JELAND unveils flagship J8 full-size crossover in Russia On June 25, JELAND announced its third model, the flagship full-size J8 crossover. Like the previously unveiled J6 and J7 crossovers, the J8 will be produced at AGR Holding's plant in Shushary, St. Petersburg. The JELAND J8 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission and an intelligent all-wheel-drive system, producing 249 hp of power. The JEL...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/26

Rivian discontinues least expensive R1T, R1S as R2 launches from Normal Plant On June 23, multiple sources reported that Rivian has discontinued selling the least expensive variants of its R1S SUV and R1T pickup, the Dual Standard models, which had smaller batteries and less range. The change comes as R2 customer deliveries ramp up. All three vehicles are built at the Normal Plant in Illinois. The R1S Dual Standard model, at USD 76,990 on the con...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/26

Honda reportedly plans to build revived Element SUV in Ohio in 2029 Honda reportedly plans to resurrect the Element SUV as a hybrid model, aimed at a booming market in the U.S., according to people with knowledge of the plan. The report, cited first by Automotive News, says that Honda plans to produce the new second-generation Element at an Ohio plant, which will serve as the global production hub for the model. It will be positioned between the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/25

The first mass-produced Aistaland GT7 jointly developed by GAC Group and Huawei rolls off the production line GAC Group announced on June 22 that the Aistaland GT7, the first mass-produced model under its Aistaland brand jointly developed with Huawei, has rolled off the production line at the GAC Aion Intelligent Eco-Plant and will go on sale on June 26. The Aistaland GT7 is equipped with Huawei’s next-generation Qiankun ADS 5 advanced intellig...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/24

Stellantis to hire 1,500 extra employees in Brazil On June 15, it was reported that Stellantis will hire 1,500 employees in Brazil to support the production of two new vehicles scheduled to reach the market later in 2026. The recruitment plan includes approximately 1,200 positions at the Betim Automotive Hub, 200 at the Itauna facility in Minas Gerais, and 100 at the Porto Real plant in Rio de Janeiro. The company will also create a dedicated ta...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/23

Nexen Tire to deliver OE tires for Hyundai Grandeur Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. of South Korea has announced plans to supply the N'FERA Supreme S tires for the Grandeur, Hyundai Motor Company’s flagship sedan, as original equipment (OE) tires. The company is supplying OE tires for this facelifted model, following the first seventh generation Grandeur. The N'FERA Supreme S uses the company's Noise Reduction System (NRS), which employs sound absorbing m...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/22

Honda to end sales of Odyssey, aiming to return with new high-grade minivan Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will end the sales of its Odyssey high-grade minivan in Japan. The Odyssey became a hit in the past that sparked the trend of low-roof minivans, but Toyota Motor Corporation's Alphard has been dominating the high-grade minivan market in recent years. Since the Odyssey’s recent annual sales stalled at less than 10,000 units, its production f...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/22

JELAND, Russia unveils J7 mid-size crossover On June 18, JELAND unveiled its second model, the JELAND J7, a mid-size crossover featuring off-road-inspired styling and advanced technology. The JELAND J7 will be produced at AGR Holding’s plant in Shushary, St. Petersburg, where the JELAND J6 is already being manufactured. The JELAND J7 is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. It delivers 150 hp i...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/19

Subaru holds Solterra EV pricing firm in U.S. after major upgrade in 2026 On June 18, Subaru of America announced pricing for the new 2027 Subaru Solterra EV, which delivers the same starting price and enhanced range with increased performance as the 2026 model, which had received a comprehensive product upgrade.  For the second year of its major upgrade, Subaru is keeping the Solterra EV’s price of USD 38,495. Arriving at U.S. dealers this fa...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/19

Opel introduces new monocoat paint process at Eisenach plant in Germany On June 16, Opel announced the introduction of a new monocoat paint process for the Grandland at Stellantis’ Eisenach plant in Germany. Aimed at reducing the environmental impact of vehicle production, the new process combines the base coat and clear coat applications into a single operation to pain the Grandland’s contrasting black roof. Eliminating an additional drying ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/18

Dacia releases teaser image for second-gen Spring electric city car On June 18, Dacia announced that it will launch the second generation of the Spring, a fully electric small car made in Europe. The new Spring keeps things simple, staying true to Dacia’s approach i.e., an all-electric system, four proper seats, and usable boot space. The new version marks a fresh step for the brand while continuing the success of the original model. With this ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/18

GWM’s Ora brand unveils its first battery-electric wagon, Ora 7 Ora announced on June 14 its all-new battery-electric model, the Ora 7, which will become Great Wall Motor’s first wagon model. According to the information disclosed on the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Ora 7 measures 4,890/4,820 mm in length, 1,850/1,870 mm in width, and 1,503/1,520 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,870 mm...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/17

JPJ data reveals Malaysia’s top EV brands and models registered in May 2026 Reported on June 12, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton continuing to lead Malaysia’s EV registrations by brand in May 2026, with 1,779 units registered. It stayed ahead of BYD (925), iCaur (522), Zeekr (413), and Leapmotor (237). The rest of the top 10 brands included Tesla (197), Xpeng (179), MG (138), TQ Wuling (100), and Perodua (80...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/17

China’s May vehicle production, sales volumes decrease by 1.2% y/y, 2.1% y/y, respectively On June 10, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for May 2026. According to the CAAM, China’s May vehicle production and sales volumes saw a month-on-month (m/m) increase but a slight year-on-year (y/y) decline. Affected by multiple factors including policy adjustments, structu...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

Changan Automobile’s in-house large model approved for generative AI services filing in China Changan Automobile announced on June 4 that its self-developed full-stack Changan Tianshu Large Model has officially passed the filing approval by the Cyberspace Administration of China for its “generative AI services”. This marks that the Changan Tianshu Large Model, as an independently trained and operated generative AI model service or product, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

JMCG ships first batch of 40 E-Fushun electric light commercial vehicles to the Philippines Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG) announced on June 3 that the first batch of 40 E-Fushun electric light commercial vehicles has recently been shipped from Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, to the Philippines. This marks the first large-scale overseas delivery of the model, signifying that JMCG’s expansion into new energy commercial vehicle market...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

Trump meets with auto execs over Right-to-Repair legislation On June 4, President Trump said he met with auto leaders to discuss the debate over "right-to-repair" legislation, including GM CEO Mary Barra, Ford senior executive Andrew Frick and National Automobile Dealers Association and Alliance for Automotive Innovation officials. "We had the auto industry in yesterday. They don’t want people ⁠to fix their car!'" Trump said of the meeting. U...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

May 2026 new vehicle sales in Japan: Honda N-Box ranks first for first time in two months In the new car sales rankings by model in Japan in May 2026 (consolidated rankings of mini-vehicles and registered vehicles (vehicles other than mini-vehicles)), Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s N-Box regained the top spot for the first time in two months. In April, its sales declined by more than 10% year-over-year (y/y) due to the rebound from busy sales in the e...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

VW announces EPA-estimated mileage of all-new Atlas with new EA888 evo5 engine On June 4, Volkswagen of America announced the official U.S. EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for the 2027 Atlas SUV that will launch this fall. Built at the Chattanooga Assembly Plant in Tennessee, it features the new EA888 evo5 turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder TSI engine, which produces 282 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission and f...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/06

Nissan Kait model already available to buy in Argentina On June 2, Nissan Argentina announced that the new Nissan Kait is now available across the brand’s dealership network in the country, following its official presentation in April. Customers can visit showrooms to explore the model, schedule test drives and review available financing options. The Kait expands Nissan’s presence in the competitive SUV segment in Argentina, offering a versat...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05