GMC begins Canyon AT4X 2026 sales in Mexico On December 10, it was reported that GMC began commercialization of the new Canyon AT4X 2026 in Mexico, introducing the AT4X sub-brand to the local market. The GMC Canyon AT4X 2026 off-road pickup truck is powered by a 2.7-liter TurboMax engine delivering 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It features a 4WD system with a two-speed transfer case, payload ca...

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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...

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China approves two Level 3 autonomous vehicle models On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the recent filing by Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) and BAIC BluePark Magna Automobile Co., Ltd. for the market access of two intelligent connected vehicle models with Level 3 conditional autonomous driving features. According to relevant regulations, the MIIT conditionally approved...

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ercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a strategic 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 r...

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DFMC Voyah launches Passion L plug-in hybrid electric sedan On December 10, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the Passion L large plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 279,900 and CNY 309,900, respectively. The Passion L measures 5,125mm long, 1,985mm wide, and 1,522mm or 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,010mm. The Passion L features a dual-motor intelligent 4WD layout....

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Proton Malaysia achieves sales of 13,451 units in November 2025 (domestic, export, e.MAS included) Announced on December 11, 2025, Proton posted group sales of 13,451 units in November, including domestic and export volumes. January–November sales totaled 143,322 units, up 3.6% YoY and on track for full-year growth, with an estimated 18.4% market share in November and 19.7% year to date. In November, the Proton Saga saw 6,931 units delivered, s...

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he electric three-row crossover is built in the U.S. and subject to 25% Canadian counter-tariffs. Canada introduced retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built vehicles this April, soon after U.S. President Trump enacted a 25% tariff on vehicles imported from Canada. The EX90 is built alongside the Polestar 3 in Ridgeville, South Carolina, and was the only model Volvo Car Canada imported from the U.S., the rest being from other countries. (multiples sourc...

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MINI expands use of recycled fabrics across its lineup On December 11, MINI announced that its current models now use more innovative and recycled materials inside the car. Following its “Secondary First” approach, MINI uses knitted fabric made from recycled materials in all models starting in 2024. The fabric is 92% recycled polyester and is used on the dashboard, door panels, and center console. Using these materials cuts carbon emissions a...

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BMW to build electric 3 Series in Munich plant from H2 2026 On December 11, BMW announced that it is moving ahead with plans for the next, eighth-generation 3 Series. A fully electric 3 Series will start production at the BMW Munich plant in the second half of 2026 as part of the NEUE KLASSE lineup. After that, the model will also be built in BBA Tiexi plant, China, and San Luis Potosí plant, Mexico. BMW also plans to bring 3 Series production b...

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Stellantis Malaysia launches all-new Leapmotor B10 e-SUV Announced on December 10, 2025, Stellantis Malaysia launched the all-new Leapmotor B10, a C-segment electric SUV. Built on the LEAP3.5 architecture with CTC 2.0+ integration, the B10 measures (LWH) 4,515x 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 2...

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DFMC Voyah releases information on Taishan 8 plug-in hybrid electric SUV On December 9, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, released the information on the Taishan 8 plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model will be available on the market in 2026. The Taishan 8 measures 5,200mm long, 2,025mm wide, and 1,814mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,090mm. The Taishan 8 is equipped with a 110kW 1.5T engine, front (150kW) and rear (215kW or 230...

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Mazda consolidates CX-3 into a single grade to enhance cost competitiveness On December 11, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that it will consolidate the grade lineup of the CX-3 compact SUV into one grade each for the gasoline and diesel models. Previously, the gasoline model had been available in three grades and the diesel model had been available in two grades. By streamlining specifications, the company will enhance its cost competi...

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ved software architecture underpinned by artificial intelligence (AI).    • At the heart of Rivian’s technology strategy is the Rivian Autonomy Processor (RAP1), a custom 5nm chip designed for vision-centric physical AI. RAP1 powers the company’s third-generation Autonomy Compute Module (ACM3) and delivers 1600 sparse INT8 TOPS of compute and 5 billion pixels per second of processing.    • Rivian confirmed plans to integrate LiDAR int...

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VinFast breaks monthly sales record with 23,186 November deliveries in Vietnam Announced on December 10, 2025, VinFast reported 23,186 preliminary domestic deliveries in November, its highest monthly result to date—bringing year-to-date volume in Vietnam to 147,450 units and reinforcing its market leadership. The surge was driven by the Green lineup, led by the Limo Green with 9,642 units, the highest monthly sales ever for a single model. The ...

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Isuzu East Africa starts assembly of MU-X in Kenya On December 9, multiple sources reported that Isuzu East Africa (EA) has started local assembly of the seven-seater MU-X model in Kenya. The vehicle is available in two engine variants: 1.9L and 3L. Isuzu East Africa will produce 30 units for the pilot phase, ahead of the official launch next April. They have plans to build 10 MU-X units per day at full capacity and approximately 1,000 units annu...

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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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GlobalData blog: Thailand’s shift toward a mixed Japanese-Chinese era Thailand has long been the manufacturing backbone for Japanese automakers in Southeast Asia, earning its reputation as the “Detroit of Asia.” That status is now being tested as major Japanese OEMs consolidate capacity, trim model lineups, and in some cases exit local manufacturing altogether—just as Chinese players scale up aggressively in the Electric Vehicle (EV) mark...

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SAIC-Audi releases official images of E7X electric SUV On December 6, SAIC-Audi revealed the exterior design of the E7X large battery electric SUV, its second vehicle model. The E7X is scheduled for official unveiling at the Auto China 2026 in Beijing and launch in the first half of 2026. Inheriting the exterior design language of the E5 Sportback family, the E7X features Audi’s iconic ring-shaped light frames. It measures 5,049mm long, 2,00...

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Three Japanese OEMs release November 2025 new car sales figures in China, with Nissan seeing growth y/y for six consecutive months Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their November 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 154,600 units in November, down 12.1% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,200 units and 64,905 units, down 20.9% y/y and 3.8% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1,...

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tion) functionality. Moreover, it will showcase an active-cleaning camera module with advanced lens-cleaning capability, frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW)- based LiDAR and radars, as well as an ultra-slim pixel lighting module that won a CES 2026 Innovation Award. Meanwhile, the EV mock-up model will feature 15 primary powertrain and battery products, such as a wireless battery management system and B-Link, a unit that combines battery m...

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