Foton introduces TUNLAND G7 in gasoline variant in Russia On March 30, MB RUS JSC, the exclusive distributor of Foton pickups, announced sales of the new FOTON TUNLAND G7 with a gasoline engine in Russian market. The sales are set to begin in April 2026, with prices starting at RUB 3.2 million. The vehicle features a 2.4-liter gasoline engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox producing 211 hp of power and 340 Nm of torque, suitable for both ci...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

GlobalData blog: China’s auto market achieved steady growth in 2025 2025 was a challenging year for global politics and the world economy. On one hand, regional conflicts erupted in multiple regions, posing challenges to global energy supplies and maritime supply chains. On the other hand, protectionism gained momentum, with tariff barriers proliferating worldwide, further straining the global economy. Although the “reciprocal tariffs” intr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

FAW-Audi launches next-gen Audi A6L sedan On March 25, FAW-Audi launched the next-generation Audi A6L sedan. The vehicle model is available in one 3.0T and three 2.0T variants, with prices ranging from CNY 322,900 to CNY 435,900. The next-generation Audi A6L measures 5,142mm long, 1,874mm wide, and 1,464mm or 1,450mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,066mm. The next-generation Audi A6L is built on the PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) platform, with so...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Citroën launches new generation Basalt SUV-Coupé in South Africa On March 25, Citroën launched the new generation Basalt SUV-coupé in South Africa. The Basalt is the third model sourced from India under Citroën’s C-Cubed programme, joining the Citroën C3 and Citroën Aircross to complete the local lineup. The model is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo gasoline engine, which generates output of 81 kW and 205 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm and is p...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ launched in Thailand; 84% local content, exports planned On March 21, 2026, Toyota Motor Thailand launched the Land Cruiser FJ under the “Bold & Unbound” concept, marking the first Land Cruiser to be mass-produced outside Japan. Production at the Ban Pho plant achieves 84% local content, with planned exports of over 40,000 units annually to around 60 countries, including Japan, and a first-year domestic target of 5,000 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

n March 18, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (28th List)”. The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 66 passenger vehicles (including Xiaomi EV’s YU7, FAW Audi’s A6L, and BYD’s Datang), 25 buses, 54 trucks, and 176 special-purpose vehicles. The selected plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models consist of 34 pas...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

e one of the newest premium SUV lineups in US. Audi continues to press ahead with its product initiative in China. With its two partners FAW and SAIC, the company has two brands and a broad product portfolio of models with electric drives and combustion engines. This year, Audi will launch the Audi A6L e-tron and the AUDI E7X, the second production model from the new China-exclusive brand AUDI. The first vehicle, the AUDI E5 Sportback, has been p...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Renault India launches new Duster, deliveries begin nationwide On March 17, Renault India launched the new Renault Duster with turbo-gasoline prices ranging from INR 1.05 million and going up to INR 1.85 million and began nationwide dispatches. Duster measures 4,346 mm long, 1,815 mm wide, 1,701 mm high, and its wheelbase 2,657 mm. It is based on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP) and offers 212 mm ground clearance, a 50-litre fuel tank, a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Indonesian sales up 12.2% to 81,159 in February The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in February 2026 were 81,159 units, up 12.2% compared to February 2025. By automaker sales in February, Toyota was down 7.7% y/y to 22,522 units and a 27.8% market share. Daihatsu was up 12.5% to 13,452 units with a 16.6% market share. Suzuki was up 103.3% to 9,659 units with a 11.9...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Auto sales in Vietnam down 10.8% in February According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on March 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 10.8% year-over-year to 19,278 units in February. CKD volume was 9,220 units and CBU volume was 10,058 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in February were down 8.8% y/y to 15,665 units. VAMA members ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Mexican auto exports down 4.4% in February 2026 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 247,945 light vehicles in February 2026, a 4.4% decrease compared to the 259,480 units shipped in February 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in February included Acura with a 297.2% increase to 2,097 units; VW with a 52.5% increase to 24,440 units; Chrysler with a 38.6% incr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

river actively starts the evasive action, even if the car crosses the center line. To ensure reliability, the team conducted extensive testing, including developer testing, real-world driving in different countries, and studies with test drivers. Evasive Steering Assist is available in Audi A5, Q5, A6, A6 e-tron, and Q6 e-tron models. Based on CARIAD press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Renault Symbioz now available with Eco-G 120 LPG engine in Spain On March 6, Renault Spain announced that the Symbioz will now be available with the Eco-G 120 engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is based on the 1.2-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged TCe 115 gasoline engine, modified to run on both gasoline and LPG. The range now includes a 120 hp LPG engine, which generates output of 120 hp and 200 Nm of torque. When running on LPG, t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Australian new vehicle sales decrease 4.5% in February On March 4, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 90,712 units in February 2026 represented a 4.5% decrease from February 2025. Of these, sales of vehicles sourced from China amounted to 22,362 units, surpassing Japan for the first time in 28 years in a single month. Japan had been Australia’s leading source of vehicles since 1998. New vehi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Canada begins issuing permits for Chinese EV imports On February 25, the Canadian government published the rules and regulations regarding the importation of Chinese-built EVs into Canada. Starting March 1, Global Affairs Canada begins issuing permits for Chinese-built EVs under a renewed trade agreement with China. Canada will issue permits for up to 24,500 China-made EVs during the first six-month period on a first-come, first-served basis. EVs...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

U.S. Senate Democrats bill seeks to require timely refunds of IEEPA tariffs On February 26, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., released legislation to require full refunds of Trump’s IEEPA tariffs after they were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 vote. The Tariff Refu...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Kia announces pricing for first-ever 2027 Telluride HEV in U.S. On February 26, Kia America announced pricing for the first-ever 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid 3-row SUV starting below USD 47,000 for a FWD EX trim. The turbo hybrid powertrain provides confident performance and acceleration, with an EPA-estimated rating of 35 mpg combined,  and a total driving range of 637 miles on the EX FWD trim. Offered in EX, SX, X-Line SX, SX-Prestige and X-Line ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

Kerman Motor launches KMC SR6 SUV in Iran On February 26, multiple sources reported that Kerman Motor has introduced a new SUV KMC SR6 in Iran. It is powered by a 1.5-liter TGDI engine. The engine generated 171 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed DCT gearbox. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Eight Japanese OEMs’ global production for January 2026 marks first decrease in two months Eight Japanese passenger car automakers’ global production for January 2026 totaled 1,934,522 units, down 1.6% year-on-year (y/y), posting the first y/y decrease in two months. Although five out of the eight companies recorded a y/y rise, the industry leader Toyota Motor Corporation posted a 6.0% decrease due to switching to new models, pushing down the...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

GlobalData blog: Navigating the transition: How PHEVs fit into Asia-Pacific’s electrified vehicle market Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) have expanded rapidly across the Asia-Pacific region and are increasingly positioned as a practical alternative to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), particularly in markets where charging infrastructure, pricing, and consumer confidence in BEV technology are still developing. With some models offering...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24