All-new Toyota RAV4 HEV and Urban Cruiser BEV launched in Philippines Announced on April 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) concluded its “Go Beyond Zero” event, held March 25–29 in Muntinlupa City, where visitors experienced three electrified models: the RAV4 HEV, Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV. The event’s main highlights were TMP’s two newest electrified models. The RAV4 HEV, starting at PHP 2,183,000, is available in LTD and A...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

ch 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 USD 7 billion commitment over the next few years in its U.S. operations, USD 4 billion will be invested speci...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

,170 Crown Kluger models manufactured in China between July 27, 2021 and January 20, 2026, effective from April 1, 2026. The aforementioned vehicles have backrest locking issues with the second-row seats caused by a backrest adjuster design defect that generates excessive reset spring force. In the event of a collision accident, the backrests could fail to provide effective restraint and protection for the occupants, adding to personnel injury ri...

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the presence of Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz, Hyundai Motor North America CEO Randy Parker, Executive VP and Head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Center, SangYup Lee, and Brad Arnold, appointed as Chief Designer and Head of Hyundai Design North America (HDNA) on March 24, suggests it's a major event. (Hyundai release on March 30, 2026) (Hyundai video on March 30, 2026)...

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port, its new B2B business dedicated to transforming last-mile delivery logistics with micromobility solutions, will showcase the Fastport eQuad and Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform 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...

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BIMS 2026: BYD launches ATTO 1, ATTO 2, SEAL 6, and SEALION 5 DM-I in Thailand Announced on March 25, 2026, BYD showcased its growing presence at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), presenting both its core brand and premium marque Denza with one of the event’s largest booths. The highlight was the simultaneous launch of four models in Thailand, ATTO 1, ATTO 2, SEAL 6, and SEALION 5 DM-I, spanning multiple segments and combining B...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

gs as of March 22. The display also featured Honda’s broader e:HEV hybrid lineup across multiple segments. Alongside models already on sale in Thailand, Honda introduced the sixth-generation Prelude with an e:HEV system and S+ Shift, as well as the Super EV Concept, a compact EV shown only at the event. On the motorcycle side, the WN7 electric naked bike was presented together with several special and limited-edition models, including the Scoop...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

New York Auto Show industry panel to examine global automotive outlook On March 26, the New York International Auto Show 2026 /announced that it will debut a new panel discussion focused on the shifting dynamics of the global automotive business during press days at the show.  Titled the Automotive News Global Industry Outlook, the event will bring together senior leaders from manufacturing, policy, media, and retail to address a period of uncer...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

ng potential local production. Over the next three years, the company plans to launch six family-oriented models across BEV, REEV, and PHEV segments. The FRIDAY (BEV and REEV) is currently open for reservations, with pre-sale prices ranging from THB 6xx,xxx to 8xx,xxx, while the V9 displayed at the event remains a left-hand-drive model. (From Forthing Motor and Forthing Thailand press releases)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

[Exclusive Interview] Yokowo: Advancing smart mobility through flexible mmWave connectivity The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 was held in Barcelona, Spain from March 2 to 5, 2026. During the event, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several exhibitors showcasing next-generation connectivity technologies. At the joint booth of Yokowo Co., Ltd. and Yonezawa Bussan Co., Ltd., we interviewed Mr. Kensuke Oe, Sales Manager at Yokowo, and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

[Exclusive Interview] 5GAA highlights progress in V2X and evolution of connected vehicle technologies The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 took place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to 5, 2026. During the event, MarkLines conducted a series of exclusive interviews with companies presenting next generation connectivity technologies. As part of this coverage, we spoke with Dr. Maxime Flament, Chief Technology Officer at the 5G Automotive Associat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

GAC Commercial Vehicle launches two megawatt charging vehicles, with charging times in 15-min range On March 20, GAC Commercial Vehicle launched two new megawatt charging vehicle models at an event in Shenzhen. -          T7S: The megawatt charging battery electric tractor is equipped with a 528kWh Sunwoda super charging battery mated to a Huawei megawatt charging system, delivering a charging time of 18 minutes from 10% to 80% state-of-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Einride receives fifth U.S. NHTSA approval to operate autonomous vehicles on public roads On March 24, Einride announced that it had demonstrated its proprietary autonomous freight technology and cab-less electric SAE Level 4, fully autonomous truck in Austin, Texas, on March 19 during an Analyst & Investor Day tied to its planned public listing via a merger with Legato Merger Corp. III. The event highlighted U.S. expansion progress, including re...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

also designing and developing them globally. The center will act as a creative hub, combining Leapmotor’s design values—simplicity, balance, quality, and warmth—with European innovation. It will help the company better understand global trends and create products that appeal worldwide. At the event, the head of Leapmotor’s global design team presented the brand’s design approach, using the new B03X as an example. With this new center an...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

ue Klasse, Volvo ES90, BYD Atto 1, BYD, Atto 2, BYD Seal 6, and more.  The show organizer stated that automakers’ pricing and financing adjustments, aimed at facilitating purchasing decisions, have made vehicle ownership more accessible and supported broader economic activity, with this year’s event expected to generate at least a 10% increase in revenue compared with the 46th BIMS in 2025....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

land’s rapidly expanding EV and energy storage ecosystem, driven by clean energy and e-mobility demand, and the country’s positioning across the full battery value chain, from cells and packs to high-value materials such as cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, and separators. On the sidelines of the event, the BOI held discussions with key suppliers to explore further investment in Thailand’s EV supply chain. These included Tinci Materials Techn...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Chery Auto releases energy strategy On March 19, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery Auto) held a battery event in Wuhu, Anhui to release an energy strategy. To address common battery charging, lifespan, and safety issues, Chery Auto launched the Rhino battery solution with a 500km range on an 8-minute charge and a lifecycle of up to 5,000 cycles. To date, the Rhino battery solution has developed into three lineups spanning two systems and three ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

ublicans proposed a new USD 250 annual fee on EVs and USD 100 for hybrid EVs, but it was not included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. The current five-year surface transportation law expires on September 30. "We would like to get money from EVs," Graves told a U.S. Chamber of Commerce infrastructure event, noting that he expects the five-year bill to include USD 500-550 billion for highways and bridges. Republican senators in February 2025 propose...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

SAIC-VW unveils core technologies for ID. ERA lineup, with ID. ERA 9X SUV scheduled for end-March pre-order On March 16, SAIC-VW held an ID. ERA technology launch event in Shanghai, announcing that the ID. ERA 9X SUV, the prologue of the ID. ERA lineup, started mass production at the Ningbo plant and will be available for pre-order from March 30. The ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. Eq...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Tamilnadu Petroproducts shuts heavy chemical division plant, cites Middle East-linked disruption On March 17, Tamilnadu Petroproducts announced that it had shut its Heavy Chemical Division (HCD) plant from that day, citing “other business factors” arising from the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The company classified the stoppage as a temporary force majeure event beyond its control and said it is currently unable to quan...

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