https://theplantfloor.com/2026-08-27 https://theplantfloor.com/news/jetour-t2-facelift-revealed-727131eb/2026-08-27https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/jetour-t2-facelift-revealed-727131eb.webpJetour T2 facelift revealed with 2.0T 8AT and 782 PS PHEVJetour has opened order books for the facelifted T2 at Chengdu Motor Show, introducing revised petrol and plug-in hybrid variants with new powertrain and interior upgrades. https://theplantfloor.com/news/honda-malaysia-opens-booking-ae100958/2026-08-27https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/honda-malaysia-opens-booking-ae100958.webpHonda Malaysia Opens Booking for 2026 City FaceliftHonda Malaysia has opened bookings for the facelifted 2026 City sedan, featuring a redesigned exterior, a larger ten-inch touchscreen, and a RM3,000 early bird rebate for bookings before September 30. https://theplantfloor.com/news/hyundai-santa-fe-erev-33ab7e59/2026-08-27https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/hyundai-santa-fe-erev-33ab7e59.webpHyundai Santa Fe EREV Set for 2027 DebutHyundai announced the Santa Fe EREV at its 2026 CEO Investor Day, targeting a 2027 launch with up to 966 km range and plans for over 100 global model launches by 2030. https://theplantfloor.com/news/mitsubishi-launch-nissan-based/2026-08-26https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/mitsubishi-launch-nissan-based.webpMitsubishi to launch Nissan-based pick-up truck in USMitsubishi Motors revealed a 2030 roadmap for the U.S., announcing a return to the pick-up market with a Nissan-based model, a new electric sport-back, and an expanded SUV lineup set for 2027. https://theplantfloor.com/news/perodua-ice-model-start/2026-08-26https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/perodua-ice-model-start.webpPerodua ICE model to start Q2 2027 productionMCE Holdings secured RM54.28 million in supply contracts with Perodua for automotive electronics and mechatronic components for an ICE model. Production will begin in Q2 2027 via subsidiary... https://theplantfloor.com/news/mazda-cx-next-gen/2026-08-26https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/mazda-cx-next-gen.webpMazda CX-30 Next-Gen Delayed to FY2030Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro announced the next-generation CX-30 will not launch until fiscal year 2030, citing cost pressures and global headwinds. The company plans a JPY200 billion cost-cut plan... https://theplantfloor.com/news/icaur-v25-rhd-unveiled/2026-08-26https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/icaur-v25-rhd-unveiled.webpiCaur V25 RHD unveiled for Australia 2027iCaur has announced the global right-hand-drive version of its V25 range-extended EV, slated for launch in Australia early 2027. The model builds on the V23 platform with larger dimensions, a new... https://theplantfloor.com/news/ai-infrastructure-demand-remains/2026-08-20https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/ai-infrastructure-demand-remains.webpAI Infrastructure Demand Remains Strong Amid US-China TensionsDemand for artificial intelligence infrastructure remains strong, according to recent interviews with executives from different sectors and earnings calls by server suppliers (Source: Nikkei Asia) https://theplantfloor.com/news/ck-hutchison-seeks-billion-a5f2b00a/2026-08-20https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/ck-hutchison-seeks-billion-a5f2b00a.webpCK Hutchison Seeks $1.5 Billion in Damages Over Seized Panama Canal PortsHong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings is seeking $1.5 billion in damages from the Panamanian government for seizing control of ports its unit was running at both ends of the Panama Canal. https://theplantfloor.com/news/vietnam-aims-boost-growth/2026-08-18https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/theplantfloor/vietnam-aims-boost-growth.webpVietnam Aims to Boost Growth in Key RegionsThe Vietnamese government plans to establish central government-run cities in Bac Ninh and Quang Ninh provinces, aiming to accelerate growth in key regions. (Source: Nikkei Asia) https://theplantfloor.com/plants/2026-08-27 https://theplantfloor.com/policy/2026-08-27 https://theplantfloor.com/news/2026-08-27 https://theplantfloor.com/about/ https://theplantfloor.com/sources-and-methods/ https://theplantfloor.com/corrections/