Reported on December 16, 2025, Toyota Vietnam has unveiled its first teaser of an upcoming next-generation pickup, following the model’s global premiere in Thailand in November, and confirmed its arrival in Vietnam in early 2026.
Although the official model name has not been announced ahead of the launch, the teaser

Perodua launched the all-new subcompact SUV, the Traz, on December 17.
The all-new Traz measures 4,310mm in length, 1,770mm in width, 1,655mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,620mm. It is equipped with a 1.5L 2NR-VE engine mated to a CVT.
The Traz adopts the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) B-segment platfo

On December 15, Honda announced the arrival of its refreshed 2026 Pilot at U.S. dealerships with a redesigned front fascia and a larger grille, offered in Sport, EX-L, Touring, TrailSport, Elite and Black Edition trim levels.
Designed in Torrance, California and developed in Raymond, Ohio, the fourth-generation Pilo

On December 16, Mazda North American Operations released a new video featuring Jannice Jacobson, Senior Manager of Strategic Planning, highlighting the improved interior space and layout of the all-new 2026 CX-5, launching in early 2026.
The video shares how the 2026 CX-5's expanded interior space, refined proporti

On December 10, MB RUS JSC (part of the Avtodom Group of Companies), the exclusive distributor of Foton pickups and vans in Russia, announced that it will officially present the new generation Foton View van on December 24, 2025. The car is certified for the Russian market with a 2-liter turbodiesel engine producing

On December 14, Kerman Motor announced that Eagle Hybrid, its new product, has entered the final stage of technical tests and received 85 standards. The Eagle Hybrid HEV uses a DHT transmission and a hybrid electric-gasoline powertrain. The system includes a 1.8 kWh battery and a set of coordinated motors that provid

On December 16, Mercedes-Benz announced that its all-new VLE electric van, the first model built on the new modular and scalable van architecture, will make its world premiere on March 10, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany.
Merecedes-Benz VLE combines the smooth ride and handling of a limousine with the flexibility of an M

On December 16, Moskvich automobile brand announced the launch of a new product line, the “M” line, and began production of the Moskvich M70 and M90 C-SUV and D-SUV crossovers at its plant.
Built on a new platform, the Moskvich M70 and M90 models are powered by turbocharged engines, with 1.5- and 2.0-liter options fo

On December 17, Toyota Motor launched the all-new RAV4 in Japan.
The 6th generation RAV4 is a compact SUV built on the idea that "Life is an Adventure". While maintaining the RAV4's signature solid and powerful design and packaging, it has been developed around the keywords Diversification, Electrification, and Intel

On December 16, Renault announced the launch details and pricing for the new Twingo E-Tech electric.
The Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is powered by an 82 hp electric motor paired with a 27.5 kWh battery, delivering a driving range of up to 263 km. The powertrain is optimized for urban use, offering zero tailpipe em

Reported on December 15, 2025, EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) revealed the XPeng models to be assembled in Malaysia: the G6 SUV, X9 MPV, and the newly launched X9 PowerX REEV at Melaka plant. Its wholly owned subsidiary, PEPS-JV (Melaka) Sdn Bhd (PJVM), signed a Framework Assembly Agreement (FAA) and Vehicle Assembly Ag

On December 12, the SOLLERS Group unveiled the new seven-seat Sollers SF1 passenger minibus in Moscow, Russia. The full-cycle production of the Sollers SF1 minibus is scheduled to begin at Sollers Yelabuga plant in the first quarter of 2026.
The Sollers SF1 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine th

On December 12, KAMAZ PJSC held a ceremonial opening of a disc brake assembly line at KAMAZ Brake Systems LLC (KTS), marking the start of disc brake assembly as part of a project to localize disc brake production in Russia.
KAMAZ Brake Systems LLC is a subsidiary of KAMAZ PJSC. The company has developed a modern auto

On December 16, Nissan announced that the third-generation LEAF has begun rolling off the transformed production line at its Sunderland plant, bringing the company’s EV36Zero plan to life.
The first new LEAF is a two-tone Luminous Teal Evolve model with a 75-kW battery, offering up to 622 km of range (WLTP) and 150 k

On December 11, BYD announced that it will showcase nine models, including six fully electric vehicles and three plug-in hybrids in the Brussels Motor Show 2026.
At the event, BYD will make the Belgian debut of the Atto 2 DM-i and showcase the Atto 2 EV Long Range (Comfort), Dolphin, Seal, Sealion 7, Seal 6 DM-i Tour

On December 15, LEPAS, part of Chery Group, announced that it will officially enter the South African market in February 2026, introducing its L4, L6, and flagship L8 models. The brand was officially introduced locally in November 2025.
The Lepas vehicles are built on the all-new LEX platform, upgraded by Chery Group

On December 12, JETOUR launched three hybrid models, the G700, T2 i-DM, and T1 i-DM, at the Bidiyah Festival in Oman.
The G700, built on the GAIA platform with the i-DM Off-road system, produces 665 kW of power. The G700 also features four displays, NAPPA leather massage seats, and a Lexicon audio system.
While the T

On December 12, KAMAZ announced a special pre-sales program for the first batch of Russian-made Atom electric vehicles for company employees.
The first PT series vehicle was assembled in Moscow at the end of November 2025 using the same technologies as mass production, confirming the project's market readiness.
Atom

On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the recent filing by Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) and BAIC BluePark Magna Automobile Co., Ltd. for the market access of two intelligent connected vehicle models with Level 3 conditional autonomous driving

Reported on December 12, 2025, GWM Malaysia confirmed that the first locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 units have already rolled off the line at the EP Manufacturing (EPMB) plant in Melaka, marking the first Chinese new-energy MPV to be assembled in Malaysia. The model was first shown locally at the Kuala Lumpur Interna