On August 1, 2025, Cambodia officially celebrated the return of an American pickup icon with the launch of the Chevrolet Colorado High Country.
Sporting a bold new exterior and concept design, the 2025 Colorado High Country features a bold new concept design, featuring redesigned headlamps, LED tail lamps, a new hood

On July 24, STMicroelectronics (ST) announced that it is strengthening its global sensors capabilities with the planned acquisition of NXP Semiconductors’ MEMS sensors business. The MEMS sensors portfolio to be acquired by ST primarily targets automotive safety sensors, both passive (airbags) and active (vehicle dyna

On July 24, Nissan’s Magnite earned a five-star rating for adult occupant safety and three stars for child protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. This marks a jump from the previous model, which had only two airbags and a two-star rating for both categories.
The updated Magnite, launched in India and South

Announced on July 23, 2025, the BYD Atto 1 A segment EV made its Indonesian debut at GIIAS 2025, bringing bold styling, smart electric features, and a fun-to-drive experience, tailored for the modern urban driver.
Built on BYD’s advanced e-Platform 3.0, the Atto 1 delivers a quiet, stable ride, backed by a strong bod

On July 23, 2025, VinFast officially launched the VF 7, its fifth model in Indonesia. This C-segment all-electric SUV, now in its third market, is offered in two variants: Eco and Plus, combining sleek design and advanced technology.
Prices start at IDR 499 million for the Eco and IDR 599 million for the Plus (OTR, b

On July 23, Renault India launched the all-new Renault Triber, which is now available in four variants: Authentic, Evolution, Techno, and Emotion. It comes with a starting price of INR 630,000 and ranges up to INR 917,000, and is over 90% localized.
The vehicle is equipped with a 1.0L gasoline engine that delivers a

On July 21, 2025, Jaecoo Indonesia announced the global launch of the JAECOO J8 ARDIS midsize SUV and its plug-in hybrid version, the J8 SHS ARDIS.
The J8 SHS ARDIS is driven by a 1.5-liter TGDI engine mated with a Super Hybrid System and Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (3DHT) Triple-Motor technology, with a 34.46 kWh

On July 21, JSW MG Motor India launched the MG M9 – The Presidential Limousine via MG Select at an introductory ex-showroom price of INR 6.99 million. The vehicle is powered by a 90-kWh NMC battery offering a range of 548 km and delivers 245 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque. It supports fast charging from 30% to 80%

On July 16, Mack Trucks introduced Mack Protect, its new proprietary active safety and collision mitigation system, debuting with the all-new Mack Pioneer Class 8 highway truck, built at the LVO Macungie plant. 
This safety package represents a significant shift from the Bendix Fusion system previously used across Ma

On July 17, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation unveiled the all-new Destinator, a three-row midsize SUV in Indonesia. The Destinator will be showcased at the 32nd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show, which takes place from July 24 to August 3, with sales to begin on July 24.
The new model will be the third global s

Autoliv provides a complete safety system comprising a steering wheel, airbags, and seatbelts for NIO’s Onvo L90 SUV.
The driver’s seat comes with an active pre-tensioned seatbelt, which will tighten in advance when the vehicle rolls over or encounters other hazards to reduce occupant forward displacement and enhance

On July 15, Kia Corporation unveiled the all-new Carens Clavis EV minivan, marking the company’s first electric vehicle developed and manufactured in India.  The vehicle will be offered with two battery options: a 42 kWh battery delivering 99 kW power and 225 Nm torque with a 404 km ARAI-certified range (MIDC), and a

On July 14, Honda Brazil unveiled the 2026 HR-V, celebrating a decade of local production.
The HR-V offers two 1.5-liter Flex-fuel engines: a naturally aspirated 126 hp version for EX and EXL, and a turbocharged 177 hp unit for Advance and Touring. Both use a CVT with paddle shifters and feature improved dynamics thr

On July 11, it was reported that Korean company Dual co., Ltd. began operations in Monclova, Mexico with an initial investment of MXN 300 million.
The company, dedicated to manufacturing vehicle components such as seat covers, airbags, and technical fabrics, started working with a temporary production line generating

On July 9, Euro NCAP announced that it has revealed safety shortcomings in several family cars through its latest round of crash tests.
In crash tests, a flaw was found in the curtain airbag of the TIGGO 7, which also affects the three-row TIGGO 8. The airbag failed to deploy properly, reducing protection for childr

On July 9, Polestar announced that the Polestar 4 achieved a five-star rating from Euro NCAP, becoming the third vehicle in its lineup to do so after the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3.
The Polestar 4 received an 86% overall score, with standout ratings of 92% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupants, 81% fo

On July 8, Sollers Group announced that it has started the serial production of its new Sollers SP7 minivans using full-cycle manufacturing technology at its Yelabuga plant.
The new Sollers SP7 is equipped with a 237 hp gasoline engine that meets the Euro-6 environmental standard and an 8-speed automatic transmissio

On July 7, Isuzu Motors Limited announced its starting of supplying Kuzer light-duty trucks for international markets to UD Trucks. Since June 2025, UD Trucks has transitioned to the new Kuzer manufactured by Isuzu and has been selling it in Malaysia.
The new Kuzer for Malaysia is a light-duty truck with a GVW of 7.5

On July 2, it was reported that Subaru will soon begin sales in Mexico of the 2026 Forester.
The 2026 Forester offers two powertrain options. The gasoline version features a 2.5-liter Boxer engine producing 182 hp and 182 lb-ft of torque, paired with a Lineatronic CVT, and delivers a combined fuel efficiency of 16.1