Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) will showcase 18 units at GIIAS 2025 in Jakarta (July 23–August 3), under the theme “The Future of Joyful Mobility.” The lineup includes commercially available models, concept cars, and upcoming releases.
ADM revealed that the previously mentioned HEV to be br

On July 16, Buick announced that Electra, a high-end sub-brand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), named its first luxury intelligent sedan the “Electra L7”. The “L” and “7” reflect the luxury DNA and full‑size sedan stature of the model, respectively.
The Electra L7 is the first production sedan built on the Xiao Yao ar

On July 21, 2025, Chery Malaysia officially introduced its advanced Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) technology.
Refined over two decades of research, the fifth-generation CSH platform blends the benefits of hybrid and electric mobility. At its core is a 1.5L turbocharged Dedicated Hybrid Engine, achieving 44.5% thermal effi

On July 21, 2025, Jaecoo Indonesia announced the global launch of the JAECOO J8 SHS ARDIS. This cutting-edge SUV is driven by the Super Hybrid System and Triple-Motor technology, delivering a remarkable total range of 1,400 km, an EV-only range of up to 180 km, and 0–100 km/h acceleration in just 5.4 seconds.
Built o

On July 21, Dongfeng Russia announced the launch of sales of its new urban crossover, the Dongfeng Mage, in Russia. It is available in two trims, Emotion and Progressive, with prices starting at RUB 2,550,000.
The Dongfeng Mage measures 4,650 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width, 1,630 mm in height and has a 2,775 mm whee

On July 21, Chery South Africa unveiled the updated Tiggo 7, featuring sharper styling, a redesigned front grille, and enhanced features across all variants. The prices for the new model start at ZAR 429,900 and go up to ZAR 549,900 for the top-end model.
The refreshed Tiggo 7 range begins with the Prime trim, powere

On July 21, Isuzu UK announced the official pricing for the new D-Max EV, the fully electric pickup to offer a 1-tonne payload, 3.5-tonne towing capacity, and full-time 4WD.
The vehicle will be offered in two trim levels, D-Max eDL40 and D-Max eV-Cross, based on Isuzu’s best-selling DL40 and V-Cross specifications. B

On July 19, BAIC Group launched the BJ40 ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) off-road SUV. The model is available in one diesel and two gasoline variants, with prices ranging from CNY 149,900 to CNY 159,900.
The BJ40 ICEV inherits a classic boxy exterior style and adopts for the first time frameless doors. The

Announced on July 18, 2025, Polytron celebrated the grand opening of its first G3 and G3+ electric vehicle assembly line at PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM)'s facility in Purwakarta, West Java.
Production is reportedly still in Semi Knocked-Down (SKD) form.
Both models will be showcased at the GAIKINDO Indonesia Inter

On July 17, Li Auto started accepting pre-orders for the Li i8, its first battery electric SUV, with estimated prices ranging from CNY 350,000 to CNY 400,000. The model will be launched on July 29.
The Li i8 is designed with a dual-tone body, pure flat glass, an electric sunshade, and an intelligent audio system for

On July 16, BAIC Group released model launch plans for the second half of 2025 (H2 2025).
In H2 2025, the group will launch a series of new models and facelifts, including: the Arcfox T1, the first newly developed production model under its “Three-Year Leap Forward” action plan; the BJ40 ICEV (internal combustion eng

On July 17, M-Hero, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the M817 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) off-road SUV. The model is available in Pro and Max variants priced at CNY 329,900 and CNY 359,900, respectively.
Positioned as a large intelligent off-road SUV, the M817 adopts

On July 21, Wrightbus unveiled the first look of its highly anticipated 6x2 zero-emission bus prototype. The prototype rolled off the production lines simultaneously at the company’s facilities in Northern Ireland and Malaysia.
The bus will undergo efficiency and durability tests this summer, with a demonstrator set

On July 21, JSW MG Motor India launched the MG M9 – The Presidential Limousine via MG Select at an introductory ex-showroom price of INR 6.99 million. The vehicle is powered by a 90-kWh NMC battery offering a range of 548 km and delivers 245 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque. It supports fast charging from 30% to 80%

Announced on July 16, 2025, Vietnam’s Kim Long Motor is emerging as a global player by exporting high-quality “Made in Vietnam” buses to markets including South Korea and Thailand. This reflects the company’s strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities while supporting Vietnam’s goal to become a regional automotive hub

Reported on July 18, 2025, Daihatsu announced plans to unveil its first hybrid model for Indonesia at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), scheduled from July 24 to August 3 in Tangerang.
While specifications were not disclosed, the company confirmed the vehicle was market-ready and would be c

On July 18, 2025, the Jaecoo J8 three-row D-segment SUV was officially launched in Malaysia. Locally built in Shah Alam, the SUV is priced from MYR 178,800 for the base 5-seater 2WD (FWD) model, while the range-topping 6-seater AWD variant comes in at MYR 198,800.
Powering the J8 is Chery’s 2.0-liter turbocharged fou

On July 17, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. held the global unveiling of its FX Super One MPV, the first of a new lineup of affordable mass market EV’s for the FX brand. The company said it had secured 10,034 non-binding pre-orders with binding USD 100 deposits for the Super One, from both B2B and B2C custom

On July 16, Subaru of America, Inc. announced details on the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, including the new Crosstrek Hybrid. The third-generation Subaru Crosstrek returns with an available, all-new next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system for enhanced range and capability.
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek and Crosstr

On July 17, multiple sources reported that Pars Khodro will soon start sales of imported Roewe ERX5 vehicles in Iran. It is the first imported plug-in hybrid product of Pars Khodro. It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 185 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque, along with a 180-kW electric motor with 270 Nm