On December 23, after releasing pricing details of the new 2026 K4 Hatchback for the U.S., Kia announced pricing for the 2026 K4 Sedan. While it appears Kia is trying to temper its price increases in the wake of tariff costs for some of its other models, the entire K4 lineup has become more expensive compared to the

On December 30, the Nizhny Novgorod Motors plant announced the completion of a large-scale modernization of its 6-speed gearboxes. The upgraded units are now being installed on popular models, including the Gazelle NN, Sobol NN, Valdai 8, and CITYMAX 8 buses.
The Gorky Automobile Plant is focusing on improving the sa

On December 27, Dongfeng Forthing started accepting pre-orders for the Xinghai T5 battery electric SUV, with prices ranging from CNY 153,900 to CNY 161,900.
Adopting the same streamlined, natural aesthetic design as the Xinghai S7, the Xinghai T5 has a wheelbase of 2,730mm and a rear-row storage of up to 1,214L.
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On December 28, Leapmotor globally debuted the D99, its first MPV model, at an event for its 10th anniversary. The model is available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants.
Adopting a technological and natural aesthetic exterior design concept, the D99 measures over 5,20

On December 25, Geely Auto unveiled a multimodal large model lightweighting system for automotive cockpits.
The system boasts the following four highlights.
-          Super compression: The in-house developed G-Edge lightweighting tool enables large AI models to be “compressed” to run smoothly on in-vehicle chips, m

According to multiple press releases dated December 23, Momenta was designated as a supplier by Great Wall Motor (GWM) for two new vehicle models, one of which is the Haval Raptor expected to be launched in early 2026.
The new GWM vehicle models will employ Momenta’s latest one-stage end-to-end (E2E) solution, which

On December 27, EVOLUTE announced that it had received the Custom Vehicle Title (CV) for its all-wheel-drive hybrid crossover, the i-SPACE. The model is set to go on sale in the Q1 2026 and will be offered in a five-seat configuration.
The all-wheel-drive version features an extra electric motor on the rear axle. It

Reported on December 23, 2035, Geely Philippines is shifting its focus in 2026 from brand rebuilding to an ambitious new-car rollout, planning six model launches throughout the year. 
The first quarter will see the launch of the Geely Starship 7 (EX5 EM-i), a plug-in hybrid compact crossover. In the second quarter, t

On December 12, Astana Motors announced the launch of the updated Haval H6 in Kazakhstan.
The Haval H6 is offered as a five-seat model in Kazakhstan. The vehicle measures 4,703 mm in length, 1,886 mm in width, 1,730 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,738 mm. It is offered with two turbocharged engines, a 1.5-liter e

On December 18, MUTUALISM, an open automotive AI cockpit initiative led by iNAGO Corporation, selected Ottawa Infotainment, Canada, as its preferred hardware partner. The collaboration will be presented at COVESA’s reception during CES 2026.
MUTUALISM brings together multiple partners to build an open and standardize

On December 16, Drako Tech, US, introduced DriveOS with HyperSafety, the first single-ECU, hard real-time operating system in automotive industry.
DriveOS combines all vehicle systems that controls, ADAS, and digital cockpit into one standard PC, lowering costs, speeding up development, and enabling secure OTA update

On December 24, MB RUS JSC (part of the Avtodom Group of Companies), the exclusive distributor of FOTON pickups and vans in Russia, officially presented the FOTON VIEW van. It has a 2-liter turbodiesel engine, which generates 159 hp and 377 Nm of torque.
The van's dimensions are 5,490 x 1,980 x 1,990 mm, with a wheel

On December 23, 2025, Kia India announced that it had started production of the all-new Seltos at its Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh plant, with prices to be announced on January 2, 2026. The new Seltos is built on Kia’s India-first global K3 platform and comes with three engine options: Smartstream G1.5 gasoline, Smartst

On December 24, UzAuto Motors launched the updated Chevrolet Traverse as part of its continued efforts to expand its model range. The updated front and rear design, along with the new 18-inch wheels, enhances the vehicle’s modern look.
The updated Traverse is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine p

On December 23, LEPAS, the NEV brand under Chery Group, showcased its flagship model, the LEPAS L8, at Piazza Gae Aulenti in Milan, Italy.
LEPAS L8’s features calm and refined interiors, smart layout and thoughtful design. Beyond the cabin, the LEPAS L8 also features 6.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, allowing it

On December 23, multiple sources reported that MG Motor partnered with British Heritage Group (BHG) to enter the Syrian market. The move is part of the brand’s regional retail network growth strategy and bringing MG’s presence in the region to a total of 12 markets.
The customers in Syria will be able to choose from

On December 23, 2025, GWM Indonesia announced the winners of its ORA 03 creativity contest, inviting participants to showcase their moments with this locally assembled EV.
In early December, GWM Indonesia announced that it had officially commenced production of the ORA 03 (ORA Good Cat) at Inchcape’s Wanaherang facil

On December 22, Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, announced the opening of a 3.0 era at a brand event in Beijing.
In the 3.0 era, Exeed is committed to “becoming an innovator among global high-performance and luxury automobile brands amid intelligent mobility” by driving brand evolution from the perspectives of basic perform

On December 22, Hyundai announced that it will present the world premiere of its largest EV to date at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, showcasing advanced electric technologies, including an 800-volt fast-charging system.
The company will unveil a new EV model that expands its lineup from Inster to Ioniq 9. The updated