the Thai and Indonesian markets. By 2025, the partnership had yielded significant results, with Proton’s domestic sales surging to 152k units for the year, up from 71k units in 2017. During this period, the company climbed from third to second place in the domestic market, increasing its share of Light Vehicle (LV) sales from 12% in 2017 to 18% in 2025. This recovery was driven by leveraging Geely’s models to expand into new segments, most no...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Beijing to issue 80,000 additional NEV license plate quotas in 2026 On February 15, the Beijing authorities announced the allocation of 2026 license plate quotas for small passenger vehicles, namely, 100,000 for regular small passenger vehicles and an additional 80,000 for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). Of the 100,000 quotas, 20,000 and 80,000 are for conventional and new energy passenger vehicles, respectively. -          Conventional pass...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

asures 4,830 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. It is 140mm longer and 25mm taller than the bZ4X. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 619L, approximately 1.4 times that of the bZ4X. The exterior adopts the powerful black LED rear combination lamp extending horizontally from the center of the rear hatch door to both sides. Black 20-inch aluminum wheels, large bridge-type roof rails, and fro...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

, purchasing, and industrial costs? A: [Duncan Minto, CFO] We expect raw materials to be a source of headwind, as opposed to 2025. There’s also commercial pressure weighting negatively on price-mix. The Euro 6e increases costs in B segment. We have achieved EUR 400 in variable cost reduction per vehicle. 40% cost reduction for new model developmentQ: On the 40% entry-ticket reduction, does that imply more development from Shanghai or deeper in...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Group, and CMA CGM Group have agreed that Renault Group will take full ownership of the company. Renault Group will buy the 45% stake from Volvo Group and the 10% stake from CMA CGM Group. This will allow Renault to fully lead the development and production of the next generation of fully electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The ownership change does not affect the product goals or the original industrial plan. The project will still focus...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

the lower pricing. It seems that there’s a resistance of the Chinese buyers to foreign brands. Is it a strategy to offer an even lower price than a Chinese brand to succeed with EVs in China? A1: [Oliver Thöne – BoM, Greater China] By looking closer at that segment, you see the CLA is a niche vehicle in China, more than it is in Europe. There’s a strong pricing pressure, especially in Q4. Regarding our strategy for China, with our upcomin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

mping operations in preparation to build the next generation of ICE-powered full-size pickups and enhance the capability of its service parts business in Canada. Details and launch timing for the next-gen pickup will be announced at a later date. Oshawa Assembly currently builds Chevrolet Silverado light and heavy-duty full-size pickups on two shifts. It is GM’s only North American plant producing both pickup models on the same line. The site a...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

GlobalData blog: Has Chinese light vehicle demand peaked? Over the past decade, China has established itself as one of, if not the leading player in the global automotive sector, holding both the largest domestic sales volume and highest vehicle manufacturing output in the world.  That lead widened again in 2025. The country’s topline domestic Light Vehicle (LV) sales are estimated to reach a seven-year high of 26.9 mn units, up by 5.5% year-o...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

hat it will expand the supply of its series-production battery management system (BMS) to a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM). BorgWarner has supplied the BMS to the OEM since 2023. The expanded BMS supply program will support additional B-segment and C-segment passenger cars, as well as light commercial vehicles for battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) applications beginning in 2029. BorgWarner’s...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

w inside the damper, delivering consistently superior ride comfort across varying speeds and road conditions without relying on software, sensors, or motors. In its Clean Air business, the company has secured a high‑value modular inline BSVI aftertreatment program with a reputed global commercial vehicle OEM, with annual revenue potential of roughly INR 1,150 million, and allowing the customer to retain its captive engine architecture while red...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

U.S. EPA kills landmark greenhouse gas finding used in vehicle regulations On February 12, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history. In its final ruling, the EPA is eliminating both the Obama-era 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding and all subsequent federal GHG emission standards for all vehicles and engines of model years 2012 to 2027 and beyo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/14

China releases 82nd list of NEVs eligible for preferential tax policy treatment On February 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 82nd list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 412 vehicle models on the list in total, including 48 energy-saving and 364 NEV models. The vehicle models on the list are energy...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Isuzu to transfer heavy-duty truck production to UD Trucks’ Ageo Plant On February 12, Isuzu Motor announced that it plans to transfer its heavy-duty truck production from the Fujisawa Plant to the Ageo Plant of UD Trucks, a member of the Isuzu Group. The company reorganizes domestic vehicle production in preparation for the new product launch. Isuzu plans to invest approximately JPY 40 billion in total for the construction of new paint shop an...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Mazda UK showcases Mazda6e EV with 78 kWh LFP battery version On February 10, Mazda UK announced that Mazda6e EV will arrive in UK this summer with a new single 78 kWh LFP battery specification. It is priced at GBP 38,995 for Takumi and GBP 39,995 for Takumi Plus. While Europe gets two battery choices, the UK model uses one battery option. The vehicle features a rear-wheel-drive motor that generates output of 258 PS and 290 Nm of torque. It accel...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Brazilian vehicle sales down 0.4% to 170,536 units in January 2026 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) decreased 0.4% YOY to 170,536 units in January 2026, due to stable private consumption. Vehicle sales in January consisted of 125,164 passenger cars; 37,745 light commercial vehicles; 6,447 trucks; and 1,180 buses. Sales of trucks an...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

AW Bestune released a new global strategy for domestic and foreign markets. -          Chinese market: FAW Bestune launched an action plan for full intelligentization on top of electrification. The first step is to strategically upgrade the Yueyi product lineup to an independent New Energy Vehicle brand named FAW Yueyi, for which FAW Bestune plans to launch seven blockbuster vehicle models meeting individual and family mobility requireme...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

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

Mexican vehicle sales up 8.7% in January 2026 On February 5, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 131,491 light vehicles in January, representing an increase of 8.7% from the 120,953 sales in January 2025.  This marked the highest January level on record in INEGI statistics. The growth in the market was mainly driven by the increase in sales among Chinese brands, with MG Motor increasing sales by 55....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

U.S. auto sales flat in January; Toyota, Honda, Nissan post gains Note: Some figures were updated on February 10. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in January 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of February 4, was 1,104,953 units, roughly flat year over year (down 0.2%). January had 26 selling days, one more than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annual...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Brazilian vehicle sales down 0.4% in January 2026 (Fenabrave) On February 3, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 170,538 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in January 2026, 0.4% down compared to January 2025 and a decrease of 39.0% from December 2025. Vehicle sales in January 2026 consisted of 125,136 passenger cars; 37,34...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04