AGR, Russia produces test batch of GAC vehicles at St. Petersburg plant On December 17, multiple sources reported that AGR Group produced a test batch of vehicles for the Chinese brand GAC at a former Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg, including the GS3 crossover and the M8 minivan. The serial production of these vehicles has not yet been established. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

BYD, Huawei-backed HIMA launch internal testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen According to multiple press releases dated December 16, BYD and the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) recently launched internal testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen with local authorities. To date, BYD has completed over 150,000km of actual road validation of Level 3 autonomous driving. The test area covers open expressways and highw...

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Moskvich, Russia begins production of M70 and M90 crossovers On December 16, Moskvich automobile brand announced the launch of a new product line, the “M” line, and began production of the Moskvich M70 and M90 C-SUV and D-SUV crossovers at its plant. Built on a new platform, the Moskvich M70 and M90 models are powered by turbocharged engines, with 1.5- and 2.0-liter options for the M70 and a 2.0-liter engine for the M90. Both vehicles are equ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Geely Auto unveils Geely Safety Centre in Ningbo On December 12, Geely Auto unveiled the Geely Safety Centre, which is open to all industries. Located in Ningbo, the Geely Safety Centre covers an initial investment of over CNY 2 billion, a land area of around 45,000 square meters, and a floor area of 81,930.75 square meters. It integrates passive safety, active safety, assisted driving simulation, and cybersecurity tests for passenger (sedans, SU...

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EPMB reveals XPeng models for Malaysian assembly, REEV included Reported on December 15, 2025, EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) revealed the XPeng models to be assembled in Malaysia: the G6 SUV, X9 MPV, and the newly launched X9 PowerX REEV at Melaka plant. Its wholly owned subsidiary, PEPS-JV (Melaka) Sdn Bhd (PJVM), signed a Framework Assembly Agreement (FAA) and Vehicle Assembly Agreement (G6/X9 VAA) with XPeng Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. on Decemb...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

BMW EVs can now charge at Tesla Superchargers in U.S. As of December 10, BMW owners in the U.S. officially get Tesla Supercharger access, though not all BMW EVs will be able to use the charging network. Nearly every BMW EV (i4, i5, i7 and iX) can charge at Tesla Superchargers with the Magic Dock. BMW EVs from model year 2022 can also charge at NACS Partner Tesla Supercharger stations using the BMW-approved Lectron Vortex Plus DC adapter once the...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top 20 EV model registrations for January – November 2025 Reported on December 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) released registration data for the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models in Malaysia covering the January–November 2025 period. The Proton e.MAS 7 led the chart with 7,740 registrations. It was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 3, both recording 3,569 units, while the Tesla Mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

GAC Group to enter Japanese EV market in 2026 According to multiple press releases dated December 11, GAC Group will enter the Japanese EV market with its Aion sub-brand in the summer of 2026. For Japanese 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 s...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Kim Long Motor, KIJSETTHI Mobility partner to supply 1,000 Vietnam-made buses to Thailand On December 9, 2025, Kim Long Motor and Thailand’s KIJSETTHI Mobility signed an agreement to supply 1,000 KIMLONG-branded buses to Thailand, marking a key milestone in the Vietnamese manufacturer’s international expansion. The order covers 12m ICE and electric buses, 7.8m ICE buses, and a 7.5m electric bus, all engineered to meet Thailand’s operating a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Emin Auto, Algeria, to start sales of JAC commercial vehicles On December 9, multiple sources reported that Emin Auto opened an order for commercial vehicles of the JAC brand in Algeria. It offers JAC 1040S single cab flatbed, JAC Oman Flatbed and Tipper trucks, and JAC X50 mini trucks. It will also start sales of 6.6m buses, 11.5m buses, and 7.3m minibuses. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Huawei-backed HIMA unveils Luxeed V9 MPV On December 9, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) unveiled the Luxeed V9, its first MPV. The model is positioned as a mid-to-large-size MPV and available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants, with the market launch expected in the spring of 2026. The “V” stands for victory, and the “9” represents a technology flagship among HIMA products...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Hero MotoCorp and Harley Davidson launch new H D X440 T motorcycle, along with CVO models in India On December 6, 2025, Hero MotoCorp and Harley‑Davidson jointly launched the all‑new Harley‑Davidson H‑D X440 T motorcycle along with the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models for the 2025 lineup. As part of the launch, the H‑D X440 range was repriced, with the H‑D X440 T starting at INR 279,500, the H‑D X440 S at INR 254,900, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

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

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

CES 2026: Hyundai Mobis to unveil 30+ new technologies On December 9, Hyundai Mobis announced that it will present more than 30 mobility convergence technologies at CES 2026, taking place in Las Vegas from January 6-9. Hyundai Mobis will feature a range of next-gen technologies across electronics, electrification, and chassis systems, including an augmented-reality head-up display (AR-HUD), low-power display solutions, and cost-efficient, and hig...

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Posco Future M to partner with Factorial Energy for all-solid-state battery technology development South Korea’s cathode and anode material manufacturer, Posco Future M Co., Ltd., has agreed to cooperate with a US all-solid-state battery manufacturer, Factorial Energy Inc., for all-solid-state battery technology development. Factorial Energy, headquartered in Massachusetts, the U.S., operates all-solid-state battery pilot plant in Cheonan-si, C...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Stellantis gets default notice from Canada after moving Jeep program to U.S. The Canadian government is notifying Stellantis NV that it is in default on its taxpayer-backed financial aid after it moved planned auto production to a U.S. plant, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said. “Today, on December 4, I’m formally announcing that we’re serving Stellantis with a notice of default under the contracts,” Joly told a parliamentary committee. J...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

EU sets position on maximum weights and dimensions for certain road vehicles On December 4, the European Council announced that transport ministers adopted a Council position that amends the directive laying down maximum authorised dimensions and weights for certain road vehicles. Following approval by the Council, the presidency can start negotiations with the European Parliament to reach a final agreement. The amendment introduces incentives fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

BYD Industry, BYD Auto to recall over 80,000 Qin Plus DM-i sedans in total On November 28, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that BYD Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. (BYD Industry) and BYD Automobile Co., Ltd. (BYD Auto) recently filed recall plans as follows. BYD Industry: -          Recall number S2025M0189I: 52,890 Qin Plus DM-i sedans manufactured between September 26, 2021 and September 23, 2023. BY...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

M-AUTOMOTIV launches KGM brand in Morocco On December 2, multiple sources reported that M-AUTOMOTIV group launched the KGM brand in Morocco. M-AUTOMOTIV group is one of Morocco’s leading automotive distributors. KGM will offer urban SUVs to pickups, including electric and family vehicles. It will introduce Torres ICE, a family SUV; Torres EVX, an electric SUV; Tivoli, a compact urban SUV; Rexton, a premium SUV; and Musso Grand, a pickup, in Mor...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03