NYIAS 2026: Subaru debuts 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid SUV On April 1, Subaru of America debuted the first-ever 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid as the newest addition to, and the most fuel efficient model of, the Subaru Wilderness lineup ahead of its U.S. market launch in late 2026. The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid retains the same 9.3-inch ground clearance, X-MODE Dual Mode System, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, upgraded suspension,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

BMW expands Debrecen plant, Hungary with new logistics and finance service center On March 27, HIPA announced that BMW is expanding its operations in Hungary with a new business service center. The EUR 4.3 million investment will establish a service hub in the Debrecen plant, where BMW has been producing the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse series since October 2025. The project is expected to create 50 high-value jobs. The Debrecen BMW Service Hub will suppo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

reducing them to metals with a purity of 99.9%.  Posco International will also make a full-scale effort to build a global raw material procurement system through investments in overseas bases. In Southeast Asia, the company plans to promote a rare earth separation and refining project totaling USD 30 million (JPY 4.76 billion) with a Malaysian company, and commence mass production after verifying the mining and production system. Also by partici...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

ion and sales volumes hitting record highs once again, securing China’s position as the world’s largest auto market for the 17th consecutive year. Annual domestic Light Vehicle (LV) sales exceeded 26.9 million units, up by 5.6% year-on-year (YoY), with Passenger Vehicle (PV) sales surpassing 24.3 million units (+5.6% YoY) and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales exceeding 2.6 million units (+6.1% YoY). On the export side, even in the face of ...

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rket.Pre-orders will be accepted for a limited time from March 25 until June 21 for a designated price (including tax) of JPY 18,900,000. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2027. All Cadillac models imported to Japan are right-hand drive. The Lyriq-V is Cadillac’s first EV to carry the "V Series," performance badge. With a maximum output of 646 PS (475 kW) and maximum torque of 904 Nm, the Lyriq V accelerates from 0 to 96 km/h in 3.3 se...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

[Exclusive Interview] 5GAA highlights progress in V2X and evolution of connected vehicle technologies The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 took place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to 5, 2026. During the event, MarkLines conducted a series of exclusive interviews with companies presenting next generation connectivity technologies. As part of this coverage, we spoke with Dr. Maxime Flament, Chief Technology Officer at the 5G Automotive Associat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

BMW Brilliance, BMW China to recall nearly 180,000 vehicles in total On March 24, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) and BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. (BMW China) recently filed recall plans as follows. BMW Brilliance: -          Recall number S2026M0032V: 133,849 5-series models manufactured in China between December 5, 2023 and April 12, 2025...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Cadillac launches 2026 Optiq-V in Mexico On March 9, Cadillac announced the start of sales of the 2026 Optiq-V all-electric SUV in Mexico. The Optiq-V features dual-motor all-wheel drive with an estimated 519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. With Launch Control activated under V-Mode or Velocity Max, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. It is equipped with Continuous Damping Control suspension and performance-focused systems including Com...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

BMW unveils all-electric i3 Neue Klasse, deliveries begin this autumn On March 18, BMW revealed the second Neue Klasse model i.e., the all-new i3 50 xDrive, a D-segment electric sedan  following the all-new iX3, a D-segment electric SUV. It has dual motors (front and rear), which generate output of 469 hp and 645 Nm of torque. BMW i3 based on the 3 Series will be built at BMW’s Munich plant. Production starts in August 2026, with deliveries b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

BYD debuts new Seal 08 plug-in hybrid electric sedan 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 wheelbase of 3,030mm. The Seal 08 is equipped with a 115kW engine, either a single...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Volkswagen Group annual conference 2026 Q&A: Strengthening cost efficiency while navigating regulatory and global market changes On March 10, Volkswagen Group held the Annual Media, Analyst and Investor Conference. The event was presented by Mr. Oliver Blume CEO and Mr. Arno Antlitz CFO & COO. Main Q&As Q1. What specific cost cutting measures are you considering to meet the Vision 2030 targets? A. [Oliver Blume CEO] Over the past three years we h...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

multaneously. The Yingteng lineup, a new versatile transport truck lineup, covers seven major logistics areas and is scheduled for new energy variants. The Yingteng lineup employs an FAW Jiefang in-house developed powertrain. The natural gas and diesel variants are equipped with the new GS280 and GD300 intelligent power systems, respectively, which, mated to FAW Jiefang’s 6SM- or 6DV-series engines and T-shift AMT transmission, enable a combine...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

its participation in Embedded World 2026. It will present its latest system-level capabilities and its role as a long-term solution partner for global leaders.  GigaDevice is a leading force in automotive memory. It is expanding its automotive MCU portfolio, highlighted by the second-generation GD32A7 series. This MCU reached ISO26262 ASIL B security level and meets the information security standard of Evita Full+SM2/3/4. It is suitable for mot...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Aptera Motors builds first solar EV on its validation assembly line On March 3, solar powered car company Aptera Motors Corp. announced it has completed the first vehicle off its validation assembly line, marking a major operational milestone as the company progresses toward regulatory certification and initial customer deliveries. The company’s low-volume validation assembly line in Carlsbad, California represents Aptera’s transition from ha...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

BMW Steyr plant, Austria to add second electric motor production line in 2026 On March 6, BMW Austria announced that a second production line for electric motors will start series production at the Steyr plant to increase output in 2026. This will support the production ramp-up of BMW’s Neue Klasse vehicles. The future pipeline is strong i.e., new models such as BMW i3 and BMW X5, which is offered with five powertrain options (gasoline, diesel,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

BMW begins winter testing of Neue Klasse electric i3 in Arjeplog, Sweden On March 5, BMW initiated the prototype winter testing of the latest generation of 3 Series i.e. the first Neue Klasse sedan, the fully electric BMW i3 at BMW’s test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. Engineers are completing final driving tests on snowy roads and frozen lakes. On slippery roads, the system provides stable and agile driving. The two electric motors respond instan...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Mercedes-Benz brings Fraunhofer IDMT’s 3D audio technology into series production On February 27, the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT announced that 3D audio technology SpatialSound Wave, developed by Fraunhofer IDMT, now delivers an impressive spatial sound experience in all Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system. Fraunhofer IDMT also ann...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Zhizi Auto closes Series B financing worth CNY hundreds of millions On March 3, Zhizi Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhizi Auto) announced the recent completion of a Series B financing worth CNY hundreds of millions. The proceeds will mainly be used to develop core technologies for intelligent driving and autonomous driving, supplement working capital, and tap global markets. To date, Zhizi Auto has closed three financing rounds. Its shareholde...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Bounce, India raises USD 3.9 million to support next phase of growth On March 2, multiple sources reported that EV startup Bounce raised about USD 3.9 million in a funding round led by existing investors Accel, B Capital and Qualcomm Ventures, According to regulatory filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the company allotted 3.76 million Series F compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) to the two investors as part of the fundi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Honda to revive Insight in Japan as China‑made EV with 3,000‑unit annual target The Insight of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will be reintroduced as an electric vehicle (EV) model. The company will sell a China made EV scheduled for launch in Japan in the spring of 2026 under the Insight name. This marks the first revival of the Insight name in about four years. The Insight previously led the eco-car boom in the Japanese market as a hybrid ve...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05