On October 16, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters that the global head of Stellantis told him shortly before the company announced it would be moving planned production of the Jeep Compass to Belvidere, Illinois from its plant in Brampton, Ontario, that the company is looking at finding a new model to

On October 13, Toyota announced an enhanced version of the Toyota Audio Multimedia system that make its debut in the all-new 2026 RAV4, before rolling out to future models in the Toyota lineup.
The Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D and Connected Technologies team partnered with designers and software engineers at

On October 16, Renault South Africa revealed the new-generation KWID, ahead of the model’s 10th anniversary in 2026. It is powered by a 1.0-litre Smart Control Efficiency engine, which uses low fuel i.e., 4.9L/100 km for the manual and 4.4L/100 km for the AMT version.
Following Renault’s updated naming system, the tr

On October 17, Stellantis signed a non-binding MoU with Pony.ai, China to speed up the development of robotaxi solutions in Europe.
Through Pony.ai’s European division in Luxembourg, the partnership will combine Pony.ai’s autonomous driving software with Stellantis’ AV-Ready BEV (K0) platform for medium vans, creatin

On October 14, STT Group, Russai started selling its Valdai 8 medium-duty trucks with Euro 5 emission-compliant engines.
The trucks feature the upgraded 2.5L G51B diesel engine from the G 2.5 family, which generates output of 149.6 hp and 420 Nm of torque. With an electronically controlled turbocharger, EGR system, c

On October 17, 2025, Škoda Auto India launched the new Octavia RS as a fully built unit (FBU) for INR 5 million. It features a 2.0 TSI turbocharged gasoline engine producing 195 kW and 370 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The car can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches an electronica

On October 17, 2025, the India-Japan Fund (IJF), managed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF), invested USD 57 million in EKA Mobility. This funding will help EKA Mobility ramp up manufacturing capacity, strengthen R&D, improve supply chain infrastructure, and expand its reach in domestic and

On October 17, BASF Coatings expanded its collaboration with Xiaomi to support the automaker’s plan to co-develop 100 car paint colors over the next three years. The initiative aims to drive innovation and personalization in automotive color design. 
As Xiaomi’s coatings partner since 2023, BASF Coatings plays a pivo

On October 16, Geely introduced the Geely EX5 EM-i, a D-SUV crossover, in Russia. This model will be the first plug-in hybrid in the brand's product line in Russia. It is built on the modern GEA (Global Electric Architecture) modular architecture. 
Its naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine produces 99 hp. The engine i

On October 15, Pars Khodro announced that it had started mass production of Pars Nova with 80% localization. This achievement is the result of the joint efforts of the Saipa Group, particularly the Automotive Industry Research and Innovation Center, Sazeh Gostar, and Megamotor companies.
The car is powered by a 1.6-l

According to multiple press releases dated October 16, Seres Group Co., Ltd. (Seres Group) recently established a wholly-owned subsidiary named Seres Overseas (Chongqing) International Trade Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of CNY 300 million.
The new company’s business scope covers sales of New Energy Vehicles,

On October 15, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with The Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) in Wuhan.
CEXIM will provide all-round financial support for DFMC in terms of future strategic plans, investment outside of China, major projects, and industrial upgrading to inject s

Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first nine months of 2025.
Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 6,212 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,709 units), BYD

On October 15, China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (CCAG) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with JD.com, Inc. (JD) in Beijing to explore the establishment of intelligent hardware and operating systems for urban logistics vehicles and work on the design, development, and production of intelligent driverles

On October 16, Beijing Hyundai started accepting pre-orders for the EO battery electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 130,000 to CNY 150,000.
The EO measures 4,615mm long, 1,875mm wide, and 1,698mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,750mm.
The EO features the E-GMP (El

On October 15, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) started accepting pre-orders for the Starlight 730 MPV. The model is available in one PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), one EV (battery electric vehicle), and two ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 76,800 to CNY 112,800

On October 1, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) announced on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) that Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (SNAT), a subsidiary, plans to form a consortium with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group) (SAIC) and two Chongqing companies for involvement in

Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) highlighted the absence of an extension for import and excise duty exemptions on fully imported (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) in Budget 2026. While supporting the government’s focus on locally assembled (CKD) EVs, MAA urged continued incentives

On October 15, 2025, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported that Hyundai’s total sales for September 2025 reached 4,296 vehicles, reflecting a YoY drop of 34.1% and a MoM increase of 16.1%.
The Hyundai Tucson was the top-selling model in September, with 952 units sold, followed closely by the Hyundai Creta with 915 uni

On October 14, it was reported that the Electromobility Association (EMA) released its Barometer for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting strong growth in Mexico’s electric mobility sector.
EV sales reached 24,498 units, marking a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The report also noted a total of 5