On December 18, 2025, Nissan Motor India announced that its upcoming all-new seven-seater B-MPV for the Indian market will be called Gravite and is scheduled for launch in early 2026. The Gravite is the first product in Nissan’s refreshed, strategically curated line-up for India and will be manufactured locally at Re

On December 18, Leapmotor announced that it will unveil the B03X in Europe, reveal the B05’s interior design, and launch the B10 Hybrid EV with range-extender technology for the European market, at Brussels Motor Show 2026.
The B03X is a fully electric B-segment crossover built on the Leapmotor’s new global platform.

On December 18, Western Auto announced a strategic partnership with FAW Trucks in Saudi Arabia. It will mark a major milestone in the Kingdom’s commercial mobility journey. This collaboration brings together FAW’s engineering capabilities and Western Auto’s strong local presence, enabling them to deliver dependable c

On December 15, Great Wall Motor (GWM) launched the all-new TANK 700. The vehicle is powered by a 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 engine, which generates 355 HP and 560 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The TANK 700 was already launched in China and has begun entering key overseas markets such

On December 18, Kia announced pricing for the all-new 2026 K4 Hatchback, a new body style with added cargo versatility and a roomier interior, that joins the K4 sedan at U.S. dealerships in early 2026.
As affordability becomes an important issue in the U.S., the entry-level FWD K4 EX starts at USD 24,890, with the K

On December 17, BMW Group announced that it will showcase the new iX3, the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
BMW will showcase its Panoramic iDrive, featuring a large dashboard-wide display with a new operating concept and the AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in the

On December 18, BMW announced that its Munich plant, Germany is now prepared to produce the next generation of vehicles. New equipment has been installed in the body shop and assembly line, and all systems have passed initial functional tests. During these tests, all production steps are run without real parts, creat

On December 11, Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD, launched the BYD ATTO 8 at the Riyadh Motor Show. It is BYD's first 7-seater SUV in Saudi Arabia. It leverages BYD's advanced 5th-generation DM (Dual Mode) Super Hybrid platform, available in two distinct configurations. 
The DM-i variant offers a W

On December 17, Valmet Automotive signed a cooperation agreement with Sisu Auto to manufacture components and carry out final vehicle assembly for the SISU GT series at Valmet Automotive’s Uusikaupunki plant in Finland.
The partnership addresses Sisu Auto’s need for additional capacity to facilitate its growth, while

On December 17, multiple sources reported that AGR Group produced a test batch of vehicles for the Chinese brand GAC at a former Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg, including the GS3 crossover and the M8 minivan.
The serial production of these vehicles has not yet been established.
Based on multiple sources

On December 18, BYD announced its entry into the Iraqi market through a strategic partnership with Noor Al Jazeera (NAT), a specialized automotive distribution company in the country, marking its expansion across the Middle East. Ahead of the official brand launch event, the company opened its showroom in Baghdad.
Th

On December 16, FAW Hongqi launched the HS6 PHEV large 5-seater flagship SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 178,800 to CNY 228,800.
The HS6 PHEV measures 4,925mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,740mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,925mm.
The HS6 PHEV features the Honghu h

On December 16, Ora, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the Ora 5 battery electric SUV. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,800 and CNY 133,800.
The Ora 5 measures 4,471mm long, 1,833mm or 1,844mm wide, and 1,641mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,720mm.
The Ora 5 features a

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

Announced on December 17, 2025, TQ WULING officially launched the locally assembled TQ WULING Bingo compact electric hatchback in Malaysia, tailored for urban mobility. The model is offered in two variants: the Bingo PRO at MYR 67,800 and the Bingo MAX at MYR 72,800, with launch promotions adding further appeal.
The

On December 17, 2025, Perodua launched the all-new subcompact SUV, the Traz.
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

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