Iran Khodro Diesel starts mass production of 2630S hood wagon tractor On May 12, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro Diesel Company has started mass production of 2630S hood wagon tractor. The truck will cater to export markets. This tractor, featuring locally developed components such as the chassis, axles, and drivetrain, is considered one of Iran Khodro Diesel’s most indigenous commercial products. It has helped reduce foreign exchang...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

GWM to introduce ORA 5 SUV in Germany On April 28, GWM announced that it will introduce the new GWM ORA 5 SUV in Germany. This compact SUV was specifically developed to meet the needs of the European market. In summer 2026, the vehicle will be introduced to the European and German markets. This SUV model marks the beginning of a broader product family planned for Europe. Further body styles, such as hatchback and station wagon, will follow, expan...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Auto China 2026: Chery Group presents 57 models, with multiple concept cars making their debut On April 24, Chery Group announced that it will showcase 57 models under its domestic and international brands as well as 31 exhibits featuring cutting-edge technologies at the Auto China 2026. The Chery brand displayed a total of 16 models with powertrain types covering ICE, hybrid, extended-range and battery electric configurations, while the concept ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

EXEED, China, presents four new models - ES GT, ET8 CONCEPT, RX FL, and RX CONCEPT On April 23, EXEED hosted a new vehicle preview event, gathering over 100 partner representatives and industry guests from key global markets including Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The brand unveiled four new models in a concentrated showcase: the ES GT, ET8 CONCEPT, RX FL, and RX CONCEPT. The ES GT is EXLANTIX’s first crossover wagon.  EXLANTIX ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

RAM returns to midsize-commercial van segment with 2027 ProMaster City On March 11, Stellantis announced that the all-new 2027 Ram ProMaster City commercial van has rejoined the Ram Professional lineup in the North American market as a right-size, work-ready option. Orders for the new 2027 Ram ProMaster City open in H2 2026 when production begins, with vehicles arriving at U.S. dealers in Q1 2027 at a starting price under USD 40,000. The new ProM...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Toyota launches all-new bZ4X Touring BEV in Japan On February 25, Toyota Motor launched the all-new bZ4X Touring BEV in Japan, following the bZ4X. The bZ4X Touring is a new wagon-like midsize electric SUV that combines the original bZ4X's defining qualities―the joy of driving, including strong acceleration and off-road capability, and the everyday convenience of ample cruising range―and is suited for a wide range of situations, including outd...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Hyundai unveils STARIA Electric MPV at 2026 Brussels Motor Show On January 9, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the STARIA Electric at the Brussels Motor Show 2026. The production of new electric MPV is scheduled to begin at Hyundai Motor’s Ulsan plant in South Korea.  STARIA Electric will go on sale in Korea and Europe in the first half of 2026, with additional markets to follow.  EV-specific elements, including a closed front design and simpl...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

Ram unveils first-ever 2027 Ram Power Wagon with 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel On January 1, Ram unveiled the first-ever 2027 Ram Power Wagon with a 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output turbo diesel, answering long-standing customer demand. The diesel-powered Power Wagon delivers 430 hp and a best-in-class 1,075 lb-ft of torque, while retaining its position as the most off-road-capable full-size pickup. The truck features distinctive Power Wagon styli...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

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