aid the company is already adapting certain models to include hybrid powertrains. “The investment has been approved, the announcement has been made, and the company is now working very hard to bring these hybrids into the Canadian landscape as soon as possible.” Volkswagen currently offers only ICE and BEV models in Canada. Estrada did not say when the first VW hybrids would arrive in Canada, but a U.S. launch is not expected for a couple of ...

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Cadillac confirms ICE-powered replacement for CT5 sedan On October 14, Cadillac Vice President John Roth announced that after six years, the current generation Cadillac CT4 and CT5 will be retired after model year 2026. The CT4 will continue in production through June 2026 and the CT5 until the end of 2026.  Roth, however, did confirm that the CT5 legacy will be available for purchase in the United States and Canada as a next-generation internal...

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ated last week that the Trump administration’s goal is to end vehicle assembly in Canada and move those jobs south.Stellantis, which had been building the Dodge Charger and Challenger, and Chrysler 300 in Brampton, had halted work in February 2024 to retool the plant for the next-gen electric and ICE Jeep Compass vehicles. Stellantis responded to the outcry, saying: “We have been in Canada for over 100 years, and we are investing there. We ar...

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ain and Italy, it will establish self-operated national sales companies, its first in Europe. In smaller markets, it will continue cooperating with independent importers. Across all markets, GWM will rely on independent dealers and dealer groups with local expertise to sell vehicles and provide services. Most new models will be SUVs of varying sizes and categories, equipped with 2WD or a Hybrid Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive system (Hi4). GWM will a...

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ery electric vehicle (BEV) concept model. It combines proportions, high aerodynamic performance, and practicality with a design that evokes heritage, providing a driver-friendly layout and a comfortable, spacious interior. The “Performance-B STI concept,” based on an internal combustion engine (ICE), adopts a design that balances high performance and power with practicality. In the Adventure Scene Area, the Japanese-spec version of the “Tra...

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Perodua, Malaysia confirms EV pilot production, official launch set for end of 2025 On October 13, 2025, Perodua’s President and CEO confirmed that pilot production of the company’s first-ever EV has already begun at its Rawang facility. The EV is on track for launch before the end of 2025, as scheduled, with a target price capped at MYR 80,000. Perodua aims for the EV to deliver a range of 400–410 km, accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 6 to 7...

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aled 1.500 million units, up 22.4% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes totaled 947,000 units, up 32.4% y/y; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) volumes totaled 424,000 units, up 8.4% y/y; range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) volumes totaled 129,000 units, up 8.7% y/y; and ICE-powered (ICE: internal combustion engine) hybrid passenger vehicle volumes totaled 82,000 units, down 7% y/y. In the BEV market, wholesale volumes...

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Jeep unveils 2026 Grand Wagoneer with clearer naming, range extender On October 14, Stellantis announced the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, with new Jeep brand badging, powerful powertrains, including a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) application, elevated exterior design and accessible price point under USD 65,000. The Jeep brand is taking a step to simplify its SUV lineup by fully integrating the 2026 Grand Wagoneer under a unified flagship n...

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ing commercial arrangements linked to EV investments. GM expects the adoption rate of EVs to slow following recent U.S. government policy changes, including the termination of consumer tax incentives for EV purchases and reduction in emissions regulations, enticing companies to sell more profitable ICE-powered vehicles.  The company will recognize the special items in Q3 results slated for October 21. GM warned that a review of its manufacturing...

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ing initiatives to drive growth and innovation through the end of the decade during Capital Markets Day 2025. Ferrari will continue launching an average of four new models per year (2026–2030), with distinct positioning for each client type. By 2030, the sports car lineup will include roughly 40% ICE, 40% hybrid, and 20% electric models. The company will continue developing V6, V8, and V12 engines, enhancing power and alternative fuel compatib...

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All-new GAC EMKOO SUV launched in Malaysia, locally assembled On October 3, 2025, WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), the official distributor of GAC in Malaysia, unveiled the all-new GAC EMKOO, dubbed the “Future Styles” SUV, with prices starting from MYR 123,800. The model is available in two variants: Premium and Premium Pro. The all-new EMKOO is now available for booking and test drives at GAC showrooms, with the first customer deliveries s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

eneral Motors announced it would be laying off approximately 900 workers indefinitely at its Fairfax, Kansas assembly plant as timing for a second shift remains uncertain. GM is placing the 900 workers on indefinite layoff at the Fairfax Assembly plant, as it retools the plant for production of the ICE-powered Equinox. Those employees were placed on temporary layoff as of September 4. GM ended production of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan at its Fairf...

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lebration of the union's 90th anniversary. Totty said GM made the decision last week and is expected to remove the EV production tech from the plant in the coming days. A GM spokesperson said, "General Motors previously revised production plans at Toledo Propulsion to support additional capacity of ICE propulsion units in alignment with current market demand and manufacturing flexibility". Totty said day-to-day production of transmissions will co...

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illion. In September, the Canadian federal government paused the ZEV mandate for 2026 and announced a broader 60-day review of the policy, as sales remained well below the various ZEV percentage targets in Canadian jurisdictions. The Quebec government took a step back and announced that the sale of ICE light vehicles would not in fact be banned in the province after 2035.  As Canadian counter-tariffs in opposition to U.S. tariffs came into place...

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GM’s Q3 U.S. sales rise 7.7% on growth of both ICE and record EV sales On October 1, GM reported that its total U.S. sales for Q3 2025 were up 7.7% to 710,347 units, on continued strength of both its electric and gas-powered vehicles. Sales for the first three quarters of 2025 were up 10% now to 2.2 million vehicles. GM set another EV sales record in Q3, with 66,501 deliveries as customers sought to take advantage of the USD 7,500 federal tax c...

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making EVs in the U.S., but Meunier said that may rest on dramatic cuts to manufacturing costs or finding a partner to share the risk. “With the market being very uncertain about EVs, I think it’s the right thing to do,” Meunier said. Nissan is readying the next-generation of its Mexican-made ICE-powered Sentra compact sedan for U.S. launch later in 2025 and a PHEV option for its best-selling Rogue compact SUV in early 2026.  Nissan’s as...

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vehicle brand, are set to begin in Q4 2025, with production aimed at both domestic sales and exports under government incentives. The THB 5 billion factory is expected to produce 80,000 units annually. Omoda & Jaecoo focuses on NEVs in Thailand. In ASEAN, it has also also begun producing both pure ICE models and electrified vehicles in Indonesia and Malaysia. Local sales for Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) are projected at 10,000 vehicles in 2025 and ...

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car in the Netherlands traditionally built additional models for Europe’s automakers. These included low-volume projects or temporary runs when in-house plants operated at full capacity. Today, however, consolidation sweeps across the industry and the phase-out of many Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle lines leaves European OEMs with low utilization rates at their own facilities. Volkswagen Group is on track to shed 30% of its manufactur...

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ect is already in the detail design phase, with serial production scheduled to start in 2026. This order brings Valeo’s total in China to 10 contracts across 5 customers, representing a total value of multi-hundred million euros. The system is compatible with multiple vehicle platforms, including ICE vehicles, BEVs and PHEVs, and is particularly optimized for electrified vehicles. It features a dual-layer four-zone modular design and a distinct...

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ctrification, the DiSus-A body control system developed specifically for new energy buses, and a bus iTAC (Intelligent Torque Adaption Control) system. The e-Bus Platform 3.0-based 11m-long C11 delivers a range of over 400km when fully loaded and with air conditioning on. Compared with conventional ICE buses, the model performs far better in terms of safety, efficiency, and comfort. From a BYD press release...

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