NYIAS 2026: Subaru debuts 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid SUV On April 1, Subaru of America debuted the first-ever 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid as the newest addition to, and the most fuel efficient model of, the Subaru Wilderness lineup ahead of its U.S. market launch in late 2026. The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid retains the same 9.3-inch ground clearance, X-MODE Dual Mode System, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, upgraded suspension,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

GAC Toyota launches bZ7 electric sedan On March 29, GAC Toyota launched the bZ7 mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan. The vehicle model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 229,800. The bZ7 measures 5,130mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,506mm, 1,500mm, or 1,491mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm. Powered by a single 207kW/320Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 71.35kWh or 88.13kWh lithium-iron phosph...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Turing succeeds in VLA model-based autonomous driving on public roads for first time in Japan Turing Inc. (Turing), a developer of autonomous driving systems based in Ota Ward, Tokyo, announced that it has successfully conducted public-road testing of autonomous vehicles using a Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model, a form of physical AI. This marks the first public-road trial in Japan using a VLA model. The VLA model integrates visual information ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

First Geely EX5 EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV units arrive in Brazil On March 30, Geely announced the arrival of the first units of its EX5 EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV in Brazil. The initial batch of the Geely EX5 EM-i arrived at the Port of Paranaguá ahead of its official launch. The model, first presented at the São Paulo Motor Show in November 2025, will initially be imported, with local production planned for the second half of the year at the Ayrton...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Skoda unveils new Peaq Electric SUV with over 600 km of range On March 23, Skoda Auto unveiled the new fully electric Peaq SUV in camouflaged version, inspired by the Vision 7S concept. It will be built on the MEB platform and produced in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. The model is available with three powertrain options: 60, 90, and 90x, which generate outputs from 150 kW to 220 kW. The 90 and 90x versions offer over 600 km of range and can cha...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

First functional driverless logistics vehicles in Zhongshan, Guangdong start operating On March 24, the Guangdong authorities announced that Zhongshan’s first functional driverless logistics vehicles started operating on four local demonstration routes with a mileage totaling 22.4km. For this demonstration operation project, the vehicles are from three Level 4 autonomous driving companies, namely, White Rhino Zhida (Beijing) Tech Co., Ltd. (Rin...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

VW to launch third generation Tiguan in Brazil On March 24, Volkswagen announced the arrival of the third-generation Tiguan in Brazil. The new model, based on the MQB Evo platform, will be offered in a single R-Line version. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter EA888 Evo5 engine delivering 272 hp and 35.7 kgfm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive with Haldex system. It also features six driving mod...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

AVTOVAZ, Russia starts production of M7 van under new SKM brand On March 20, AVTOVAZ JSC announced start of assembly of commercial and utility vehicles under the SKM brand. The first model, M7, will be offered as an all-metal van and a utility minivan. The new brand's models will share a production facility with commercial versions of the LADA Granta and NIVA and will be manufactured by its subsidiary, VIS-AUTO JSC. The SKM M7 vans and minivans w...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Volga, Russia unveils VOLGA K50 premium crossover On March 19, Volga unveiled its first model, the VOLGA K50, a premium crossover designed to offer high comfort and reflect a strong, modern image. The sale of the new premium crossover is schedule to start in summer 2026. The new K50, built on a high-tech D-segment platform, is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 238 hp and featuri...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Buick launches Electra Encasa EV flagship MPV On March 17, Buick launched the Electra Encasa EV flagship MPV priced at CNY 489,900. The Electra Encasa EV measures 5,260mm long, 2,023mm wide, and 1,820mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,160mm. The Electra Encasa EV features a 4WD layout. Powered by front 332kW/380Nm and rear 150kW/170Nm motors and a 96kWh 6C battery, the vehicle model delivers a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 5.1s, a CLTC range of 6...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

