On May 23, Astana Motors announced that Hyundai Trans Almaty, a subsidiary of Astana Motors is producing light-duty truck Hyundai Porter in the Almaty plant. Its sales will start in June 2025 at all Hyundai dealerships in Kazakhstan. The starting price is from KZT 14 million.
It is powered by a 2.5-liter (130 hp) tur

On June 3, Mullen Automotive, Inc., an electric vehicle manufacturer, announced the relaunch of the ultra-high-performance Mullen FIVE RS EV Crossover with vehicle sales planned for Germany. After completion of 800V battery performance testing at the TUV SUD facility in Munich, Germany, it is now transitioning to on-

On June 3, JSC AVTOVAZ announced that it will unveil the first LADA crossover of its own design at the SPIEF-2025, on June 18, 2025, at the ExpoForum Congress Center.
The company will unveil another new LADA model for the first time at the forum, alongside its main premiere. The LADA Iskra will be displayed as well,

On June 4, Hyundai launched all-new 2025 Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid, a three-row SUV in South Africa. The vehicle is priced at ZAR 1,249,900.
The vehicle measures 4,830 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 2,815 mm. The vehicle is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired w

On June 3, Nissan unveils the first video of all-new Leaf among three-part short videos. The third generation Leaf electric crossover will be launched later in June globally.
The all-new model will balance emotional and rational appeal, ensuring it looks sleek and bold, whilst meeting the real-world needs of families

On May 31, M-Hero, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation sub-brand, unveiled the core product features of the M817 flagship off-road SUV developed with Huawei, such as interior trims and dimensions.
Adopting an oriental lion-inspired exterior design, the M817 features an iconic front grille with a glowing M logo to incorporat

On May 30, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) launched the Maextro S800 sedan, the first cooperative model between JAC Group and Huawei. The model is available in two battery electric and four range-extended electric variants, with prices ranging from CNY 708,000 to CNY 1,018,000.
The Maextro S800 prese

On May 27, 2025, multiple sources reported that production of the Aletra L8 EV has begun at PT Handal Indonesia Motor’s factory in Purwakarta, West Java. Aletra is an Indonesian EV brand founded by PT Sinar Armada Globalindo (PT SAG) in partnership with Livan Automotive, a subsidiary of the Geely Group.
The manufactu

On June 2, 2025, PT JHL Internasional Otomotif (PT JIO) and PT JIO Distribusi Indonesia (PT JDI), BAIC’s authorized representatives, officially launched the locally assembled BAIC BJ40 Plus at the PT Handal Indonesia (PT HIM) facility in Purwakarta, West Java. This event marked BAIC’s first vehicle assembled in Indon

On June 2, 2025, Kim Long Motor Hue JSC held a handover ceremony in Hue City to officially deliver the KIMLONG N23-EV electric bus to DAON Mobility Co., Ltd. (Korea). This marks the first delivery under a long-term contract signed in April to export 200 KIM LONG electric buses to Korea for tourism and student transpo

On May 27, Geely announced the upcoming arrival of the 2026 Monjaro in Mexico, marking a new step in its local expansion. Positioned as the brand’s flagship SUV, the Monjaro shares its platform and engineering with the recently launched Renault Koleos 2026.
Built on the CMA global architecture, the Monjaro measures 4

On June 3, Polestar announced that the 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the U.S. with a starting price of USD 56,400.
Following the launch of Polestar 4 in other markets, Polestar 4 production for North America is planned to start in Busan, South Korea this summer, with first customer deliveries expected in t

On June 3, Tata Motors launched the all-new Harrier.ev SUV, with prices starting at INR 2.15 million.
The new Harrier.ev measures 4,607 mm in length, 2,132 mm in width, 1,740 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,741 mm. The vehicle is available in both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive options and is powered by long-r

On May 29, Renault announced the arrival of the new Duster E-Tech Hybrid SUV in Colombia.
This model stands out as Renault’s first hybrid 4×4 in Latin America, combining rugged design with hybrid technology to offer both power and efficiency.
The Duster E-Tech Hybrid continues the legacy of one of Colombia’s best-sel

On June 2, Audi Brazil announced the launch of the new RS Q8 Performance, a refreshed version of the brand’s high-end luxury SUV.
Featuring a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, it delivers 640 hp and 850 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 280 km/h, with a

On May 22, Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled a next-generation intelligent super platform for all powertrains.
Developed for mid-to-large-size and above luxury models, the platform is compatible with plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric, hydrogen energy, hybrid, and fuel powertrains. It comprises: a 2.0T super hyb

On May 27, Haval, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the Raptor ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) off-road SUV, which is available in Pro and Ultra variants priced at CNY 136,900 and CNY 146,900, respectively.
The Raptor ICEV measures 4,800mm long (including the exterior-mounted spare tire), 1,950mm

It is anticipated that the next-generation Hyundai hybrid system will enhance performance and fuel efficiency across various segments
As Hyundai Group navigates the slowdown in global Electric Vehicle (EV) demand, the company has started to refocus its efforts on its existing xEV technology — the hybrid vehicle — to

On June 2, DS Automobile opened orders for the DS N°4 in France.
The premium compact hatchback is built on the EMP2 platform. It introduces three powertrains: the BEV E-TENSE with 213 hp, 343 Nm of torque, and a 450 km WLTP range using a 58.3-kWh battery able to be recharged from 20% to 80% in 31 minutes; a PHEV offe

On May 31, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. held its first Annual Stockholders’ Day, at its headquarters in Los Angeles. Attending stockholders and guests experienced a ride & drive, including multiple FX prototype mules, including the FX Super One, the FX 6, and FX 4.
Faraday Future’s sub brand FX unveiled t