Chevrolet presents S10 Trail Boss off-road version ahead of official launch in Argentina On June 3, Chevrolet Argentina presented the new Trail Boss off-road version of S10 mid-size pickup truck in an avant-premiere at AgroActiva 2026. The vehicle is powered by the latest-generation 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine, producing 207 hp at 3,200 rpm and 510 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a four-wh...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/12

mill now operational, Novelis is working to ramp up supply. Additionally, Novelis is additionally enhancing its operations with the accelerated implementation of a standardized operating system. While Novelis also supplies other OEMs, the Oswego plant has been important to Ford's top-selling F-150 pickup truck line which largely use aluminum bodies.  (Novelis release on June 10, 2026) (Detroit News article on June 10, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

Divgi TorqTransfer, India updates about Indonesia program and new order wins In an investor update, Divgi TorqTransfer Systems announced that the Indonesia export program now covers both the Mahindra Scorpio pickup and Tata Motors Yodha pickup, with total volume confirmed at approximately 70,000 units split equally between the two OEMs and SOP on track for FY 2027 (ending March). The company has additionally won a 4-wheel drive transfer case con...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

angwang Auto: 286 units. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volumes totaled 1,405,039 units, down 20.3% y/y. NEPVs and NECVs accounted for 1,380,083 units and 24,956 units, down 20.5% y/y and 10.0% y/y, respectively. In May, New Energy Vehicle (NEV) export volume was 160,644 units, and passenger vehicle and pickup truck sales volumes outside of China totaled 160,177 units, up 80.7% y/y. YTD passenger vehicle and pickup truck sales volumes outside of China...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

Mitsubishi to partner with Nissan for new pickup built at Canton Plant On May 29, Mitsubishi announced its new mid- to long-term vision, beginning in fiscal year 2026, that includes plans to launch 13 new models over the next six years, focusing on both electrification and off-road-ready vehicles. Mitsubishi plans to enter the U.S. midsize pickup segment with a new truck developed and assembled alongside the next generation Nissan Frontier. The t...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/30

GM reveals GMC Hummer X truck and SUV concepts On May 28, the official opening of the GM Advanced Design Pasadena studio was accompanied by the reveal of the GMC Hummer X, developed as both pickup and SUV concepts. Though a shared collaboration between GM Advanced Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing and the Advanced Design Pasadena studio, GM said the Hummer X concepts were not intended for production. The Hummer X concept is envisioned to be as ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/30

odel has become one of Mitsubishi Motors' most iconic cross-country SUVs, with cumulative global sales of more than 3.25 million units in over 170 countries and regions worldwide. Set to make its world premiere this autumn, the all-new Pajero is based on the highly robust ladder frame of the Triton pickup truck, with model-specific development of the cabin and front and rear suspension. It delivers not only outstanding off-road capability but als...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29

Toyota launches all-new Hilux in Japan On May 28, Toyota Motor launched the all-new Hilux pickup truck in Japan.The Hilux has been sold in more than 190 countries and regions around the world since the launch of its first generation in 1968.In the Japanese market, it has been used as a versatile choice in a wide range of situations, from outdoor activities to work, thanks to its high quality, durability, and reliability (QDR). The new Hilux featu...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

Saturn Corporation expands Tanzania facility to assemble Sinotruk pick-up On May 25, Saturn Corporation announced the expansion of its assembly plant in Kigamboni. This strategic investment will enable the local assembly of pick-ups and other light-duty vehicles in Tanzania. The company also announced a strategic collaboration with Sinotruk, China’s largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer. Saturn Corporation will assemble the Sinotruk Pickup Rang...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

Honda reported to pause Ridgeline production at Alabama plant until 2028 refresh to meet emissions rules Honda will reportedly halt Ridgeline production at the Alabama Auto Assembly plant in Lincoln for approximately 18 months to meet tougher emissions rules, according to internal sources familiar with the company’s plans. Honda will stop building the midsize Ridgeline truck in Q4 2026, while production of a significantly freshened version is p...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

