obal NCAP confirmed a one‑star rating for adult occupant protection and three stars for child protection, noting unstable bodyshell and footwell performance, weak chest protection in side impact, no side head protection, and no three‑point seatbelts in all seating positions in the 2025 4‑door sedan tested at 1,260 kg. Global NCAP added that while Maruti Suzuki has introduced six airbags as standard on the Celerio and achieved five stars on ...

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BYD names two new Ocean-series flagship vehicle models “Sealion 08”, “Seal 08” According to multiple press releases dated December 16, BYD recently held the Ocean Day event for the 4th anniversary of its Ocean lineup, where two new Ocean-series vehicle models, namely, the Seal 08 flagship sedan and the Sealion 08 flagship SUV, were unveiled. Both models will be launched in Q1 2026. The two vehicle models derive exterior designs from the O...

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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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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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n 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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Kerman Motor, Iran, to introduce Eagle Hybrid sedan On December 14, Kerman Motor announced that Eagle Hybrid, its new product, has entered the final stage of technical tests and received 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 standar...

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na Automobile Co., Ltd. for the market access of two intelligent connected vehicle models with Level 3 conditional autonomous driving features. According to relevant regulations, the MIIT conditionally approved the products. The first vehicle model is Changan Auto’s SC7000AAARBEV battery electric sedan, which enables autonomous driving at up to 50km/h within single lanes on congested expressways and urban highways. The feature is currently avai...

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GAC Group to enter Japanese EV market in 2026 According to multiple press releases dated December 11, GAC Group will enter the Japanese EV market with its Aion sub-brand in the summer of 2026. For Japanese sales operations, GAC Group plans to entrust M Mobility Japan, an agent in Nakano, Tokyo. Two battery electric vehicle models will initially be introduced, namely, the Aion UT compact liftback sedan and the Aion V compact SUV, with respective s...

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First cooperative vehicle model between VW Group, XPeng to roll off production line on December 31 According to multiple press releases dated December 10, the ID. UNYX 07 midsize battery electric sedan, the first cooperative vehicle model between VW Group and XPeng, will roll off the production line at VW Anhui on December 31. Built on VW Group’s CEA (China Electronic Architecture) architecture for the Chinese market, the ID. UNYX 07 is led by ...

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DFMC Voyah launches Passion L plug-in hybrid electric sedan On December 10, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the Passion L large plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 279,900 and CNY 309,900, respectively. The Passion L measures 5,125mm long, 1,985mm wide, and 1,522mm or 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,010mm. The Passion L features a dual-motor intelligent 4WD layout....

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by steady output during the transition to the all-new model as production ramps up in Tanjong Malim. With bookings surpassing 30,000 units, the all-new Saga is expected to gain greater prominence in 2026. The Proton X50 followed with 2,127 units, while the S70 retained its position as the C-segment sedan leader with 1,487 units sold. Other ICE models contributed consistently, led by the Persona (1,050 units), X70 (471 units), Iriz (241 units) and...

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.315 million units, up 100% y/y. From CAAM and CPCA press releases (China’s monthly sales figures) Vehicle sales data (flash report for November 2025) November 2025 Jan. – Nov. 2025 Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sedan 1,260 36.7 1.4 11,300 36.3 10.2 MPV 104 3.0 -13.3 1,101 3.5 20.3 SUV 1,646 48.0 2.5 14,534 46.7 11.6 Mini Van 27 0.8 -18.2 322 1.0 ...

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smart debuts #6 EHD luxury liftback sedan On December 6, smart debuted the #6 EHD (Electric Hybrid Drive), its first luxury liftback sedan. Adopting an elegant, sporty aesthetic exterior design and a multi-gear variable sporty rear wing, the #6 EHD measures 4,906mm long, 1,922mm wide, and 1,508mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,926mm. The #6 EHD is equipped with a super hybrid system, a 120kW 1.5T EVO dedicated hybrid engine, and a 3-speed dedicated...

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ota sold 154,600 units in November, down 12.1% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,200 units and 64,905 units, down 20.9% y/y and 3.8% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1,617,300 units, up 1.8% y/y. The bZ7, the first GAC Toyota battery electric sedan model with Huawei’s HarmonySpace cockpit, will be launched in Q1 2026. On December 5, Honda announced that its November sales volume was 50,84...

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Iran Khodro and Bahman Group to launch jointly produce Envoy sedan On December 5, multiple sources reported that Bahman Motor Group and Iran Khodro will soon introduce a locally produced sedan called Envoy in Iran. It will be a hybrid car. It will be the first joint product of the country's two major automakers. It will be powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. It has an electric motor, which provides 260 Nm of torque. It has a length...

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First validated sample vehicle under FAW Hongqi E702 project rolls off production line On December 3, the FAW Hongqi R&D Center announced the recent roll-off of the first validated sample vehicle for the E702 (P601), a blockbuster vehicle model of the FAW Hongqi 9 lineup. Positioned as a mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan, the E702 adopts a family exterior design language, where the front fascia features a new exclusive logo and sickle-shap...

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Dodge opens orders for SIXPACK-powered Charger R/T On December 2, Stellantis announced that orders are now open for the SIXPACK-powered, 420-hp 2026 Dodge Charger R/T in both two-door coupe and four-door sedan models, making the full 2026 Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup now available at U.S. dealerships. Production of the SIXPACK-powered Charger R/T begins at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Q1 2026, with deliveries expected to follow soon after. ...

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Euro NCAP awards five-star ratings for BYD Seal DM-i sedan and wagon models On December 3, BYD announced that the BYD SEAL 6 DM-i sedan and its wagon variant, the SEAL 6 DM-i TOURING, achieved a maximum five-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP tests. The recognition highlights the models’ strong performance across all four evaluation categories: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assistance. The SEAL 6 DM-i...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: VW China debuts Passat ePro PHEV sedan, Tayron L PHEV SUV On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), VW China debuted the Passat ePro PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) sedan and the Tayron L PHEV SUV, both based on VW fuel vehicle models. The Passat ePro PHEV is built on a next-generation SAIC-VW PHEV platform. Equipped with a 95kW EA211 1.5T EVO II high-efficiency dedicate...

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Dongfeng Nissan launches N6 plug-in hybrid electric sedan On December 1, Dongfeng Nissan launched the N6 plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,900 to CNY 129,900. The N6 measures 4,831mm long, 1,885mm wide, and 1,491mm or 1,494mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,815mm. The N6 features an FWD layout and an AI cloud-based hybrid system. Equipped with a 75kW/135Nm 1.5L high-efficiency ded...

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