AI in the cockpit: General Motors plans to roll out a proprietary in-vehicle AI assistant later in 2026, aiming to tie conversational help directly into vehicle data and OnStar intelligence. Luxury tech refresh: BMW opened pre-launch bookings for the 7 Series facelift and i7 in India, adding a panoramic display setup, larger screens, and new ICE/plug-in and EV range figures. EV push in Southeast Asia: Hyundai unveiled the Neira three-row EV prototype at Indonesia’s auto show, previewing a production plan for late 2026 and signaling more localized EVs for high-volume MPV demand. Hyundai sales surge (India): Hyundai Motor India hit record July totals of 75,360 units (+25.4% YoY), with domestic sales up 23.3% and exports topping 21,150 units for the first time in 100+ months. Passenger-vehicle boom (India): India’s PV market grew about 33% in July to ~4.7 lakh units, led by Maruti and Hyundai, supported by GST 2.0, lower repo rates, and income tax relief. Motorcycle exports (Bangladesh): Bangladesh Honda shipped Honda NX200 motorcycles to Mexico, building on earlier export moves to expand its global footprint. Industry investment (Cambodia): Cambodia’s CDC reviewed progress on automotive assembly investments, focusing on investment climate, productivity, and workforce skills. U.S. market outlook: Fountain Forward forecasts July U.S. light-vehicle sales at a 16.6 million SAAR, citing SUV/light-truck strength and a summer rebound in EV demand. Recall/road safety: Police reported a fatal Toyota Hiace overturn in Zimbabwe that killed two women and injured nine others.