was wound down in April. ID.4 models will r...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/16

TVS Motor, India launches King EV MAX three-wheeler in Nepal On May 15, TVS Motor Company launched the TVS King EV MAX, a connected passenger electric three-wheeler, in Nepal. The vehicle is powered by an 11-kW motor and a 51.2V, 9.2 kWh lithium-ion LFP battery, delivering a certified range of 179 km per charge. Fast charging supports 0–80% in 2 hours and 15 minutes and a full charge in 3.5 hours. It comes with a top speed of 60 km/h across thr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Pak Suzuki commissions biogas plant and solar facility at Karachi plant in Pakistan On May 15, Pak Suzuki Motor Company commissioned a biogas plant with a capacity of 100 cubic metres per day and a solar power generation facility with an output capacity of 920 kW at its Karachi manufacturing plant. The biogas plant, spread across 360 sq. meters, uses Napier grass and cafeteria waste as feedstock. The solar facility covers 6,310 sq. meters and is...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

ent electric crossover in Russia. The new vehicle is positioned between the compact EVOLUTE i-JOY and the flagship hybrid EVOLUTE i-SPACE in the brand’s lineup. The EVOLUTE i-SKY measures 4,685 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,613 mm in height. The electric crossover is powered by a 218 hp motor producing 310 Nm of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 8 seconds. It features a 62-kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery with ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

has the characteristic of being deployable on any hardware platform. We will propose the product to various OEMs and aim to enhance sales from 2030 to 2040.In the driveline business, demand for drive shafts is actually on the rise, in line with the increase in BEVs equipped with both front and rear motors, as the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (BEVs) progresses. We believe that niche products for di...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Avatr names new luxury SUV “Avatr 07L” On May 9, Avatr announced the name of a new luxury SUV, the “Avatr 07L”. The model is available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants. The Avatr 07L measures 4,910mm long, 1,980mm wide, and 1,650mm or 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,990mm. The Avatr 07L EV is equipped with a drive motor and a lithium-iron phosphate battery from Chongqing Tsingshan In...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

DFMC partners with COSCO Shipping for acceleration of global expansion On May 13, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with China COSCO Shipping Corp., Ltd. (COSCO Shipping) in Wuhan. Centering on key matters such as logistics operations outside of China and unmanned container trucks at ports, the two companies will deepen strategic cooperation in multiple areas to forge an in-depth partnership. Through a...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

c vehicle models consist of 71 passenger vehicles (including FAW Bestune’s Yueyi 08, BAIC Arcfox’s Arcfox S3, and BYD’s Denza Z9S), 42 buses, 54 trucks, and 179 special-purpose vehicles. The selected plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models consist of 36 passenger vehicles (including Great Wall Motor’s H10, Chery’s Fulwin A9, and Great Wall Motor’s WEY V8X), 1 bus, 2 trucks, and 19 special-purpose vehicles. The selected fuel cell electr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

on the list are energy-saving passenger vehicles, energy-saving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as Great Wall Motor, Sinotruk, Chery, BAIC Motor‌, Geely, BYD, and Dongfeng Motor Corporation. From an MIIT press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

China releases 406th list of “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Products” On May 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 406th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Geely, BYD, and Leapmotor have officially passed the declaration process. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

JPJ data shows Malaysia’s Top EV brands and models in April 2026 Reported on May 11, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton keeping its position as the leading EV brand in April 2026, registering 2,408 units. It remained ahead of BYD (1,413), iCaur (547), Zeekr (357), and Tesla (172). The rest of the top 10 included Xpeng (150), Leapmotor (108), MG (92), TQ Wuling (91), and MINI (81), while the remaining top 20 compr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

tical tensions continue reshaping supply chains across Southeast Asia. EVAT called for stronger development of Thailand’s EV support network and greater movement by local suppliers into more technology-intensive manufacturing. Meanwhile, Isuzu emphasized combining Thailand’s existing combustion-engine expertise with cleaner energy solutions, including biofuels, while Autoliv highlighted the importance of upgrading local suppliers and producti...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

[Exclusive Interview] Geely on Global Powertrain Strategy in a Multi Track Transition: System Level Innovation and Global Differentiation At the occasion of the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, MarkLines had the privilege of conducting a written interview with Ms. Ruiping Wang, Senior Vice President, Geely Auto, exploring Geely's global powertrain strategy and its approach to innovation amid the industry's multi track transition. Based on these direc...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Honda to introduce 15 HEV models globally by FY2029 to rebuild automobile business On May 14, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held a business briefing to elaborate on the rebuilding of its automobile business and the future direction of Honda business. Honda will focus on rebuilding its automobile business structure over the next three years and strive to achieve record consolidated operating profit – including motorcycle and financial services businesse...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Jatco aiming to achieving JPY 100 billion sales in new business in 2030 Jatco Ltd. (Jatco, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture) aims to achieve sales of JPY 100 billion in its new business including electric motorcycle drive parts and other products by 2030. The company plans to expand the technologies it has cultivated for automobiles to related fields and develop them into one of its future pillars. Jatco will start the mass production of electric m...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

NTN’s U.S. plant to shift from EV products to ICE vehicles products On May 14, NTN Corporation (NTN) announced that its U.S. plant will shift from products relating to electric vehicles (EVs) for Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) to products for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This comes after Honda canceled the development and market launch of three electric vehicle (EV) models that it had planned to produce in North America. NTN had be...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Honda revises electrification strategy, plans to launch 15 next-generation hybrid models by FY 2029 On May 14, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced a new business strategy centered on hybrid vehicles (HVs). The company plans to introduce next-generation HVs from 2027 onward, launching 15 models globally by fiscal year 2029. Meanwhile, it has withdrawn its goal of making all new vehicle sales consist of electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel cell veh...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Daihatsu to produce HEVs in Malaysia at joint venture Perodua Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced on May 14 that it will begin producing hybrid vehicles (HEVs) in Malaysia. This is the first time for Daihatsu to produce HEVs outside Japan. This project has been selected as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)’s “Fiscal Year 2024 Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project”. The start date of production has not b...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

c truck, at Transpotec Logitec 2026 in Milan, Italy. It fills the gap between the smaller eTGL and the heavy-duty eTGX/ eTGS models, completing MAN’s electric truck range from 12 to 50 tonnes. The truck uses shared electric technology from the eTGX and eTGS models. It is powered by the MAN eCD210 motor, which generates output of 285 hp and 800 Nm torque with TipMatic 2 transmission. High energy recovery improves efficiency, especially in city d...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14