IIHS highlights crash avoidance equipment with 2026 safety awards On March 24, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced its Top Safety Picks for 2026 among vehicles offered in the U.S. market. The evaluated vehicles came from all OEMs, with vehicles built in the U.S., as well as imported. IIHS notes that revisions it has made in test criteria for the 2026 award season is meant to encourage OEMs to improve their crash avoidance ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Santana Motors, Spain partners with MSX International to support European market expansion On March 24, Santana Motors signed a collaboration agreement with MSX International, a leading global consultancy in the automotive sector, to support its planned entry into European markets. The agreement enables Santana to quickly gain access to European market knowledge, a strong network of contacts, and operational capabilities that would otherwise take...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

year to 49,741 units. New car production for the first two months of 2026 decreased 6.6% from the same period in 2025 to 110,607 units. Passenger car sales fell by 20% due to the reduced number of business days caused by the Lunar New Year holiday. For the month of March 2026, MAA expects sales to pick up in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri and the promotions being offered by car companies. (Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)'s press re...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

CaoCao Inc. activates 3,600 Robotaxi pick-up, drop-off points in Hangzhou On March 17, CaoCao Inc. announced the activation of 3,600 Robotaxi virtual pick-up and drop-off points in Binjiang District and Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, which cover almost all local major roads, office buildings, and exits and entrances to commercial and residential communities. It is reported that the company will continue to expand its operational areas in Hangzhou a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

KGM Motors launches all-new Musso EV in UK On March 17, KGM Motors UK launched the all-new Musso EV, its first fully electric pick-up for the UK market. The Musso EV is powered by an 80.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery from BYD. With Cell to Pack technology for increased energy density, it delivers a range of 240 miles (WLTP) and a 20 to 80% charge time of 31 minutes on a 300 kW DC rapid charge.  Performance comes from front and rear 152.2 k...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

VW Tukan pick-up to integrate 76% locally sources parts in Brazil On March 5, Volkswagen Brazil announced that the upcoming Tukan pick-up will become the brand’s first EV produced in the country, featuring 76% locally sourced parts. The pick-up will be produced at the Sao Jose dos Pinhais plant in Parana from 2027. In 2025 alone, BRL 3 billion were invested in machinery, production modernization, and research and development to support new proj...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

Mahindra Auto and Tata Motors, India updates about Indonesian cooperative orders On March 3, 2026, Mahindra & Mahindra announced that it had not received any communication from Indonesian authorities about the suspension of its previously announced order to supply 35,000 Scorpio Pik-Up single‑cab LCVs in 2026 to state-owned Agrinas Pangan Nusantara for the KDKMP cooperative project. It also noted that the order, disclosed on February 4, 2026, h...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Tata Motors, India secures largest Indonesia order for 70,000 commercial vehicles On February 10, PT Tata Motors Distribusi Indonesia, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited, announced that it has agreed to supply 70,000 vehicles for deployment across Indonesia. The order comprises 35,000 units each of the Tata Yodha pick‑up and the Tata Ultra T.7 truck, which will be used to support agricultural activities and rural logistic...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Renault Group sales rise 3.2% in 2025 On January 20, Renault Group reported that its global sales rose 3.2% YoY to 2,336,807 units in 2025. By brand, Renault was up 3.2% YoY to 1,628,030 units, Dacia was up 3.1% YoY to 697,408 units, and Alpine was up 139.2% YoY to 10,970 units sold in 2025. Alpine passed 10,000 vehicle registrations for the first time, i.e., more than double last year’s total. The Group sold 1,607,848 vehicles in Europe.  The...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