China’s February vehicle production, sales volumes decrease by 20.5% y/y, 15.2% y/y, respectively On March 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for February 2026. According to the CAAM, as the 2026 Spring Festival holiday fell on mid-to-late February and lasted longer than previous years, effective working days in February amounted to only 16 days, which had certai...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

SAIC-GM releases vehicle model, technology plans for next three years On March 7, SAIC-GM released a range of vehicle model and technology plans for the next three years in Shenzhen. Products: -          The Buick brand will introduce a Zhen Long Max variant of the Electra Encasa plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) MPV in the second half of 2026, with a new ultra-luxury variant and a next-generation luxury variant already under development. T...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

MG S5 EV enters local assembly in Malaysia at EPMB Pegoh plant; bookings open Reported on March 10, 2026, SAIC Motor Malaysia has begun local assembly of the MG S5 EV, with the first CKD unit produced at EPMB’s Plant 2 in Pegoh, Melaka. The model is MG’s first locally assembled vehicle in Malaysia and supports the company’s localization strategy and the local EV supply chain. Production is expected to reach 120–180 units per month, or 1,5...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Mexican auto production decreases 1.8% in February 2026 OEMs built 311,457 light vehicles in Mexico in February 2026, resulting in a 1.8% decrease compared to the 317,178 units built in the same month of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in February included Audi with an increase of 132.3% to 11,764 units; VW with an increase of 45.1% to 30,032 units; Chrysler with an inc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

BYD releases Blade Battery 2.0, FLASH Charging technologies On March 5, BYD released the Blade Battery 2.0 and FLASH Charging technologies in Shenzhen. The Blade Battery 2.0 effectively addresses the actual pain points of EVs, such as battery level issues during daily mobility, long queues for charging during holidays, and charging difficulties at low temperatures. At room temperature, the battery offers a charging time of only 5 minutes from 10%...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Ultraviolette, India, launches ‘Battery Flex’ subscription for X 47 crossover electric motorcycle On March 5, Ultraviolette introduced ‘Battery Flex’, a battery‑as‑a‑service (BaaS) plan developed with green-focused NBFC Ecofy, allowing customers to buy the X‑47 crossover electric motorcycle chassis starting at INR 149 thousand and subscribe to the battery from INR 2,499 per month with a five‑year battery warranty. Under the mode...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

ARIA Sensing, Italy, and ALGORIZED, US, present child presence detection at MWC 2026 On March 2, ARIA SENSING and ALGORIZED announced a strategic collaboration. They will combine a new 3D radar chip with smart AI software to create a powerful sensing system. They introduced the most powerful AI-based UWB sensing platform available, starting with a next-generation Automotive Child Presence Detection (CPD) system, at Mobile World Congress 2026. At ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Xiaomi robots start internship at Xiaomi EV plant On March 2, Jun LEI, CEO of Xiaomi Corp., announced that Xiaomi robots started an internship at the Xiaomi EV plant. Incorporating multimodal perception and reinforcement learning on top of the Xiaomi-Robotics-0 general VLA foundation model, the Xiaomi robot preliminarily demonstrates task capabilities. The robot can operate autonomously at the self-tapping screw nut assembly station for 3 hours i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

XPeng unveils VLA 2.0 model scheduled for push from late March On March 2, XPeng unveiled the VLA (Vision-Language-Action‌) 2.0 model, a leapfrog from Level 2 to Level 4-oriented intelligent driving features. VLA 2.0, a native multimodal physical world large model, boasts versatility. Not only does the model serve as an autonomous driving model, but it can also be applied to Robotaxis, flying cars, and humanoid robots. The CEO of XPeng referred...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Nissan Brazil starts exports of Kait model to Latin America On March 4, Nissan Brazil announced the start of exports of the new Nissan Kait from its Resende Industrial Complex in Rio de Janeiro, with Paraguay as the first destination to receive the model, which has been on sale in Brazil since December. Measuring 4.30 meters in length, with a 2.62-meter wheelbase and 432-liter trunk capacity, the Kait features a 1.6 16V engine paired with an XTRO...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05