nator, a seven-seater family SUV in South Africa. The new Mitsubishi Destinator is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a CVT, delivering 120 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque. It will be available in two variants, including GLS model which is priced at ZAR 489,990 and Exceed variant priced at ZAR 569,990. Based on Mitsubishi press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Germany announces EUR 500 million new funding for charging infrastructure On March 25, the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) announced a new funding program for the development of charging infrastructure in and around multi-family buildings. A total funding volume of up to EUR 500 million is available. The charging capacity per charging point must not exceed 22 kW. Interested parties can submit their funding applications from April 15, 2026. Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

n the United States was mitigated, and the weaker yen also contributed. The company had factored in the impact of rising raw material prices and the acquisition of shares in Niterra Materials, which became Niterra’s wholly owned subsidiary this fiscal year. However, its performance is expected to exceed the previous forecast due to the above-mentioned upward factors. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 25, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

RENERA, Russia, plans import substitution and localization of key battery components On March 17, RENERA LLC presented a roadmap for import substitution of critical components at the Third Industry Conference "Graphite 2026." RENERA stated that the total cost of achieving 100% localization of the cell will exceed RUB 140 billion. It is collaborating with Russian manufacturers of cathode and anode materials, conductive additives, binders, and foil...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

variant that enables a 500km range on an 8-minute charge. -          The Rhino S solid-state battery will debut in the Sterra ES8 crossover. Chery Auto stated that within two years, the dedicated team for solid-state batteries will grow to over 1,200 people, and the total R&D funding will exceed CNY 10 billion. Future investment in all-solid-state batteries will have no upper limit. Furthermore, Chery Auto announced its carbon neutralit...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

off-road SUV and several fresh NEVs. -          The Geely Auto brand targets 1.2 million vehicles. It will launch the next-generation i-HEV technology and 4 or 5 i-HEV models within the year. The 2026 export goal is set at 640,000 vehicles, up 52% y/y. Sales channels outside of China will exceed 2,200. Regarding AI technology, Geely Auto Group will advance the volume application of the G-Pilot H9 Level 3 intelligent driving solution, th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

td. (Geely Farizon) for the delivery of 2,000 newly upgraded, purpose-built, mass‑produced Robotaxi GXRs by 2026. The vehicle model is scheduled to roll off the production line in Q3. With the addition of the 2,000 new Robotaxi GXRs, WeRide’s global operating Robotaxi fleet scale is expected to exceed 2,600 units this year, marking steady progress towards the 2030 vision of tens of thousands of Robotaxis. Adopting WeRide’s latest GEN8 auton...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

will begin assembling a third locally produced model later this year. The new model will be positioned between the HB20 hatchback and the Creta SUV, targeting an emerging segment between hatchbacks and SUVs. Hyundai stated that the Piracicaba facility, inaugurated in 2012, has undergone upgrades to exceed an annual production capacity of 215,000 units. The expansion aligns with Hyundai Motor Company’s global strategy to produce 5.55 million veh...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Cumulative orders for all-new Nissan Leaf EV exceed 6,000 units in four months Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) revealed that cumulative orders for the all-new Leaf electric vehicle (EV) have exceeded 6,000 units in four months. The company added the B5 with a battery capacity of 55 kWh to the lineup in January 2026 in addition to the B7 with a battery capacity of 78 kWh, which the company started accepting orders for in mid-October 2025. The comp...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

of 4.6% to 4,580 units. One of the reasons for the decrease in production is the deacceleration of U.S. market, where most of the exports of vehicles manufactured withing the country are sent to. “There is still concern in the United States about the increase in non-payments on auto loans, which exceed 5% and are considered a limiting factor in demand,” said Guillermo Rosales, the executive president of the Mexican Association of Automotive ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Isuzu 2025 sales exceed 6,880 units as brand maintains truck market lead in Malaysia Announced on February 3, 2026, Isuzu reported a solid performance in Malaysia’s commercial vehicle market in 2025, supported by steady demand across its range. Sales rose 7.2% YoY to more than 6,880 units. Light-duty models accounted for the bulk of volume, with the ELF range contributing 6,362 units. The company extended its long-running leadership streak, rem...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

luding contributions from overseas markets. To support this higher target, Proton is positioning the Saga as Malaysia’s top-selling passenger car while aiming to establish Proton eMas as the leading EV brand in the country and the e.Mas 7 as the best-selling PHEV. Looking ahead, Proton expects to exceed 227,000 units in 2027, its highest annual sales on record, and aims to become Malaysia’s top-selling brand by 2029, overtaking Perodua. Proto...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

in development where we validate and perfect the quality of vehicles coming off the line at our factory. As we head toward the start of production in spring, this continuous feedback loop of testing, refining and updating ensures we are delivering repeatable quality at scale building vehicles that exceed our customers’ expectations,’ Rivian said. Rivian had previously announced that the launch and first deliveries of the R2 would take place ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

. The partnership also includes the development of a 34-seat electric sleeper bus using advanced BYD battery technology, positioned as the world’s first new-energy intercity sleeper bus for the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian markets.Once operational, the project is expected to help Kim Long Motor exceed 80% localization by Q2 2026 and support the creation of a regional battery and electric vehicle manufacturing hub. (From Kim Long Motor social ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

mium brands like BMW relied on a strong brand perception to build a pricing moat. The MSRP was not just a sticker number—it was a psychological anchor that signaled status and helped to set a shared sense of value. However, that moat is rapidly being worn away. Dealer inventory coefficients often exceed 2.0, well above the industry’s healthy benchmark of 1.5. As competition turns into a fight for survival, the retail market has been stuck in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

Group’s system. This greatly increases the capacity to collect and dismantle vehicles in line with regulations. To meet strict recycling targets, 20 Derichebourg recycling facilities have also signed contracts with Renault Group. Their advanced sorting and recycling technologies will help meet or exceed government recycling goals. With this agreement, Renault Group’s system now includes around 500 recycling facilities in France, made up of 48...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

plans to produce 100,000 hybrid units between 2027 and 2028, with 30% for domestic sales and 70% for export, supported by an investment of over THB 5 billion. Thailand’s overall auto market is expected to grow by up to 3% in 2026 to around 600,000–610,000 units. Mazda expects its 2026 sales to exceed the 8,200 units recorded in 2025, though tight credit conditions, household debt, and economic and political factors continue to pose uncertain...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

Over 80 vehicle models to adopt Huawei ADS solution in 2026 On January 16, Huawei held a media day event on its ADS (Advanced Driving System) solution. At the event, Huawei announced that as of January 15, the ADS solution has accumulated a driver assistance mileage exceeding 7.2 billion kilometers, including 5.42 billion kilometers in 2025. As of December 31, 2025, ADS-featured vehicles have totaled 1.4 million units. According to previous data,...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

gent cockpit is scheduled for application to all Chery major vehicle models in Q1 2026. -          The Falcon Pilot driver assistance system will be equipped in over 35 Chery vehicle models in 2026. -          The EV-mode ranges of Chery range-extended electric vehicle models will exceed 200km. From a Chery press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

cles), Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s N-Box mini vehicle maintained the top position for the fourth year in a row. Although sales of the N-Box decreased 2.4% year-on-year (y/y) to 201,354 units, marking a decline for the second consecutive year, the model showed its strength by remaining the only one to exceed 200,000 units.. This is attributed to Honda’s various sales promotion measures such as its low-interest rate campaigns. In second place was T...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09