On December 4, while speaking during a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 17th Annual Industrials & Autos Week, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa indicated that Ram will play a major role in the company’s turnaround effort, due to the brand's profit margins, brand equity and global footprint, as well as high-profile pro

On December 8, 2025, senior executives from Mazda Motor Corporation held talks with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister and the BOI Secretary-General, reaffirming Mazda’s THB 5 billion MHEV investment plan first outlined in February 2025.
Mazda will begin investing in early 2026 to establish Thailan

On December 9, it was reported that Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier said the company is reevaluating its U.S. manufacturing strategy and may convert its underused powertrain plant in Decherd, Tennessee, originally slated for EV motor and components production, into a facility for building its e-Power hybri

Thailand has long been the manufacturing backbone for Japanese automakers in Southeast Asia, earning its reputation as the “Detroit of Asia.” That status is now being tested as major Japanese OEMs consolidate capacity, trim model lineups, and in some cases exit local manufacturing altogether—just as Chinese players s

On December 6, Citroen’s CEO launched the all-new C5 Aircross in Istanbul, Turkiye alongside TOFAS management and local media. Citroen is one of the brands that produces vehicles at the Tofas plant in Bursa, Turkiye.
The new C5 Aircross is a major part of Citroen’s plans for 2026. With its focus on comfort, technolog

Reported on December 2, 2025, VinFast is reportedly considering equipping some of its cars with small petrol engines to recharge the batteries and increase range.
According to sources who talked with Reuters, a team was tasked in November to explore turning the large VF9 (above) into a range-extended electric vehicle

On December 3, 2025, Marelli unveiled its new solution for intelligent energy management for hybrid (HV) and electric vehicles (EV) at the CTI Symposium in Berlin, Germany.
The modular system is based on proprietary software, which can be integrated with vehicle and zonal control units and thermal components. It enab

Announced on December 3, 2025, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) launched the Santa Fe Hybrid in Vietnam, priced at VND 1,369 million (VAT included).
Built on Hyundai’s N-Platform, the model measures (LWH) 4,830 mm x 1,900 mm x 1,770 mm with a 2,815-mm wheelbase, and features a bold new design, advanced Turbo-Hybrid t

On December 2, Toyota unveiled the facelifted Corolla Cross, featuring a sharper exterior design, an upgraded interior, and a new sporty equipment variant. The model is powered by a hybrid system offered in two outputs. The updated Corolla Cross is available with prices starting at EUR 36,990.
The new Corolla Cross f

A year has passed since I wrote my blog on the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) slowdown in the EU. The situation at that time could be wrapped up by the old caption: “Instead of a boom, we are witnessing a series of closures, cancelations, anxiety, and a whole lot of uncertainty!”. However, since then, circumstances h

On December 5, Toyota announced that TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and the Lexus brand held the world premiere at Woven City in Susono city, Shizuoka prefecture, of TGR’s prototype models—the GR GT and GR GT3—as well as Lexus’ Lexus LFA Concept, a concept model for an electric sports car.
Toyota is positioning these thre

Announced on November 28, 2025, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. took part in the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, with a highlight being the price announcement of the new CR-V e:HEV, now offered as a full-hybrid lineup across all variants. The model features enhanced usability and upgraded standard equip

On November 26, PwC Belgium announced that it is adding 300 MINI Aceman and 423 BMW iX1 eDrive20 cars to its fleet, giving more employees access to EVs. The company is also installing 270 new charging stations, bringing the total to 475 across all offices for easy workplace charging.
The initiative supports PwC’s eff

On December 1, EVOLUTE launched welding and body painting production lines at its Lipetsk Region plant, marking the full-cycle production of EVOLUTE hybrids. This is expected to increase production volumes, incorporate more components from local manufacturers, and better adapt vehicles to Russian operating conditions

On November 20, GAC Toyota launched the next-generation Wildlander, its first intelligent SUV model with comprehensive upgrades. The model is available in nine 2.0L intelligent dual-power hybrid, 2.5L intelligent dual-power hybrid, and 2.0L gasoline variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 230,800. It wa

Reported on November 26, 2025, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), which together account for roughly 92% of new car sales in the Philippines, revised their 2025 year-end forecast to 486,000 units, down from the original 500,000. The adjust

On November 25, it was reported that Toyota confirmed its plan to offer at least one hybrid flex-fuel version for every passenger car sold in Brazil starting in 2026.
Although Toyota Brazil president Evandro Maggio focused on passenger vehicles, the report suggests that the Hilux and next-generation SW4 may also adop

On November 27, Audi announced that it is adding a new 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine to the Audi Q5 and A6 lineup. The engine generates an output of 220 kW and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, Audi is combining MHEV plus technology with an electric compressor, adding up to 18 kW and 230 Nm of extra boost. The V6 TD

On November 22, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), FAW Toyota exhibited vehicle models including the 6th-generation RAV4 SUV and the new Corolla intelligent hybrid sedan.
Launched on the eve of the event, the 6th-generation RAV4 is available in six 2.5L hybrid, 2.0L hybrid, and