Category Automotive

Jörg Menges becomes CEO of Audi FAW NEV Company on April 1, 2026, succeeding Helmut Stettner at Audi's first China-based facility dedicated exclusively to electric vehicle manufacturing in Changchun.

Hyundai plans 36 new or updated vehicle launches across North America by 2030, backed by $26 billion in U.S. investment and an 80% domestic assembly target.

Ford updates the Mustang Mach-E with a new GT California Special edition, extended driving range on Premium models, standard Clear Exit Assist, and two new color options across Europe.

GAC began production of the AION UT electric hatchback at Magna's Austria facility, marking its first European-assembled EV with 430 km WLTP range and localized design from Milan.

Kia has started EV2 production at its Žilina, Slovakia plant, adding a second electric model to the facility's output alongside hybrid and ICE vehicles.

The 2026 Rivian R1S earns its third IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation, standing alone among American-built large SUVs under toughened crash avoidance and rear-seat protection criteria.

Sony Honda Mobility has canceled the AFEELA 1 and its second model after Honda's electrification retreat removed the technologies underpinning the joint venture's vehicle program.

Volvo Car UK launches the EX30 Cargo, a fully electric car-derived van offering 1,000 litres of load space and up to 300 miles of range for fleet and business customers.

Magna's DHD REX single-motor hybrid drive targets the growing REEV market with a modular, multi-mode system scalable across vehicle segments and global platforms.

Unplugged Performance's UP-RW FF Road Warrior wheel brings aero-efficient, curb-resistant design to all Tesla models at a lower price point than its forged counterpart.

The Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV brings range-extender technology to Europe's compact SUV segment, offering up to 900 km of combined range starting at €29,900.

Subaru will reveal a 420-hp all-electric SUV with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1.

Geely unveils the Zhanjian 700, a three-motor electric SUV built on its AI platform with next-generation electronic architecture for all-terrain performance.

Kia's 360-degree campaign for the 2027 Telluride Turbo-Hybrid positions hybrid range and family lifestyle over electrification messaging as the SUV reaches showrooms.

Bosch and Tata AutoComp plan a 50-50 joint venture in Pune to manufacture eAxle systems and electric motors, targeting India's growing e-mobility market.

Leapmotor opened its first overseas innovation center in Munich, deepening its European presence through the Stellantis joint venture as it shifts toward localized vehicle design.

Toyota commits $1 billion to its Kentucky and Indiana plants, with $800 million targeting BEV production readiness and expanded assembly capacity at its largest global manufacturing facility.

Mercedes-Benz's independently verified lifecycle assessment shows the all-new electric GLC achieves a two-thirds reduction in carbon emissions compared to its combustion-powered counterpart, driven by carbon-reduced battery production, sustainable aluminum sourcing, and expanded use of recycled materials.