Sazgar Engineering, Pakistan approves PKR 22 billion paint shop, land purchase and PHEV rollout On March 28, Sazgar Engineering Works approved a PKR 22 billion expansion to set up a fully automatic paint shop at its four-wheeler plant, which, upon completion, will raise total installed car assembly capacity to 54,000 units per annum on a single-shift basis. The company has also approved land purchases totalling approximately PKR 5.1 billion- PKR ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

BIMS 2026: Changan introduces NEVO Q05 electric SUV in Thailand; local assembly planned Announced on March 25, 2026, Changan Automobile showcased its lineup at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show 2026, featuring models from its three core brands, (i) AVATR, (ii) Changan Deepal, and the newer brand, (iii) Changan NEVO, along with promotional offers. A key highlight is the local debut of the Changan NEVO Q05, an intelligent electric SUV that ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

BYD achieves CNY 804 billion annual revenue in 2025, up 3.5% y/y On March 27, 2026, BYD issued its 2025 annual financial report. In 2025, BYD achieved an annual revenue of approximately CNY 803.965 billion, up 3.5% year-over-year (y/y); invested a total of approximately CNY 63.441 billion in R&D projects such as Blade Battery 2.0, FLASH Charging, Blade Battery safety protection technology, and the Haohan battery energy storage system, up 17.1% y/...

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Hyundai Motors India Venue and Venue N Line score 5-star rating at Bharat NCAP On March 30, 2026, Hyundai Motor India announced that its all-new Venue and Venue N Line received a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), with an Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) score of 31.147. Built on the Global K1 enhanced platform with 71% use of hot stamping, ultra-high strength, advanced high strength and high strength stee...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

these technologies now. Some manufacturers—especially the high volume ones—tend to adopt a ‘wait and see’ attitude, but they need early experience with 5G to fully benefit from it later. Q5. We already have 5G today, but here at the event I see “6G” everywhere. What’s your view on 6G? A5. At 5GAA, our priority is to avoid confusing the automotive industry when it comes to technology adoption. For us, the focus remains firmly on 5G...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Chery presents iCAUR V23 in Nigeria On March 17, multiple sources reported that Carloha Nigeria, the official distributor for Chery Automobile in Nigeria, presented iCAUR V23 in the country. The SUV is available in two configurations: the Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD) produces 100 kW of power and 180 Nm of torque, powered by a 59.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery that offers a driving range of up to 401 km (NEDC). The Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iWD...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

AVTOVAZ, Russia starts production of M7 van under new SKM brand On March 20, AVTOVAZ JSC announced start of assembly of commercial and utility vehicles under the SKM brand. The first model, M7, will be offered as an all-metal van and a utility minivan. The new brand's models will share a production facility with commercial versions of the LADA Granta and NIVA and will be manufactured by its subsidiary, VIS-AUTO JSC. The SKM M7 vans and minivans w...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Kim Long Motor unveils new locally assembled commercial vehicles in Vietnam Announced on March 17, 2026, Kim Long Motor introduced new vehicles targeting Vietnam’s transport sector: the GK48-EV all-electric van, KIMAN9 light truck, and KIMLONG X9 Van. Priced at VND 480 million, the GK48-EV is a compact urban logistics solution (4,860x 1,750x 1,990 mm) with 6.2 cubic meters cargo capacity. It uses a 41.86 kWh BYD battery, delivering up to 305 km...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Isuzu commits to advancing Thailand’s carbon neutrality; D-Max EV local launch in March Announced on March 17, 2026, Isuzu highlighted its commitment to advancing Thailand’s carbon neutrality and EV hub ambitions under its “Multi-pathways to Carbon Neutrality” strategy, introduced in 2024. Key developments in Thailand include the launch of the Isuzu D-Max MHEV in November 2024, the upcoming local sale of the Isuzu D-Max EV in March 2026 (...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Renault unveils new Renault Kiger Turbo in South Africa On March 13, Renault South Africa unveiled the new Renault Kiger Turbo at Meerendal Wine Estate. The vehicle is priced at a starting price of ZAR 278,999. The new Kiger Turbo is equipped with a 1.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine that delivers up to 74 kW of power and 160 Nm of torque. It is available with either a 5-speed manual transmission or an X-Tronic CVT. The updated Kiger Turbo ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Indonesian sales up 12.2% to 81,159 in February The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in February 2026 were 81,159 units, up 12.2% compared to February 2025. By automaker sales in February, Toyota was down 7.7% y/y to 22,522 units and a 27.8% market share. Daihatsu was up 12.5% to 13,452 units with a 16.6% market share. Suzuki was up 103.3% to 9,659 units with a 11.9...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

