Cavan Auto introduces Beacon heavy-duty truck with both electric, hydrogen modes On December 18, Cavan Auto, a Foton Motor subsidiary, introduced the Beacon, a forward-developed vehicle model built on the world’s first heavy-duty truck-dedicated intelligent platform with both hydrogen and electric modes. The core advantage of the Beacon lies in a proprietary integrated platform compatible with battery electric, gaseous hydrogen, and liquid hydr...

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JAC Motors expands into Thailand with commercial EV lineup, partners DCH Motors Reported on December 18, 2025, JAC Motors has officially launched its brand in Thailand, appointing DCH Motors (Thailand) as its sole authorized importer and distributor. The launch underscores JAC’s expansion in Southeast Asia and its commitment to sustainable mobility in Thailand. At the launch in Bangkok, JAC showcased four models currently available in the marke...

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Ansys’ SimAI platform supporting Sumitomo Riko’s production by enhancing simulation speed Ansys, Inc. (Ansys), a subsidiary of Synopsys Inc., announced that Sumitomo Riko Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Riko) has succeeded in increasing simulation speed by more than tenfold by using Ansys’ “SimAI” platform for the design and production of automotive parts. The SimAI generates high-precision AI models that rapidly analyze both new and existing simul...

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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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Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair production ends at Louisville Assembly On December 17, production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair officially ended at the Louisville Assembly plant, as that facility now undergoes a USD 2 billion dollar retooling in preparation for a new mid-size all-electric pickup built on the company's Universal EV Platform scheduled to enter production in 2027. Around 2,000 workers at the Louisville Assembly plant will be...

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GM reportedly considers ex-Aurora, Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor at General Motors. According to a recent report, Barra is “gauging” Anderson for the top job by giving him a massive portfolio that serves as a trial by fire. Since joining in June 2025 as executive vice pre...

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UK vehicle production decreases 14.3% to 65,932 units in November On December 19, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for November decreased 14.3% over the previous year to 65,932 units. Passenger car production was down 1.7% to 63,126 units and commercial vehicle production was down 78.0% to 2,806 units year over year (y/y).Vehicle exports down 21.2% (y/y) to 49,907 units and d...

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Kia America announces all-new K4 Hatchback pricing ahead of early 2026 launch On December 18, Kia announced pricing for the all-new 2026 K4 Hatchback, a new body style with added cargo versatility and a roomier interior, that joins the K4 sedan at U.S. dealerships in early 2026. As affordability becomes an important issue in the U.S., the entry-level FWD K4 EX starts at USD 24,890, with the K4 GT-Line starting at USD 25,890 and the K4 GT-Line Tu...

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Honda recalls 2025 CR-V e:FCEVs in U.S. over fuel cell stack coolant leak On December 17, Honda announced it is recalling 388 CR-V e:FCEV vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel cell stack coolant leak that can create an internal short circuit, potentially causing loss of drive power. The recall affects 388 2025 model year vehicles produced between June 3, 2024 and March 26, 2025. The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is sold exclusively in California, and is produc...

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CES 2026: BMW to showcase Neue Klasse iX3 with Panoramic iDrive and Alexa+ On December 17, BMW Group announced that it will showcase the new iX3, the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. BMW will showcase its Panoramic iDrive, featuring a large dashboard-wide display with a new operating concept and the AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in the iX3. BMW is the first carmaker to integrate Amazon’s Al...

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BMW prepares Munich plant, Germany for all-new i3 model from 2026 On December 18, BMW announced that its Munich plant, Germany is now prepared to produce the next generation of vehicles. New equipment has been installed in the body shop and assembly line, and all systems have passed initial functional tests. During these tests, all production steps are run without real parts, creating a “virtual” vehicle. This ensures every system works smoot...

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Rosatom plans 11,000 electric charging stations in Russia by 2030 On December 10, Rosatom announced that Rosatom Charging Station Network, part of its Electric Power Division, and Yandex Electro (Yandex's business unit for electric transport and charging infrastructure) are partnering to develop electric transport infrastructure in Russia. Rosatom plans to expand its network to 11,000 electric charging stations in 53 regions of the country by 203...

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AMD Silo AI, US, and Autoware Foundation partner for AI for Autonomous Driving On December 16, AMD Silo AI announced a collaboration with the Autoware Foundation, the world’s leading open-source software for autonomous driving. It will accelerate Autoware’s end-to-end AI model training and deployment pipeline using AMD Instinct and Radeon Pro GPUs, uniting scalable compute platforms from AMD with Autoware’s open-source autonomous driving ec...

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Oben Electric, India raises INR 850 million pre Series B funding On December 18, Oben Electric raised INR 850 million in a pre‑Series B funding round from several Indian American family offices, along with existing investors, taking its total funding to INR 2.85 billion. The company plans to use the new capital to expand its national retail footprint, increase brand visibility, and accelerate new product development and launches.  The electric...

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FAW Hongqi launches HS6 PHEV flagship SUV On December 16, FAW Hongqi launched the HS6 PHEV large 5-seater flagship SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 178,800 to CNY 228,800. The HS6 PHEV measures 4,925mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,740mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,925mm. The HS6 PHEV features the Honghu hybrid platform. Equipped with a 110kW/225Nm 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine, a 168kW/340Nm pe...

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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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Autoliv opens new plant in Hefei Autoliv announced the opening of a new plant of Autoliv (Hefei) Vehicle Safety Systems Co., Ltd. The new plant, an intelligent manufacturing site for steering wheels, is Autoliv’s second Chinese plant specializing in steering wheel manufacturing. At the new site, a digital production management model is introduced to establish an online monitoring system for the entire production process and enable real-time pro...

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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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