Toyota announces all-time record sales in Europe in 2025 On January 14, Toyota Motor Europe announced record combined sales of 1,229,038 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in 2025, up 1.0% year on year, supported by a growing focus on electrification. Electrified vehicles accounted for 77% of total sales, with BEVs volumes rising 46% year on year, alongside strong growth of 76% in PHEVs and 3% in HEVs. Toyota sold 1,143,963 vehicles, up 1.0% year on year,...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Silver Star Auto launches locally assembled Peugeot 3008 and Landtrek Pick-up in Ghana On December 16, Silver Star Auto Ltd. (SSAL), the authorised distributor of Peugeot vehicles in Ghana, launched the locally assembled premium Peugeot 3008 SUV and the Peugeot Landtrek Pick-up. The Peugeot 3008, equipped with a 1.6 Turbo engine, delivers bold styling, advanced safety features, and impressive performance tailored for Ghanaian driving conditions. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Divgi TorqTransfer, India, wins order from Toyota Tsusho India for transfer case business On November 12, Divgi TorqTransfer Systems Limited announced that it has received order confirmation for its transfer case business from Toyota Tsusho India Pvt Ltd. Toyota Tsusho India is a member of the Toyota Tsusho Group. This order is centred on the supply of a transfer case design tailored for a commercial pick-up truck product for India and internatio...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

RAM unveils new Rampage pickup from Brazil at Fieracavalli 2025, Italy On November 10, Stellantis announced that RAM has unveiled the Rampage, a premium compact lifestyle pick-up positioned between a C-SUV and a midsize truck for its European debut at Fieracavalli 2025, Italy. It is designed and built entirely in Brazil, it aims to redefine the modern pick-up concept. RAM Rampage comes in two versions i.e., the Rebel, an off-road model with a 2.2...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

RAM to unveil Rampage compact pick-up for Europe market at Fieracavalli 2025 in Italy On November 5, Stellantis announced RAM will showcase the European preview of the Rampage Compact Pick-Up truck at Fieracavalli 2025 in Italy on November 6–9, 2025. The brand is introducing the Rampage to an audience that fits the model’s lifestyle focus. It is built and designed entirely in Brazil, the Rampage aims to redefine the modern pick-up. It’s a c...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung reviews new plant and growth strategies in Saudi Arabia On October 28, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, to discuss Hyundai’s growth plans in the country and explore future business opportunities. Their meeting focused on advancements in the automotive industry and the development of smart cities. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Green GSM and Xentro Group partner for 2,000 VinFast EV ride-hailing fleet in Philippines On October 9, 2025, Green GSM announced a partnership with AMRC Renewable Corporation/Xentro Motors, part of the Xentro Group of Companies, to supply 2,000 VinFast Nerio Green electric vehicles for future operations in the Philippines. The first 1,000 units are confirmed, with the remainder to be delivered in phases over the next 2 years. Once regulatory app...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

Persia Khodro to assemble Nissan Terra pick-up in Iran On October 12, multiple sources reported that Persia Mobility Group (a subsidiary of Persia Khodro) announced an investment plan to produce the Nissan Terra pickup truck in Iran. Terra Pickup is based on the Nissan Navara platform. It is developed by Dongfeng China and Nissan Japan in collaboration. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

o other vehicles and injuring people while giving no warning about the unexpected behavior. The new probe covers 2,882,566 vehicles, essentially all Teslas equipped with full self-driving technology, or FSD, of which there are two types, Level 2 driver-assistance software, or “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” which requires drivers to pay full attention to the road.  Separately:     •    Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA for its ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

GWM and Chery plan local assembly in South Africa On October 6, multiple sources reported that Great Wall Motor (GWM) and Chery are planning to assemble vehicles in South Africa. They are actively seeking partnerships with local OEMs in South Africa for manufacturing. Chery is planning CKD operations in the country. GWM is planning to assemble pick-up trucks in partnership with local companies. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

rom car imports. It has a production capacity of 2,500 vehicles in the medium term, 5,000 in the long term, and 10,000 vehicles annually by 2030. The plant has facilities like a body shop, paint shop, chassis systems integration, trim and assembly, quality inspection and testing, and a test track, supported by an in-house design and engineering outfit.  The plant is projected to create over 14,000 jobs across the mobility value chain and aims to...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30