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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.

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.

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 ninth-generation Toyota Hilux debuted at the Bangkok Motor Show in multiple variants, powered by a 204 PS 2.8-litre turbodiesel with 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions, priced from 767,000 to 1.102 million baht. The all-electric Travo-e features dual motors producing 196 PS combined, a 59.2 kWh battery offering 240 km WLTP range, and 125 kW DC fast charging, retailing at 1.491 million baht. Built on the updated IMV platform with Dynamic Cloud chassis enhancements, the range includes upgraded suspension and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 on higher trims.

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.