Maruti Suzuki, India balances small car and SUV strategy, plans 8 New SUVs by FY31 In an investor update, Maruti Suzuki management reported a notable increase in first-time buyers and a broad-based sales recovery, especially outside India’s top 100 cities. This uptick is attributed to renewed customer interest and improved affordability in the small car segment, aided by recent GST reductions. The growth rate was even higher at 65% in these are...

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DFSK announces expansion in South Africa, Plans to launch SUV and Double cab in 2026 On November 4, DFSK, the global automotive brand, announced its growth plans for the South African region. In 2026, DFSK plans to enter new market segments with the launch of its first passenger models, including an SUV and a double-cab bakkie. The upcoming DFSK E5 Plus SUV will feature a bold design and hybrid technology, while the C35 four-seater and C32 doubl...

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Jaecoo J5 EV officially goes on sale in Indonesia On November 4, 2025, the Jaecoo J5 EV was officially launched in Indonesia, following its showcase at the 2025 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). The SUV is available in two trims: the Standard, priced at IDR 249.9 million, and the Premium at IDR 299.9 million, with these introductory prices offered to the first 1,000 buyers. Both trims are powered by a 60.9-kWh battery paired with a front...

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GAC Aion starts accepting pre-orders for Aion i60 SUV On November 3, GAC Aion started accepting pre-orders for the Aion i60 large 5-seater SUV. The model is available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants, with pre-order prices starting from CNY 119,800 and CNY 126,800, respectively. Designed with golden body ratios, the Aion i60 is offered in six exterior and three interior color options. The REEV v...

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Landian Auto starts accepting pre-orders for 3rd-gen E5 Plus plug-in hybrid electric SUV On November 1, Landian Auto, a Seres Group subsidiary, started accepting pre-orders for the 3rd-generation E5 Plus plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in 230km-range FWD and standard-range 4WD variants, with a pre-order price of CNY 119,800 for both. The 3rd-generation E5 Plus measures 4,760mm long, 1,865mm wide, and 1,710mm high, with a wheel...

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Nissan reveals name of new SUV to be produced at Resende plant, Brazil On October 29, Nissan Brazil revealed the name of its new SUV to be produced in Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The model will be called Kait. The start date for production and sales has not yet been announced. The Nissan Kait is the second SUV announced as part the BRL 2.8 billion investment aimed at strengthening Nissan’s presence in Brazil and expanding exports to at lea...

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Hyundai Motor India, launches all-new Venue and Venue N Line sub compact SUV On November 4, 2025, Hyundai Motor India Limited launched the all-new Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line sub compact SUV. Both vehicles are the first to be produced at Hyundai’s new Pune facility. The introductory pricing for the Hyundai Venue with the Kappa 1.2-litre MPi gasoline engine starts at INR 790,000 for the HX2 variant and goes up to INR 915,000 for the HX5 varia...

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hrough October 2025, Hyundai global sales volume increased 0.1% y/y to 3,457,099 units, Kia rose 2.0% to 2,632,091 units, GM Korea fell 7.7% to 366,011 units, KGM increased 2.2% to 91,905 units and Renault Korea declined 0.6% to 76,646 units. In terms of sales by model in October, Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento ranked first with 6,788 units sold, followed by Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante in second place with 6,014 units, and Hyundai’s mid-siz...

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ECARX provides AI-enhanced Antora 1000 computing platform for Geely EX5 SUV ECARX (Hubei) Tech Co., Ltd. (ECARX) announced that its AI-enhanced Antora 1000 computing platform and Cloudpeak cross-domain software platform are equipped in the Geely EX5 SUV on the UK market. The AI-enhanced Antora 1000 computing platform, with the SiEngine automotive-grade 7nm SE1000 chip at its core, was designed from the ground up to meet automotive safety requirem...

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Marelli provides proprietary HUD system for Beijing Hyundai’s EO SUV Marelli provides a proprietary head-up display (HUD) system for Beijing Hyundai’s EO SUV. Unlike conventional HUD systems, the product adopts a Marelli proprietary display technology with higher contrast ratio and better color gamut performance to ensure clear visibility under different lighting conditions. The product delivers a wider field of view, where key driving inform...

