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Mazda previews all-new 2026 CX-5 interior ahead of 2026 launch in U.S.
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
Toyota launches all-new RAV4 in Japan
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
Subaru’s new Uncharted EV launches in U.S. at USD 34,995 in early 2026
On December 9, Subaru of America announced pricing on the all-new 2026 Subaru Uncharted EV arriving at U.S. dealerships in early 2026. The all-new, all-electric compact crossover starts at USD 34,995 MSRP, the lowest entry price across Subaru’s EV lineup.
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted will be available in three trim leve
Toyota world premieres three flagship sports car models
On December 5, Toyota announced that TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and the Lexus brand held the world premiere at Woven City in Susono city, Shizuoka prefecture, of TGR’s prototype models—the GR GT and GR GT3—as well as Lexus’ Lexus LFA Concept, a concept model for an electric sports car.
Toyota is positioning these thre
Subaru announces 2026 Trailseeker pricing ahead of U.S. launch
On December 4, Subaru of America announced its all-new, all-electric 2026 Subaru Trailseeker SUV will start at USD 39,995 MSRP when it goes on sale in the U.S. in early 2026, available in three trim levels: Premium, Limited, and Touring, and imported from the Subaru’s Gunma Yajima plant in Japan.
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Nissan readies 3-row Rogue PHEV for early 2026 launch in U.S.
On November 18, Nissan announced its first U.S. plug-in hybrid, the new 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid to make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, from November 21-30. It will reach Nissan dealerships early in 2026.
The new 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid combines two electric motors, a 20-kWh lithium-i
Mazda begins testing EV planned for U.S. in California
Mazda engineers have been seen testing what will be the company’s first electric vehicle designed and developed for the U.S. near Mazda’s R&D center in Irvine, California. The body of the test mule is a heavily modified and downsized version of its flagship CX-90 crossover.
Mazda's first EV for the U.S. is expected t
Honda unveils next-generation technologies for electrified models to be launched in second half of 2020s
On November 6, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it held the Honda Automotive Technology Workshop for members of news media on October 29, where the company unveiled a series of next-generation technologies for automobile products scheduled to go on sale in the second half of the 2020s.
At the workshop, Honda intr
JMS 2025: Mitsubishi Motors unveils Mitsubishi Elevance Concept, Electrified Crossover SUV
On October 29, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) held a press conference at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan from October 29 through November 9. During the event, Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer, took the stage to present the wo
JMS 2025: Nissan unveils all-new Elgrand premium minivan, set to launch in Japan next summer
On October 29, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa presented the all-new Elgrand premium minivan at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025) held at Tokyo Big Sight. Set to launch in the Japanese market in summer 2026, all-new Elgrand features an imposing exterior design, positioning it as Japan’s flagship minivan. In its interi
JMS 2025: BYD exhibits 13 models including the world premiere of the T35 light-duty electric truck and the RACCO mini EV prototype
On October 29, BYD Japan Group held a press briefing at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9) at Tokyo Big Sight. Mr. Xueliang LIU, General Manager of BYD's Asia Pacific Automotive Sales Division and President of BYD Japan Co., Ltd. (BYD Japan), Mr. Atsuki Tofuku
JMS 2025: Sharp debuts new LDK+EV concept, developed with Foxconn
On October 30, Mr. Mototaka Taneya, Senior Managing Executive Officer and CTO of Sharp Corporation (Sharp), took the stage at a press briefing at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9) held at Tokyo Big Sight to unveil the second electric vehicle (EV) concept mode
JMS 2025: Lexus unveils six-wheeled LS Concept, redefining LS as Luxury Space
On October 29, Lexus Chief Branding Officer Simon Humphries took the stage at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9) being held at Tokyo Big Sight and unveiled the LS Concept minivan.
He began by explaining that with the Century brand at the top of Toyota's produc



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