Stellantis MEA unveils Citroën Hola compact panel van for South Africa On May 18, Stellantis MEA unveiled Citroën Hola, a small panel van made for South Africa’s growing demand for compact work vehicles. It’s designed for small businesses and city use for daily deliveries. It runs on a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder gasoline engine, which generates output of 60 kW and 115 Nm. The van is fuel-efficient at 5.6 L/100 km and has carbon emissions of 133 g...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

Indonesian sales up 55% to 80,776 in April The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in April 2026 were 80,776 units, up 55% compared to April 2025. By automaker sales in April, Toyota was up 59.8% y/y to 25,686 units and a 31.8% market share. Daihatsu was up 50.8% to 13,399 units with a 16.6% market share. Suzuki was up 72.7% to 7,160 units with a 8.9% market share. Mit...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

April 2026 U.S. new-vehicle sales by four Japanese OEMs fall 4.5%, marking second straight monthly decline Four Japanese automakers’ new vehicle sales in the U.S. in April 2026 totaled 443,644 units, a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 4.5% for the second month in a row. This is believed to be due to factors such as rising crude oil prices and persistently high new car prices. In the new vehicle market, electrified vehicles, sedans, and compact...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

political stability. Regionalization can strengthen Europe’s resilience and value creation—but only if it is embedded in a long term, reliable political order. Schaeffler’s Core Message Q5. With which key message does Schaeffler want to position itself at this year’s Vienna Motor Symposium? A5. Our central message is clear: Schaeffler is on the way to become the leading Motion Technology Company. This is the framework we are deliberately...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Traton Group secures EUR 850 million green funding to accelerate shift to electric trucks On May 7, Traton Group announced that it has issued its first Green Bond worth EUR 500 million, with a 5.5-year term and a fixed coupon of 3.875% rate. This is the first bond under its Green Finance Framework launched in October 2025. At the same time, the company also secured a EUR 350 million Green Loan, bringing total green funding to EUR 850 million to s...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Mexican vehicle sales up 8.6% in April 2026 On May 6, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 118,859 light vehicles in April, representing an increase of 8.6% from the 109,420 sales in April 2025. Nissan led the market as the best-selling brand with 19,230 units delivered in April, an increase of 0.1% from the previous year. General Motors ranked second with 15,807 units, posting an increase of 6.0%, fo...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Oben Electric, India launches Rorr EVO electric motorcycle On April 30, 2026, Oben Electric launched the Rorr EVO electric motorcycle at an introductory price of INR 100 thousand for the first 10,000 customers, after which it will be priced at INR 125 thousand. The test rides and deliveries are set to begin in June 2026. The motorcycle delivers a top speed of 110 km/h, 180 km IDC certified range, and 0–40 km/h acceleration in 3 seconds, powered...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

Auto China 2026: VW Group showcases 4 new EV models and “Agentic AI” platform at Media Night On April 21, VW Group revealed four new models before Auto China 2026, at the Group Media Night. These include: ID. UNYX 09 is a 5-meter electric sedan which is developed with Xpeng, offers smart tech, AI features, and advanced ADAS. ID. AURA T6 is a new electric mid-size SUV built on a China-specific platform, offering L2 driving features and over-t...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

EBRO introduces new compact electric city car prototype ahead of 2026 production in Spain On April 27, EBRO announced that it is preparing a new fully electric city car (currently a prototype) to expand its EV lineup. It is designed for urban use, focusing on practicality, affordability, and efficiency. The final name and full details will be revealed at launch next winter. The production model will be built at the Zona Franca industrial park in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

oduce the all-new fully electric C segment hatchback Audi A2 e-tron from fall 2026. Audi also confirmed that production of the Audi Q2 at Ingolstadt will conclude in April, while the Audi A1 is also being phased out at the Martorell plant, Spain. At the Neckarsulm plant, Audi has revamped the Audi A5 and A6 model families. It is nearing completion of the largest production ramp-up in the plant’s history, with additional key trim levels and pow...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Astana Motors presents first Kazakhstan-produced GWM pickup trucks On April 22, Astana Motors presented the first batch of Kazakhstan-produced pickup trucks from the Great Wall Motor at its commercial vehicle plant in Almaty. A total of 305 pickups were produced in Kazakhstan, 233 of which were GWM Wingle 7, and 72 were GWM Poer. The GWM Wingle 7 dimensions are 5,395 x 1,800 x 1,860 mm. The wheelbase is 3,350 mm. Two engines are available: a 2.4L...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

