GAC Toyota, FAW Toyota to recall around 560,000 vehicles in total On March 27, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GAC Toyota) and FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (FAW Toyota) recently filed recall plans as follows. -          GAC Toyota: Recall number S2026M0036V: 317,990 Highlander models manufactured in China between August 7, 2021 and September 22, 2025, effective from Apr...

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XPeng to change Chinese name On March 27, XPeng announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) a change in its Chinese name, effective from April 1. Its English name, XPeng Inc., will remain unchanged. The Chinese name change will not affect any rights of XPeng shareholders. Starting from 9 a.m. on April 1, XPeng’s Chinese short name for trading of ordinary A-shares on the main board of the HKEX will be changed correspondingly...

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Honda highlights all-electric Fastport eQuad at New York Auto Show On March 30, Honda announced that Fastport, its new B2B business dedicated to transforming last-mile delivery logistics 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 ...

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Skoda unveils new Peaq Electric SUV with over 600 km of range On March 23, Skoda Auto unveiled the new fully electric Peaq SUV in camouflaged version, inspired by the Vision 7S concept. It will be built on the MEB platform and produced in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. The model is available with three powertrain options: 60, 90, and 90x, which generate outputs from 150 kW to 220 kW. The 90 and 90x versions offer over 600 km of range and can cha...

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Keysight, US, presents in-vehicle network test solutions at Automotive Ethernet Congress, Germany On March 25, Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that it will demonstrate new automotive Ethernet receiver compliance test solutions at the Automotive Ethernet Congress (AEC) in Germany. Keysight’s 10BASE T1S Receiver Test Solution supports emerging multi-drop 10BASE-T1S Ethernet architectures for zonal and edge-controller applications. Keysight ...

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BIMS 2026: BMW Thailand highlights iX3 50 xDrive M Sport, first Neue Klasse model Announced on March 23, 2026, BMW highlighted the iX3 50 xDrive M Sport at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). This model is the first in BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup, reflecting the company’s focus on electric powertrains and advanced in-car technology. The all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is priced from THB 3,599,000, including BSI (BMW Serv...

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Posco Future M develops natural graphite anode material using methane gas Posco Future M Co., Ltd. (Posco Future M) of South Korea and Molten of the United States have agreed to jointly develop natural graphite anode materials using methane gas. Through this agreement, Posco Future M will combine its anode material technology with Molten's methane-based graphite production technology to strengthen its anode material supply chain. Molten will prod...

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Posco Future M to develop anode-free lithium metal batteries Posco Future M Co., Ltd. (Posco Future M) in South Korea has reached an agreement with Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. and BEI, South Korean companies, to jointly develop an anode-less lithium metal battery. By not using anode materials and utilizing the resulting space, this battery achieves an energy density 30–50% higher than conventional batteries. In addition, during charging, lith...

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First functional driverless logistics vehicles in Zhongshan, Guangdong start operating On March 24, the Guangdong authorities announced that Zhongshan’s first functional driverless logistics vehicles started operating on four local demonstration routes with a mileage totaling 22.4km. For this demonstration operation project, the vehicles are from three Level 4 autonomous driving companies, namely, White Rhino Zhida (Beijing) Tech Co., Ltd. (Rin...

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Volkswagen shows all-new 2027 Atlas exterior ahead of debut in New York On March 26, Volkswagen of America teased one more image before the unveiling of its all-new 2027 Atlas at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) . The side view image shows a large-volume SUV shape that has the space, and features, for real-life families. Full details along with photo and video package will be available on March 31 after 7 p.m. ET. The new 2027 Atlas w...

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New York Auto Show industry panel to examine global automotive outlook On March 26, the New York International Auto Show 2026 /announced that it will debut a new panel discussion focused on the shifting dynamics of the global automotive business during press days at the show.  Titled the Automotive News Global Industry Outlook, the event will bring together senior leaders from manufacturing, policy, media, and retail to address a period of uncer...

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BMW Brilliance, BMW China to recall nearly 180,000 vehicles in total On March 24, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) and BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. (BMW China) recently filed recall plans as follows. BMW Brilliance: -          Recall number S2026M0032V: 133,849 5-series models manufactured in China between December 5, 2023 and April 12, 2025...

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Second phase of Fuyao plant in Moraine, Ohio catches fire Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Fuyao Group) announced that at around 8:30 p.m. local time on March 22, a fire broke out in a part of the second phase of its plant in Moraine, Ohio, USA.After the fire, the on-site staff activated the emergency response procedure and were safely evacuated. They called the emergency rescue department, and firefighters arrived on the scene to handle the...

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Posco Future M to supply artificial-graphite-based anode materials to global automaker Posco Future M Co., Ltd. (Posco Future M) announced that it signed a contract with a global automaker to supply natural-graphite-based anode materials. The transaction amounts to KRW 1.02 trillion (JPY 111.6 billion), and the contract is valid from 2027 to 2032. The client’s name will remain unpublicized until the end of the contract. This supply contract is ...

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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...

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Taiwanese Minth Group, which acquires Nissan head office, to establish two plants in Aichi Prefecture, Japan Minth Group Limited (Minth Group, Taipei City, Taiwan), a Taiwanese automotive parts supplier that has purchased Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.'s head office in Yokohama City, plans to establish two plants in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and also to actively pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The company aims to achieve sales of JPY 100 billion or...

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REEDER starts production of Reev Aura EV in Turkiye with LOJO EV Group On March 16, REEDER Technology Industry and Trade Inc. announced that it has started production of the Reev Aura model, a fully electric car in the M1 category with a range of 333 km and a top speed of 180 kmph. The company has an agreement with LOJO EV Group Limited regarding the production and supply of Reev Aura. The vehicle is being produced at its existing production faci...

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BMW Thailand flags Middle East tensions, rising oil as risk to Thailand’s auto market recovery Reported on March 20, 2026, BMW Group Thailand cautioned that the country’s automotive recovery may face challenges, as luxury car sales are expected to remain stable throughout the year. The company cited rising oil prices and Middle East tensions as potential pressures on consumer confidence that could influence spending, and said it is closely mo...

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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...

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BMW India launches M2 CS in India at INR 16.6 million On March 18, 2026, BMW India launched the new M2 CS for INR 16.66 million, to be sold as a CBU in limited numbers. The M2 CS uses an upgraded 3.0‑litre S58 inline-six with M TwinPower Turbo, producing 390 kW and 650 Nm, enabling 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a 302 km/h top speed, with an 8‑speed M Steptronic and rear-wheel drive. ​Compared to the standard M2, it is 30 kg lighter and 50...

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