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

Daihatsu announces operation schedule for three Japanese plants affected by explosion at supplier plant On March 21, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced an operation schedule for its three plants that stopped operations due to the impact from an explosion accident that occurred at Chuo Spring Co., Ltd.’s Fujioka Plant (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture), which produces products such as spring parts. The company’s Shiga No.2 Plant (Ryuo ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

All-new 4th-generation Skoda Superb Combi MHEV launched in Singapore Reported on March 11, 2025, the all-new 4th-generation Skoda Superb has been launched in Singapore. Priced from SGD 222,900 (COE included), only the Combi (station wagon) choice is offered, in line with a trend away from sedans. The new Superb Combi features Skoda’s current design language, better comfort, and greater spaciousness, thanks to a taller roofline for improved head...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

Zeekr Technology Group established On February 14, Zeekr Technology Group, composed of Lynk & Co and Zeekr, was established. Zeekr Technology Group aims to achieve a growth rate of 40% and an annual sales goal of 710,000 units in 2025 and become a world-leading high-end luxury New Energy Vehicle group with an annual sales volume in the 1 million unit range in the next 2 years. In 2025, Zeekr Technology Group will focus on technology innovation, p...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

AvtoVAZ, Russia resumes production of seven-seat Largus station wagons and Largus Cross cars On December 13, AvtoVAZ resumed production of seven-seat Largus station wagons and Largus Cross cars at the LADA Izhevsk plant. Along with the relaunch of the seven-seat LADA Largus and LADA Largus Cross, the range of options for this family was expanded. All cars of the LADA Largus family are now available in the Comfort trim level. The Comfort trim leve...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/16

Fiat launches Doblo Combi version On December 9, FIAT Professional introduced a Combi (station wagon) version of the Doblo, designed for passenger transport with five seats, and a spacious luggage area. Three variants are available i.e., turbo diesel with 6-speed manual gearbox which generates output of 102 hp, and turbo diesel with 8-speed automatic or manual gearbox which generates output of 131 hp. The interior includes a six-way adjustable d...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

INEOS Automotive, UK launches new two-seat Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up On December 6, INEOS Automotive launched the new two-seat version of its Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up. The new variant will be built on the same production line as the Grenadier Station Wagon and the five-seat Quartermaster at INEOS Automotive's Hambach plant. The two-seat variant will be initially launched in France, Benelux and Ireland, with more markets set to be ann...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/09

INEOS Automotive, UK to resume production at Hambach factory in January 2025 On November 20, INEOS Automotive announced that it will restart the production of the INEOS Grenadier and Quartermaster in early January 2025. INEOS partners are ready to support resumption of operations at INEOS Automotive’s plant in Hambach, France. The company was forced to halt the production at the site in September 2024 due to a critical component shortage. The p...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

Subaru to end sales of Legacy Outback at end of March 2025 On October 24, Subaru Corporation announced that it will stop taking orders for its “Legacy Outback” for the Japanese market at the end of March 2025. The decision was made in terms of the model’s sales, and to comply with future exhaust gas and fuel consumption regulations. The current Legacy Outback was released as a station wagon crossover SUV in 2021. Since the first release in ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/25

Avtovaz announces world premiere of LADA Iskra in Russia On June 5, Avtovaz announced the world premiere of LADA Iskra at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The start of production of the LADA Iskra is scheduled for early 2025 in Togliatti. Avtovaz invested RUB 23 billion in this project. The car’s design is undergoing a cycle of final tests and calibrations. This B-segment car is built on a modern global platform, which has been ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

Ram announces new off-road truck lineup with light- and heavy-duty offerings On April 25, Ram announced the most off-road models it has ever offered, spanning both the light- and heavy-duty lineup, including the all-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO, 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel, 2025 Ram 1500 Warlock, 2024 Ram 2500 Power Wagon and 2024 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel.  With the most diverse powertrain lineup, customers can pick their power with an all-new, powerful 3.0-l...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/27

Subaru to end Legacy production in Indiana after 2025 model year On April 23, Subaru said it will end production of its oldest U.S.-built model, the Legacy sedan, at the conclusion of the 2025 model year, citing a shift in consumer preferences from passenger cars to SUVs and crossovers, and Subaru’s transition to electrified and fully electric vehicles. Subaru previously announced it would produce eight EV models globally by the 2028 calendar y...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/24

IIMS 2024: MG Maxus 9 and MG ES EV launched in Indonesia Announced on February 16, 2024, MG Motor Indonesia presented its two newest electric vehicles: MG Maxus 9 and MG ES EV at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024. The inspirational theme, "Charge Up the Future, Charge Up the Nation", reflected MG's aspirations to lead Indonesia's journey towards a greener era of mobility. Known as the 1st Premium e-MPV in Indonesia, MG Maxus 9 pr...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/19

Stellantis to eliminate night shift, impacting 600 jobs at Mulhouse plant in France On January 25, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will be eliminating the night shift at the Mulhouse plant from March 4, 2024. This decision will affect approximately 600 people at this site, which has a total of 4,250 employees and 1,700 temporary workers. The cuts will affect temporary jobs, both in the night half-shift and day shifts, for reclassifying ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29

JMS 2023: Suzuki unveils eVX electric SUV and eWX Concept On October 25, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) debuted several electric vehicles (EVs) at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (JMS 2023) being held at Tokyo Big Sight. Suzuki’s theme for the show is “Answers for Excitement throughout the World”. At the company's press briefing, President & Representative Director Toshihiro Suzuki appeared on the SUZU-RIDE electric mobility vehicle. The el...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/30

Japan Mobility Show 2023 opens ・The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. will open the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (JMS 2023) from Thursday, October 26 through Sunday, November 5. Press days are October 25 and 26, with the Show open to the general public from October 28. The event will be held throughout the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center. ・The name of the show has been changed from "Tokyo Motor Show" to "Japan Mobil...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/25

Subaru exhibition outline of Japan Mobility Show 2023 On October 10, Subaru announced its exhibition outline for the Japan Mobility Show 2023. The Subaru booth will showcase Subaru's vision of future mobility and communicate Subaru's efforts to strengthen its bond with society, allowing visitors to experience "Enjoyment and Peace of Mind" for today and the future.SUBARU SPORT MOBILITY Concept expresses the enjoyment embodying the pleasure of goin...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/10