its were sent from Tolyatti plant to St. Petersburg plant for training, technology testing, and quality checks. Each kit includes a painted body, powertrain, interior, chassis, and about 1,000 parts in total. Starting September 2025, assembly kits for all LADA Iskra models, including sedan, station wagon, and SW Cross in different colors and trims, with both manual and automatic options, will be delivered to St. Petersburg. The cars built there w...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Nissan unveils all-new Roox, wagon-type kei car in Japan On August 22, Nissan unveiled the all-new Roox wagon-type kei car in Japan. Like its predecessor, the all-new Roox was planned and developed by Nissan under the management of NMKV, a joint venture between Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors. The interior length has been extended by 115 mm from the previous generation, reaching a class-leading 2,315 mm and providing a spacious environment for four ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

w models and facelifts, including: the Arcfox T1, the first newly developed production model under its “Three-Year Leap Forward” action plan; the BJ40 ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) professional off-road SUV; the BJ30, a hybrid SUV in the CNY 100,000 range; the Stelato S9T, the first wagon of the HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) ecosystem; the CLA L long-wheelbase battery electric coupe, the first MMA (Mercedes-Benz Mod...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

Stelato S9T wagon poised for launch in September On July 17, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) announced the September launch of the Stelato S9T, the first wagon developed by BAIC BJEV and Huawei. The model will be available in range-extended electric and battery electric variants. The Stelato S9T measures 5,160mm long, 2,005mm wide, and 1,492mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm. The range-extended electric variants are powered by ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

years and is also the most popular Volvo model among U.S. customers. In the first six months of 2025, XC60 sales in the U.S. rose by almost 23%. Already this year, over 33% of Volvo Cars’ sales in the U.S. are the XC60, and 25% of those are plug-in hybrids.   The XC60 recently surpassing the 240 wagon as Volvo’s all-time best-selling model, with more than 2.7 million XC60s now on global roads.  Volvo Cars broke ground on the Ridgeville plan...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

BYD launches Seal 06 DM-i plug-in hybrid electric wagon On July 4, BYD launched the Seal 06 DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid electric wagon. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 129,800. Adopting the new Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Seal 06 DM-i wagon has a multifunctional roof rack. It measures 4,850mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,790mm. The Seal 06 DM-i ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

le in the SALCOS - Salzgitter LOW CO2 Steelmaking transformation program. This material can be melted down in the electric arc furnaces, harnessing green electricity, and subsequently processed into new low-CO2 steel products. The Salzgitter Group currently delivers steel coils to Sweden via single wagon freight. In the future, a direct, high-capacity shuttle service will replace this, ensuring fast transit times and efficient round trips by tran...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

been exhausted and CKD production has ceased for 2025, according to the Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia & Thailand. Despite the phase-out of the S60 and S90 in Malaysia, Volvo remains committed to serving sedan buyers, hinting at the introduction of new models beyond 2030. However, estate (wagon) models will no longer be part of the local lineup in the foreseeable future. (From an article of Paul Tan on June 18, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

nter a partnership with Nic. Christiansen Group. Deliveries are planned to start in 2025. In new markets, NIO will offer models like the EL6, a versatile electric SUV; the EL8, a spacious six-seat luxury SUV; the ET5, a mid-size smart electric sedan; and the ET5 Touring, a flexible electric station wagon. Expanding its lineup, NIO will also introduce Firefly.  Based on NIO press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Daihatsu launches all-new Move mini tall wagon in Japan On June 5, Daihatsu Motor announced the launch of all-new Move mini tall wagon in Japan. The seventh generation Move adopts a high-quality design that combines functionality and style, ensuring that it will be chosen by people who are discerning about good products that achieve a balance between rationality and attention to detail. It is the first Move to adopt rear sliding doors, which have...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

MAN launches TGE van in the UAE On May 5, MAN Truck & Bus officially launched its MAN TGE van in the United Arab Emirates, marking its first step in expanding van sales beyond Europe. The TGE will be available in station wagon, minibus, and ambulance variants, with additional use cases targeting service technicians and mobile pet care. MAN aims to sell over 30,000 TGE units globally in 2025. Previously, the model proved successful in Qatar, where...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Auto Shanghai 2025: BYD makes global debut of five new Ocean-series models On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, BYD made the global debut of five new Ocean-series models, namely, the Ocean-S concept vehicle, the Sealion 06 DM-i SUV, the Sealion 06 EV SUV, the Seal 06 EV sedan, and the Seal 06 DM-i wagon. Adopting on a lively, diversified, and natural design concept, the Ocean-S has an avant-garde style and a slender body. Positioned as a midsi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

f the new LADA Iskra model. On the first production day, it assembled 12 LADA Iskra cars in various versions. The level of localization of the model at the start of production exceeds 90%. The official sale will start from July 20, 2025.  The model is available in three body styles (sedan, station wagon, and cross station wagon) and is equipped with three types of power units: a 1.6-liter engine (90 hp) with a 5-speed manual transmission; 1.6-li...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

s and 112 robots, performing over 4,800 welds in total. More than 700 workers and engineers are employed here. The robots are designed with lifting capacities ranging from 125 to 350 kg to handle different tasks. The LADA Iskra lineup includes three developed body configurations: a sedan, a station wagon, and a Cross-station wagon. Based on AvtoVAZ press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

rs, is likely to achieve electrification of all passenger car sales in Japan. Toyota has adopted its “group strategy” that rolls out several car models under the same brand for the Corolla Series. From May, gasoline vehicles of the Corolla sedan, Corolla Sport hatchback, Corolla Touring station wagon, and Corolla Cross SUV will be discontinued after some improvements are made. The GR Corolla, which is a gasoline-powered model, will continue a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Mercedes-Benz adds 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon to U.S. lineup On April 8, Mercedes-Benz USA announced the new 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon will be arriving at U.S. dealerships later in 2025, with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that enables all-electric driving up to 87 mph.  An AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine and permanently excited synchronous electric motor power the AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon, generating ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

BYD launches premium DENZA brand at Milano Design Week, Italy On April 7, multiple sources reported that BYD has launched its premium Denza brand at the Milano Design Week 2025, marking its expansion in Europe. The company will begin sales at the end of 2025 with the electric version of its 1,000-horsepower Z9 GT sport wagon, followed by a hybrid variant in early 2026. The D9 van will also be available from late 2025. The company might also intro...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

automotive springs. Suzuki restarted operations at the Sagara Plant on April 2 and at the Kosai Plant No. 2 on March 26, while it announced that the decision to continue operations on and after April 4 would be made based on parts availability. The affected models included the Alto, Alto Lapin, and Wagon R mini vehicles produced at the Kosai Plant No. 2 and the Swift, Solio, and Xbee compact vehicles produced at the Sagara Plant. (From an article...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

ka) from March 27 to April 1. All three plants will stop operations on March 26, and the Shiga No.2 Plant and Kyoto Plant will also stop operations from March 31 to April 1. The Shiga No.2 Plant’s production models include the Rocky and Toyota Raize compact SUVs, as well as the Tanto super height wagon. The Kyoto Plant produces models such as the Thor and Toyota Roomy mini vehicles, and the Toyota Probox. The Head Plant produces the Copen mini ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

All-new 4th-generation Skoda Superb Combi MHEV launched in Singapore Reported on March 11, 2025, the all-new 4th-generation Skoda Superb has been launched in Singapore. Priced from SGD 222,900 (COE included), only the Combi (station wagon) choice is offered, in line with a trend away from sedans. The new Superb Combi features Skoda’s current design language, better comfort, and greater spaciousness, thanks to a taller roofline for improved head...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18