-ceramic brakes at the front with steel brakes at the rear. The car also includes AMG Active Ride Control air suspension, which balances sportiness and comfort. Lightweight components made using die-casting and forging help reduce weight and improve recyclability. The suspension system connects the spring struts hydraulically, allowing the roll stiffness to change. Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé uses three axial flux motors combined with directly ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

gy of its brands: Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, and Jeep. In 2026, Peugeot will expand its lineup in Ukraine i.e., a special Ukrainian version of the Peugeot Landtrek pickup called “FEVER,” designed for local driving conditions. Then the updated Peugeot 408 will be introduced in late spring 2026, which will feature a 1.6 PureTech gasoline engine of 215 hp paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In summer 2026, Citroën will ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

mber S2026M0037V: 242,170 Crown Kluger models manufactured in China between July 27, 2021 and January 20, 2026, effective from April 1, 2026. The aforementioned vehicles have backrest locking issues with the second-row seats caused by a backrest adjuster design defect that generates excessive reset spring force. In the event of a collision accident, the backrests could fail to provide effective restraint and protection for the occupants, adding t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

components are increasingly needed. Yokowo, established in 1922, introduced a new compact connector system designed for the flexible waveguide. Compared with conventional MIL-standard flanges, it enables easier, more practical attachment and removal. Yokowo also highlighted its broader portfolio of spring connectors (Pogo Pins), widely used across consumer electronics, wearables, industrial/medical devices, and automotive equipment. Through their...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

A) announced that the March 2026 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are expected to reach 1.7 million units (down 12.4% year-over-year (y/y)) and 900,000 units, respectively. According to the CPCA, as the 2026 Spring Festival came relatively later, the first half of March remained in the post-holiday consumption recovery phase, with market momentum recoverin...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

to establish a safe, regulatory-ready framework for autonomous mobility. WeRide will deploy its multi-product portfolio in Slovakia, including the Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, and Robosweeper to support transport, logistics, and sanitation. The first WeRide AVs are expected to arrive in Slovakia in spring 2026, with testing scheduled to start in the first half of 2026 in Bratislava, followed by expansion to Kosice and the High Tatras. All testing...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

<2026 spring wage negotiations> Toyota accepts union’s demands in full for sixth consecutive year On March 18, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) held the fourth and final session of the 2026 Spring Labor-Management Council at its headquarters in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and accepted the demands of the Toyota Motor Workers' Union (Executive Committee Chairman: Keisuke Kito) in full. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the company ha...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

INEOS Grenadier to its U.S. rental fleet, further expanding the lineup of premium vehicles available to customers. Hertz will provide customers with the largest availability of Grenadiers for rent anywhere in the U.S. Customers can reserve the coveted vehicle at U.S. airport locations starting this spring. INEOS Automotive entered the Americas market in 2023 and continues to grow its portfolio and presence across the region. Hertz renters will ha...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

GM, LGES to supply LFP batteries from Spring Hill plant to energy storage customers Ultium Cells LLC will rehire about 700 workers who were temporarily laid off in January at its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant to start production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, for grid and data center customers in April, according to Tom Gallagher, vice president of operations for Ultium Cells. The plant, which first opened in 2024, previously made nickel-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

oting the industry’s transformation towards high-quality development. As time goes by, consumers will gradually be accustomed to normalized NEV purchase tax policies, and the NEV market is expected to restore positive growth. In March 2026, there will be 22 working days, up 1 day y/y. Due to post-Spring Festival holiday rapid work resumption in all walks of life, the month-over-month growth in March production and sales volumes will be consider...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

ustment. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the second row seats use recliner assemblies to unlock the seat backs, allow for seat back angle adjustment, and lock the seat backs in place. Due to a failure to consider the force balance between the locking spring and the return spring during a design change made by the supplier, a combination of recliner return spring orientation and outer clearance betw...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

pproximately 16% of all roadway fatalities in the U.S. IIHS will release occupant protection ratings for cargo vans and Class 3 pickups (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 to 14,000 pounds), based on whether they are equipped with things like airbags and advanced seat belts, this spring. At the same time, IIHS will be completing tests of crash avoidance capabilities on its track, with test results to follow later in 2026. IIHS ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

SOUEAST expands lineup in Russia with launch of SOUEAST S06 On March 12, SOUEAST announced the expansion of its model lineup in Russia with the launch of the new SOUEAST S06. The compact urban crossover features a wide range of features and premium technologies derived from the SOUEAST S09 model. SOUEAST plans to launch the S06 in Russia in spring 2026. The detailed information about pricing and trim levels will be announced closer to the launch....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Rivian announces R2 lineup pricing, details ahead of spring launch On March 12, Rivian revealed pricing for its new R2 line, starting with the Launch Edition to arrive this spring from the company’s plant in Normal, Illinois, followed by additional Premium configurations in late 2026 and Standard configurations in 2027. Reservations are open now with a USD 100 refundable deposit.   •  R2 Performance (available spring 2026): Debuting with La...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

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

w vehicle development, manufacturing upgrades, and export capabilities. Export destinations include Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, and Australia. GWM also stated that its vehicles use auto parts manufactured in Thailand by leading suppliers, including Continental, Goodyear, Robert Bosch, NHK Spring Thailand, Summit Group, and Saint-Gobain. In addition, several companies within GWM’s ecosystem, including SVOLT Energy Technology, HYCET Eng...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

nt for contracted work shall be made within 60 days after receipt of products, etc. as a general rule. Consignees will also be prohibited from making transportation companies wait for loading or cargo handling free of charge. The FTC plans to reflect these changes in antitrust and other laws by the spring of 2027. In the manufacturing industry, transactions among large companies and transactions between small and medium sized enterprises are not ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

t, Sweden, following strong customer demand in Sweden and other key markets such as Germany. The orders for the Volvo EX60 are coming in faster than they did for the Volvo EX30. Currently, orders are open only in European markets, while order books in the United States are expected to open later in spring 2026. The company is also in discussions with labour unions to keep the Torslanda plant open for an extra week during the summer. Based on Volv...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Honda to revive Insight in Japan as China‑made EV with 3,000‑unit annual target The Insight of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will be reintroduced as an electric vehicle (EV) model. The company will sell a China made EV scheduled for launch in Japan in the spring of 2026 under the Insight name. This marks the first revival of the Insight name in about four years. The Insight previously led the eco-car boom in the Japanese market as a hybrid ve...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

ners of the Volvo EX90. Volvo Cars will allow customers with Google built-in, but without Pilot Assist, to purchase and download the feature to their cars. The update also prepares eligible vehicles for an improved conversational AI experience with Google Gemini, which will be introduced later this spring. Based on Volvo Cars press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03