Changan to launch CS75 Pro in Russia On March 31, Changan announced that it is preparing to introduce the new CS75 Pro, a large seven-seater crossover in Russia. The new CS75 Pro measures 4,748 mm in length, 1,870 mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 2,786 mm. It is powered by a Blue Core engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT), delivering 181 hp of power and 280 Nm of torque. The CS75 Pro is also fully adapted for Russian cli...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Citroën launches new generation Basalt SUV-Coupé in South Africa On March 25, Citroën launched the new generation Basalt SUV-coupé in South Africa. The Basalt is the third model sourced from India under Citroën’s C-Cubed programme, joining the Citroën C3 and Citroën Aircross to complete the local lineup. The model is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo gasoline engine, which generates output of 81 kW and 205 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm and is p...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Nora EV micro car launches in Pakistan with three variants On March 12, NORA micro‑EV formally announced prices and opened bookings for the four‑seat Nora EV, an L7e‑class quadricycle offered in three variants, i.e., Eco, Eco+, and EcoX, priced between PKR 1,899,999 and PKR 2,299,999. The compact hatchback-style EV uses a 3,000 W electric motor with a top speed of about 65 km/h and, depending on battery and variant, offers a claimed pure‑...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Blue Bird delivers 62 low-emission propane buses to Virginia school district On March 18, Blue Bird Corp. announced that Prince William County Public Schools received  62 Blue Bird Vision Propane school buses today at its Brentsville facility.  Six weeks after receiving a propane school bus demonstrator to the school district, PWCPS placed its order, bringing propane buses to its fleet for the first time. Each of the Blue Bird Vision Propane 72...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Proton X90 SUV launched in Malaysia with updated powertrain and lineup On March 11, 2026, Proton introduced the updated 2026 Proton X90 in Malaysia, featuring a revised powertrain and simplified lineup.The SUV adopts a 1.5-liter i-GT turbocharged four-cylinder engine, replacing the previous 1.5-liter three-cylinder with a 48V mild-hybrid system. Output is reduced to 181 PS and 290 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DCT and delivering fuel consumption of a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

China’s installed drive battery capacity decreases by 24.6% y/y in February On March 12, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for February 2026. In February, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 26.3GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 24.6%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehicle equipment totaled 5.7GWh, accounting for ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Jetour T2 off-road-style SUV launched in Malaysia as locally assembled model Reported on March 13, 2026, Jetour has launched the Jetour T2 SUV in Malaysia, with the locally assembled (CKD) model priced at MYR 157,669 OTR without insurance. An early-bird MYR 2,000 rebate is available for the first 3,000 registrations. The model recorded 368 bookings within the first 24 hours after launch. The T2, also known as the Traveller in some markets, featur...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Geely launches updated Preface model in Russia On March 10, Geely announced the introduction of an updated version of the Geely Preface business sedan in the Russian market. The refreshed model features a new powertrain and will be available in two trims, Luxury and Flagship. The new Preface is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that produces 150 hp and 325 Nm of...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

GAC opens GS3 compact SUV pre-sales in Brazil On March 6, it was reported that GAC began pre-sales of the new GS3 compact SUV in Brazil, offering two versions, Elite and Elite Plus. The GS3 is built on the GPMA platform, shared with the GS4, 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 fr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Renault to develop next-gen EV platform and SDV under futuREady strategy On March 10, Renault Group announced that it will use its own engineering expertise along with support from suppliers to improve innovation and develop new technologies in the new “futuREady” strategic plan. Renault will develop the next generation of C-segment electric vehicles that offer high efficiency and the best balance between range and cost. These vehicles will ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

ts 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 motor...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Suzuki launches e-Vitara in Brazil On March 3, Suzuki Brazil announced the upcoming launch of the fully electric e-Vitara in the Brazilian market, which will be offered in a single 4Style 4×4 version. The e-Vitara is powered by two electric motors, one at the front delivering 174 hp and 19.6 kgf.m of torque, and a rear unit producing 65 hp and 11.6 kgf.m. Combined output reaches 184 hp and 31.2 kgf.m of maximum torque. The ALLGRIPe AWD system di...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Three Japanese automakers report 2025 global electrified vehicle sales Global electrified vehicle sales for 2025 by Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. were 6.46 million units, a 7.5% increase from the previous year's 6.01 million units. The electrified vehicle sales of the three automakers are estimated to have accounted for 37% of their total global vehicle sales. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs) remained s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Hyundai Motor Türkiye introduces 1.6-L T-GDI engine option for i30 hatchback On March 3, Hyundai Motor Turkiye announced a new engine option for the Hyundai i30, adding a 1.6-liter T-GDI gasoline engine to its C-segment model. In Türkiye, the i30 hatchback is available in two trim levels, Prime and Comfort. The new 1.6 T-GDI engine in the Hyundai i30 produces 150 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) tr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Volkswagen India launches Tayron R-Line SUV in India On February 19, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India launched the Tayron R-Line, a three-row luxury SUV, for INR 4.7 million. The SUV is powered by a 2.0‑litre TSI EA888 evo4 gasoline engine delivering 204 PS and 320 Nm, paired with a 7‑speed DSG and 4MOTION all‑wheel drive, and offers six driving modes via a drive profile selector. ​The Tayron R-Line gets Level 2 ADAS with 14 functions, nin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Nissan India launches all-new Gravite MPV for INR 565 thousand On February 17, Nissan Motor India launched the all‑new Gravite, a sub‑4‑metre three‑row MPV, at a starting price of INR 565 thousand, going up to INR 849 thousand. Bookings opened the same day. Gravite measures 3,987 mm in length, 1,734 mm in width, 1,644 mm in height, and wheelbase of 2,636mm. It is powered by a 1.0‑litre three‑cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

Volvo VNR begins production at New River Valley Plant in Virginia On February 17, Volvo Trucks North America announced the beginning of production of its all-new Volvo VNR regional hauler at the company’s New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia, where all Volvo trucks for the North American market are built. Designed to meet the needs of urban and regional delivery operations, the Volvo VNR was first unveiled in March 2025, with order books ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

MG launched MG4 EV Urban for UK market On February 9, MG UK launched the new generation MG4 EV Urban, which is built on advanced front-wheel-drive E3 platform. The affordable, family-sized hatchback is available in Comfort and Premium versions. MG4 EV Comfort model offers a 43kWh standard range battery or a 54kWh long range battery. Premium Long Range model offers only 54kWh battery. The 54kWh version can travel up to 258 miles (WLTP) on a full c...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

2026 Proton S70 launched in Malaysia with new 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine Announced on February 11, 2026, Proton unveiled the new 2026 Proton S70, now powered by a new 1.5-liter i-GT turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Replacing the previous 3-cylinder unit, the new powertrain produces 181 PS and 290 Nm, enabling a 0–100 km/h time of 7.5 seconds while improving fuel consumption to 5.7 L/100 km. Pri...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Auto sales in Vietnam up 95.2% in January According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on February 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 95.2% year-over-year to 36,875 units in January. CKD volume was 18,034 units and CBU volume was 18,841 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in January were up 89.9% y/y to 29,774 units. VAMA members pass...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12