CES 2025: Michelin, Sonatus show Tire Digital Twin solutions for next-gen mobility On December 19, Michelin and Sonatus announced they will showcase predictive tire health and maintenance at CES 2026, demonstrating how software-defined vehicles can deliver real-time, in-vehicle tire intelligence. By combining Michelin’s SmartLoad and SmartWear models, which analyze dynamic driving factors like load, braking, and cornering, with Sonatus’s AI...

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ARRW provides 1,500 Chevrolet Optra models for smart transportation in Egypt On December 18, ARRW announced that, through a strategic agreement between Al-Mansour Automotive Group and General Motors Egypt, and in partnership with Aman and Bare, 1,500 locally assembled Chevrolet Optra vehicles were provided to support Egyptian youth and help them work in the smart transportation sector via the ARRW app. ARRW is Egypt’s first ride-hailing license...

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Toyota aims to sell US made vehicles in Japan from 2026 On December 19, Toyota Motor announced that it is considering introducing three models produced in the United States―the Camry sedan, Highlander SUV, and Tundra pickup truck―to the Japanese market from 2026. Toyota has decided to reintroduce Camry and Highlander (known as Kluger in Japan), which were previously sold in the Japanese market until 2023 and 2007 respectively. Camry, a top se...

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or 4 intelligent driving systems with a heterogeneous backup architecture for higher system security and reliability, and enables computing power sharing and collaborative scheduling among domain controllers to lay a sustainably evolving computing foundation for synergistic operation of edge large models, intelligent cockpits, and intelligent driving.While promoting architecture R&D, Autolink is also advancing the mass production and application...

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Toyota to introduce several new models in Argentina in 2026 On December 17, it was reported that Toyota plans to introduce several new models in Argentina in 2026, expanding its portfolio as well as Lexus’. The announcement was made by Toyota Argentina President Gustavo Salinas, who detailed the rollout schedule during a press conference. The most significant launch will be the Yaris Cross, which has already secured more than 2,000 reservations...

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e comfort. Herrero stated that the long-term objective is to gradually introduce the full Maybach lineup in Argentina. He also revealed that Prestige Auto is evaluating the possibility of offering SMART vehicles in the country, a brand currently produced exclusively in China and focused on electric models. Additional launches planned for 2026 include the new-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA and a locally produced Sprinter equipped with an automatic t...

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2,550,000 to JPY 1,500,000. This will reduce the variance between subsidies for EVs and FCVs, which Washington highlighted during the US-Japan tariff negotiations as one of the non-tariff barriers, to JPY 200,000. The CEV subsidies are determined individually after evaluating companies and vehicle models based on multiple factors, such as vehicle performance and maintenance systems. From April this year, a system to raise subsidies based on the ...

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o its vehicles, enabling more advanced voice interaction. The feature will also be demonstrated at Amazon’s Devices & Services Exhibit. BMW iX3 introduces new design and technology that will influence BMW’s future lineup. These technologies will be rolled out across around 40 new or updated BMW models by 2027. Based on BMW press release...

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CARIAD unveils research project that uses AI to model human driving behavior in complex traffic scenarios On December 17, CARIAD unveiled a research project that focuses on creating models that better imitate human driving behavior in various complex traffic scenarios. These models run in the vehicle to test how different driving decisions affect the behavior of nearby road users. The models are based on reinforcement learning (RL), an AI method ...

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nd Radeon Pro GPUs, uniting scalable compute platforms from AMD with Autoware’s open-source autonomous driving ecosystem.  By combining Autoware’s end-to-end AI stack with AMD’s GPU infrastructure and ROCm software, the collaboration aims to deliver faster training cycles, higher-accuracy AI models, and optimized inference for production-ready autonomous systems. The initial focus will be on optimizing Autoware’s AutoDrive end-to-end mod...

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Dongfeng and ePureMotion to launch electric vehicles in Kenya, considering local assembly in the future According to multiple media reports dated December 16, Dongfeng Motor has partnered with Kenya's ePureMotion to aim for local assembly of electric vehicles (EVs) in the future. The partnership will initially see the introduction of two models of the compact electric hatchback "ePureMotion," the Classic and Lux, intended for urban commuting, rid...

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NAT), a specialized automotive distribution company in the country, marking its expansion across the Middle East. Ahead of the official brand launch event, the company opened its showroom in Baghdad. The company debuted Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup 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). Based on BYD press release...

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mous driving. The test area covers open expressways and highways in Shenzhen, with scenarios such as rainy days, nights, and construction sites involved. The HIMA has completed over 20,000km of such validation, covering all local expressways and highways with a total mileage of 1,000km. The vehicle models for testing were the 2025 AITO M9 SUV and the Maextro S800 sedan. From multiple press releases...

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platforms, and toolchains, while DFAC will be responsible for vehicle development, manufacturing, chassis tuning, brand marketing, and channel marketing. Both companies will co-develop autonomous driving solutions featuring both innovation power 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 o...

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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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China releases 80th list of NEVs eligible for preferential tax policy treatment On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 80th list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 593 vehicle models on the list in total, including 13 energy-saving and 580 NEV models. The vehicle models on the list are energ...

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ed conditions in the future. The South Korean automaker plans to offer MaaS (mobility as a service) to raise awareness and thereby increase new-car sales in Japan. In South Korea, on-demand mobility services, combining the Hyundai Staria minivans, available as gasoline-, diesel-, and hybrid-powered models, with a user app for service users. It has also begun overseas expansion in Hungary and other markets, and will bring this system and business ...

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Autoline subsidiary AEMPL launches electric two‑wheelers in India On December 10, 2025, Autoline Industries Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Autoline E‑Mobility Private Limited (AEMPL), launched its first electric two‑wheelers in India under the Oxstar brand, with models named Oxstar Z1 and Oxstar Z2. The products, which cater to the domestic market, have received the required accreditation from the designated authorities...

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2. The tests show that cold weather affects both electric and conventional vehicles, though in different ways. In overall sustainability results, BYD Sealion 7 achieved 4-star rating with a score of 73%, while the CUPRA Born performed even better with 4.5 stars with a score of 86%. The gasoline BMW models scored lower, each receiving 2.5 star with sustainability scores below 50%. BYD Sealion 7 Comfort SUV with an 82.5 kWh battery, handles cold co...

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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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