Renault Duster scores 5 Stars in Bharat NCAP in India On April 20, BNCAP announced that the Renault Duster SUV has received a 5-star rating under Bharat NCAP (AIS-197), tested in March 2026 and published on April 20, 2026. The India-manufactured SUV scored 30.49 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45.00 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection (COP). In the adult protection tests, the Duster scored 14.49 out of 16 in the frontal offset...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

VW Group and XPeng launch co-developed ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV On April 16, ID. UNYX announced the launch of the ID. UNYX 08, a new electric SUV jointly developed by VW Group and XPeng. The model is available in RWD and 4WD versions with three variants, priced from CNY 229,900 to CNY 289,900. The model will also be showcased at the Auto China 2026 in Beijing. The ID. UNYX 08 features VW’s new design language, blending global aesthetics with Ea...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

ension, transmission, and acceleration. In cars with the E3 1.2 system, over 45 functions work together to adjust the driving style for comfort, sportiness, or efficiency. Audi is the first brand in VW Group to introduce this feature, called “Audi drive select assistant,” in models such as Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi A6, Audi A6 e-tron, and Audi Q6 e-tron. Instead of the driver choosing a mode, the system does it automatically based on the situati...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Ashok Leyland, India launches twin-fuel variants DOST and DOST+ XL LCVs On April 16, Ashok Leyland launched twin-fuel variants of its popular light commercial vehicles (LCVs), DOST and DOST+ XL. The new twin-fuel models come with a technology that allow easy switching between CNG and gasoline. The TWIN FUEL DOST offers a payload of 1,218 kg and a range of 400 km, with a 120-litre CNG tank and a 5-litre gasoline tank for backup. The TWIN FUEL DOST...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

AvtoVAZ, Russia opens pre-orders for SKM M7 minivans and vans On April 15, AvtoVAZ started pre-orders for the SKM M7 minivans and all-metal vans, with prices to be revealed soon. The SKM M7 minivans and vans are powered by a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine producing 137 hp of power, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. They feature a five-door design with dual sliding side doors. Both M7 versions come wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Indonesian sales down 13.8% to 61,271 in March The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in March 2026 were 61,271 units, down 13.8% compared to March 2025. By automaker sales in March, Toyota was down 20.0% y/y to 17,984 units and a 29.4% market share. Daihatsu was down 31.7% to 8,916 units with a 14.6% market share. Mitsubishi was down 10.0% to 5,190 units with a 8.5% ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

Three ID.-series vehicle models exhibited at VW Group Night 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 at the Auto China 2026 event in Beijing. It is built on VW Group’s CE...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

Green NCAP provides ratings for Renault 4 E-Tech, 5 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, Sandero, Cadillac Optiq, and Citroen C3 On April 9, Green NCAP released environmental ratings for Renault 4 E-Tech, Renault 5 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, Cadillac Optiq, Citroen C3, and Dacia Sandero. These results add to the safety ratings recently given by Euro NCAP and focus on each car’s environmental impact, energy efficiency, and running costs. The newly revived Renault...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

Volkswagen India launches updated Taigun SUV On April 9, Volkswagen India unveiled the new Taigun with over 40 new features across design, technology, comfort, and safety. Its key additions include a first-in-segment 8-speed automatic transmission (AQ300) on the 1.0L TSI engine producing 85 kW and 178 Nm. The 1.5L TSI producing 110 kW and 250 Nm continues with a 7-speed DSG and Active Cylinder Technology Its other features include a 10.1-inch inf...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10