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

l, and Jeep. In 2026, Peugeot will expand its lineup in Ukraine i.e., a special Ukrainian version of the Peugeot Landtrek pickup called “FEVER,” designed for local driving conditions. Then the updated Peugeot 408 will be introduced in late spring 2026, which will feature a 1.6 PureTech gasoline engine of 215 hp paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In summer 2026, Citroën will expand the C3 Aircross lineup with a version powered by ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

BIMS 2026: Ford Ranger Super Duty pickup truck launched in Thailand Announced on March 25, 2026, Ford Thailand’s highlight at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show was the locally assembled Ranger Super Duty. The truck pairs heavy-duty proportions with a purpose-built powertrain designed for demanding tasks. Pricing starts at THB 1,599,000.  It is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6 engine producing 210 PS (154 kW) at 3,250 rpm a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Škoda expands Karoq lineup in Ukraine with two new diesel engines On March 25, Škoda Auto Ukraine announced that it has expanded the engine lineup for the Škoda Karoq SUV with two new diesel options. Customers can now choose between: 2.0 TDI (of 115 hp) with a manual transmission, designed for balanced fuel economy and smooth driving in city and highway conditions. 2.0 TDI (of 150 hp) with a DSG automatic transmission, offering stronger perfo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

d Panoramic View Monitors. It also includes a 12.3-inch digital cockpit and 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system. The VX-L adds premium features. In Western Europe, all versions use Toyota’s Hybrid 48V electrified powertrain. In Eastern Europe, VX and VX-L are available with either a 2.8-liter diesel or 2.4-liter petrol turbo engine. Entry-level TX and TX-L grades remain available, while a new Aura Black metallic paint option is offered acro...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Toyota to produce all-new Hilux diesel and electric versions at Zarate plant in Argentina On March 23, it was reported that Toyota will begin production of the all-new Hilux midsize pickup in December 2026 at its Zarate plant in Argentina, including BEV version. The plant is also scheduled to start production of the next-generation midsize SUV SW4 in 2027. Both the diesel and fully electric versions were presented to Argentine dealers, indicating...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

.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-cc YUCHAI YCY24110–58 engine (110 hp, 280 Nm) with Euro 5 DOC-DPF technology. It offers multiple body configurations for diverse logistics needs. With over 80% local conten...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

lity.  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-passenger school buses comes equipped with an IMMI 4Front driver airbag, a 7.3L V8 Ford engine and ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system. Ford’s 335 hp 7.3-liter engine is compact and easy to maintain. The school propane buses retain equi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

ributors Association (ODD), Renault sales were 11,898 units in February (13.5% market share), Peugeot sales were 8,244 units (9.4% share), Fiat sales were 7,542 units (8.6% share), Toyota sales were 7,535 units (8.6% share) and VW sales were 5,580 units (6.3% share). In passenger vehicles, gasoline-engine vehicles decreased 23.2% to 29,248 units (41.9% share), diesel-engine vehicles decreased 17.4% to 4,648 units (6.7% share), hybrid vehicles inc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Thailand held its GWM Day event to mark its fifth anniversary and outline its business strategy. The company targets 25,000 vehicle sales in 2026, a 40% increase from 18,096 units in 2025, its highest annual sales on record. Sales in 2025 rose 146% YoY, driven mainly by 7,574 units of the Tank 300 Diesel and 7,080 units of the Ora Good Cat. Over the past five years, GWM has recorded 53,619 cumulative vehicle sales in Thailand, including 21,265 H...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

an expansion in its long-standing partnership with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) with the introduction of two advanced fully automatic transmission offerings for the Freightliner M2 106 Plus medium-duty truck. The Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series (RHS) transmission paired with the Cummins X10 diesel engine in M2 106 Plus trucks will enter production in January 2027. Additionally, the Allison 9-Speed transmission paired with the Cummins B6.7...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

tons and is capable of transporting very large equipment such as turbines. The main truck is built at MAN’s Munich plant, Germany. After that, it is sent to the MAN Truck Modification Center in Wittlich, Germany, where it is upgraded with heavy-duty couplings, stronger cooling systems, and larger diesel and hydraulic tanks. The truck is powered by the MAN D3876 six-cylinder engine, which generates output of 640 hp and 3,000 Nm of torque, availa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

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

3,216 units (3.6% share), while sales of BYD soared 83.0% to 2,154 units (2.4% share). The best-selling cars in February were Ford Puma (3,220 units), Kia Sportage (2,205 units), MINI Cooper (1,828 units), Tesla Model 3 (1,584 units), and Jaecoo 7 (1,446 units). Compared to last February, gasoline-engine car sales increased 5.2% to 41,935 units (46.5% share), battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) rose 2.8% to 21,840 units (24.2% share), hybrid vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Mercedes-Benz, India launches V-Class Extra LWB, with local production planned On March 2, Mercedes-Benz India introduced the new V-Class Extra Long Wheelbase in a six-seat configuration for INR 14 million for both the V300d diesel and V300 gasoline variants. The model will be locally produced, following the Maybach GLS as the second product announced this year for local assembly in India.​ The V-Class comes only in extra‑long wheelbase form ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

w double-cab bakkie, marking the brand’s entry into one of the world’s most competitive vehicle segments. The new bakkie will be built on the Kaitan ladder-frame chassis. Internally known as the KP31, the model is expected to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027. It will debut with a segment-first diesel plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, combining a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine with electric drive technology. Additionally, after launching the di...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Daimler Truck North America introduces new heavy-duty diesel engine generation On February 23, Detroit, Daimler Truck North America’s powertrain brand and leading manufacturer of heavy-duty truck engines, announced its new Gen 6 heavy-duty engine portfolio, comprised of the DD13, DD15 and DD16. The Detroit Gen 6 engines are fully compliant with the EPA’s 2027 standard and will be available for all heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star truc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

it was appointed as the exclusive distributor for RELY in the UAE, followed by the debut of the RELY R8 mid-size pickup.  RELY is a new brand under Chery Commercial Vehicle UAE, launched as part of the company’s strategy to expand its regional footprint. The RELY R8 comes with both gasoline and diesel engine options, which include a 2.3L turbocharged diesel engine producing 161 hp and 420 Nm of torque, and a 2.4L gasoline engine delivering 15...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Distributors Association (ODD), Renault sales were 9,247 units in January (12.3% market share), Toyota sales were 8,700 units (11.5% share), VW sales were 6,580 units (8.7% share), Fiat sales were 6,133 units (8.1% share) and Ford sales were 5,339 units (7.1% share). In passenger vehicles, gasoline-engine vehicles decreased 2.4% to 26,671 units (43.7% share), diesel-engine vehicles decreased 25.6% to 4,203 units (6.9% share), hybrid vehicles incl...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

JSW MG Motor India unveils MG Majestor, D+ segment SUV On February 12, JSW MG Motor India unveiled the MG Majestor, positioning it as India’s first D+ segment SUV and its new flagship above existing D‑segment models. It is built on a 2.0‑litre twin‑turbo diesel engine paired with an 8‑speed automatic transmission in 2WD and advanced 4WD. The Majestor delivers a claimed 215.5 PS and 478.5 Nm, offers triple differential locks (front, rear...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12