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Thailand’s pickup market: Economic strains and shifting preferences

Is Thailand’s pickup crisis really a pickup problem or is it a reflection of rising household debt and weakening rural purchasing power?

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Mitsubishi relaunches in the UK with two key models

Mitsubishi has re-entered the UK market with the launch of two new models: the Outlander PHEV and L200 Series 7.

BEV share of Europe’s car market reaches 21%

BEV sales showing steady progress in Europe’s new car market.

BMW Group cuts 2026 outlook on China slump and Middle East pressures 

The German automaker now expects its automotive segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin to come in at 1-3%, compared with prior guidance of 4-6%.

GM working with Lockheed Martin on US defence projects

MoU signed for a a new collaboration to strengthen America's manufacturing and defence industrial base.

Hyundai Motor Turkey plans battery plant at Izmit site

The project is part of a wider €715m investment programme that also includes production of the IONIQ 3 electric vehicle.

VinFast’s sales in Vietnam surge 70% in May

The Green Limo and VF3 remain its best-selling models year-to-date.

Renault opens new R&D centre in Hangzhou, China

China playing an increasing role in the French automaker’s global product development.

Volkswagen reduces T-Roc Cabrio production at Osnabrück, Germany – report

The T-Roc Cabrio – described as a niche model within Volkswagen's broader portfolio – will continue to be manufactured at the site until 2027.

Egypt partners with China’s ROX Motor for local EV production

The deal will see the joint venture assemble ROX range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) models in Egypt.

Li Auto unveils new advanced cockpit platform

The new platform features an in-house OS and Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8797 Elite automotive chipset.