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Toyota Motor North America announced a $1 billion investment in its Kentucky and Indiana manufacturing facilities to address diverse U.S. customer demands. The investment forms part of the company's previously announced $10 billion five-year U.S. capital commitment. This initiative reinforces Toyota's "best-in-town" strategy emphasizing localized production, community engagement, and multi-pathway product diversification. Toyota currently operates 11 U.S. manufacturing plants, employing approximately 50,000 team members and having produced over 35 million vehicles domestically.

Spy shots of the domestically-produced Mercedes-Benz C-Class battery electric vehicle have emerged, revealing the model is built on the 800V MB.EA dedicated electric architecture with a planned year-end launch. Compared to the international variant, the domestic version features extended C-pillar and rear quarter window modifications to enlarge rear window dimensions and improve rear passenger space, while maintaining identical front and rear fascia designs. The global debut is scheduled for April.

FAW-Volkswagen has announced the refreshed Tavendor SUV will debut at the Spring Launch Event on March 31. Exterior updates include a full-width LED DRL with dual-lens headlamp clusters and a sportier front bumper, while the rear features reduced chrome trim, deleted dual-exhaust decorations and redesigned through-type taillights. Measuring 5,007 mm in length with a 2,980 mm wheelbase, the vehicle gains additional length over its predecessor. The launch event will introduce five new models including the Sagitar S, covering both internal combustion and new energy vehicle segments.

Honda Thailand has officially launched the e:N2 electric SUV at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, priced at 1.429 million Baht (approximately $42,800 USD), representing a 230,000 Baht premium over the e:N1. Manufactured by Dongfeng Honda in China, the mid-size EV measures 4,788 mm in length with a 2,733 mm wheelbase, surpassing competitors like the BYD Atto 3. The vehicle features a 9.4-inch instrument display, 12.8-inch landscape touchscreen with Honda Connect 4.0, and 11.5-inch HUD. Purchasers receive a complimentary home charger, with the first 100 customers additionally receiving a Motocompacto foldable electric scooter valued at 65,000 Baht. Deliveries commence at the end of April.

SAIC Roewe has officially unveiled interior images of the all-new i6 compact sedan, scheduled for April launch. The cabin features 75.49% soft-touch material coverage, a 15.6-inch 2.5K floating central touchscreen powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 automotive-grade chip, wireless charging pad and column-mounted gear selector. Exteriors adopt the "Radiant Pearl" design language with a vertical-slat grille and full-width LED DRLs. Measuring 4,767 mm in length with a 2,755 mm wheelbase, the vehicle features a through-type taillight design and ducktail spoiler. Power comes from a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.

Chery has officially released spy shots of the new Tiggo 9 undergoing winter cold-weather testing. Positioned as a mid-size SUV, the model offers both 5-seat and 7-seat configurations. Exterior updates include an enlarged dual-L LED daytime running light signature, expanded headlamp clusters and enlarged side air intakes while retaining the large grille design. The vehicle is currently undergoing extreme cold validation testing, with an official debut expected later this year.