Ram's new midsize pickup for U.S. to be named Dakota On December 18, Tim Kuniskis, Stellantis's head of brands in North America, spoke to media members at an event in Detroit where he confirmed that Ram will be reviving the Dakota nameplate for its new midsize pickup for the U.S. market. Ram has not revealed too many details about the midsize Dakota yet, other than production is moving to Toledo Assembly Complex from previously-planned Belvidere...

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ter production in 2027. Around 2,000 workers at the Louisville Assembly plant will be temporarily laid off for approximately 10 months as that facility undergoes its retooling process. In the meantime, Ford dealers are worried that the absence of the Escape will result in owners defecting to other brands in search of an affordable replacement. While the Corsair may return as a China-built model imported into the U.S., like the Nautilus, a future...

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Stellantis to showcase 62 vehicles from 11 brands at Brussels Motor Show 2026, Belgium On December 18, Stellantis announced that it will participate in 102nd Brussels Motor Show with 11 brands, including Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot, Maserati, and Stellantis Pro One for commercial vehicles. The group will display 62 vehicles, covering a wide range of mobility needs, from city transport to commercial and goods mov...

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JPJ announces top 20 EV registrations by brand in Malaysia in Jan - Nov 2025 Reported on December 12, 2025, data released by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) outlined the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) brands registered in Malaysia from January to November 2025. BYD continued to dominate the market with 11,870 registrations, maintaining a clear lead over Proton, which recorded 7,784 units. Tesla ranked third with 5,468 registrations, w...

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PowerCo begins Unified battery cell production at Salzgitter Gigafactory, Germany On December 17, PowerCo SE officially started operations at its Salzgitter gigafactory, Germany, and produced the first Unified battery cells made entirely in Europe. The new cells will now be supplied to VW Group brands for final road testing and are expected to be launched next year in the Electric Urban Car models from VW, Škoda, and SEAT/CUPRA. PowerCo aims to ...

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China releases 401st list of “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Products” On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 401st list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Changan Auto, and BAIC BluePark, as well as joint-venture automobile...

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for SUVs such as the Chevrolet Trax Crossover and Trailblazer. GM Korea also revealed plans to invest USD 300 million (KRW 442.9 billion) to upgrade vehicle production in Korea, aiming to establish a foundation for continued operations beyond 2028. In addition, it plans to introduce GMC and Buick, brands operated by its U.S. headquarters, into the Korean market. However, no detailed investment timeline was disclosed. GM Korea also unveiled a new...

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units from 2024, light commercial vehicle sales represented a 39.9% decrease to 6,847 units, pickups represented a 23.4% decrease to 1,986 units, truck sales represented a 46.0% decrease to 5,071 units and bus sales represented an 18.8% increase to 1,968 units. Among the five largest passenger car brands in Russia in November 2025, Lada sales were down 27.7% to 27,433 units, Haval sales were up 16.4% to 17,957 units, Geely sales were down 5.1% t...

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der in California, with 92 retail fueling positions across 38 locations. TMNA and FEF aim to strengthen infrastructure for current and future generations of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) drivers. Toyota is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through its Toyota and Lexus brands, plus its more than 1,800 dealerships. Toyota employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, an...

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swagen Group Innovation, including designers, human factors specialists, software engineers, and materials experts, is gathering comprehensive data on user behavior and interaction with the Gen.Urban. These findings will help shape future interior and user experience designs across Volkswagen Group brands. Even before departure, passengers can customize their preferences, such as cabin temperature and ambient lighting via app or directly in the v...

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Subaru tops Consumer Reports 2026 Automotive Brand Report Card On December 4, Consumer Reports revealed the top auto brands in its 2026 Automotive Brand Report Card. Subaru is the top brand in CR’s 2026 Overall Brand Report Card Rankings for the second year in a row, and the third time in five years. BMW is once again the runner-up by less than a point, followed by Porsche, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Lincoln, Hyundai, Acura, and Tesla, which round ...

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its partners, the company has invested EUR 10 billion in Spain to make the country a leader in sustainable mobility. Of this, EUR 3 billion went specifically into electrifying the Martorell plant, which is now capable of producing electric, hybrid, and efficient combustion models for several Group brands. The upgrade strengthens Martorell’s role as Volkswagen Group’s third-largest plant in Europe. It currently produces about 25% of all vehic...

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42nd Thailand International Motor Expo sees 75,246 car, 5,263 motorcycle bookings Announced on December 11, 2025, the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, which ran through December 10, recorded 75,246 car bookings (a 38.0% increase YoY) and 5,263 motorcycle bookings (down 34.1% YoY). According to data from the organizer, Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd. (IMC), the top five car brands by bookings were Toyota (10,872 units), Honda (6,278), BYD ...

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he EUREF Campus in Düsseldorf near the airport, Germany. The new site strengthens Audi’s premium charging network, which now includes nine locations across German-speaking countries following the 2025 openings in Kiefersfelden, Munich-Westkreuz, and Düsseldorf. Designed for all electric vehicle brands, the hub offers four high-power charging points with up to 400 kW capacity and features a modular, sustainable design using second-life batteri...

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stems Platform (SSP) for electric cars. “Whether and when this technology will be introduced in Europe and the U.S. depends on customer demand,” the company said. VW Group has already announced plans for its Scout brand to sell extended-range models in the U.S., but has not yet said if its main brands, VW and Audi, will pursue the technology for Western markets. VW does plan to offer extended-range models in China in 2026. The ID.ERA concept ...

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GAC launches AION and HYPTEC NEV brands in Saudi Arabia On December 10, GAC launched its two NEV brands, AION and HYPTEC in the Riyadh Motor Show in Saudi Arabia. The company introduced three new energy vehicles, AION V, AION ES, and HYPTEC HT for the Saudi market at the event. The company showcased eight models from its GAC, AION, and HYPTEC brands, offering both electric and fuel-powered options. The NEV lineup included the AION V, AION ES, HY...

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will increase by 30% to 693,000 units in 2026. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), on the other hand, are expected to decline by 5% to 286,000 vehicles. VDA expects a slight decline of 1% in domestic passenger car production to 4.11 million units in 2026. However, foreign production of German brands is projected to increase by 1% to 9.2 million vehicles. German manufacturers' car exports from German factories are projected to decline slight...

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e models are more likely to be imported rather than locally built  2. Exports Under Pressure Thailand’s auto sector is heavily reliant on exports, with Japanese OEMs being the main contributors. However, their collective performance has already weakened, with notable declines experienced by key brands such as Mitsubishi. Consolidation could further depress shipment volumes if OEMs are slow to: Shift product mixes from shrinking Internal Comb...

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ail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 8.1%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 21.483 million units, up 6.1% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 240,000 units, down 7% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 1.49 million units, down 4% y/y. Domestic brands had a market share of 67% of the total, up 3 percentage points y/y. Retail sales volum...

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Citroen launches all-new C5 Aircross for Turkiye market On December 6, Citroen’s CEO launched the all-new C5 Aircross in Istanbul, Turkiye alongside TOFAS management and local media. Citroen is one of the brands that produces vehicles at the Tofas plant in Bursa, Turkiye. The new C5 Aircross is a major part of Citroen’s plans for 2026. With its focus on comfort, technology, design, and new C5 is expected to perform strongly in Turkiye’s C-S...

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