Genesis unveils G90 Wingback concept vehicle On December 10, Genesis revealed the G90 Wingback concept vehicle. The concept is built on the regular G90 platform, keeping its 3.2-meter wheelbase and 5.1-meter length. Exterior, features key Genesis design elements such as the Crest Grille, Parabolic Line, Two-Line headlamps, and large lower air intakes with canards on each side. From the side, it keeps the G90’s parabolic line and long wheelbase,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

U.S. says new fuel economy rule could see return of station wagons On December 4, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the new fuel economy rollback proposal announced the day before on December 3 could allow automakers to resume building station wagons, a common means of family travel in the 1970s and '80s. Duffy said that the existing fuel economy regulations led manufacturers to develop the market in unanticipated ways “such as...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Euro NCAP awards five-star ratings for BYD Seal DM-i sedan and wagon models On December 3, BYD announced that the BYD SEAL 6 DM-i sedan and its wagon variant, the SEAL 6 DM-i TOURING, achieved a maximum five-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP tests. The recognition highlights the models’ strong performance across all four evaluation categories: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assistance. The SEAL 6 DM-i...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

JMS 2025: Mitsubishi Motors unveils Mitsubishi Elevance Concept, Electrified Crossover SUV On October 29, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) held a press conference at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan from October 29 through November 9. During the event, Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer, took the stage to present the world premiere of the Mitsubishi Elevance C...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

JMS 2025: BYD exhibits 13 models including the world premiere of the T35 light-duty electric truck and the RACCO mini EV prototype On October 29, BYD Japan Group held a press briefing at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9) at Tokyo Big Sight. Mr. Xueliang LIU, General Manager of BYD's Asia Pacific Automotive Sales Division and President of BYD Japan Co., Ltd. (BYD Japan), Mr. Atsuki Tofukuj...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Honda N-Box ranks first in April-September Japanese new car sales rankings In the new car sales rankings by model in Japan in the period from April-September 2025 (consolidated rankings of mini-vehicles and registered vehicles (vehicles other than mini-vehicles) in H1 FY2025), Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s N-Box became the top-selling model. While the N-BOX was fully redesigned a year and a half ago and sales growth from its introduction has ended, t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

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

Huawei-backed HIMA launches Stelato S9T luxury wagon On September 16, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) launched the Stelato S9T, Stelato’s first mid-to-large-size luxury wagon. The model is available in two REEV (range-extended electric) and two EV (battery electric) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 369,800. The Stelato S9T adopts a liftback design and measures 5,160mm long, 2,005mm wide, and 1,492mm high, w...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

AvtoVAZ enters final stage of Lada Iskra production at Avtozavod St. Petersburg plant On August 26, AvtoVAZ, Russia’s largest manufacturer of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, along with Avtozavod Saint Petersburg entered the final stage of preparations for the serial production of the LADA Iskra. In summer 2025, 200 LADA Iskra kits were sent from Tolyatti plant to St. Petersburg plant for training, technology testing, and quality ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Nissan unveils all-new Roox, wagon-type kei car in Japan On August 22, Nissan unveiled the all-new Roox wagon-type kei car in Japan. Like its predecessor, the all-new Roox was planned and developed by Nissan under the management of NMKV, a joint venture between Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors. The interior length has been extended by 115 mm from the previous generation, reaching a class-leading 2,315 mm and providing a spacious environment for four ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

BAIC Group releases H2 2025 model launch plans On July 16, BAIC Group released model launch plans for the second half of 2025 (H2 2025). In H2 2025, the group will launch a series of new models and facelifts, including: the Arcfox T1, the first newly developed production model under its “Three-Year Leap Forward” action plan; the BJ40 ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) professional off-road SUV; the BJ30, a hybrid SUV in the CNY 100,000...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

Stelato S9T wagon poised for launch in September On July 17, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) announced the September launch of the Stelato S9T, the first wagon developed by BAIC BJEV and Huawei. The model will be available in range-extended electric and battery electric variants. The Stelato S9T measures 5,160mm long, 2,005mm wide, and 1,492mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm. The range-extended electric variants are powered by ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Volvo Cars to begin XC60 production in Ridgeville, South Carolina in 2026 On July 16, Volvo Cars announced it will add its best-selling XC60 mid-size SUV, in both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, to the production line at its assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.  XC60 production is scheduled to start at the U.S. plant in late 2026, joining the fully electric Volve EX90 flagship and Polestar 3 SUV. The XC60 has been the company’s b...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

BYD launches Seal 06 DM-i plug-in hybrid electric wagon On July 4, BYD launched the Seal 06 DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid electric wagon. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 129,800. Adopting the new Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Seal 06 DM-i wagon has a multifunctional roof rack. It measures 4,850mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,790mm. The Seal 06 DM-i ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Volvo Malaysia preparing to launch ES90 EV in 2026; no plans for 2025 S90 facelift Reported on June 18, 2025, Volvo Car Malaysia is set to launch the Volvo ES90, an all-electric sedan, in early 2026. The ES90 will be offered exclusively as a battery electric vehicle (BEV), with no internal combustion engine (ICE) variant planned. Meanwhile, the 2025 S90 facelift will not be introduced in Malaysia to replace the current S90, of which local stocks ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

NIO to expand operations in four European markets On June 17, NIO announced that it is expanding its European operation to four additional markets in 2025 and 2026: Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria. In Portugal, NIO will begin a collaboration starting in 2025 with JAP Group, one of the leading mobility players in southwestern Europe. Motodynamics Group will become NIO's partner in Greece from 2025, and in Cyprus and Bulgaria from 2026. NIO ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Auto Shanghai 2025: BYD makes global debut of five new Ocean-series models On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, BYD made the global debut of five new Ocean-series models, namely, the Ocean-S concept vehicle, the Sealion 06 DM-i SUV, the Sealion 06 EV SUV, the Seal 06 EV sedan, and the Seal 06 DM-i wagon. Adopting on a lively, diversified, and natural design concept, the Ocean-S has an avant-garde style and a slender body. Positioned as a midsi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Toyota to discontinue Corolla Series gasoline vehicles in Japan Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will successively discontinue gasoline vehicles in its main Corolla Series. The decision is based on Japan’s fuel efficiency standard and electrification vehicle proliferation target. Toyota has achieved an electrified vehicle sales ratio close to 70% in Japan, mainly hybrid vehicles (HVs). The automaker, which has announced that it plans to increa...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Mercedes-Benz adds 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon to U.S. lineup On April 8, Mercedes-Benz USA announced the new 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon will be arriving at U.S. dealerships later in 2025, with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that enables all-electric driving up to 87 mph.  An AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine and permanently excited synchronous electric motor power the AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon, generating ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Suzuki expects to be able to continue operations at two plants On April 3, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) announced that it expects to be able to continue operations at its Sagara Plant (Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture) and Kosai Plant No. 2 (Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture) on and after April 4. Both plants have been affected by the explosion that occurred at Chuo Spring Co., Ltd.’s Fujioka Plant (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture), which ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04