nburg, Sweden, representing a GBP 2.5 million investment over three years. The new facility will test emission control systems, expanding the company’s heavy-duty vehicle testing capabilities. Equipped with test cells for medium and heavy-duty diesel engines, it can test full engines up to 600kW (800hp) for the first time. It will test the performance of catalysts within the wider engine after-treatment and control systems. It includes an on-si...

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Suprajit to expand operations in Mexico On December 16, Suprajit México announced a new expansion phase in Matamoros, Tamaulipas thanks to an estimated investment of USD 2.7 million. The project will create 800 new jobs over the next year, most of them allocated to workers trained in specialized manufacturing of cables and components for the automotive industry, as well as cables for outdoor-use equipment. (Mexico Industry on December 16, 2025)...

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t Stellantis’ Atessa plant, Italy will gradually increase production starting in February 2026, raising output from 640 to 820 vans per day. At the same time, solidarity contracts have been extended until July 31, 2026. As part of the new plan, part of the third shift will return, allowing around 800 workers to come back to work. However, about 300 of the plant’s 4,350 employees will still remain on solidarity contracts. Based on multiple sou...

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ys in Shenzhen, with scenarios such as rainy days, nights, and construction sites involved. The HIMA has completed over 20,000km of such validation, covering all local expressways and highways with a total mileage of 1,000km. The vehicle models for testing were the 2025 AITO M9 SUV and the Maextro S800 sedan. From multiple press releases...

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FAW Hongqi launches HS6 PHEV flagship SUV 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 hybrid platform. Equipped with a 110kW/225Nm 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine, a 168kW/340Nm pe...

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GWM Ora launches Ora 5 electric SUV 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 front-motor FWD layout. Equipped with a 14-in-1 high-performance e-drive system and a 150kW/260N...

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TQ WULING makes debut with Malaysia-assembled Bingo compact e-hatchback 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 Bingo EV marks the official debut of the TQ WULING brand, es...

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es are built on the all-new LEX platform, upgraded by Chery Group. It supports both electric (NEV) and traditional (ICE) vehicles. The LEX platform gives the Lepas range several key advantages: Spacious and Comfortable Interiors: The L4 has a 2,700mm wheelbase in a 4,400mm body, and the L8 has a 2,800mm wheelbase in a 4,688mm body. Smooth Performance: The 1.5T engine delivers 115kW and 235Nm of torque, with tuned dynamics and intelligent chassis...

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of wading depth and a 0–100 km/h time of 5.5 seconds. The BJ60e offers motors of 205 hp front and 335 hp rear, with 655 Nm of combined torque, 152 km CLTC electric range, 1,200 km of total CLTC range and a 1.5T generator rated at 120 hp. It offers seating for seven, 215 mm of ground clearance and 800 mm of wading depth. Both models include connectivity features and off-road-oriented equipment. The BJ60e adds 12.8-inch displays for driver and pa...

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tail fueling positions across 38 locations. TMNA and FEF aim to strengthen infrastructure for current and future generations of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) drivers. Toyota is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through its Toyota and Lexus brands, plus its more than 1,800 dealerships. Toyota employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 49 milli...

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anese sales operations, GAC Group plans to entrust M Mobility Japan, an agent in Nakano, Tokyo. Two battery electric vehicle models will initially be introduced, namely, the Aion UT compact liftback sedan and the Aion V compact SUV, with respective starting prices of JPY 3.3 million (around CNY 149,800) and JPY 5 million (around CNY 227,000). Both will be compatible with CHAdeMO, Japan’s local fast-charging protocol. It is reported that GAC Gro...

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al Automobile Exhibition‌, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) globally debuted the Xingguang 560 versatile hardcore SUV. The model is available in four ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle), PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), and EV (battery electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 59,800 to CNY 98,800. The Xingguang 560 measures 4,745mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,755mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,810mm. The ICEV and PHEV variants ar...

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c cooperation agreement with Beijing Xingshunda Bus Co., Ltd. (Xingshunda Bus) in Beijing. The two companies also announced that the U11E new energy highway bus was put into operation. The U11E measures 10,895mm long, 2,550mm wide, and 3,375mm high, with a wheelbase of 5,500mm. Powered by a 200kW/2,800Nm motor and a 255.48kWh battery, the model delivers a top speed of 100km/h and a range of 300km. Starting with the large-scale application of high...

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dual-motor intelligent 4WD layout. Equipped with a new 105kW/220Nm 1.5T Lanhai Power hybrid engine, the model delivers a total system power of 485kW, a total system torque of 915Nm, a top speed of 200km/h, and a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 4.8s. A 63kWh 5C ternary lithium battery mated to an 800V fast-charging platform completes the powertrain, providing a CLTC EV-mode range of 410km, a CLTC combined range of 1,400km, a fuel consumption of...

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15x 1,885x 1,655 mm with a 2,735-mm wheelbase. It offers a lower center of gravity, 50:50 weight distribution, and a rigid 36,360 Nm/deg body. Its lightweight rear-wheel-drive motor delivers 218 hp and 240 Nm for a 0–100 km/h time of 8 seconds. Two variants are offered: the B10 Life, from MYR 107,800 with a 56.2 kWh battery (361 km WLTP, 140 kW DC charging capacity), and the B10 Design, from MYR 118,800 with a 67.1 kWh pack (434 km WLTP, 168 kW...

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0MPa automotive hot-formed steel plate with HBIS Group Co., Ltd. (HBIS Group). Hot-formed steel plates, widely used in core load-bearing and anti-collision structures such as A- and B-pillars, door anti-collision beams, door rings, and floor beams, deliver an industry mainstream strength of 1,300-1,800MPa. The Chery-HBIS cooperative hot-formed steel plate comes with much higher strength and lower thickness for more possibilities for vehicle weigh...

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launch expected in the spring of 2026. The “V” stands for victory, and the “9” represents a technology flagship among HIMA products. The Luxeed V9 will inherit the HIMA’s family front fascia design, measuring around 5.2m long and 2m wide. The Luxeed V9 will be built on the Huawei DriveONE 800V silicon carbide power platform and equipped with a 192-line LiDAR, the Huawei Giant Whale battery system, a soft-close automatic front trunk, fro...

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tariff on Mexico if it does not immediately release water owed to the U.S. under a 1944 treaty. 'Mexico continues to violate our comprehensive Water Treaty, and this violation is seriously hurting our BEAUTIFUL TEXAS CROPS AND LIVESTOCK,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.  Trump claims Mexico owes over 800,000 acre-feet of water and must release at least 200,000 acre-feet by December 31 to avoid penalties, arguing that the shortfall is harming Texas ...

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ction EV platforms. The new capital will accelerate VisIC's roadmap, including the release of Gen3 750V GaN dice and power modules, development of Gen4 1350V GaN technology, stabilization of the supply chain, and ramp-up of GaN product delivery for EV traction inverters, and expansion into emerging 800V data center power requirements, leveraging the same advanced GaN platform. Based on VisIC Technologies Ltd. press release...

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BAW Ruisheng launches Ruisheng M8 MPV On December 5, Ruisheng, a Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) sub-brand, launched the Ruisheng M8 large MPV. The model is available in eight REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and EV (battery electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 149,800 to CNY 219,800. The Ruisheng M8 adopts a unique exterior design and measures 5,317mm long, 1,870mm wide, and 1,955mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,200mm. The...

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