NYIAS 2026: Hyundai debuts Boulder Concept as prelude to future U.S.-built pickup On April 1, Hyundai debuted its Boulder Concept sport utility vehicle at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. This SUV design study previews the brand’s first fully-boxed body-on-frame architecture, a new platform that has been confirmed to underpin a production midsize pickup to be built in the U.S. and be delivered by 2030.  While still in development, Hy...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

r depending on market demand. Daimler Truck announced that it will invest more than EUR 2 billion in its German production sites by 2030, with about half of the investment going to Wörth plant. The funding will support projects such as a more environmentally friendly paint shop and upgrades to the body shop for future truck cab production. Based on Daimler Truck press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Ford South Africa upgrades Ranger Lineup with new engine options On March 31, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Limited (Ford South Africa) announced a refreshed Ranger lineup for 2026. The updated range will include 23 derivatives across Single Cab, Super Cab, and Double Cab body styles. The latest Ranger lineup includes key powertrain upgrades and a new engine option, featuring a 2.3-litre EcoBoost gasoline engine that...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

sion buses, while the company plans to close its Falkirk facility as part of its long-term strategy. The proposal aims to save around 200 jobs and keep about 350 roles in Scotland, although up to 115 jobs could still be at risk. Additionally, the company plans to keep the option open to restart bus body manufacturing at its Larbert facility in the future. Based on Alexander Dennis press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Schaeffler develops software and E/E architecture for comprehensive vehicle control Schaeffler AG announced that it will present its latest innovations and developments for future mobility at its 13th Automotive Symposium in Buhl (Germany) in June 2026. The solutions will be showcased across 4 clusters: Vehicle Control, Chassis & Body, Powertrain, and Energy Management, covering passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers. The Vehicle C...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

seconds. The Peaq will be the largest and most spacious Skoda model, measuring about 4.9 m long and 1.7 m tall with a 2,965 mm wheelbase. It can seat seven adults and provides up to 890 litres of boot space when the third row is folded. The SUV introduces flush door handles, which retract into the body when locked or moving. Interior, all versions include ambient lighting and a heated multifunction steering wheel with Skoda lettering. Some inter...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

of the certificate expands sales opportunities, including the possibility of purchasing by state companies and organizations within the framework of the requirements for locally produced products. The ADM group of companies has localized the production of exterior and interior parts, wiring, seats, body parts, insulation materials, audio and infotainment systems. In 2026, it will launch press production and a new electroplating shop based on ADM ...

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Ford Pro launches new Transit City electric van in Europe On March 26, Ford Pro announced that it is introducing the new Transit City, a cost-effective van designed for urban delivery and service use, in Europe. It will be launched as a panel van with multiple wheelbase and height options, along with a chassis cab variant by the end of 2026. The vehicle will be offered in three body styles. The L1H1 panel van is suited for city use, while the lar...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

x points in the back seat for child car seats. He later posted “Something way cooler than a minivan is coming”, signaling the possibly a new product. The communication should be taken in context as drone pictures taken around Gigafactory Texas recently appeared on line highlighting what looks a body-in-white about the size of the three-row Model Y L that is built at Gigafactory Shanghai. While Musk has said that the slightly lengthened L vers...

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cles safer and more sustainable. This steel can be pressed at lower temperatures, which reduces energy use during production. The new steel can also be coated with a special zinc layer, which is uncommon for this type of steel. The coating improves corrosion resistance and helps protect the vehicle body for a longer time. The research project also includes RWTH Aachen University (Germany), National Center for Metallurgical Research CENIM (Spain),...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Sollers, Russia to launch new protective body coating booth for pickups On March 23, Sollers Group announced that it will begin operations of a new coating booth at its Ulyanovsk site for applying protective polyurea coating to the cargo compartments of Sollers ST6, Sollers ST8 and UAZ Pickup. The booth is currently under commissioning and is scheduled to be fully launched in April 2026. The new coating is made from a modern elastomer material th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

AGR Holding welds first JELAND vehicle at Shushary plant, Russia On March 20, AGR Holding reported that the first body of a new Russian brand, JELAND, was welded at its fully refurbished automobile plant in Shushary, Russia. The plant’s welding shop completely rebuilt, with strengthened floors, new metal structures, modern equipment, and a laboratory for measurement and control systems. The main equipment in the plant was installed in about tw...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

nd minivans will be equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, producing 137 hp of power and 194 Nm of torque. More details on features and pricing will be announced at launch. The SKM vehicles are made using a SKD method, starting with a pre-painted and glassed body, while the engine and chassis are added separately. Some parts are already sourced locally from Russian suppliers, including fluids, batteries, E...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

n ARAI-certified driving range of up to 580 km on a single charge. It comes with an 11kW home charger It is built on the TNGA GA-K platform with Lexus’ multi-path “Clean Tech x Elegance” philosophy, the eighth-generation ES combines a low-centre-of-gravity sedan stance, new-generation spindle body, DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive control, and enhanced structural. Its features include a 12.3-inch digital driver display, a 14-inch multimedia screen, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

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 of range. The vehicle is assembled in Vietnam, with local production covering the body and chassis, while the battery pack is imported. The KIMAN9 light truck, available in 1.99 t and 2.49 t payload variants, is powered by a 2,350-c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Toyota Auto Body Fujimatsu Plant introduces eve autonomy’s automatic guided vehicles Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. (Toyota Auto Body) has been automating in-plant transportation. Its Fujimatsu Plant (Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture) has reduced 10 personnel per day by introducing a total of 10 automatic guided vehicles of eve autonomy, Inc. (eve autonomy, Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture), a joint venture established by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Tie...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

a 287 km test drive across the Yucatan Peninsula, part of the 2026 Changan Global Testing Season, covering highways, coastal roads, and rural terrain from Cancun to Playa del Carmen. The CS55 PLUS, powered by the BlueCore 3.0 engine and 7 speed DCT, demonstrated responsive performance. Its Ark Cage body and 12 intelligent safety features, including IACC, LCC, FCW, AEB, and 540° camera assist, ensured protection on challenging roads. The CS75 PLU...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ackage, and camp mode will be added to the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, along with a long version of the ID. Buzz Cargo. Volkswagen Transporter and Volkswagen Caravelle will get plug-in hybrid versions. Whereas, Volkswagen Crafter will also be offered in new versions, including a three-way tipper and a box body with a liftgate, mainly for business customers. Based on VW Commercial Vehicles press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Volvo Buses begins production of Volvo B13R UNVI XL in Portugal On March 10, Volvo Buses started serial production of the Volvo B13R UNVI XL, with body construction at UNVI’s facility in Porto, Portugal. The Volvo B13R UNVI XL is powered by a latest-generation 13-litre Euro-6 diesel engine paired with a 12-speed Volvo I-Shift transmission. It is a 12.8-meter-long, 4×2 single-deck coach designed specifically for the UK and Irish markets. It wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

ncy and the best balance between range and cost. These vehicles will be built on the new RGEV Medium 2.0 electric platform. The new platform will use an 800-volt electrical system, enabling ultra-fast charging in about 10 minutes by 2030. It will support vehicles from B+ to D segments and different body types such as sedans, SUVs, and MPVs. The platform will use a cell-to-body battery design with 20% fewer components and support different cell ty...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10