to March 2026 totaled 1,416,619 units, a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 5.4% for the first time in four years. The reason for the decline is believed to be the previous year’s robust sales from a last-minute surge in demand before higher automotive tariffs took effect (in April 2025). Crude oil prices have been increasing due to the worsening situation in the Middle East, raising concerns about the impact on sales. In the period January-March...

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FAW-VW launches Sagitar S sedan On April 1, FAW-VW launched the Sagitar S sedan. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 79,800 to CNY 105,800. The Sagitar S measures 4,702mm long, 1,815mm wide, and 1,484mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,688mm. The Sagitar S features a front-engine FWD layout. Equipped with a powertrain comprising either an 81kW/141Nm 1.5L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 118kW/250Nm 1.5...

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026. The SAAR for March came in at 1.85 million units, again lower than earlier in the year, and the lowest level seen since September 2025. The ZEV market picked up in March, with a number of models surpassing 1,000 sales for the month after a combination of renewed Federal incentives and high gas prices encouraged a switch in propulsion means. For Q1 2026, the market came in at 406,000 units, down 4.4% from the same period in 2025, with highlig...

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JMC unveils all-new Vigus pickup in South Africa On March 26, Salvador Caetano South Africa unveiled the all-new Vigus, marking JMC’s return to the South African market. The vehicle will be offered in multiple variants, including manual and automatic options, with both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations, with prices starting at ZAR 399,900. The new JMC Vigus measures 5,335 mm in length, 1,882 mm in width, and 1,834 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,1...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Geely Auto launches Azkarra REV SUV On March 31, Geely Auto launched the Azkarra REV (range-extended vehicle) SUV. The vehicle model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 107,900 to CNY 120,900. The Azkarra REV adopts a streamlined fastback design and measures 4,680mm long, 1,892mm wide, and 1,650mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,778mm. The Azkarra REV features an FWD layout. Equipped with a super range-extending system that c...

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U.S. auto sales fall 11.8% in March amid elevated vehicle prices and weakening demand The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in March 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of April 2, totaled 1,405,817 units, down 11.8% year over year. March had 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (SAAR, millions/year)  *March data will be upda...

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-Covid level in 2019. The market share of electric vehicles returned last month to 28% since January. According to PFA, this was driven by an increase in Tesla sales following big promotions announced in March. PFA stressed that it is too early to gauge the impact of the war in Iran and rising fuel prices on electric car sales. (PFA release on April 1, 2026) (multiple sources)...

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Chery Auto launches QQ3 electric hatchback On March 30, Chery Auto launched the QQ3 small battery electric hatchback. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 58,900 to CNY 78,900. The QQ3 measures 4,195mm long, 1,811mm wide, and 1,569mm or 1,573mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,700mm. The QQ3 features a rear-motor RWD layout. Powered by a single 58kW/90Nm or 90kW/115Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 29...

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e rear seats folded.  Standard equipment includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and multiple ADAS features such as autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. The model is offered in GL and GLX trims, with prices starting at CLP 17,490,000. (Suzuki Chile on March 29, 2026)...

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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

more than double the service life of paved roads compared to those using conventional aggregates (approx. 10 years). This reduces the frequency of road repairs and cuts life cycle costs by about 60% compared to conventional methods. Furthermore, by sourcing resources locally, PathAhead aims to keep prices on par with those of conventional natural aggregates. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 1, 2026)...

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Foton introduces TUNLAND G7 in gasoline variant in Russia On March 30, MB RUS JSC, the exclusive distributor of Foton pickups, announced sales of the new FOTON TUNLAND G7 with a gasoline engine in Russian market. The sales are set to begin in April 2026, with prices starting at RUB 3.2 million. The vehicle features a 2.4-liter gasoline engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox producing 211 hp of power and 340 Nm of torque, suitable for both ci...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

BYD launches Song Ultra EV electric SUV On March 27, BYD launched the Song Ultra EV midsize battery electric SUV. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 151,900 to CNY 179,900. The Song Ultra EV measures 4,850mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,840mm. The Song Ultra EV features a rear-motor RWD layout. Powered by a single 240kW/305Nm or 270kW/305Nm permanent magnet synchronous moto...

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GM to increase heavy duty pickup production at Flint Assembly, Michigan On March 30, Detroit News and other sources reported that GM will increase production at its heavy-duty truck plant in Flint, Michigan to six days a week starting in June, citing strong demand for the large pickups despite the rise in gas and diesel prices. “General Motors is making strategic adjustments to Flint Assembly’s production schedule to align with strong custome...

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Leapmotor launches A10 electric SUV On March 26, Leapmotor launched the A10 small battery electric SUV. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 65,800 to CNY 86,800. The A10 measures 4,270mm long, 1,810mm wide, and 1,635mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,605mm. The A10 features a front-motor FWD layout. Equipped with a single 70kW/150Nm or 90kW/150Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 39.8kWh or 53kWh lithi...

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and smaller parts. The downsizing of parts can secure open interior space, which contributes to the improvement of the value of vehicles. The challenge with the technology is cost. Metal powder is expensive, costing about JPY 10,000 per kilogram in Japan, Europe, and the U.S., which can make parts prices tens of times higher compared with existing methods. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 30, 2026)...

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SMMT, UK, raises concern over rising diesel price, advocates zero emission transition On March 26, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT) stated that since February 28, diesel prices have been increasing, which poses serious challenges in the commercial vehicle space. The current conflict exposes the fragility of fuel supply. Long-term stability depends on reducing reliance on global oil and gas markets. Transitioning to al...

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FAW-Audi launches next-gen Audi A6L sedan On March 25, FAW-Audi launched the next-generation Audi A6L sedan. The vehicle model is available in one 3.0T and three 2.0T variants, with prices ranging from CNY 322,900 to CNY 435,900. The next-generation Audi A6L measures 5,142mm long, 1,874mm wide, and 1,464mm or 1,450mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,066mm. The next-generation Audi A6L is built on the PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) platform, with so...

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s to expand its sales and service network and deepen localization, including potential local production. Over the next three years, the company plans to launch six family-oriented models across BEV, REEV, and PHEV segments. The FRIDAY (BEV and REEV) is currently open for reservations, with pre-sale prices ranging from THB 6xx,xxx to 8xx,xxx, while the V9 displayed at the event remains a left-hand-drive model. (From Forthing Motor and Forthing Tha...

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ainty over energy supply. Since the G LVSF publication, we have lowered the global market forecast by around 400-500k units, with this split between further downward revisions to the Middle East, as well as lowering other regions such as Europe and Asia to account for some impact from higher energy prices. This new, relatively more cautious market position will underpin our forthcoming production forecast released March 31st, 2026. Change in Glob...

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