500HD (single rear wheel variant) offers almost 10,000 kg of towing and over 2,000 kg of payload. The logistic load space is also significant (up to 2.1m x 1.9m) for NATO pallet transportation. The Team LionStrike’s proposal for the UK government also included:    • The Chevrolet Silverado LD pickup equipped with the 3.0-litre Duramax turbodiesel that delivers 671 Nm of torque and up to 6804 kg of towing and 1000 kg payload    • The Inf...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

April vehicle production in Thailand down 0.4% On May 25, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 103,794 vehicles in April 2026, down 0.4% YoY. Of total output, around 35.2% was for domestic sales and 64.8% for export markets. Passenger vehicle production in April included 18,326 HEVs and 4,716 BEVs. FTI noted that weaker pickup truck production for export to the Middle East, due to the regional conflict and...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

American brands (along with SRT) and CEO of Ram. By brand: •    Jeep showed a number of vehicles that are currently familiar to North American customers.  A new entry referred to as the Wrangler Scrambler and hidden with a symbolic cover on the product chart, has been described as a Gladiator pickup model featuring the two-door, four-seat layout offered on the base Wrangler. That model, as well as the Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer will ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/23

Saipa, Iran, production impact last year, targets 400,000 production in current year On May 21, multiple sources reported that the CEO of Saipa stated that the company's production was impacted last year due to power outages and the halt in production of the Saipa 151 pickup truck. He further stated that Saipa aims to restore production to more than 400,000 vehicles in the Persian year 1405 (March 2026 – March 2027) in Iran, following a sharp d...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

CNY 490,000. Upon completion of the transactions, Radar Shandong, Radar Sales, and Radar Thailand will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Geely Auto. The acquisitions will enable the Group (Geely Auto and its subsidiaries) to expand and diversify its product portfolio by incorporating a new energy pickup vehicle brand. While other major global pickup truck markets currently have relatively high penetration rates, China’s pickup truck market pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

AbouGhali Auto introduces Geely Riddara RD6 electric pickup truck in Egypt On May 17, Riddara Egypt introduced the all-new Geely Riddara RD6, the first fully electric pickup truck in Egypt. Its price starts from EGP 2,350,000. Multiple sources reported that AbouGhali Auto will distribute this vehicle. It has multiple battery options up to 86-kWh, providing a maximum driving range of 520 km on a single charge. The vehicle also comes with a rear ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

BYD to include Shark pickup truck in Fang Cheng Bao’s product portfolio According to multiple press releases dated May 13, at a launch event for BYD’s DiSus-P Ultra system and Fang Cheng Bao (a BYD sub-brand)’s Bao 8 and Bao 5 FLASH Charging models, a Fang Cheng Bao executive announced the 2026 inclusion of the BYD Shark, a pickup truck already launched outside of China, in Fang Cheng Bao’s product portfolio. The Shark, BYD’s first mids...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Toyota sees strong demand for U.S.-made Tundra at company outlet, plans nationwide rollout after summer Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced on May 18 that orders for its US-made large pickup truck, the Tundra, rose to 20 to 25 units in a month after its launch. Currently, the model is sold only by Toyota Mobility Tokyo Inc. (TM Tokyo, Minato Ward, Tokyo), Toyota's directly managed sales company, and it is said that most customers who orde...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Toyota reportedly files plan for USD 2 billion manufacturing plant in Texas On May 15, multiple sources reported that Toyota Motor Corp. has filed with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for approval to build a new USD 2 billion manufacturing facility in the state, reinforcing the company’s U.S. production strategy. The proposed site, located in Bexar County alongside Toyota's existing truck factory in San Antonio where the company alread...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/16

California announces new USD 1 billion rebate program for electric trucks On May 13, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California has launched the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) rebate program to boost sales of electric medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks, funded by money from the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard program which is financed by credits purchased by producers that do not meet established benchmarks. Approximately USD 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/16