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

On December 22, Yijing, a new cooperative automobile brand between Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) and Huawei, rolled its first off-tooling sample (OTS) vehicle off the production line. This marks that the first Yijing vehicle model has entered the substantive verification stage prior to mass production.
Positioned

On December 18, Foton AUV unveiled an intelligent bus in Beijing.
The Foton AUV intelligent bus is designed with ultra-short front and rear overhangs to maximize the interior space, where passenger vehicle-oriented features, such as a wrap-around cockpit, one-piece body sides, and hidden air conditioner vents, are in

Reported on December 22, 2025, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) aims to start large-scale local production of BEVs in 2026, targeting an output of 28,000–30,000 units.
The majority of vehicles produced, around 85–90%, will be sold domestically under Thailand’s EV incentive programs, while the remaining 10–15% will be shippe

On December 23, Renault announced that it has set a new EV efficiency record with its Filante Record 2025 concept car. During a test on December 18, 2025, at UTAC’s circuit in Morocco, the car drove 1,008 km without recharging at an average speed of 102 km/h.
The 1,000 kg vehicle completed the run under 9 hours and 5

On December 23, Tata Motors, India announced that it will introduce five new EV nameplates by FY 2030 (ending March 31, 2030). It will introduce Sierra.ev and new Punch.ev in 2026. It will also introduce Avinya range of premium luxury EVs by the end of 2026.
For the charging infrastructure, it will introduce 400,000

On December 22, ROX Motor announced that it has received a Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) certificate for its new ROX ADAMAS SUV, confirming full compliance with technical regulations and clearing the way for official sales and distribution in Russia.
The ROX ADAMAS SUV uses advanced REEV (Range Extended Electric Vehicl

On December 22, Santana Motors, in a social media update, announced that it held an important meeting at BAIC’s R&D Center in Beijing, China, to prepare a production agreement at its Linares factory in Spain. 
After this high-level meeting between Santana, BAIC, Anhui Coronet Tech Co., the Linares City Council, and o

On December 19, Ford China launched the Bronco New Energy, its first versatile intelligent off-road SUV model. The model is available in five EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 229,800 to CNY 282,800.
The Bronco New Energy measures 5,025mm l

On December 22, Nissan announced pricing for the refreshed 2026 Pathfinder three-row SUV ahead of its U.S. launch early next year.
Assembled in the U.S. since 2004, the Pathfinder is built in Smyrna, Tennessee. The 2026 Pathfinder reaches U.S. showrooms in early 2026 with a starting MSRP of USD 37,500.
For 2026, the

On December 21, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that it has rolled off the first FX Super One MPV pre-production vehicle at its Hanford, California plant, named "FF AI-Factory California." The vehicle was the first one assembled from knockdown kits that arrived in Los Angeles on December 3.
The F

Announced on December 16, 2025, GEELY RIDDARA has officially introduced the RIDDARA ECON, the most affordable all-electric 4-door pickup in the Thai market. 
The RIDDARA ECON made its official local launch at the recent Motor Expo 2025 with an introductory price starting at THB 739,000. Event attendees can experience

On December 16, Great Wall Motor (GWM) held its GWM TECH DAY, its Russian market strategy, and advanced automotive technologies.
The event highlighted the Russian debut of GWM’s Hi4-T intelligent all-wheel-drive hybrid platform, designed for extreme off-road conditions. It combines a high-performance engine, electri