Turkish vehicle sales down 1.2% and production up 5.3% in April The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 107,843 units in April 2026 represented a 1.2% decrease over April 2025. Passenger vehicles sales decreased 6.1% to 80,182 units, commercial vehicles sales increased 16.3% to 27,661 units. Although sales of light commercial vehicles were strong, overall sales decreased due to the base effect of a s...

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the path to overtaking Isuzu in market share seem difficult. "In Japan, we will focus on recovering our market share. In the short term, three products will drive this recovery," said Karl Deppen, President and CEO of Archion. He indicated that the company plans to boost sales by leveraging Hino's light-duty and heavy-duty trucks launched in 2025, as well as the medium-duty model supplied by Hino to Mitsubishi Fuso on an OEM basis for launch in ...

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U.S. EPA proposes to delay Biden-era Tier 4 vehicle emission standards On May 14, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed a deregulatory action to delay the compliance deadlines for Biden-era emission standards for light-and medium-duty vehicles for two years until model year (MY) 2029 following the shift away from electric vehicles (EVs). The announcement is Part 1 of a comprehensive review of the Tier 4 stan...

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upports fast charging up to 105 kW. Charging from 10% to 80% takes about 24 minutes at a DC quick charger. A new GTI driving mode can be activated from the steering wheel. It sharpens performance by adjusting the motor, steering, and suspension for a sportier feel. Exterior, it features a clean LED light strip, an illuminated VW logo, and advanced IQ.LIGHT matrix headlights. The front also includes the classic GTI honeycomb grille design. The rea...

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al unit sales was 218,000 in 2025, and is projected to reach 230,000 units in 2026. ARCHION will advance technology development based on its integrated platform strategy. As an initial step toward platform integration, ARCHION will begin with reciprocal OEM supply of medium-duty trucks and electric light-duty trucks within FY2026, followed by the integration of light- and heavy-duty trucks, with the aim of achieving 85% of the total domestic prod...

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nced situations where certain components, such as microcontrollers and semiconductors, suddenly became difficult to obtain, we understand that a uniform lean approach is not feasible. Therefore, we are also taking measures to ensure a certain level of inventory for certain products. In addition, in light of trade constraints between the U.S. and China, we are working on restructuring (reorganizing) our supply chains. Furthermore, while our busine...

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ame month in 2025 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on May 14. The 422,330 new cars and LCVs sold in the first four months of 2026 represented an increase of 5.6% over the same period in 2025. Passenger Cars sales in April 2026 represented a 15.7% increase to 116,170 units from 2025, Light commercial vehicles sales represented a 22.9% decrease to 5,925 units, Pickups represented a 9.3% decrease to 1,687 units, Trucks sales represen...

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ast Trading and Production JSC (VFTP) into a newly formed entity and subsequently divesting its remaining interest in VFTP. In a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said the transaction is part of a broader shift toward a more capital-efficient, asset-light model, with VinFast focusing on higher-value activities including global R&D, technology development, branding, and sales. Following the split, ...

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ZO Motors unveils ZM5 electric truck with range of 177 km on single charge On May 14, ZO Motors Corp. (ZO Motors, Chuo Ward, Tokyo), a startup manufacturer of EV trucks, announced the ZM5, a light-duty truck with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 5 tons. This marks the company’s second EV truck model. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in June. The vehicle can travel 177 kilometers on a single charge (according to the company's own measurements). ...

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Toyota launches all-new Land Cruiser FJ in Japan On May 14, Toyota Motor announced the launch of all-new Land Cruiser FJ compact off-road SUV in Japan.Based on the concept of "Freedom & Joy”, the all-new FJ joins the existing Land Cruiser lineup including the flagship 300, the heavy-duty 70, and the core light-duty 250. The vehicle dimensions are 4,575mm in length, 1,855mm in width, 1,960mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,580mm. Compared to the...

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(HDZEV) Project overseen by Innovate BC.  “Going forward, aligned with Canadian government policies and evolving customer needs, we aim to lead the decarbonization of logistics and transportation across advanced markets,” said Chul Youn Park, Senior VP and Head of Global Commercial Vehicle and Light Commercial Vehicle Business Division. Headquartered in San Diego, California and wholly owned by Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Translead engine...

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afety features include Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, and Driver Drowsiness & Attention Warning. It also has the Univolt Camera, which operates across both 12V and 24V architectures. It can be deployed across a wide range of commercial vehicles, from light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to heavy-duty trucks. Moreover, the system supports over-the-air software updates throughout the vehicle’s lifecycl...

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ion (MFTBC) in Japan. MFTBC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Archion Corporation, a holding company newly established in April 2026, following a business integration with Hino Motors. Daimler Truck and Toyota have shares in Archion. The partnership will mainly focus on making and supplying heavy and light buses. The commission found no competition issues, as the deal will have only a small impact in Europe, and it was reviewed under a simplified a...

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space. The model features a large panoramic sunroof with adjustable transparency, which is about 1.5 square meters and can open wide for an open-air feel. It blocks heat and over 99.5% of UV rays, removing the need for a sunblind. The roof automatically turns opaque when parked for privacy. Ambient lighting runs across the dashboard and doors. A full-width LED interaction light works with the upgraded Bang & Olufsen sound system to enhance the in...

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pment Corp., via its subsidiary and affiliates (the Topline Group), has joined hands with V-Green Charging Stations Philippines Inc., VinFast’s Vietnam-based EV infrastructure arm, to expand EV charging and battery-swapping infrastructure in Visayas, Philippines. Deployment is planned across six Light Fuels stations in Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu, as well as the Pier88 smart port and Bay Mall in Liloan. The rollout is expected to start in Q3 ...

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Mexican auto exports up 11.4% in April 2026 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 286,317 light vehicles in April 2026, a 11.4% increase compared to the 256,953 units shipped in April 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in April included Chrysler with a 131.2% increase to 37,951 units; Audi with a 66.5% increase to 14,260 units; BMW Group with a 58.8% increase ...

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Mexican auto production increase 2.1% in April 2026 OEMs built 329,878 light vehicles in Mexico in April 2026, resulting in a 2.1% increase compared to the 322,964 units built in the same month of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in April included Chrysler with an increase of 108.6% to 43,957 units; BMW Group with an increase of 72.6% to 9,118 units; VW with an increase ...

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llion in NDR Hayashi Automotive India Private Limited by subscribing to its rights issue of 60 lakh equity shares at a face value of INR 10 each, to meet the JV's working capital and project funding requirements. NHAI, incorporated on October 10, 2025, manufactures auto components including ambient light, carpet, dash inner, rear shade, and tonneau cover. Based on the NDR Auto Components stock exchange notification...

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor receives India's first WLTP compliance certificate from ARAI On May 10, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) awarded Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited the first-ever Worldwide Harmonized Light Duty Test Procedure (WLTP) compliance certificate in India under AIS:175, for its vehicle model Lexus LM 350h and its variants. WLTP compliance under AIS:175 will be mandatory from April 1, 2027, for M1 and M2 cat...

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d beyond its transitioning phase and is now actively implementing its electrification and decarbonization ambitions. Fleet decarbonization was among the major themes discussed at the event, reflected not only by the number of Electric Vans and Trucks on display, but also in the maturity of Electric Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) performances and decarbonization strategies. For instance, the Renault Kangoo E-Tech Elec...

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