On October 27, 2025, Hyundai Motor India Limited announced the technology and safety features of the upcoming new Hyundai Venue sub-compact SUV. The VENUE introduces Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system, powered by NVIDIA, with dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic displays for infotainment and cluster

On October 27, 2025, Harman, owned by Samsung Electronics, announced a new investment of INR 3.45 billion (USD 42 million) to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune, India. This move includes INR 450 million for immediate expansion and another INR 3 billion planned over three years for

On October 24, Stellantis Europe announces the upcoming debut of its Leapmotor C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD model, the newest addition to its electric SUV lineup.
Built on an 800V architecture, the C10 AWD delivers 598 hp and 720 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds. Its 81.9 kWh LFP battery enables

On October 24, 2025, Hyundai Motor India Limited opened bookings for the all-new Hyundai Venue sub-compact SUV, which is set to launch on November 4, 2025.
The latest Venue features a bold new exterior design, premium dual-tone interiors, and technology, including dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic displays for infotain

On October 21, Hyundai Italy updated the Tucson lineup with the 2026 model year, continuing its success in Italy.
The new Tucson introduces a more powerful full-hybrid powertrain combining a 1.6 T-GDI engine, an electric motor, and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. It now delivers 239 PS (up from 215 PS). The hybrid remai

On October 22, MG Motor launched the new MG HS Hybrid+ SUV in the Middle East region.
The vehicle comes with 1.5T hybrid engine which generates output of 221 hp and 340 Nm of torque. It offers a driving range of up to 1,287 km.
Inside, the vehicle features a 27-inch dual digital display for infotainment and driving d

On October 22, GM announced it will introduce eyes-off driving in 2028 on the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Unlike vision-only systems, GM builds on redundancy with lidar, radar, and cameras integrated into the vehicle’s design. At the core is sensor fusion with the lidar, radar, and cameras building a perception layer; real

On October 22, General Motors announced it will launch a centralized computing platform and next-gen electrical architecture across EV and ICE-powered vehicles, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028. 
The powertrain agnostic architecture dramatically reduces the number of vehicle modules, simplifying design,

On October 21, Omoda & Jaecoo launched the locally assembled Jaecoo J7 SHS Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in Pakistan.
The model is produced at Nishat Motors’ new manufacturing facility in Faisalabad, established with a USD 100 million investment to enhance local automotive production and hybrid technology in

On October 17, Tata Technologies announced a collaboration with Synopsys to accelerate software-defined vehicle (SDV) development. The partnership will focus on early verification and validation of electronics systems, virtual prototypes, and development of electronics digital twins (eDTs) for automotive OEMs.
In a r

On October 15, Leapmotor International entered the South African market with its first model i.e., C10 REEV SUV. The brand is a joint venture between Leapmotor and Stellantis, is expanding globally across Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and now South Africa.
Leapmotor C10 REEV runs primarily as an electric ve

On October 14, Stellantis MEA unveiled the new Jeep Commander, a seven-seater D-segment SUV in the Middle East region.
Jeep Commander comes with 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine, which generates output of 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and a capable 4x4 system.
It includes fe

On October 14, KGM Motors UK, formerly known as SsangYong, unveiled the all-new Torres Hybrid. The vehicle is priced at GBP 35,995.
The new Torres Hybrid, developed in collaboration with BYD, is powered by the Dual Tech Hybrid System. The full hybrid setup combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine with in-ser

On October 14, Stellantis unveiled the new Alfa Romeo Tonale.
The SUV features Q4 all-wheel drive for the 270-hp plug-in hybrid, enhanced steering precision and retains its McPherson suspension setup with Dual Stage Valve or Frequency Selective Damping systems. The lineup includes a 175-hp 1.5-liter hybrid, a 130-hp

On October 14, Volkswagen South Africa showcased the second-generation T-Roc, with updated design and modern features. As the third member of Volkswagen’s SUV lineup after the Tiguan and Tayron, the new T-Roc is built on the latest MQB platform.
It comes with standard LED headlights or optional IQ.Light LED matrix un

On October 13, Mercedes-Benz India launched the all-new G 450d SUV at a starting price of INR 29 million, marking the first time the G-Class is available in India with diesel, gasoline, and electric powertrains. The G 450d is powered by a new 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine that delivers 270 kW and 750 Nm of t

On October 9, Bosch Mobility announced the integration of its locally developed Smartplay Pro X Touchscreen Infotainment System in Maruti Suzuki India’s new Victoris SUV model. The 10.1-inch Android-based system, built in India, includes features such as Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound, Alexa Auto voice assistant, an

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 7, Tesla finally revealed the more affordable version of its Model Y, called the Standard, and in a surprising move announced the Model 3 Standard as well.
The two cars are now available for order on Tesla's U.S. website. The Model Y Standard starts at USD 39,990 and is available for November/December deli