Toyota to introduce several new models in Argentina in 2026 On December 17, it was reported that Toyota plans to introduce several new models in Argentina in 2026, expanding its portfolio as well as Lexus’. The announcement was made by Toyota Argentina President Gustavo Salinas, who detailed the rollout schedule during a press conference. The most significant launch will be the Yaris Cross, which has already secured more than 2,000 reservations...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

GAC launches AION and HYPTEC NEV brands in Saudi Arabia On December 10, GAC launched its two NEV brands, AION and HYPTEC in the Riyadh Motor Show in Saudi Arabia. The company introduced three new energy vehicles, AION V, AION ES, and HYPTEC HT for the Saudi market at the event. The company showcased eight models from its GAC, AION, and HYPTEC brands, offering both electric and fuel-powered options. The NEV lineup included the AION V, AION ES, HY...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Thai Motor Expo 2025: Honda unveils new CR-V e:HEV, HuNT Series, and STEP WGN e:HEV Announced on November 28, 2025, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. took part in the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, with a highlight being the price announcement of the new CR-V e:HEV, now offered as a full-hybrid lineup across all variants. The model features enhanced usability and upgraded standard equipment, with prices starting from THB 1,399,000. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Tata Technologies, India completes acquisition of Germany’s ES Tec Group On November 27, 2025, Tata Technologies completed the acquisition of 100% of ES‑Tec GmbH and its subsidiaries through its wholly owned Singapore subsidiary, Tata Technologies Pte. Limited, making ES‑Tec a subsidiary of the group. The deal, first announced on September 13, 2025, is valued at EUR 75 million with performance‑linked payouts and closed earlier than the in...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

Auto Guangzhou 2025: Chery Exeed globally debuts ES7 GT, ES Hero coupes On November 22, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, globally debuted the ES7 GT and ES Hero coupes. Positioned as a luxury shooting brake coupe, the ES7 GT adopts a unique exterior design concept with a liftback structure and wide tires. A tri-motor range-extending system enables a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

GAC brand arrives to Argentina On November 11, it was announced that China’s GAC officially launched its brand in Argentina with a ceremony held in Buenos Aires, marking its formal entry into the country’s core automotive market and strengthening its South American expansion strategy. Wu Bingcheng, Vice President of GAC International’s Americas Regional Center, highlighted the company’s long-term vision for localized development. The coll...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

officially launch the mid-life facelift of the CR-V e:HEV at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025. The updated model drops all 1.5L turbo gasoline versions, offering only five-seat variants powered by the e:HEV hybrid system.  Pre-bookings for the new Honda CR V e:HEV facelift are now open. Estimated prices range from THB 1.3 – 1.7 million across five trims: e:HEV E 2WD, ES 2WD, Hunt 2WD, RS 2WD, and RS 4WD. The facelifted model introdu...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

Toyota recalls 1.1 million North American vehicles for rearview camera issue On November 4, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing issued a recall for 1,024,407 vehicles in the U.S. because of a rearview camera image that may not display,  according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Transport Canada says in a recall notice that 99,178 vehicles are affected in Canada. Toyota is recalling 102 Toyota and Lexus mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

ge end-to-end large model architecture, system-level integration, and software-hardware collaboration. The system supports high, mid, and low-compute platforms, multi-modal sensor fusion, and pure vision perception. WePilot 3.0 can be quickly adapted and iterated across different regions and countries. This solution will be rolled out with the annual refresh of the Chery EXEED ES and ET models, while existing EXEED Sterra ES and ET owners will re...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Volvo ES90 electric sedan officially launched in Thailand Reported on October 22, 2025, Volvo Car has introduced the ES90 electric sedan to the Thai market, marking its first regional launch. The model is imported from Volvo’s facility in Chengdu, China, and arrives in a single Ultra RWD variant priced at THB 2.99 million. Volvo characterizes the ES90 as a fusion of the refined elegance of a sedan, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spacio...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

