Carney says Stellantis offered assurances on Brampton plant, dependent on USMCA On October 16, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters that the global head of Stellantis told him shortly before the company announced it would be moving planned production of the Jeep Compass to Belvidere, Illinois from its plant in Brampton, Ontario, that the company is looking at finding a new model to fill the idled Canadian plant, but that a decision ...

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Renault South Africa presents new-generation KWID model On October 16, Renault South Africa revealed the new-generation KWID, ahead of the model’s 10th anniversary in 2026. It is powered by a 1.0-litre Smart Control Efficiency engine, which uses low fuel i.e., 4.9L/100 km for the manual and 4.4L/100 km for the AMT version. Following Renault’s updated naming system, the trims have been renamed: Life becomes Evolution, Zen becomes Techno, and C...

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ccelerator PedalStart. The funds will be used for technology optimisation, completing the proof-of-concept for its EV battery design, and building partnerships with insurers, EV financiers, OEMs, and other key stakeholders. Founded in 2023, Flowatt provides a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) pay-per-use model for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, targeting commercial mobility fleets in e-commerce and quick-commerce segments. The company’s Io...

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Geely introduces plug-in hybrid crossover EX5 EM-i in Russia On October 16, Geely introduced the Geely EX5 EM-i, a D-SUV crossover, in Russia. This model will be the first plug-in hybrid in the brand's product line in Russia. It is built on the modern GEA (Global Electric Architecture) modular architecture.  Its naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine produces 99 hp. The engine is paired with an 11-in-1 E-DHT (1DHT) transmission, which features a h...

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JPJ reports top-registered EVs by model in Malaysia during first 9 months of 2025 Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first nine months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 6,212 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,709 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,665 units), and Tesla Model Y (2,434 uni...

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Beijing Hyundai starts accepting pre-orders for EO electric SUV On October 16, Beijing Hyundai started accepting pre-orders for the EO battery electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 130,000 to CNY 150,000. The EO measures 4,615mm long, 1,875mm wide, and 1,698mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,750mm. The EO features the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), the Power Electric e-drive system, ...

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SGMW starts accepting pre-orders for Starlight 730 MPV On October 15, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) started accepting pre-orders for the Starlight 730 MPV. The model is available in one PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), one EV (battery electric vehicle), and two ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 76,800 to CNY 112,800. The Starlight 730 measures 4,910mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,760mm or 1,770...

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    Optimization of charging conditions in residential areas: Newly built residential areas shall, in accordance with the regulations, deploy charging facilities at or reserve charging facility installation conditions for all fixed parking slots. Pilot the “unified installation and services” model (operators shall conduct “unified planning, unified construction, and unified operation and maintenance”) in residential areas. By the end o...

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Hyundai Vietnam announces sales of 4,296 vehicles in September 2025 (down 34.1% YoY) On October 15, 2025, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported that Hyundai’s total sales for September 2025 reached 4,296 vehicles, reflecting a YoY drop of 34.1% and a MoM increase of 16.1%. The Hyundai Tucson was the top-selling model in September, with 952 units sold, followed closely by the Hyundai Creta with 915 units. The Hyundai Accent ranked third with 406 ...

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Dongfeng Nissan debuts N6 PHEV sedan and new Teana in China On October 17, Dongfeng Nissan announced that it unveiled the exterior design and high-level specifications of the N6, its first plug-in hybrid sedan, alongside the new Teana. These two intelligent sedans were showcased at an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nissan’s Beijing office on October 16. Both models are scheduled to go on sale in China by the end of 2025. The N6 is th...

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hicle from Japan until production begins in Smyrna, Tennessee, in 2028. Nissan will still launch a Rogue PHEV, developed in alliance with partner Mitsubishi Motors, in early 2026, but because of the expiration of the USD 7,500 EV tax credits, Nissan now expects to sell fewer than 10,000 of the PHEV models in 2026, and will bring forward the U.S. launch of the second Rogue hybrid model, according to one of the sources. The Rogue e-Power will featu...

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Cadillac confirms ICE-powered replacement for CT5 sedan On October 14, Cadillac Vice President John Roth announced that after six years, the current generation Cadillac CT4 and CT5 will be retired after model year 2026. The CT4 will continue in production through June 2026 and the CT5 until the end of 2026.  Roth, however, did confirm that the CT5 legacy will be available for purchase in the United States and Canada as a next-generation internal...

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Wayve, UK, presents Rig3R for ego-motion and 3D structure estimation On October 15, Wayve announced that it has developed a new model, Rig3R, that enables accurate and robust 3D reconstruction for multi-camera rigs. Rig3R is the first learned method to explicitly leverage rig constraints when available. Rig3R extends geometric foundation models such as VGGT with the advantage of rig awareness, leveraging rig information when available, and inferr...

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Volkswagen to end production of Touareg combustion model in 2026 On October 16, VW officially announced that it will end production of the Touareg combustion engine model in 2026. To mark the occasion, the brand will introduce a “Touareg Final Edition.” This version will be available to order until March 2026, with prices starting at EUR 75,025. The model was first launched in 2002 and sold over 1.2 million units across three generations. Bas...

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al changes for its India business in 2025, detailing an expansion of the Pune plant that is scheduled for completion by 2028. The upgrade will increase annual output to 250,000 units, raising the total annual production capacity in India to over one million vehicles. The plant will serve as a multi-model export center targeting emerging markets, in line with plans to increase exports to 30% of total production. Production will transition to a sof...

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TVS Motor, India launches adventure bike Apache RTX with new RT-XD4 engine platform On October 15, TVS Motor Company launched the TVS Apache RTX adventure rally tourer motorcycle at an introductory price of INR 200 thousand. This is the first model built on the new Next-Gen TVS RT-XD4 engine platform, designed and developed by TVS. The Apache RTX is powered by a 299.1 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine, producing 36 PS at 9,000 rpm and...

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on of India’s first electric corridor for trucks from Mumbai to Pune. BEM’s new EV truck offers the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry, unlimited range with swap technology, the highest payload in its category, and advanced mobility intelligence. Supported by its Energy-as-a-Service model and backed by strong market demand (over 10,000 MoUs), BEM will invest INR 35 billion in a new facility to produce 30,000 trucks.  Based on Blu...

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China releases 22nd list of “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks” On October 14, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (22nd List)”. The selected battery electric models consist of 53 passenger vehicles (including GAC Aion’s Aion GT, SAIC-VW’s ID.7 S, and Leapmotor’s Lafa 5), 38 buses, 37 t...

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JD to launch new vehicle model with GAC Group, CATL On October 14, JD.com, Inc. (JD) announced the upcoming launch of a new vehicle model with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). The vehicle model will be put on sale exclusively on the JD platform during the Double 11 Shopping Festival. By integrating JD’s supply chain and digital ecosystem resources with CATL’s cutting-edge t...

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SAIC Motor Malaysia partners with EPMB for MG CKD production in Melaka Announced on October 15, 2025, SAIC Motor Malaysia has signed a vehicle production agreement with EP Manufacturing (EPMB) to assemble MG vehicles locally, including both combustion and electric models, at its Pegoh, Melaka plant. CKD assembly is set to begin in Q1 2026. The initiative is expected to make vehicles more affordable, boost local content, and reduce waiting times f...

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