wth. In the first quarter of 2026, cumulative vehicle exports stood at 219,994 units, representing a 2.0% YoY decline. Domestic vehicle sales in March 2026 reached 59,865 units, increasing 7.3% YoY. Passenger vehicle sales included 12,074 BEVs and 14,895 HEVs, while internal combustion engine (ICE) pickup truck sales totaled 13,991 units. During January–March 2026, domestic vehicle sales rose 18.9% YoY to 182,083 units. This total comprised 50,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

Astana Motors presents first Kazakhstan-produced GWM pickup trucks On April 22, Astana Motors presented the first batch of Kazakhstan-produced pickup trucks from the Great Wall Motor at its commercial vehicle plant in Almaty. A total of 305 pickups were produced in Kazakhstan, 233 of which were GWM Wingle 7, and 72 were GWM Poer. The GWM Wingle 7 dimensions are 5,395 x 1,800 x 1,860 mm. The wheelbase is 3,350 mm. Two engines are available: a 2.4L...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

Slate Auto raises USD 650 million for affordable electric pickup production Slate Auto has secured USD 650 million in a Series C funding round led by TWG Global, providing capital to advance production of its low-cost, customizable electric pickup truck. The company plans to begin deliveries in late 2026, supported by more than 160,000 reservations. Slate’s strategy centers on a simplified manufacturing model and a single base vehicle platform ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

,000 units in 2026 and 232,000 units by 2030, with Europe and Korea identified as core PBV markets. Regionally, for the U.S. market, the company aims to achieve annual sales of 1.02 million units and a 6.2% market share by 2030 through an expanded HEV lineup, increased SUV sales, and entry into the pickup truck segment. In Europe, the company aims for sales of 746,000 units and a 4.8% market share through an expanded EV lineup, a PBV business, an...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

Kia 2030 business strategy in U.S. focuses on SUVs and pickups During its 2026 CEO Investor Day on April 9, Kia Corporation announced its mid-to-long-term business strategies and initiatives through 2030. Globally, the company aims to achieve sales of 3.35 million units with a 3.8% market share in 2026, along with sales of 4.13 million units with a 4.5% market share by 2030. Regarding the North American and U.S. markets, one of Kia’s goals is t...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

Zhengzhou Nissan exports first Frontier Pro pickup trucks On April 1, Zhengzhou Nissan held a shipment ceremony for the first Frontier Pro pickup trucks for export. The Frontier Pro, the first pickup truck model designed, developed, and manufactured by Nissan Motor’s Chinese team for the global market, is built on the α·Star global diversified off-road platform to incorporate AHT (All-scenario Hybrid Technology). The model is available in fue...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

  Yangwang Auto: 307 units. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volumes totaled 700,463 units, down 30.0% y/y. NEPVs and NECVs accounted for 688,993 units and 11,470 units, down 30.1% y/y and 22.0% y/y, respectively. In March, New Energy Vehicle (NEV) export volume was 120,083 units, and passenger vehicle and pickup truck sales volumes outside of China totaled 119,591 units, up 65.2% y/y. YTD passenger vehicle and pickup truck sales volumes outside of Chin...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

Toyota launches US-produced Tundra and Highlander in Japan On April 2nd, Toyota announced that it will introduce the Tundra, a full-size pickup truck produced at its San Antonio, Texas plant, and the Highlander, a mid-size SUV produced at its Princeton, Indiana plant, to the Japanese market, utilizing the new regulations implemented on February 16. Initially, the vehicles were launched on April 2 through Toyota Mobility Tokyo Inc. A nationwide la...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

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

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

earned a 2025 QR Zero Award from Ford Motor Company. The award is given to global partners who have marked zero quality issues during parts delivery and zero warranty claims over the past year. The award-winning Geumsan plant in South Korea supplies original equipment (OE) tires for the Ford F-150 pickup truck. It became the first of the company's eight global production sites to receive the award. The company has acquired Ford's Q1 Award certif...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

GM to increase heavy duty pickup production at Flint Assembly, Michigan On March 30, Detroit News and other sources reported that GM will increase production at its heavy-duty truck plant in Flint, Michigan to six days a week starting in June, citing strong demand for the large pickups despite the rise in gas and diesel prices. “General Motors is making strategic adjustments to Flint Assembly’s production schedule to align with strong custome...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

g a press conference on April 1 at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, which will be broadcast to the public via livestream on social media. In a teaser video, Hyundai signaled that “Something big is coming”. Whether this world premiere introduces a next-generation EV or flagship SUV, or pickup truck, the presence of Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz, Hyundai Motor North America CEO Randy Parker, Executive VP and Head of Hyundai and Genesis...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

xports in February 2026 declined marginally by 0.05% YoY to 81,195 units. In January–February 2026, vehicle exports totaled 139,600 units, down 2.8% YoY. Domestic vehicle sales in February 2026 totaled 48,242 units, down 2.2% YoY. Passenger car sales included 6,168 BEVs and 12,706 HEVs, while ICE pickup truck sales amounted to 12,998 units. In January–February 2026, domestic vehicle sales rose 25.5% YoY to 122,218 units, following a revision...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Sollers, Russia launches seat production line at UAZ plant On March 18, Sollers Group launched a new production line for Sollers ST6 and ST8 pickup truck seats at the UAZ industrial site. The new production line has a design capacity of up to 40,000 seat sets annually. The project was implemented in partnership with AVTODOM. The new line is flexible and can produce all types of seats for the Sollers ST6 and ST8 models. It will soon be expanded to...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

its “Multi-pathways to Carbon Neutrality” strategy, introduced in 2024. Key developments in Thailand include the launch of the Isuzu D-Max MHEV in November 2024, the upcoming local sale of the Isuzu D-Max EV in March 2026 (following exports to Europe from mid-2025), ongoing trials of the Elf EV truck, battery swapping pilots, and next-generation biodiesel development with PTT Group. The D-Max EV marks Thailand’s first locally produced elect...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

l around 10,000 units of the Toyota Camry a year. Since the volume is significant, the company plans to produce them as Japanese-specification models and obtain type approval in the same manner as regular imported vehicles. As for the Highlander three-row sports utility vehicle (SUV) and the Tundra pickup truck, which are both produced in the U.S., and will be introduced into the Japanese market, the company will use the new system. Both models w...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Acela Truck unveils Jeep-based Dispatcher at NTEA Work Truck Week On March 9, Acela Truck announced the debut of its Acela Dispatcher 4x4 work truck at NTEA Work Truck Week. Engineered for demanding environments. Built on a highly modified Jeep Gladiator chassis, Acela transforms the platform into a two-door extended cab paired with a lightweight yet durable 7' x 5' "ute"-style flatbed, larger than any half-ton pickup bed, with folding and remova...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

production scheduled to begin this summer. The USD 3 billion factory will produce lithium iron phosphate prismatic (LFP) battery cells through licensed technology from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). The LFP batteries from the plant will power Ford’s upcoming midsize EV pickup truck off a new Universal EV Platform due to enter production at Louisville Assembly in Kentucky in 2027. Ford has said it will also use BlueO...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

Yangwang Auto: 232 units. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volumes totaled 400,241 units, down 35.8% y/y. NEPVs and NECVs accounted for 393,300 units and 6,941 units, down 36.0% y/y and 20.3% y/y, respectively. In February, New Energy Vehicle (NEV) export volume was 100,600 units, and passenger vehicle and pickup truck sales volumes outside of China totaled 100,151 units, up 41.4% y/y. YTD passenger vehicle and pickup truck sales volumes outside of China...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03