On October 3, Stellantis Argentina announced the pre-sale launch of the new Fiat 600 Hybrid, the brand’s first electrified model to be marketed in Argentina.
This modern reinterpretation of the legendary 1955 Fiat 600 celebrates its 70th anniversary by combining a 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with a 48V l

On October 8, Chevrolet Argentina announced the start of pre-sales for the new 2026 Captiva PHEV, marking the debut of the brand’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in South America.
The Captiva PHEV 2026 combines a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with a 20.5-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, delivering a total out

On October 6, Dacia presented the Hipster Concept, which offers 100% electric, virtuous mobility and aims to halve the carbon footprint compared to current electric vehicles. It is 3 metres long, 1.53 metres high, and 1.55 metres wide. It has four proper seats and a boot that can be adjusted from 70 to 500 litres.
It

On October 6, ZF LIFETEC announced that it will present solutions for adaptive restraint systems, which are based on advanced occupant monitoring technology, at InCabin 2025, from October 7–9, 2025. The system identifies and classifies vehicle occupants in real time. 
These solutions use a new generation of algorithm

On October 2, it was reported that Chirey Motor México, locally know as Chirey, presented to the media a preview of its upcoming models in the country: The Jaecoo 5 and the Tiggo 8 PHEV CSH.
The JAECOO 5, branded as a “Pet SUV,” features a 1.5-liter turbo engine paired with a CVT delivering 145 hp, FWD and three driv

On September 26, it was reported that Walor started the production of new aluminum components for vehicle airbag systems at its plant in Irapuato, Guanajuato.
The initiative strengthens the company’s commitment to innovation, safety, and quality in the automotive industry, delivering key parts that enhance the protec

On September 23, it was reported that BYD Trucks started sales of the new BYD Cargo Van V9 2026 in Mexico, also known as E-Vali in other markets.
The fully electric van is designed for last-mile logistics and urban delivery, measuring 6.9 meters long and 2.7 meters high, equipped with a 201 hp electric motor with 331

On September 29, 2025, the Citroën C3 Aircross 5-seater SUV was awarded a 5-star safety rating in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and a 4-star rating in Child Occupant Protection (COP) under the latest crash testing protocols. For adult safety, the C3 Aircross achieved 27.05 out of 32 points overall. The frontal offs

On September 25, 2025, the all-new Suzuki Fronx SUV was officially launched in Thailand, with prices starting from THB 689,000.
The Suzuki Fronx offers two powertrain options. The GLX and GLX Plus variants feature a Mild Hybrid system that provides a small boost to driving performance. The engine delivers a maximum o

On September 25, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India’s Invicto MPV strong-hybrid UV received the highest five-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The Invicto scored 30.43 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45.00 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection (COP).
The INVICTO’s s

Autoliv, Inc. (Autoliv) provides a variety of safety features including state-of-the-art airbag systems and intelligent seatbelts for NIO’s all-new ES8 SUV. The driver’s seat intelligent restraint system integrates an active pre-tensioning seatbelt and the LLA adaptive force-limiting seatbelts to provide precise prot

On September 23, 2025, Volvo Car India launched the EX30, its newest luxury electric car, at an introductory price of INR 4.1 million. Volvo Car India is offering the EX30 at INR 3,999,000 for those who pre-reserve the car before October 19, 2025. The deliveries of the EV will begin in the first week of November 2025

Announced on September 17, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor Indonesia introduced the Gran Max Blind Van 1.5 A/T, the first commercial vehicle in its class to feature an automatic transmission directly from the manufacturer. Designed to meet the growing demands of today’s business world, it offers practical and efficient

On September 17, it was reported that ZF has localized production of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicle braking systems in Brazil.
The ECU enables multiple safety and comfort functions for heavy vehicles, including stability control (ESC), hill-start assist (HSA), traction control (ATC), and ABS

On September 16, 2025, Tata Motors announced that its new Altroz hatchback achieved a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across its gasoline, diesel, and CNG variants. The Altroz received 29.65/32 for adult occupant and 44.9/49 for child occupant protection—making it the only hatchback in India to secure a 5-star ratin

On September 17, Audi Brazil announced the start of pre-sales for the new SQ5 and SQ5 Sportback, which arrive as the high-performance variants of the third generation Q5.
The new SQ5 models are powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine delivering 367 hp and 550 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a seven-speed S tron

At the World Smart Industry Expo (WSIE) 2025 in Chongqing, FAWER Automotive Parts Limited Company (FAWER) exhibited products covering eight core sectors, namely, chassis systems, intelligent suspension systems, intelligent steering systems, thermal management systems, pumps, passive safety systems, powertrains, and f

On September 15, 2025, Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV achieved a five-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection in Global NCAP’s latest safety tests. The Victoris achieved 33.72 out of 34 possible points for adult protection and 41 out of 49 for child occupant safety. The safety equipment on the model incl

On September 12, Audi announced the start of pre-sales for the third generation of the Q5 in SUV and Sportback body styles in Brazil.
The Q5 Advanced quattro is powered by the updated EA 888 2.0 TFSI evo5 engine, producing 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It is paired with a seven-speed S Tronic transmission and quattro

On September 10, 2025, the Chery O5 compact crossover SUV was officially launched in Malaysia, priced from MYR 116,800.
It showcases Chery’s latest design language with a Pixel Diamond Front Grille and X-shaped front bumper, complemented by arrow-shaped LED daytime running lights with sequential turn signals. Measuri