Bollinger Motors founder buys his old company’s assets for USD 250K Robert Bollinger, the founder and one-time CEO of his own Bollinger Motors EV start-up, is buying back major assets of his old company. Bollinger established his company in 2014 to develop all-electric off-road trucks, first in New York before moving the operation to suburban Detroit. Focusing on larger electric vehicles, he developed the B1 SUV and B2 pickup, and later reengin...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Geely Farizon, Hongzhan Group to co-build green methanol industrial ecosystem On March 27, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with ‌Sichuan Hongzhan Industrial Group Co., Ltd.‌ (Hongzhan Group) to build a complete “methanol-vehicle-station” industrial ecosystem and, with “green methanol fuel” at the core, promote the low-carbon transformation of...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

DFMC registers Taichi large model with Chinese authorities On March 17, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced the recent registration of Taichi, an in-house developed large model, with the Chinese authorities. Taichi is an enterprise-level large model based on an autonomous and controllable AI technology system. Thanks to DFMC’s proprietary computing platform and high-quality dataset, the large model features “multimodal integration, hi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

CATL, Fuzhou Public Transport Group partner for electric bus aftermarket services, battery swapping network establishment Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Fuzhou Public Transport Group Co., Ltd. (Fuzhou Public Transport Group) in Ningde, Fujian. Under the agreement, the two companies will cooperate in areas such as aftermarket services for bus batteries, establishment of urba...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Omoda C9 PHEV launched in Malaysia with initial CBU units, followed by CKD models from Shah Alam On March 18, 2026, the Omoda C9 PHEV was launched in Malaysia, priced at MYR 208,800 (OTR, excluding insurance). The model arrived as a limited 50 fully imported (CBU) units, followed by locally assembled (CKD) production units in Shah Alam. The C9 PHEV uses a Super Hybrid System with a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), allowing the engine ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Mitsubishi debuts refreshed 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid ahead of U.S. launch On March 16, Mitsubishi Motors North America announced the debut if its revised flagship Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, with updates and improvements throughout the vehicle. The current Outlander first appeared in 2021 as a 2022 model year vehicle. A new exterior design includes revisions to the hood and front grille area, as well as front and rear bumpers. Inside, the 2026...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Egypt announces golden licence to MAC for vehicle assembly plant On March 14, the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt announced that it has granted a golden licence to the Egyptian company, MAC, to establish an integrated factory for manufacturing and assembling cars (gasoline, electric, and hybrid) and light transport vehicles. The project will see an investment cost of up to EGP 6.35 billion and provide 1,000 job opportunities.  ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Zeron closes new financing round worth CNY 1.2 billion On March 12, Zeron, an emerging Chinese manufacturer of commercial vehicles, closed a new financing round worth CNY 1.2 billion. Lead investors in the financing were CATL Capital (the sole industrial investment platform under Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL)), Momenta, and NIO Capital. CATL and NIO Capital invested in electric heavy-duty truck operations, while Momenta continu...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

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

GM to introduce Cadillac brand in Brazil On March 5, GM announced the introduction of Cadillac in Brazil, marking the company’s entry into the luxury vehicle segment in the country and expanding its presence into higher value-added categories. Brazil will become the first market in South America to receive the brand, reinforcing the country’s strategic role within GM’s regional long-term vision. The announcement comes ahead of Cadillac’s ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Ford CEO raises doubts about continuation of Australian engineering center Speaking in Melbourne on March 6 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, Ford CEO Jim Farley warned the company’s Australian engineering operation might be closed without a change in government regulations. Ford employs more than 1,500 designers and engineers in Campbellfield, Victoria for the development of models it sells globally, including the Ranger pickup, sold in more...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

VEMO to invest MXN 825 million in electromobility in Monterrey, Mexico On March 3, it was reported that VEMO will invest MXN 825 million (USD 47 million Approx.) in Monterrey in 2026 to accelerate electric mobility adoption through vehicle financing, charging infrastructure expansion and local service capabilities. Last month, the company announced plans to invest over USD 1.5 billion in Mexico over the next five years to accelerate infrastructur...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Isuzu captures 29% of Indonesia’s CV Market in 2025; Gears up for 2026 Announced on February 27, 2026, PT Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia (IAMI) secured a 29% share of Indonesia’s commercial vehicle market for 2025, demonstrating stable performance in a competitive and challenging environment. Sales were primarily driven by the Isuzu TRAGA, which accounted for 47.5% of total volume. The Isuzu ELF contributed 23.7%, while the Isuzu GIGA made up 18...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Daimler Truck North America launches 360-degree visibility for medium-duty trucks On February 25, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced that factory production has started for its Exterior Camera System, a new visibility solution that expands DTNA’s existing backup camera capability by adding three new camera views – left side, right side and forward-facing – to enable visibility on all four sides from inside the cab. Available now o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Valeo Thermal Systems Global Innovation Center established in Jingzhou, China According to the Jingzhou Economic Development Zone, the Valeo Thermal Systems Global Innovation Center was recently inaugurated there. The center will primarily focus on the R&D of Valeo Thermal Systems’ standard product lines.To respond more agilely and efficiently to technological shifts while enhancing R&D synergy and innovation capabilities, Valeo has upgraded it...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

TÜV Rheinland, Germany, to establish laboratories for NEVs and connected vehicle components in China On February 27, TÜV Rheinland Greater China signed a project cooperation agreement with the Guangzhou Huangpu District Government. TÜV Rheinland will investment in constructing the TÜV Rheinland GBA (Guangdong) Operation Center in the Guangzhou Development Zone. The project involves a total investment of approximately RMB 150 million and a pla...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Autotech, AD Ports, and Abu Dhabi Mobility, starts project for autonomous trucks for logistics in UAE On February 27, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), in partnership with global company Autotech, which specialises in developing autonomous vehicle systems, as well as AD Ports Group, started the pilot operation of autonomous logistics and freight trucks in Abu Dhabi.  The project focuses on evaluating the operation of autonomo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Ituran, Israel, to provide full connectivity solution for Connect Fiat in South America On February 25, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. announced that it has been selected to deliver the Connect Fiat program in partnership with Stellantis. The agreement has an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. This program represents an expansion of Ituran's existing collaboration with Stellantis, following the p...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

NTRA signs license agreement with Mercedes-Benz Egypt for IOT services in Egypt On February 25, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) signed a new license agreement with Mercedes-Benz Egypt Trading to provide Internet of Things (IoT) services for vehicles in Egypt. This agreement aligns with Egypt's Digital Strategy, which aims to localize the latest global technologies and provide more advanced and secure services to Egypti...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

JAC MOTORS conducts extreme cold tests on two models in Russia On February 13, JAC MOTORS completed an additional series of extreme cold tests at the North-Eastern Federal University's testing ground in Yakutia for two key models, the RF8 minivan and the T9 pickup. Calibration tests showed that the engine operated flawlessly in low-temperature conditions, meeting all design and operational requirements. The work was conducted at temperatures down...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20