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Mercedes-AMG unveiled the new AMG GT Black Series road car and GT3 race car, both derived from the Track Sport prototype and powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, set to compete from the 2027 season. The Black Series features yellow-green livery and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, while the GT3 racer sports red stripes and a full roll cage. Both share aggressive aerodynamics including large grilles, single-nut wheels, fixed rear wings, and prominent diffusers.

Honda launched the e:N2 fastback SUV in Thailand, a Dongfeng Honda-produced BEV priced at 1.429 million baht. Measuring 4,788 mm in length with a 2,733 mm wheelbase, the mid-size SUV features a 204 PS front motor and CATL-supplied 68.8 kWh NMC battery delivering 530 km NEDC range. Equipment includes a 12.8-inch touchscreen, 11.5-inch HUD, Bose 12-speaker audio, and Honda Sensing, with deliveries commencing late April.

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.

The third-generation Lexus IS receives its third facelift, refining the 2021 model's muscular design with a larger mesh spindle grille, body-coloured upper trim, and Lexus script badging. F Sport variants add 19-inch lightweight aluminium wheels and red brake callipers. The cabin debuts a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment, replacing the criticised Remote Touch controller with physical volume and seat climate controls.

The Chery Omoda 5 receives its second facelift, debuting at the Bangkok Motor Show with a "Robo Shark" closed-off front fascia and lightning-shaped tail lamps. The cabin features a redesigned 15.6-inch touchscreen and 8.8-inch instrument panel, replacing the previous dual 10.25-inch displays. Thailand receives solely the Max+ EV variant with a 211 PS front motor, now equipped with a smaller 50.6 kWh battery offering 422 km NEDC range and upgraded 110 kW DC fast charging capability.

The Mazda CX-6e debuted at the Bangkok Motor Show as the export version of China's EZ-60, built on the Deepal S07 platform. Measuring 4,850 mm in length with a 2,902 mm wheelbase, the electric SUV features a rear-mounted 258 PS motor, 78 kWh LFP battery delivering 484 km WLTP range, and 195 kW DC fast charging. The cabin is dominated by a 26-inch panoramic touchscreen, with Thailand market launch expected soon.