Canadian sales down 8.2% in March, down 4.4% in Q1 2026 On April 2, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that Canadian vehicle sales in March of just under 170,000 units represented an 8.2% decline from the 185,000 units the previous March, with one less selling day in the month than last year. March sales this year were noticeably lower than the first two months of 2026. The SAAR for March came in at 1.85 million units, again lower than ea...

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U.S. auto sales fall 11.8% in March amid elevated vehicle prices and weakening demand The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in March 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of April 2, totaled 1,405,817 units, down 11.8% year over year. March had 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (SAAR, millions/year)  *March data will be upda...

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midsize pickup to be built in the U.S. and be delivered by 2030.  While still in development, Hyundai confirmed that its future body-on-frame vehicles will be designed in America, developed for America, and built in America using Hyundai-produced U.S. steel. “Body-on-frame vehicles are the backbone of American work and adventure, and we intend to compete in the midsize pickup segment with everything we have. The body-on-frame truck is one of ...

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NPARK. It has started installing manufacturing equipment. The test plant is expected to begin in June 2026. Halms Hungary Kft. is the Hungarian subsidiary of Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd.  The company will invest EUR 200 million in three phases in Miskolc by 2032 and develop the plant into one of the main manufacturing and technology centers of our European activities. It will manufacture aluminum casts and machined parts for vehicle dri...

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TRATON and Applied Intuition, US launch TRATON ONE OS software platform for next-generation trucks On March 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 th...

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ace 5 cockpit, which adopts the MoLA (Mixture of Large Model Agent) architecture and, for the top variant, a 27-inch panoramic head-up display. Regarding assisted driving, some variants are available with the Momenta R6 reinforcement learning model, an Nvidia chip, and intelligent sensors including one LiDAR, supporting features such as INP (Intelligent Navigation Pilot), AP (Advanced Park), and WD (Wide Dodge). From GAC Toyota press releases 1/2...

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Super Duty trucks to make up for volumes lost due to an aluminum shortage stemming from the Novelis plant fire in Oswego, New York in fall 2025. Ford said that its Dearborn Truck Plant, Kentucky Truck Plant, Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri and Ohio Assembly Plant will not idle for the usual one week break this summer. Ford hopes to increase manufacturing by 50,000 of the trucks in 2026. (Detroit News article on March 30, 2026)...

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Bollinger Motors founder buys his old company’s assets for USD 250K Robert Bollinger, the founder and one-time CEO of his own Bollinger Motors EV start-up, is buying back major assets of his old company. Bollinger established his company in 2014 to develop all-electric off-road trucks, first in New York before moving the operation to suburban Detroit. Focusing on larger electric vehicles, he developed the B1 SUV and B2 pickup, and later reengin...

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Future has been refining use cases such as Robot & Vehicle + Education, Scientific Research, Performance, Retail, and Airbnb Operations. Faraday Future will release its Q4 2025 and full-year financial results and hold an earnings call on April 1, when it will make updated announcements on its Super One vehicle and robotics launches. (Faraday Future release on March 29, 2026)...

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l 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. The eHybrid offers a total range of over 620 km, including up to 122 km in electric-only mode. One unique option is the Caddy Flexible, which can easily change from a five-seat passenger car into a two-seat van with a partition. The vehicle can ...

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AYD to invest in Turkiye for brake technologies On March 25, AYD Automotive Industry announced new-generation production investments in Konya.  Investments will be realized in Konya 5th and 6th Organized Industrial Zones. It will initially create employment for 2,000 people. It aims to establish one of the world’s largest production infrastructures in brake technologies in Konya. Based on press release from AYD Automotive Industry...

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March 25, a total of 4,990 FLASH Charging stations have been deployed in 292 Chinese cities. The automaker plans to build 20,000 such stations nationwide by end-2026, including 18,000 under a “station-in-station” model (with a 5km service radius in 90% of urban areas) and 2,000 covering nearly one-third of expressway service areas (with a distance averaging at approximately 100km between every two stations). From BYD press releases 1/2...

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ion related to free storage of product samples and documentation in Japan. Yazaki Parts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yazaki Corporation, had, from September 1, 2023, at the latest, compelled 69 subcontractors to store metal dies and other items free of charge despite not placing orders for the components for an extended period. The total number of metal dies and other items is 5,235, with some weighing up to one ton. Eighty-four subcontractors w...

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Jetour Auto tests T1 model in Atacama Desert in Chile On March 30, it was reported that Jetour Auto advanced its global extreme testing program by conducting validation trials of the T1 model in the Atacama Desert, one of the harshest environments for vehicle durability testing. The program follows earlier high-altitude testing in the Andes and focuses on evaluating mechanical reliability and system performance under extreme arid conditions, incl...

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t 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 efficiency less environmental impact. The zero-emission eQuad is engineered specifically for bike-lane use...

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F, which holds 35% of SASPL, will simultaneously exit for INR 9.76 billion, with RSB Transmissions gaining full board control from closing. Setco's wholly owned subsidiary, Lava Cast Private Limited, will remain with Setco and will supply 1,000 MT per month to SASPL for 18 months post-closing for a one-time fee of INR 330 million. Following the transaction, Setco will seek shareholder approval at an EGM on April 25, 2026, to rename itself Shilaya...

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development, we had numerous discussions regarding Subaru's system requirements, and Infineon was open and willing to participate in those discussions. In addition to the high level of technical expertise, the ability to have frank discussions from the early stages of the development phase was the one of the reasons for our collaboration on this project. A: Mr. Schaefer from Infineon: Subaru is a market leader in camera-based safety features, an...

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BIMS 2026: BYD launches ATTO 1, ATTO 2, SEAL 6, and SEALION 5 DM-I in Thailand Announced on March 25, 2026, BYD showcased its growing presence at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), presenting both its core brand and premium marque Denza with one of the event’s largest booths. The highlight was the simultaneous launch of four models in Thailand, ATTO 1, ATTO 2, SEAL 6, and SEALION 5 DM-I, spanning multiple segments and combining B...

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GlobalData blog: China’s auto market achieved steady growth in 2025 2025 was a challenging year for global politics and the world economy. On one hand, regional conflicts erupted in multiple regions, posing challenges to global energy supplies and maritime supply chains. On the other hand, protectionism gained momentum, with tariff barriers proliferating worldwide, further straining the global economy. Although the “reciprocal tariffs” intr...

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Honda accelerating development of 3D printer technology Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) is advancing its development to expand the application range of 3D printers. The company, which is currently utilizing 3D printers for applications such as the production of Formula One racing car parts, intends to expand the application range to products such as mass-produced automotive parts. Honda plans to first establish a track record in high value-added fi...

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