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

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