XPeng launches 2026 G6 SUV On March 6, XPeng launched the 2026 G6 midsize coupe SUV. The vehicle model is available in one range-extended electric (REEV) variant priced at CNY 186,800 and two battery electric (EV) variants priced at CNY 176,800 and CNY 186,800, respectively. The 2026 G6 measures 4,771mm or 4,758mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,650mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,890mm. The 2026 G6 features an RWD layout. Powered by a single 218kW/450Nm...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Auto sales in Vietnam down 10.8% in February According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on March 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 10.8% year-over-year to 19,278 units in February. CKD volume was 9,220 units and CBU volume was 10,058 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in February were down 8.8% y/y to 15,665 units. VAMA members ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

BYD releases Blade Battery 2.0, FLASH Charging technologies On March 5, BYD released the Blade Battery 2.0 and FLASH Charging technologies in Shenzhen. The Blade Battery 2.0 effectively addresses the actual pain points of EVs, such as battery level issues during daily mobility, long queues for charging during holidays, and charging difficulties at low temperatures. At room temperature, the battery offers a charging time of only 5 minutes from 10%...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

en the driver actively starts the evasive action, even if the car crosses the center line. To ensure reliability, the team conducted extensive testing, including developer testing, real-world driving in different countries, and studies with test drivers. Evasive Steering Assist is available in Audi A5, Q5, A6, A6 e-tron, and Q6 e-tron models. Based on CARIAD press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Toyota to cut vehicle production for Middle East by 20,000 units by end of March It was reported that Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will reduce the production of vehicle models for export to the Middle East by approximately 20,000 units by the end of March. The automaker has announced the revised production plan to its main parts suppliers. The revision was made since the situation has become tense in the Middle East due to attacks on Iran by...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Aptiv, Wind River show V2X network solution for sensor sharing at MWC Barcelona On March 2, Aptiv PLC and Wind River, an Aptiv company and global leader in software for the intelligent edge, announced they are unveiling a proof-of-concept showcasing a mobile-network Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) solution for sharing of sensor data between vehicles at MWC Barcelona. The V2X solution aims to support advanced safety and automation features leveraging ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

MG Thailand outlines 2026 Dual Track strategy with new model launches Announced on February 25, 2026, SAIC Motor-CP Co., Ltd. and MG Sales (Thailand) outlined MG’s 2026 direction, setting a sales target of 30,000 units and a 5% market share as the brand aims to rise from the top five into Thailand’s top three automotive brands in its second decade. In 2025, MG’s total sales reached 27,007 units, marking an increase of around 57% YoY. Centra...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

Škoda Auto Volkswagen, India, commence production of Kushaq SUV On February 23, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited announced that it has started the production of the new Škoda Kushaq at its Chakan plant near Pune, ahead of customer deliveries scheduled to begin in March 2026.​ The Kushaq adds features such as a new 8‑speed torque converter automatic transmission, while continuing to offer up to 40 active and passive safety feature...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

Renault Group reports net loss of EUR 10.9 billion, due to accounting effects related to stake in Nissan On February 19, Renault Group reported that its 2025 revenue increased 3.0% YoY to EUR 57.9 billion from EUR 56.2 billion in 2024. At constant exchange rates, revenue increased by 4.5%. The group posted an operating margin of EUR 3.6 billion, down 14.8% YoY, representing 6.3% of revenue, compared to EUR 4.3 billion and 7.6% in 2024. The group ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20