, the Sealion 7 adopts BYD’s Ocean Aesthetics design language and includes features such as a 15.6-inch rotating screen, head-up display, Dynaudio sound system, and advanced driver assistance systems. The SUV arrives in a single version priced at BRL 339,990 and is offered with a six-year vehicle warranty and eight-year battery coverage. (Autoesporte on May 26, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

s Air Pollution Control Fund, spend USD 108 million on California emission-reduction projects under a plan to be submitted for CARB approval within one year, and to reimburse USD 5 million of CARB costs.  To further remedy the situation, Volvo will make software updates available and add a partial warranty extension for about 7,200 model year 2014-2016 engines in California. Volvo's own internal review found no evidence of anyone acting in bad f...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

e set to begin in June 2026. The motorcycle delivers a top speed of 110 km/h, 180 km IDC certified range, and 0–40 km/h acceleration in 3 seconds, powered by a proprietary 9 kW IP68-rated in-house developed motor paired with a single-stage chain drive and a 3.4 kWh LFP battery backed by an 8-year warranty. It can be fast-charged from 0–80% in 90 minutes. Its key features include SmartIQ, Oben's new AI ride mode that analyses real-time riding ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

s to strengthen its mid- to long-term competitiveness, Honda decided to discontinue its automobile sales operations in South Korea. Even after the discontinuation of automobile sales, Honda will continue to provide after-sales services, including vehicle servicing and maintenance, parts supply, and warranty support, to customers of Honda vehicles in the South Korean market. Honda Korea Co., Ltd. was established in October 2001 and began automobil...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

class-leading cargo capacity of up to 2,827 liters. It features dual 12.3-inch curved displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, electric sliding doors and tailgate, and an extensive ADAS suite, including FCA, BCA, SCC with Stop & Go and 360° cameras. The model includes a five-year vehicle warranty and an eight-year or 160,000 km warranty for the high-voltage battery. (Kia Brazil on April 16, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

will be notified beginning April 27 to have their PCM calibration updated by their local Ford dealer. If an affected vehicle previously exhibited certain diagnostic trouble codes relating to this condition prior to installing the software, dealers will replace the lead frame in accordance with the warranty program.  (NHTSA release on April 16, 2026) (NHTSA release on April 14, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

ailable for purchase and test rides across Simple Energy's network of close to 70 touchpoints. Simple Energy develops all core components in-house, including chassis, battery, motor, and software, and is the first Indian OEM to commercially produce heavy, rare-earth-free motors and offer a lifetime warranty on motor and battery. Based on the Simple Energy press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

tors signed an official representation agreement with Tur Oto A.Ş. in Turkiye. Under this agreement, Tur Oto A.Ş. has become the official importer and representative of Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Corvette brands in Türkiye. Tur Oto will look after sales, after-sales services, spare parts, and warranty-related transactions, in parallel with GM's European structure. Initially, the dealer network will cover Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Gaziantep, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

Hankook Tire receives 2025 QR Zero Award from Ford Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it has earned a 2025 QR Zero Award from Ford Motor Company. The award is given to global partners who have marked zero quality issues during parts delivery and zero warranty claims over the past year. The award-winning Geumsan plant in South Korea supplies original equipment (OE) tires for the Ford F-150 pickup truck. It became the...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Skoda to withdraw from Chinese market by mid-2026 According to multiple press releases dated March 26, VW China announced Skoda’s plan for withdrawal from the Chinese market. Local sales activities will last until mid-2026, after which all warranty and post-sales services will remain available to Skoda users. The reason for Skoda’s withdrawal is the failure to keep up with the electrification pace of Chinese automakers. In 2024, Skoda achieve...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Thailand Action 2.0” strategy. The plan positions Thailand not just as a sales market, but as a future regional export hub, supported by continued model rollouts from 2026 and deeper localization. GAC also launched GAC CARE, its first service brand outside China, offering a lifetime EV powertrain warranty, 24/7 assistance, and a comprehensive ownership program. Its highlight at the show was the AION V 500 km variant, a Thailand-focused model ta...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

he Blue Bird Vision Propane 72-passenger school buses comes equipped with an IMMI 4Front driver airbag, a 7.3L V8 Ford engine and ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system. Ford’s 335 hp 7.3-liter engine is compact and easy to maintain. The school propane buses retain equivalent horsepower, torque, and warranty coverage as its gas and diesel counterparts. Near-zero emission propane vehicles eliminate particulate matter and lower nitrogen oxides by 95...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

e introduced ‘Battery Flex’, a battery‑as‑a‑service (BaaS) plan developed with green-focused NBFC Ecofy, allowing customers to buy the X‑47 crossover electric motorcycle chassis starting at INR 149 thousand and subscribe to the battery from INR 2,499 per month with a five‑year battery warranty. Under the model, the upfront cost of owning an X‑47 is reduced by about 40%, the battery is financed separately on a fixed monthly fee, an...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

e Forester. The final units had to be registered by March to be sold as used vehicles. Subaru will continue operating in Brazil under Caoa Group terms. Service network support will be maintained through workshops of other Caoa brands and independent partners, ensuring maintenance, parts supply, and warranty fulfillment for existing owners. (Auto Esporte Brasil on Febraury 23, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

ified MIDC range of 468 km, while a 30-kWh pack is also available. The car supports fast charging from 20% to 80% in about 26 minutes and can add roughly 135 km of real‑world range in around 15 minutes under test conditions, and the 40-kWh pack carries a lifetime (15 years) high‑voltage battery warranty. TATA.ev also pointed to a charging ecosystem of over 230 thousand charging points across 1,500 cities, including more than 30,000 aggregate...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

ly chain, including approximately EUR 0.7 billion in cash payments to be paid over the next four years to rationalize battery manufacturing capacity   •  EUR 5.4 billion related to other changes in the company’s operations, including EUR 4.1 billion due to a change in estimate for contractual warranty provision, and EUR 1.3 billion of other charges, including workforce reductions in Europe. Decisive tactical strategy changes in H2 2025 in g...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

en Group of America to invest USD 13 million in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills to meet existing and expected workforce demands, as well as retain more than 900 jobs.  As part of its investment, Volkswagen Group of America will consolidate all technical activities, including quality, engineering, warranty parts return center, and technical service center to serve as a technical campus shared across all functions and brands that are part of Volk...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

tionizes this approach to:     •    Enhance assembly efficiency    •    Simplify production workflows    •    Enable automation / reduce floor space    •    Enhance seat comfort    •    Enable modularity / component integration    •    Allow for craftsmanship and warranty Improvements    •    Enable easier serviceability / dealer upgrades (Adient release on January 22, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

airbags, electronic stability and traction control, hill-start assist, ABS with EBD, a rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors, supported by a reinforced body structure with impact-absorbing zones. In Brazil, the Hiace Furgão is priced at BRL 304,990 and is backed by Toyota’s extended warranty program of up to 10 years, three free scheduled services and fixed-price maintenance plans. (Toyota Brazil press release on January 15, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/17

arket was suspended in July 2025, awaiting any developments in the U.S. tariff regime then in place. "Production of the Dodge Hornet, built in Italy, has ended due to shifts in the policy environment. Dodge is committed to ensuring Dodge Hornet owners continue to receive customer support, service, warranty coverage and sustained parts supply," according to a Dodge spokesperson. The Dodge Hornet was based on Alfa Romeo Tonale with a Dodge-styled ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15