), Land Cruiser "250" series HV (2024-), Toyota HMVs (High Mobility Vehicles), Toyota Toyoace (Integrated to Dyna in 2020), Toyota FJ Cruiser (-2022), Toyota Land Cruiser Prado ("150" series, -2024) Toyota's subsidiary and vehicle plant, formerly Hino's Hamura Plant, transferred to Toyota in April 2026 - April 2026: Hino Motors, Ltd.'s Hamura Plant was transferred to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and became Toyota Motor Hamura, Inc., a wholl...

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) Mitsubishi Fuso's headquarters, ARCHION Group, completed business integration with Hino in April 2026 - April 2026: Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso) became wholly owned subsidiaries of ARCHION Corporation, a new holding company, thereby completing their business integration. - June 2025: Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso, along with their parent com...

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Hino Motors, Ltd. Hino's Head Office, ARCHION Group, completed business integration with Mitsubishi Fuso in April 2026 - April 2026: Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso) became wholly owned subsidiaries of ARCHION Corporation, a new holding company, thereby completing their business integration. - June 2025: Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso, along with their parent companies Toyota Motor Corporation a...

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Zhejiang Huashuo to soon start production in new building in Miskolc, Hungary On March 31, Halms Hungary Kft. announced that it has received the first building of its manufacturing center in Miskolc at INPARK. It has started installing manufacturing equipment. The test plant is expected to begin in June 2026. Halms Hungary Kft. is the Hungarian subsidiary of Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd.  The company will invest EUR 200 million in three ...

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, India, sales increases 29% in March 2026 On April 1, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (formerly known as Tata Motors Limited) reported that it sold 66,971 vehicles in domestic and international markets in March 2026, marking a 29% year-on-year increase over the 51,872 units sold in March 2025. Of these, total PV domestic sales (including electric vehicles) were 66,192 units, up 28% from 51,616 last year. Electri...

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to bring faster software development and regular updates to the commercial vehicle industry. It will run on high-performance computers in TRATON’s new vehicle architecture and support different hardware systems and global regulations. Testing of the first integrated hardware will start in April 2026, and the new system is planned to appear in trucks from 2028. The platform is developed as a white-box modular architecture, combining TRATON’s...

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BMW to use real-world image data to improve driver assistance systems On March 31, BMW announced that it is testing driver assistance systems using simulations and test vehicles. Now, image data from real traffic situations in customer vehicles can help improve these systems even more. From April 1, 2026, BMW in Germany can collect image data from new vehicles that have the required sensors and software. This includes models such as BMW iX3 and i...

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which are produced at Pomigliano and Mirafiori plants. Currently, the Mirafiori plant produces about 700 gearboxes per day. The company plans to increase this number to around 1,000 units daily. Stellantis has already started interviewing candidates for fixed-term jobs that will run until September 2026. The unions have welcomed the hiring plan but remain cautious. They are asking Stellantis to assign new vehicle models to the Turin plant and add...

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Leapmotor introduces “LEAP MODE” in C10 model to glide over speed bumps On April 1, Leapmotor introduced a new feature for its C10 SUV called “LEAP MODE.” This feature allows the car to slightly lift off the ground so it can pass over speed bumps and potholes more smoothly. The feature will be available from April 1, 2026, through a software update. It uses the C10’s Cell-to-Chassis electrical system and magnets in the rear motor to cre...

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5 (Sweden) ATS (USA) Camaro (Canada) Mustang Shelby GT350 (USA) Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (USA) Odyssey Hybrid Refine S5 (FF) (China) X55 (FF) (China) Ruixing M90 (China) Ghost (UK) Cooper Cabrio (UK) Malibu XL (China) Tipo (Turkiye) 2017 2018 2016 2015 2019 2011 2012 2013 2014 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 2022 2008 2009 2010 Engine ECU Powertrain control unit Cooling fan ECU Engine control system Electronic control unit (incl. on-board diagnostics)...

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Ford South Africa upgrades Ranger Lineup with new engine options On March 31, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Limited (Ford South Africa) announced a refreshed Ranger lineup for 2026. The updated range will include 23 derivatives across Single Cab, Super Cab, and Double Cab body styles. The latest Ranger lineup includes key powertrain upgrades and a new engine option, featuring a 2.3-litre EcoBoost gasoline engine that...

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Hino Motors, Nitta Plant Engines for heavy-, medium-, and light-duty trucks and buses Transmissions for heavy- and medium-duty trucks and buses Differential gears for heavy-, medium-, and light-duty trucks and buses, Differential gears for Toyota vehicles Axles for medium- and light-duty trucks and buses Hino's engine and transmission plant, ARCHION Group - April 2026: Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mit...

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Cambodia’s new tax cuts include electrified vehicles and EV components, effective April 1 Reported on March 29, 2026, the Cambodian government has introduced significant tax reductions on a range of goods, including hybrid (HEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), and fully electric vehicles (BEVs), aiming to stimulate economic activity and promote the adoption of green technology. Effective April 1, import duties on PHEVs will drop from 35% to 7%, while...

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Sweden - New car sales in 2026 by OEM Flash report, Automotive sales volume, 2026 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Flash report, March 2026 Apr 1, 2026 *There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data. Sweden - Sales of new passenger cars Maker/Bra...

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Korea - New car sales in 2026 by OEM Flash report, Automotive sales volume, 2026 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Flash report, March 2026 Apr 1, 2026 *There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data. South Korea - Sales of domestic make Make Domes...

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) Octavia (FF) (China) 3 (FF) (China) Spacia Custom Legacy Outback Legacy B4 Giulia Quadrifoglio (Italy) 2008 (China) 5008 (China) J5 (FF) (China) Grandtiger G3 (China) Grandtiger TUV (China) V3 Lingyue (FF) (China) Wingle 5 (China) Wingle 3 (China) 2021 2019 2022 2017 2018 2020 2016 2025 2024 2023 2026 2027 2015 2012 2011 2013 2014 2009 2010 Meter display Center information display In-vehicle infotainment Display audio 8 inch IVI display Multi-f...

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Austria - New car sales in 2026 by OEM Flash report, Automotive sales volume, 2026 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Flash report, March 2026 Apr 1, 2026 *There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data. Austria - Registrations of new passenger cars ...

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BIMS 2026: Suzuki e VITARA showcased in Thailand, local launch expected soon On March 26, 2026, at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, Suzuki Motor Thailand showcased the all-new SUZUKI e VITARA in RHD, slated for a local launch in the near future. The e VITARA features full electric power and the ALLGRIP-e system, which intelligently distributes power between the front and rear wheels for a stable grip on any road. According to specificat...

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quired for imported units. The change would also affect procurement practices across various government sectors, including defense, healthcare, and emergency services, which historically faced limitations when sourcing specialized vehicles not produced domestically. (Autoblog Argentina on March 30, 2026)...

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WeRide, Grab debut Singapore’s first Ai.R autonomous ride service in a residential estate Announced on April 1, 2026, WeRide and Grab began public operations of the Ai.R autonomous ride service in Punggol, marking Singapore’s first deployment in a residential estate. The rollout follows trials since January 2026 involving over 1,000 passengers, with the fleet logging 30,000 km safely.During the initial phase, Safety Operators remain onboard; ...

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