Philippines’ MIAS 2026 scheduled for April 9–12, themed “Powering Mobility” Announced on March 27, 2026, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 will be held from April 9 to 12 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, with additional space at the Philippine Trade Training Center. Under the theme “Powering Mobility,” this year’s edition will extend beyond vehicle displays, with a stronger emphasis on solutions-driven engagement...

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Toyota Motor Hamura is established, taking the lead in ladder-frame vehicles Toyota Motor Hamura Co., Ltd. (Hamura City, Tokyo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) that took over the Hamura Plant (Hamura City, Tokyo) from Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino), was established on April 1 and announced its corporate philosophy and other details. As a leader in ladder-frame vehicle production—featuring a structural ladder-like frame...

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hares in Euler Motors for INR 2.1 billion, part of a broader INR 2.75 billion additional investment approved in February 2026. Post acquisition, Hero MotoCorp holds 36.67% of Euler Motors on a fully diluted basis, up from its earlier associate-level stake. Euler Motors is a Bengaluru-based electric commercial vehicle startup with a portfolio spanning electric three-wheelers, the Storm EV intra-city cargo vehicle, and the Turbo EV 1000, a 1-tonne ...

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EKA Mobility, India sold 1,143 units across buses, trucks and SCVs in FY 2026 On April 1, EKA Mobility announced that it sold 1,143 electric commercial vehicles and produced 1,344 units in FY 2025-26 across its bus, small commercial vehicle, and newly entered medium and heavy commercial vehicle truck segments. The company has a confirmed order book of 6,000-plus e-buses for delivery over the next two years and is scaling up planned annual manufac...

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AUMOVIO officially launches in Thailand, showcases autonomous and advanced mobility solutions On April 1, 2026, AUMOVIO (Thailand) Co., Ltd. officially announced its launch as an independent automotive technology company. Founded in September 2025 as a spin-off from Continental’s automotive division, the European company focuses on developing intelligent, connected, and software-driven vehicle technologies. Its Thailand operations aim to streng...

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, India, sales increases 29% in March 2026 On April 1, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (formerly known as Tata Motors Limited) reported that it sold 66,971 vehicles in domestic and international markets in March 2026, marking a 29% year-on-year increase over the 51,872 units sold in March 2025. Of these, total PV domestic sales (including electric vehicles) were 66,192 units, up 28% from 51,616 last year. Electri...

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ZF CVCS wins business nomination to develop ADAS for bus platform in India On March 31, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (ZF CVCS) announced that it has secured another Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Business nomination from an Indian Commercial Vehicle OEM for a bus platform. The solution integrates ZF OnGuardMAX with Short-Range Radar (SRR) alongside Electronic Braking System (EBS) and Electronic Stability Control ...

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arch 31, TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition introduced TRATON ONE OS, a new software platform that will power future trucks from TRATON’s brands i.e., Scania, MAN, International, and VW Truck & Bus. The platform is designed to bring several benefits to customers i.e.: The system will help reduce vehicle downtime by using shared data across the truck to support predictive maintenance. This allows fleet operators to detect possible mechanical pr...

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MG Motor opens multi-energy vehicle Training Center in Mexico On March 27, it was reported that MG Motor México presented its Training Center as part of the technical infrastructure supporting its operations and multi-energy vehicle strategy in the country. The facility, covering more than 3,000 square meters, is designed to train specialized personnel capable of servicing internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles. It includes technical...

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VW evaluates production of new van in Argentina On March 24, it was reported that Volkswagen is evaluating the production of a new van in Argentina, aimed at competing with models such as the Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The vehicle would be produced at the General Pacheco plant and is expected to be based on the Maxus Deliver 9, leveraging the company’s partnership with SAIC Motor to reduce development costs. The mo...

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Lucky Motor Corporation, Pakistan signs exclusive partnership with GAC Group, China On March 30, Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) signed an exclusive partnership with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group) to introduce GAC's NEV brands Aion and Hyptec in Pakistan. The deal covers GAC's full NEV portfolio, including vehicles built on its proprietary Magazine Battery 2.0 platform, which uses LFP, NMC, and next-generation solid-state battery technology...

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VWCV unveils new generation Caddy Van with updated design On March 31, VW Commercial Vehicle revealed a new generation of the Caddy with an updated design. It features a new bumper, new exterior colors, and redesigned alloy wheels. The model will be built at the Poznan plant, Poland. VW Caddy comes in many versions, including van and passenger models with standard or long wheelbases (Maxi). Buyers can choose gasoline, diesel, or eHybrid engines. ...

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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...

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UK vehicle production decreases 17.2% to 68,061 units in February 2026 On March 27, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for February 2026 decreased 17.2% over the previous year to 68,061 units. Passenger car production was down 10.7% to 65,885 units and commercial vehicle production was down 74.0% to 2,176 units year over year (y/y). Vehicle exports were down 14.6% (y/y) to 54,4...

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Geely Farizon, Hongzhan Group to co-build green methanol industrial ecosystem On March 27, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with ‌Sichuan Hongzhan Industrial Group Co., Ltd.‌ (Hongzhan Group) to build a complete “methanol-vehicle-station” industrial ecosystem and, with “green methanol fuel” at the core, promote the low-carbon transformation of...

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s with micromobility solutions, will showcase the Fastport eQuad and Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The all-electric Fastport eQuad will be featured in a dedicated press event from 1:20–1:40 p.m. ET on April 1 at the EV Hybrid Test Track where the vehicle will be demonstrated. Fastport enables commercial customers to replace traditional delivery vans one-for-one, helping to improve operational e...

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d already inflicted damage on the world economy. Moreover, the final decision of these reciprocal tariffs remains unresolved, continuing to cast uncertainty over the global economic outlook. Additionally, countries including Russia, the EU, Canada, and Mexico raised tariffs on Chinese-made Electric Vehicles (EVs) in late 2024 and throughout 2025. Nonetheless, despite such complex and turbulent changes, China’s automotive market still delivered ...

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Linamar to acquire two plants from Winning BLW in Germany On March 27, Canada’s Linamar Corp. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winning BLW’s plants in Remscheid and Penzberg, Germany. The Remscheid facility is a leader in mass production of high-performance precision bevel and intermediate gears for the light vehicle market, while the Penzberg facility specializes in helical gears and high-precision compone...

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SUN Mobility, India obtains certification for swappable battery system for trucks and buses On March 26, SUN Mobility received the AIS-038 certification from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for its modular swappable battery system designed for trucks and buses. The AIS-038 standard governs the safety and performance requirements for electric vehicle batteries in India, and the certification positions SUN Mobility's swap-based...

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SMMT, UK, raises concern over rising diesel price, advocates zero emission transition On March 26, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT) stated that since February 28, diesel prices have been increasing, which poses serious challenges in the commercial vehicle space. The current conflict exposes the fragility of fuel supply. Long-term stability depends on reducing reliance on global oil and gas markets. Transitioning to al...

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