SAIC-GM-Wuling, are reported to be in advanced talks to manufacture vehicles in Mexico. The move comes amid shifting trade policies, as Mexico raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 50% in January. The joint venture already ships approximately 130,000 Chinese-built Chevrolet Aveo, Groove, and Tornado vans annually to Mexico, but adding local production would avoid tariffs while leveraging GM’s existing manufacturing infrastructure.  A Chinese de...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

t for the all-electric Optiq, which saw sales increase 65.9% in its second year on the market   •  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 spot...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Workhorse receives order for 100 EV commercial vehicles from Purolator On March 30, Workhorse Group Inc. announces a purchase order for 100 fully-electric step vans from Purolator, a leading Canadian integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider.  This new order will double the number of Workhorse electric step vans in Purolator’s fleet, building upon its prior purchases from Motiv Electric Trucks, which merged with Workhorse in...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

orm at 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-lan...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

of newly registered electric mobility declined. Registrations of electric vehicles with four wheels or more totaled 4,871 units, comprising (i) 4,805 passenger vehicles (down 6.9% YoY) (including 4,776 private passenger cars and 29 vehicles registered for other purposes), (ii) 25 pickup trucks and vans, (iii) 16 buses, and (iv) 25 trucks. Meanwhile, electric motorcycles accounted for 868 units. In the first 2 months of 2026, total electric mobil...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

UK announces GBP 1 billion funding for electric vans and trucks On March 25, the Government of the UK announced a GBP 1 billion boost for British businesses to roll out clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. The truck grant will offer savings of up to GBP 81,000 off the heaviest zero emiss...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

and utility vehicles under the SKM brand. The first model, M7, will be offered as an all-metal van and a utility minivan. The new brand's models will share a production facility with commercial versions of the LADA Granta and NIVA and will be manufactured by its subsidiary, VIS-AUTO JSC. The SKM M7 vans and minivans will be equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, producing 137 hp of power and 194 Nm of torq...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Foton launches seven electric commercial vehicles in Brazil On March 16, Foton Brazil announced the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of seven new electric commercial vehicles in the country, including the eWonder mini truck, the eView Connect, eView Grand and eToano Pro vans, and the eAumark truck line in 6T, 9T and 12T versions. The eWonder features a 41.86-kWh battery, 189 km range and a 2,550 kg gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), ta...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

l focus on expanding its presence in the light commercial vehicle segment and will provide a comprehensive range of solutions for corporate clients, including both LADA-branded models and partner products. LADA Business will offer specialized vehicles from VIS-AUTO JSC, including flatbed trucks and vans based on the LADA Granta and NIVA Legend. It will also feature emergency and firefighting vehicles, as well as an all-terrain model based on the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

IIHS launches safety ratings for commercial vehicles in U.S. On March 12, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced it is launching safety ratings for commercial vehicles in the U.S. market, beginning with cargo vans and Class 3 pickups, to satisfy an unaddressed gap in U.S. road safety standards. Unlike passenger vehicles, many commercial vehicles are not required to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems or other...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

EVs, effective from December 4, 2023, under the Patents Act, 1970. The technology enables fast DC charging of sub-200V DC platforms, including GB/T Bharat DC 001-based vehicles, using conventional high-voltage CCS2 charging infrastructure. It is particularly aimed at small commercial EVs and pickup vans used in urban and last-mile mobility.  Based on the Servotech Renewable Power System Limited press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

V Inc., the US-based provider of ultra-fast, high-power stationary wireless charging for heavy-duty transit and freight. By integrating InductEV's assets and intellectual property, Electreon now offers the industry's most comprehensive wireless portfolio, spanning passenger vehicles, light delivery vans, and heavy-duty class-8 trucks. Operators can now access a comprehensive suite of charging solutions for all the different charging use cases, in...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

school buses to the School of the Nations. BasiGo has delivered the first of 11 electric vehicles to the School of Nations, as the institution looks to transition its entire student transport fleet to electric in 2026. This first electric school bus will be supplemented with 10 BasiGo Ma3E electric vans in the coming months. BasiGo will install charging infrastructure on the School of the Nations’ grounds. Based on BasiGo press release ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

mes after a strong push at the end last year to comply with the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. In February, private car sales jumped 17.6% to 35,227 units (39.1% share), fleet sales rose 1.8% to 53,506 units (59.4% share), while business sales dropped 12.7% to 1,367 units (1.5% share). Sales of all vans to 3.5 tons rose 1.1% to 14,641 units, while sales of trucks between 3.5 and 6.0 tons decreased 9.6% to 609 units. “Manufacturers have committe...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

of the BrightDrop 600 electric van in 2025, GM now offers its U.S. dealers the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, and Cadillac XT5 for its MobileService+ initiative as the company eyes a significant expansion of the service. GM launched the initiative about a year ago with upfitted electric BrightDrop vans. The new MobileService+ crossovers can handle most routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, though they exclude tire mounting and EV batter...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

uary 2026, surging 210.4% YoY. Of the total, registrations of electric vehicles with four wheels or more amounted to 42,282 units, comprising: (i) 42,136 passenger vehicles (up 239.9% YoY), including 40,443 private passenger cars and vehicles registered for other purposes; (ii) 73 pickup trucks and vans; (iii) 3 buses; and (iv) 70 trucks. Meanwhile, electric motorcycles accounted for 3,379 units. According to the FTI, sales growth was driven by a...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Faraday Future to begin first robot deliveries in early March On February 22, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric announced that, following the North American Dealers Association (NADA) Show, it has made meaningful steps forward. The company has signed sales and collaboration MOUs with multiple leading dealers across several U.S. states, covering Super One luxury EV vans and its EAI robot line. The company will officially begin its first batch of...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

from CMA CGM Group. This will allow Renault to fully lead the development and production of the next generation of fully electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The ownership change does not affect the product goals or the original industrial plan. The project will still focus on electric medium vans including a unique skateboard platform, an 800V motor, and SDV technology. Renault Group will continue to move forward with the project. The firs...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

Ford upgrades battery in 2026 E-Transit Courier vans in Europe On February 16 and 17, multiple sources reported that Ford has introduced updates to the 2026 E-Transit Courier sold in Europe, primarily centered on a larger 46 kWh battery pack replacing the previous 43 kWh battery. The enhanced battery enables official WLTP combined range of up to 207 miles (334km), 11.3% more than the previous 186 miles (300km). Despite the larger battery, chargin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

GM’s total investment in Oshawa since 2020 to CAD1.5 billion. Elsewhere in Canada: St. Catharines Propulsion continues to play a key role producing GM’s next-generation of V8 engines that power full-size trucks and SUVs. CAMI Assembly, which is currently idled after production of BrightDrop EV vans was discontinued, is being assessed for future opportunities. GM Canada’s Technical Centre, with three campuses in Ontario housing over 1,000 e...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19