announced its corporate philosophy and other details. As a leader in ladder-frame vehicle production—featuring a structural ladder-like frame—it will promote the “Global Hamura” brand. The Hamura Plant was transferred to Toyota as part of the business integration of Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. With a history of more than 60 years, it has played a central role in the production of light commercial vehicles and Toyot...

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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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36.67% of Euler Motors on a fully diluted basis, up from its earlier associate-level stake. Euler Motors is a Bengaluru-based electric commercial vehicle startup with a portfolio spanning electric three-wheelers, the Storm EV intra-city cargo vehicle, and the Turbo EV 1000, a 1-tonne electric mini truck. Based on Hero MotoCorp's stock exchange notification...

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EKA Mobility, India sold 1,143 units across buses, trucks and SCVs in FY 2026 On April 1, EKA Mobility announced that it sold 1,143 electric commercial vehicles and produced 1,344 units in FY 2025-26 across its bus, small commercial vehicle, and newly entered medium and heavy commercial vehicle truck segments. The company has a confirmed order book of 6,000-plus e-buses for delivery over the next two years and is scaling up planned annual manufac...

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MAN Truck starts electric Lion’s City E bus production at Ankara plant, Turkiye On April 2, MAN Truck & Bus started series production of its fully electric MAN Lion’s City E bus at its Ankara plant in Turkiye. At the same time, the company is increasing production capacity at the plant as part of its global e-mobility manufacturing network. In recent years, the Ankara plant has been upgraded with improved infrastructure, optimized production ...

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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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re boosted by pre-buying ahead of the introduction of tariffs on imported vehicles. Looking ahead, another source of uncertainty has emerged: the Iran conflict, which has pushed up oil and gasoline prices. If the conflict drags on, it could negatively affect the market. By vehicle type, March light truck sales fell 9.9% y/y to 1,167,144 units, while passenger car sales declined 19.7% to 238,673 units. U.S. new vehicle sales (March 2026) 2026...

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epresentatives in January and a general election was held, deliberations on bills were delayed compared to previous years. If this bill had not been enacted by the end of the fiscal year, the collection of related taxes would have continued beyond April, causing confusion at car dealerships and the truck industry, but this was averted the day before the start of fiscal year 2026. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 1, 2026)...

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-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 36 new Hyundai vehicles coming to North America by 2030,” said José Muñoz, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company. The Boulder C...

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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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Daimler Truck plans new assembly plant in Czech Republic to expand EU production network On March 31, Daimler Truck announced its plans to expand its European production network to better meet future market needs. The company plans to add a new assembly plant in Cheb in Czech Republic. Truck cabs will be painted and prepared in Worth, Germany and then sent to Cheb for assembly. If approvals are granted, construction is expected to start next year...

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Volvo Trucks begins road testing of hydrogen combustion truck On April 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it has started on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. The company has planned to launch its hydrogen solutions by 2030. These trucks are expected to deliver better performance, with higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and increased power compared to conventional hydrogen engines. These trucks use High Pre...

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Archion, new holding company between Hino and MFTBC announces listing, completes transfer of Hamura plant to Toyota On April 1, 2026, Archion Corporation, a holding company established through the business integration of Hino Motors, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), announced that it had been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Trading of Archion’s shares commenced on the same day.  According to business...

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Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus to mutually dispatch directors to enhance governance of ARCHION On March 30, Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus) announced mutual dispatch of part-time directors. Both companies will become operating companies under the new holding company, ARCHION Corporation, on April 1. The companies explained that the exchange of directors is not essentia...

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Ford to cancel summer shutdowns to boost truck production at four U.S. plants On March 30, Ford announced that it was canceling summer shutdowns at its four plants that produce F-150 and 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 Assembl...

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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...

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Toyota plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in fuel cell JV cellcentric On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and cellcentric to collaborate on fuel cell technologies. Under the agreement, Toyota will join cellcentric as an equal-share partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The collaboration aims to leverage the combined expertise of all parties to develop, produc...

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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 certification...

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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...

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ss 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 Global...

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