said it wanted to attract new Chinese joint-venture investment “with trusted partners” in the Canadian auto sector within three years. The EV production discussions are focused on the idled Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario where thousands of workers were laid off after a new Jeep SUV they were scheduled to build was moved to Belvidere, Illinois. The company has since been in discussions with Canadian Industry Minister Melanie J...

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Chevrolet sales fell 8.1% to 407,747 units, with all models down except for the Traverse that was up 33.6%, the resurrected Bolt EV which sold only 791 units in Q1, and the discontinued BrightDrop vans that sold at discount   •  GMC sales fell only 0.2% in Q1 to 145,930 units, with the Terrain SUV and Canyon midsize pickup as the bright spots for the brand (General Motors releases on April 1, 2026) 1 / 2 ...

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Ford Q1 U.S. sales down 8.8% from Q1 2025 to 457,315 units On April 2, Ford announced that it sold 457,315 vehicles in Q1 2026, a decrease of 8.8% from a particularly strong industry performance in the same quarter a year ago. Ford brand SUV sales in Q1 dropped 7.8% to 185,766 units, while truck sales fell 11.3% to 257,475 units (with F-150 sales affected in part by available inventory after a fire at an aluminum supplier’s plant late last year...

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Chery launches TIGGO 8 CSH Hybrid SUV in UAE On March 31, Chery UAE, represented by AW Rostamani Group, launched the TIGGO 8 CSH, a hybrid SUV that combines gasoline performance with advanced battery technology. The TIGGO 8 CSH is equipped with a1.5TGDI engine and an advanced 3-speed hybrid transmission (3DHT), delivering 141 hp of power and 215 Nm of torque. It can drive up to 90 km on pure electric power and offers up to 1,200 km of driving ran...

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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...

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Geely Auto launches Azkarra REV SUV On March 31, Geely Auto launched the Azkarra REV (range-extended vehicle) SUV. The vehicle model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 107,900 to CNY 120,900. The Azkarra REV adopts a streamlined fastback design and measures 4,680mm long, 1,892mm wide, and 1,650mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,778mm. The Azkarra REV features an FWD layout. Equipped with a super range-extending system that c...

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According to U.S. media, the company attributed the recovery in sales to the progress of its business restructuring. Among Japanese automakers, all posted y/y declines in March. Toyota fell 8.5%, its first decline in 13 months. According to Toyota Motor North America, sales of its RAV4 core compact SUV dropped 47.7% due to preparations for the rollout of a redesigned model (phased launch). Meanwhile, the Corolla Cross (+7.6%), Grand Highlander (+...

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Suzuki presents Across Hybrid in Chile On March 29, Suzuki Chile presented the new Across Hybrid in the country, expanding its electrified SUV portfolio with a B-segment model equipped with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild-hybrid system. The vehicle is powered by a 1.5L four-cylinder engine producing 101 hp of power and 136.8 Nm of torque, paired with a 12V lithium-ion battery and integrated starter generator. It is available with a...

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NYIAS 2026: Subaru unveils all-new, three-row 2027 Getaway electric SUV On April 1, Subaru of America unveiled its all-new, all-electric 2027 Subaru Getaway at the New York International Auto Show as its fourth electric vehicle in the company’s growing EV portfolio. The three-row 2027 Getaway features front and rear electric motors that deliver 420 hp combined. Standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive combined with 8.3 inches of ground clear...

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NYIAS 2026: Subaru debuts 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid SUV On April 1, Subaru of America debuted the first-ever 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid as the newest addition to, and the most fuel efficient model of, the Subaru Wilderness lineup ahead of its U.S. market launch in late 2026. The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid retains the same 9.3-inch ground clearance, X-MODE Dual Mode System, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, upgraded suspension,...

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NYIAS 2026: Volkswagen debuts all-new second-gen 2027 Atlas SUV On March 31, Volkswagen of America unveiled the all-new 2027 Atlas on the eve of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The second-generation 2027 Atlas is built on the upgraded MQB Evo architecture, and is about an inch longer than the outgoing Atlas, with the width, wheelbase, and height remaining the same. All-new sheet metal and redesigned front and rear lighting give the ...

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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...

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NYIAS 2026: Kia exhibits EV3 as competitive entry-level EV On April 1, the all-new 2027 Kia EV3 made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show as an affordable, entry level EV SUV within a compact footprint. The EV3 will be available in five trim levels: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT when it goes on sale in in the U.S. in late 2026, with pricing to be announced closer to launch. Based on the company’s 400V Electric G...

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NYIAS 2026: Kia presents all-new 2027 Seltos small SUV On April 1, Kia America hosted the North American debut of the all-new 2027 Seltos at the 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Building on the first-generation Seltos, the new second-generation five-passenger Seltos aims to raise the bar for the small SUV segment. In addition to carrying over the normally aspirated 2.0-liter and turbocharged 1.6-liter engines, the 2027 Seltos offers...

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d manufacturing strategy that underscores the brand's commitment to North America. "Today we are committing to 22 new or significantly enhanced vehicles in North America by 2030,” said Munoz. From 2026 through 2030, Genesis plans to introduce 22 all-new or significantly enhanced models, including SUVs and passenger cars. These new vehicles include core models, new powertrains and expanded trims. The Genesis display at the New York show includes...

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SAIC Motor deploys EI humanoid robot on mass production line On March 27, SAIC Motor deployed the Nengzai No. 1, its first embodied intelligence (EI) humanoid robot employee, on the battery mass production line for Buick’s Electra E7 SUV for key operations such as cell picking and loading. For both SAIC Motor and China’s automotive industry, this marks the first case where a humanoid robot is truly applied to a mass production line. Developed...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Hanon Systems supplies highly integrated cooling module for BMW iX3 Hanon Systems announced that it is supplying its highly integrated cooling module for BMW’s fully electric SUV, iX3. The system integrates several components — including the innovative eCompressor, electronic expansion valve block, a combined water-cooled condenser, and internal heat exchanger, chiller, A/C lines, and pressure and temperature sensors — into a single unit. ...

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Mercedes-Benz debuts new GLE and GLS in U.S., announces USD 4 billion investment for Tuscaloosa plant On March 31, Mercedes-Benz presented the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS, and Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 HYBRID in their world premieres at their home plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which is celebrating the milestone of the five millionth SUV to roll off the line over 30 years of production. Mercedes-Benz used the event also to announce that as part of a U...

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EO 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 reengineered a Chinese-developed Class 4 cab vehicle for production, which happened at Roush Automotive in Livonia, Michi...

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Mitsubishi Motors launches Destinator SUV in South Africa On March 30, Mitsubishi Motors launched the all-new Mitsubishi Destinator, a seven-seater family SUV in South Africa. The new Mitsubishi Destinator is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a CVT, delivering 120 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque. It will be available in two variants, including GLS model which is priced at ZAR 489,990 and Exceed variant priced at...

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