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elding workshop, paint workshop, assembly workshop, plastic parts workshop, logistics center, expert area and European standard (EU) testing track.  It will serve as the main production base for Omoda & Jaecoo’s New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Vietnam. Currently, Omoda & Jaecoo Vietnam distributes SUV models, including the Omoda C5, Jaecoo J7, and Jaecoo J7 PHEV (SHS). Once fully operational, the plant is expected to create thousands of direct a...

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Chery launches Fulwin T11 range-extended electric SUV On October 30, Chery launched the Fulwin T11 flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in two RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 179,900 to CNY 239,900. Adopting an oriental architectural aesthetic exterior design, the Fulwin T11 has a 6-seater configuration and measures 5,205mm long, 1,998mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,120mm. The Fulwin...

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Audi halts production in Mexico On October 31, it was reported that Audi México suspended operations at its San José Chiapa plant in Puebla due to road and rail blockades carried out by farmers. The disruption is affecting the supply chain required for production. The facility manufactures the Q5 SUV for both the local and export markets. Its production model depends on a just-in-sequence system that requires a continuous and synchronized flow ...

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Mahindra Auto, India announces XEV 9S, seven-seater electric SUV On November 1, 2025, Mahindra announced its next all-electric SUV, the XEV 9S, a 7-seater model based on the brand’s advanced INGLO skateboard platform. The XEV 9S, designed as a purpose-built electric SUV and not a converted ICE vehicle, offers a flat floor for a spacious cabin, flexible seating like sliding second-row seats, and a low center of gravity for enhanced ride comfort ...

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lt and Geely brands in Brazil. Renault will remain the majority shareholder and continue to manage Renault do Brasil. With its new stake, Geely gains access to Renault do Brasil’s production and sales network, supporting its growth in Brazil’s key automotive market. Geely EX5 C segment electric SUV is already sold through Renault’s dealership network. Renault do Brasil will build both Renault and Geely vehicles at its Ayrton Senna plant in ...

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Mobase, Korea, and UltraSense, US expand partnership for solid-state infotainment touch bar On October 27, Mobase Electronics Co., Ltd. and UltraSense Systems announced the production ramp of a solid-state infotainment touch bar now shipping on a high-volume global SUV platform. The program pairs UltraSense’s Force HMI Controller with in-plane piezoelectric force sensing, localized haptics, and capacitive touch to deliver a sleek design and a p...

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road surface in real time and automatically selects one of nine driving modes. GWM will launch the Haval V7 in Kazakhstan in the first quarter of 2026. It is also planning to launch WEY 07, an intelligent luxury six-seat crossover built on the Hi4 architecture, and Haval B07, a 4.8-meter-long urban SUV. The H6 and Tank 500 models will also be updated.  Based on press release from Haval Kazakhstan...

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Ram to launch new full-size SUV in 2028 On October 30 during a Q3 analysts briefing, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said that the SUV mentioned as part of the coming USD 13 billion investment in the U.S. will be a full-size Ram product, which will compete with the Ford Expedition (based on F-150), Toyota Sequoia (based on Tundra) and Chevrolet Suburban (based on Silverado 1500).  The new Ram SUV will launch in 2028 and will be offered with two po...

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Shiran Volt to launch Xpeng cars in Iran On October 30, multiple sources reported that Shiran Volt, an import division of Shiran Motor Company, will introduce Xpeng cars in Iran. It will launch the Xpeng G6 in Iran. XPeng G6 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV. It has a range of 625 km. The car has a wheelbase of 2,890 mm. Based on multiple sources/ social media updates of Shiran Volt...

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Voyah unveils first interior images of the new Taishan SUV On October 30, Voyah released the first official images of the interior of its new full-size SUV, Voyah Taishan.  The vehicle features a six-seat layout in a 2+2+2 configuration. The center console is designed with a floating touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, dual wireless charging pads, and generous storage space, emphasizing both luxury and functionality. It also features a he...

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