Aisin Canada, Inc. will invest CAD 11 million over the next year to localize production of panoramic sunroofs for the Lexus NX, built at Toyota’s plant in Cambridge, Ontario, Production of sunroofs will begin in Ontario in late 2026.
The investment in new equipment will bring work currently done in Asia to North Amer

On November 13, the Pakistan Auto Show 2025 in Karachi hosted several new vehicle launches from automakers.
Suzuki Pakistan introduced the Fronx XUV, its first locally assembled hybrid SUV for the domestic market. The Fronx combines Suzuki’s 1.5L K-Series gasoline hybrid engine, six airbags, ABS with ESP, and a 9-in

On November 15, Tata Motors unveiled the production-ready Tata Sierra at its event in Mumbai, confirming an official launch date of November 25, 2025. The new Sierra carries over the original SUV’s proportions, upright stance, glasshouse effect, and signature shoulder lines, but updates them with features such as a p

On November 14, JAC announced that it has begun accepting orders for its new RF8 minivan. The model is designed for multiple uses, including business travel and comfortable long trips.
The JAC RF8 includes features like road sign recognition, door opening warning, traffic jam assist, and a 540° transparent chassis vi

On November 12, 2025, Gabriel India Limited’s board of directors approved the initialization of a revised Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V. and Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems Private Limited (IGSSPL). The new structure proposes that Gabriel India owns a 65% stake and Inalfa holds 35%,

On November 10, 2025, Deepal launched the E07 MultiTruck in Pakistan, marking the country’s debut of an all-electric multitruck. The E07 MultiTruck features a unibody SUV platform and is powered by an 89.98 kWh battery and dual-motor AWD setup, delivering 590 hp and 645 Nm torque, with 0–100 km/h acceleration in 4 se

At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Webasto exhibited the latest achievements in electrification, intelligentization, carbon reduction, and comfort. The key exhibits were the world’s first ultra-large double-opening panoramic sunroof, a lightweight all-fabric folding roof, and a roof cinema system. The

On November 10, 2025, Chery launched the Tiggo 9 PHEV in Pakistan, unveiling its locally assembled flagship seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV. The Tiggo 9 PHEV, the largest in Chery’s lineup, features a triple-motor hybrid setup paired with a 1.5L turbocharged engine. This drivetrain delivers 610 horsepower and 920 Nm to

On November 6, 2025, Minda Corporation Limited (Spark Minda) announced that it had secured its first order for sunroofs from an OEM, with a new manufacturing facility coming up in Pune and production slated for Q1 FY 2027, ending June. For switches, it secured a significant order from a two-wheeler OEM, and a new fac

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

On October 20, EVOLUTE introduced a new version of its i-SKY electric crossover — the CITY EDITION. The model comes in two trim levels: Comfort, starting at RUB 2,290,000, and Premium, starting at RUB 2,490,000.
The EVOLUTE i-SKY electric crossover is powered by a 204 hp liquid-cooled electric motor delivering 340 N

On October 21, Omoda & Jaecoo launched the locally assembled Jaecoo J7 SHS Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in Pakistan.
The model is produced at Nishat Motors’ new manufacturing facility in Faisalabad, established with a USD 100 million investment to enhance local automotive production and hybrid technology in

On October 15, Leapmotor International entered the South African market with its first model i.e., C10 REEV SUV. The brand is a joint venture between Leapmotor and Stellantis, is expanding globally across Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and now South Africa.
Leapmotor C10 REEV runs primarily as an electric ve

On October 14, Stellantis MEA unveiled the new Jeep Commander, a seven-seater D-segment SUV in the Middle East region.
Jeep Commander comes with 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine, which generates output of 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and a capable 4x4 system.
It includes fe

On October 9, GM presented the new refreshed and revised 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, which will begin shipping to U.S. customers in early 2026 as a limited run model. The vehicle measures 4,307 mm in length, 1,770 mm in width, 1,622 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,675 mm.
While the 2027 Bolt has a familiar shape,

On October 8, Chevrolet Argentina announced the start of pre-sales for the new 2026 Captiva PHEV, marking the debut of the brand’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in South America.
The Captiva PHEV 2026 combines a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with a 20.5-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, delivering a total out

On September 10, iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, released official images of the V27 mid-to-large-size range-extended electric SUV.
According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the V27 measures 4,909mm or 5,055mm long, 1,976mm wide, and 1,855mm or 1,894mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,910mm. Th

On September 12, Kuraray Co., Ltd. announced that its Trosifol SkyViera interlayer for ambient light has been selected for use in the panoramic sunroofs of the BE 6 and XEV 9e electric vehicle models from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.
Kuraray’s Trosifol SkyViera interlayer film adds both design and lighting features t

On September 8, Gentex Corporation presented automotive features that enhance driving comfort and safety at IAA Mobility 2025. It also highlighted technologies from its partners, including automotive thermal sensing from ADASKY, and wireless power and data transfer from Solace.
Gentex’s dimmable sun visors fold down