DiDi launches EV service in Mexico On October 17, it was reported that DiDi launched DiDi Premier, a new EV service in Mexico designed to elevate the mobility experience with greater comfort, safety, and sustainability. The service begins in Mexico City with a fleet of 500 fully electric vehicles, including models such as the GAC Aion ES and JAC E J7, supported by strategic partners like SEV, Vemo, OCN!, LAFA, FAZT, and Vemo Charging. Each vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

Toyota Kentucky adds solar panel field as it prepares to produce EVs On October 10, Toyota announced it has advanced its environmental sustainability efforts with the launch of a new solar panel installation at its flagship manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky.  The nearly 30-acre solar field is expected to generate approximately 15 million kWh of clean electricity per year, enough to power 1,400 average U.S. homes for a year. The init...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

All-new Subaru Forester 2.5 i-S EyeSight launched in Thailand, fully imported from Japan Announced on October 3, 2025, TC Subaru (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the official distributor of Subaru vehicles in Thailand, has launched the all-new Subaru Forester 2.5i-S ES AWD CVT 26MY, fully imported from Japan.  The company noted that its Thai-assembled Forester stocks had been depleted. The all-new Forester highlights Japanese craftsmanship and advanced saf...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Autoliv provides safety configurations for NIO’s all-new ES8 SUV Autoliv, Inc. (Autoliv) provides a variety of safety features including state-of-the-art airbag systems and intelligent seatbelts for NIO’s all-new ES8 SUV. The driver’s seat intelligent restraint system integrates an active pre-tensioning seatbelt and the LLA adaptive force-limiting seatbelts to provide precise protection tailored to the individual’s movements. Each of the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

NIO launches all-new ES8 electric SUV On September 20, NIO launched the all-new ES8 large battery electric SUV. The model is available in one 7-seater and two 6-seaters variants, with prices ranging from CNY 406,800 to CNY 446,800. The all-new ES8 adopts the “Design for Success” design concept and measures 5,280mm long, 2,010mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,130mm. The all-new ES8 is equipped with an all-domain 900V architectur...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

TVS Motor, India launches King Deluxe Plus CNG three-wheeler in Tanzania On September 17, 2025, TVS Motor Company launched the King Deluxe Plus CNG three-wheeler in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in collaboration with distributor Car & General. The  key features of the vehicle include a 5kg dual-fuel CNG tank, an 8-litre gasoline tank, a king-size driver seat, a strong chassis and body with heavy-duty pillars, and a sturdy, ergonomic design for safety...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Tata Technologies, India to acquire German engineering firm ES-Tec Group On September 13, 2025, Tata Technologies Limited signed a definitive agreement, via its wholly owned Singapore subsidiary, to acquire 100% equity in ES-Tec GmbH and its subsidiaries (ES-Tec Group). The deal, valued at up to EUR 75 million including earn-outs, is expected to close by December 31, 2025. ES-Tec Group is a provider of high-end automotive engineering services, wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Toyota reportedly plans two electric SUVs for Kentucky plant Toyota Motor Corp. plans to build two battery-powered SUVs at its Georgetown, Kentucky, plant as it ends production the Lexus ES model at the site, according to a person familiar with the matter. On September 9, Nikkei Asia reported Toyota would consolidate production of Lexus brand cars in the U.S. to a single location. According to a new Nikkei report, the two new EVs to be built at G...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

Euro NCAP tests 16 new models, Togg and Firefly achieve five-star ratings On September 9, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 16 new models, assessing aspects such as passive safety and the performance of the latest driver assistance systems. The two models from Togg, the electric family saloon T10F and the electric SUV T10X, achieved five-star ratings. The T10F scored 95% for Adult Occupant protection and the T10X scored 94%. Both mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Toyota to end Lexus ES production in U.S., import next-gen from Japan Toyota Motor Corp. plans to consolidate production of its Lexus brand cars in the U.S. into a single location from two in the face of high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and resultant pressure of cost increases. A Nikkei Asia report on September 9 said the move is aimed at strengthening U.S. production of hybrid vehicles while shifting some production of high-end L...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10