Indonesian sales up 55% to 80,776 in April The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in April 2026 were 80,776 units, up 55% compared to April 2025. By automaker sales in April, Toyota was up 59.8% y/y to 25,686 units and a 31.8% market share. Daihatsu was up 50.8% to 13,399 units with a 16.6% market share. Suzuki was up 72.7% to 7,160 units with a 8.9% market share. Mit...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Geely first Chinese company to ship EVs to Canada under new trade deal On May 7, Geely announced that it has become the first Chinese company to export EVs from China to Canada under a new trans-Pacific trade deal, after shipping 18 Lotus Eletre crossovers. “Riding the wind, setting sail, establishing a new record for Chinese electric vehicle exports,” Lotus wrote on its Weibo account. The Eletre is produced at a plant in Wuhan, China. Accord...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Auto China 2026: GAC AION’s new electric SUV AION N60 officially launched On April 28, GAC AION announced the official launch of its new electric SUV, the AION N60, with a total of 3 variants. The prices range from CNY 106,800 to CNY 126,800. It features a new-generation urban aesthetic design. The AION N60 measures 4,615mm in length, 1,883mm in width, and 1,673mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,775mm. The AION N60 adopts a front-wheel-drive l...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Suzuki launches mild hybrid Fronx in Pakistan On May 6, Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited unveiled and commenced sales of the Fronx in Pakistan, with production at its Karachi plant. Pakistan becomes the third country to locally produce the Fronx, after India and Indonesia. The Pakistan-market Fronx is notable for being the first Pak Suzuki-produced model to be equipped with a mild hybrid system. It is offered in both gasoline (K15B, 1,460cc) and...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Ford Q1 operating profit up 630% to USD 2.3 billion with tariff refund benefit On April 29, Ford Motor Company announced that its first-quarter revenue was USD 43.3 billion, a 6.4% increase from a year ago. Net income was up 441.0% to USD 2.5 billion, operating income was up 630.1% to USD 2.3 billion, and adjusted EBIT was up 242.3% to USD 3.5 billion. The results include a USD 1.3 billion one-time IEEPA tariff benefit reflecting what Ford paid b...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

TENET, Russia, expands T4 family with new TENET T4L crossover On April 28, TENET announced the expansion of its popular T4 family with the new TENET T4L crossover. The new crossover has significantly increased in size.  Compared to the TENET T4, the T4L is 186 mm longer, 50 mm taller, and has a 40 mm longer wheelbase. This brings the model's overall dimensions to 4506 x 1828 x 1701 mm, with a 2650 mm wheelbase.  These changes have increased rea...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Auto China 2026: Dongfeng Motor launches its “DF Advance 2030” plan; EQ-REBORN concept car makes global debut On April 24, Dongfeng Motor announced that it is showcasing 26 products, 13 technology exhibits, and one new concept vehicle at Auto China 2026, and officially released its “DF Advance 2030” plan. The 2030 plan can be summarized as “13343”: “1” refers to one goal: by 2030, Dongfeng aims to achieve 5 million units in globa...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Stellantis debuts heavy-duty 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle On April 13, Stellantis announced  its new 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle to meet the operational needs of government, law enforcement, fire, rescue and emergency response agencies. The Ram 2500 ERV preserves the towing and hauling capability of a Ram heavy-duty truck while adding pursuit-capable hardware and Ram heavy-duty capability to serve the most demanding oper...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

BMW Motorrad India launches F 450 GS motorcycle On April 24, BMW Motorrad India launched the F 450 GS motorcycle in three variants: Base at INR 470,000, Exclusive at INR 490,000, and GS Trophy at INR 530,000. It is developed in Germany and locally produced in India. The motorcycle is open for booking across BMW Motorrad dealerships with deliveries starting in June 2026.  The F 450 GS is powered by a newly developed liquid-cooled twin-cylinder in...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

he all-new fully electric C segment hatchback Audi A2 e-tron from fall 2026. Audi also confirmed that production of the Audi Q2 at Ingolstadt will conclude in April, while the Audi A1 is also being phased out at the Martorell plant, Spain. At the Neckarsulm plant, Audi has revamped the Audi A5 and A6 model families. It is nearing completion of the largest production ramp-up in the plant’s history, with additional key trim levels and powertrain...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

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

Farizon introduces all-new Farizon V7E at Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 in UK On April 21, Farizon launched the all-new Farizon V7E at the Commercial Vehicle Show. The van is being launched in the UK by Jameel Motors alongside the larger Farizon SV electric van. Prices start at GBP 28,000. It is manufactured at Farizon’s Shangrao production base in China.  It offers a 6.95 cubic meter cargo capacity, payload of up to 1,338 kg, and an ultra-low ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150s for unexpected gear downshifting On April 16, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling almost 1.4 million 2015-2017 F-150 pickups equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the problem in the 1,392,935 affected vehicles stems from a loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) th...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

Simple Energy, India launches Simple Ultra electric scooter On April 17, Simple Energy launched the Simple Ultra long-range electric scooter for INR 235 thousand. It is powered by a 6.5 kWh battery. The Ultra delivers an IDC range of 400 km, a top speed of 115 kmph, and accelerates from 0-40 kmph in 2.77 seconds. The scooter comes equipped with four-level traction control and a seven-inch rider display console. The deliveries are already underway...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

KGM launches new seven-seater Rexton in Russia On April 16, KGM (formerly SsangYong) announced the launch of a new seven-seater version of its flagship Rexton SUV in Russia. The model, distributed by JSC REKS Motors, has received updates for the 2025 model year. The new seven-seater Rexton is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine producing 225 hp of power and 350 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and part-time 4WD ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

on, and acceleration. In cars with the E3 1.2 system, over 45 functions work together to adjust the driving style for comfort, sportiness, or efficiency. Audi is the first brand in VW Group to introduce this feature, called “Audi drive select assistant,” in models such as Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi A6, Audi A6 e-tron, and Audi Q6 e-tron. Instead of the driver choosing a mode, the system does it automatically based on the situation. It uses map da...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Chery launches Fulwin T9L plug-in hybrid electric SUV On April 13, Chery launched the Fulwin T9L midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and four FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,900 to CNY 186,900. Adopting an oriental exterior design, the Fulwin T9L measures 4,870mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,710mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,920mm. The Fulwin T9L features the CDM 6.0 AI hybrid system with a 115kW/220...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Reeder Teknoloji, Turkiye secures funding for EV powertrain development project On April 13, Reeder Teknoloji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. announced that its project titled “Design and Implementation of Motor Drivers for L6 and L7 Class Vehicles,” developed in collaboration with Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun University, and Ostim Technical University under the TÜBİTAK 1505 Program, has been approved for funding. The project aims to develop a...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

FAW-Audi launches Audi A6L e-tron electric sedan On April 11, FAW-Audi announced the recent holding of an event at Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., where the Audi A6L e-tron battery electric sedan was launched. The vehicle model is available in one 4WD and three RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 439,800. The Audi A6L e-tron, the first PPE (Premium Platform Electric)-based sedan, measures 5,073mm long, 1,942mm or 1,95...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

Indonesian sales down 13.8% to 61,271 in March The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in March 2026 were 61,271 units, down 13.8% compared to March 2025. By automaker sales in March, Toyota was down 20.0% y/y to 17,984 units and a 29.4% market share. Daihatsu was down 31.7% to 8,916 units with a 14.6% market share. Mitsubishi was down 10.0% to 5,190 units with a 8.5% ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15