Category Automotive

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.

Mercedes-Benz launches the GLB with a new 48-volt hybrid powertrain offering electric driving, coasting, and recuperation across five model variants in Europe.

Renault Group won the unanimous Zero Emission Manufacturer of the Year award at the 2026 Fleet News Awards, reflecting its expanding electric car and LCV portfolio across multiple brands and price points.

Kia's EV9 defends its Fleet News Best Large SUV title for 2026, reinforcing the brand's expanding electric vehicle lineup across passenger and commercial segments.

Polestar's SMARTBEST 2026 win highlights the Polestar 4's Google-powered lane guidance as a notable step in production-vehicle ADAS integration.

MG enters the seven-seat PHEV SUV market with the MGS9, combining 62 miles of electric range, 299 PS, and UK pricing from £34,205.

BYD's ATTO 3 EVO brings a dual-motor option, 316-mile range, and faster charging to the UK compact electric SUV segment starting at £38,990.

VinFast is pursuing profitability through AI-driven manufacturing, a three-brand EV portfolio, and next-generation vehicle platforms designed to reduce costs and improve scalability.

Rivian's R2 SUV will serve as a dedicated robotaxi platform under a $1.25 billion Uber investment, with up to 50,000 vehicles targeted for deployment across 25 cities by 2031.

The 2026 Lexus ES marks the luxury sedan's electric debut with up to 307 miles of range, NACS fast charging, and a multi-pathway platform shared with the upcoming hybrid.

Jaecoo expands its UK Jaecoo 7 range with a new full-hybrid powertrain starting at £29,195 and a blacked-out plug-in hybrid Black Luxury edition priced from £36,500.

BYD expands its UK plug-in hybrid range with the ATTO 2 DM-i, backed by 7.7 million PHEVs produced and 18 years of Dual Mode technology development.

VinFast's VF 8 pairs software-defined smart modes with a strong warranty and broad charging access to appeal to everyday EV buyers in North America.