BYD enters Iraqi market, launches SHARK 6 On December 18, BYD announced its entry into the Iraqi market through a strategic partnership with NAT, marking its expansion across the Middle East. The company opened its showroom in Baghdad. The company debuted BYD SHARK 6 at the launch event. BYD offers a total of eight models in the Iraqi market, comprising four plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and four pure electric vehicles (EVs). Additionally, the...

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BYD, Huawei-backed HIMA launch internal testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen According to multiple press releases dated December 16, BYD and the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) recently launched internal testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen with local authorities. To date, BYD has completed over 150,000km of actual road validation of Level 3 autonomous driving. The test area covers open expressways and highw...

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wer and market competitiveness, with cooperative vehicle models spanning categories such as freight trucks, sanitation vehicles, vans, and buses. In addition to automotive cooperation, Zelos will gradually open its intelligent driving development platform to DFAC, through which DFAC will be able to launch customized development and functional iteration to build sustainable intelligent driving R&D capabilities. From DFAC and Zelos press releases...

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Forthing brand enters Argentine market On December 12, it was reported that Forthing, an emerging brand of China’s Dongfeng Motor Group, officially entered the Argentine market through local importer and distributor Oriente Motors, launching an initial lineup of four models. The Forthing T5 arrives in three different powertrains: The MT version features a naturally aspirated engine producing 120 hp and 155 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed...

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New-gen Toyota Hilux pickup expected to arrive in Vietnam in January 2026 Reported on December 16, 2025, Toyota Vietnam has unveiled its first teaser of an upcoming next-generation pickup, following the model’s global premiere in Thailand in November, and confirmed its arrival in Vietnam in early 2026. Although the official model name has not been announced ahead of the launch, the teaser indicates it is the 2026 Toyota Hilux. Several dealers h...

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TQ WULING makes debut with Malaysia-assembled Bingo compact e-hatchback Announced on December 17, 2025, TQ WULING officially launched the locally assembled TQ WULING Bingo compact electric hatchback in Malaysia, tailored for urban mobility. The model is offered in two variants: the Bingo PRO at MYR 67,800 and the Bingo MAX at MYR 72,800, with launch promotions adding further appeal. The Bingo EV marks the official debut of the TQ WULING brand, es...

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Hyundai to launch rural mobility service in Japan to boost awareness and car sales ahead of L4 autonomous driving South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) will introduce a new mobility service for rural areas in Japan as early as 2026. The company plans to offer on-demand bus services primarily in areas where public transportation is declining, combining its proprietary fleet management system with its vehicles. Initially, the servic...

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Mazda previews all-new 2026 CX-5 interior ahead of 2026 launch in U.S. On December 16, Mazda North American Operations released a new video featuring Jannice Jacobson, Senior Manager of Strategic Planning, highlighting the improved interior space and layout of the all-new 2026 CX-5, launching in early 2026. The video shares how the 2026 CX-5's expanded interior space, refined proportions, and enhanced craftsmanship provides a more practical and...

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TTTech Auto, Austria, introduces MotionWise Communication On December 11, TTTech Auto announced the launch of MotionWise Communication, a new software product designed to unify and simplify automotive communication across all vehicle domains. The middleware is the next modular solution from the MotionWise family. It enables OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to implement all relevant communication use cases at both the ECU and vehicle level with one off-t...

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Foton to launch new generation Foton View van in Russia On December 10, MB RUS JSC (part of the Avtodom Group of Companies), the exclusive distributor of Foton pickups and vans in Russia, announced that it will officially present the new generation Foton View van on December 24, 2025. The car is certified for the Russian market with a 2-liter turbodiesel engine producing 159 hp, which can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed autom...

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85 standards. The Eagle Hybrid HEV uses a DHT transmission and a hybrid electric-gasoline powertrain. The system includes a 1.8 kWh battery and a set of coordinated motors that provide 220 Nm of torque. The hybrid version of this car is in final tests and standard evaluations, after the successful launch of the gasoline version of the Eagle this spring. It is based on the Eagle (PS1) platform.  Based on Kerman Motor press release...

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Moskvich, Russia begins production of M70 and M90 crossovers On December 16, Moskvich automobile brand announced the launch of a new product line, the “M” line, and began production of the Moskvich M70 and M90 C-SUV and D-SUV crossovers at its plant. Built on a new platform, the Moskvich M70 and M90 models are powered by turbocharged engines, with 1.5- and 2.0-liter options for the M70 and a 2.0-liter engine for the M90. Both vehicles are equ...

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Changan Auto to enter Italian, Spanish markets with BEV, PHEV models According to multiple press releases dated December 15, Changan Auto is poised to enter the Italian and Spanish markets. To be launched first are two battery electric vehicle (BEV) models, with their plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variants expected in 2026. In the Italian market, Changan Auto will introduce the Deepal S05 and S07 battery electric SUVs, with respective starting p...

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Renault announces Twingo E-Tech electric details On December 16, Renault announced the launch details and pricing for the new Twingo E-Tech electric. The Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is powered by an 82 hp electric motor paired with a 27.5 kWh battery, delivering a driving range of up to 263 km. The powertrain is optimized for urban use, offering zero tailpipe emissions and features such as one-pedal driving on higher trims to improve efficienc...

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Ford transitions EV strategy and plants in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan On December 15, Ford announced a new revised strategy for its EV and ICE efforts that will enable the company to face the changing marketplace and accelerate margin improvements across its Ford Model e, Ford Pro and Ford Blue divisions, as well as launch a new energy storage business. Ford said the moves will begin narrowing the financial losses for its Model e EV uni...

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And what segments will you focus on going forward?  A3. We will continue to advance our efforts to achieve safe and secure mobility. In addition, we are currently developing not only safety systems that respond to changes in cars but also systems that deal with non-automotive mobility. We plan to launch a concept car that has 360°, full-coverage airbags (wrap airbags) placed in all directions inside the vehicle to protect occupants from collis...

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chnology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (CAIT). This marks the deepening of the “automaker + think tank” collaborative innovation model. Centering on cutting-edge core technology fields such as next-generation powertrains, intelligent chassis control systems, and by-wire chassis, the joint laboratory will launch R&D in key areas such as optimization of high-performance hybrid power systems, reliability validation of by-wire actuators in all scenarios, a...

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DFCV sets sales target for 2026 at 176,000 units On December 12, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) announced the recent holding of a 2026 partner conference in Chongqing. In 2026, DFCV will center on “sales scale expansion” and “profitability enhancement” to strive for an annual sales target of 176,000 units. Furthermore, DFCV will develop and launch 214 new products encompassing the tractor, freight vehicle, engineering vehicl...

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e first locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 units have already rolled off the line at the EP Manufacturing (EPMB) plant in Melaka, marking the first Chinese new-energy MPV to be assembled in Malaysia. The model was first shown locally at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) in 2024. The launch of this MPV PHEV has slipped from Q4 2025 to early 2026, with bookings now open and an estimated price below MYR 300,000. GWM Malaysia said the...

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Honda to successively launch China-made EVs and other overseas production vehicles in Japan Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will successively launch vehicles it built overseas in Japan. In addition to releasing China-made electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan as early as the spring of 2026, it will consider launching US-made hybrid SUV hybrid vehicles and others. Honda also plans to import its EV 0 Series from India and other regions in fiscal year 2027...

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