Kia EV2 to debut at Brussels Motor Show in January
Kia has released teaser images of the EV2 compact SUV that will debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January, and this is expected to be the productionised version of the Concept …
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United States to approve, begin production of “smaller, more affordable” compact vehicles – Donald Trump
United States president Donald Trump has announced that he has instructed US secretary of transportation Sean Duffy to facilitate the clearing of regulations for small cars, of the type sold in Asia, …
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i launched in Japan – brand’s 1st PHEV there; cheaper than Harrier, Outlander PHEV
The BYD Sealion 6 has been launched as the brand’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model in Japan, joining a line-up that previously featured only electric vehicles (EVs) – four of them (Sealion …
New Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet gets teased
Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz revealed plans to expand the G-Class line-up to include a cabriolet version. Fast forward to December, the company has announced it is now running prototypes of the drop-top …
Toyota GR GT teased alongside racing version and production Lexus Sport Concept – all debut on Dec 5
Toyota has announced it will unveil its new flagship supercar on December 5, 2025 alongside other all-new “sports models.” Based on the teaser image accompanying the announcement, we will finally get to …
2026 Kia Seltos teased – second-gen SUV debuts next week on Dec 10; Opposites United design philosophy
The second-generation Kia Seltos will officially make its global debut on December 10, 2025 in India. This comes six years after the original model was revealed in 2019, which later got a …
Leapmotor B05 in Guangzhou – EV hatchback, up to 218 PS, 605 km CLTC range, RWD only, from RM54k
China may still be big on SUVs, but that doesn't mean that variety isn't welcome. We'll have to commend Leapmotor for doing something different with the B05 (badged in China as a …
Alpine to have two EV convertibles by 2030, derived from 2nd-generation A110 EV and A310 fastback GT
2022 Alpine A110 S Alpine has two convertibles in the pipeline, with both models to reach the brand's line-up by 2030, reported Autocar. This is part of the French brand's plan for …
VinFast considering making REEVs/hybrids – report
EV-only company VinFast is considering equipping some of its cars with small petrol engines to recharge the batteries and increase range, Reuters reports, citing three sources familiar with the plan and job …
2026 Honda CR-V in Thailand – Turbo dropped, e:HEV hybrid only; BSI replaces LaneWatch; from RM181k
The Honda CR-V has been given an update in Thailand for the 2026 model year, with the big change being the removal of all turbocharged variants. The line-up now is hybrid-only, with …
2026 Nissan X-Trail e-Power launched in Thailand – CBU; e-4ORCE AWD; one variant only from RM220k
Pics from AutolifeThailand The fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail has been launched during this year’s Thailand International Motor Expo, a few months after the T33-generation SUV went on sale in Indonesia. Like in the …
2026 Honda StepWGN debuts in Thailand – e:HEV Spada variant est from RM219k; CBU; 2.0L hybrid
After a bit of teasing, the Honda StepWGN has now made its debut at the ongoing Thailand International Motor Expo. The MPV will be sold as a fully-imported (CBU) model from Japan …
Honda City The Black Outshine launched in Thailand – from RM94k; hybrid only; black accents, 16-inch alloys
Dark-themed edition cars are a trend in Thailand, and Honda is getting in on the action with the City e:HEV The Black Outshine. Priced at 735,000 baht (about RM94k), The Black Outshine …
2027 Geely Xingyuan/EX2 spied – new wheels, column shifter; more range for Proton eMas 5 twin?
It's only been a year since the Geely Xingyuan (known globally as the EX2) was launched in China, and there's already been a minor model year update – and if these spyshots …
Toyota GR GT supercar teased with 2000GT and Lexus LFA in Japan commercial ahead of December 5 debut
At this year’s Japan Mobility Show (JMS), Toyota announced that it would reveal its new GR-branded supercar on December 5, 2025, with a public debut set for next year's Tokyo Auto Salon. …
Euro NCAP 2026 protocol targets annoying ADAS warnings, interventions; physical buttons’ availability
Euro NCAP has announced what it calls the largest revision of its assessment programme since the introduction of its rating system in 2009, and the update will take effect in 2026. These …
Lotus to launch first PHEV in China in Q1 2026 – 900V platform, over 1,000 km range, 952 PS, air suspension
Lotus Technology has announced its new product roadmap that will see the launch of its first plug-in hybrid next year. This was revealed by CEO Feng Qingfeng during the company’s third quarter …
Geely EX2 priced at RM51k-55k equivalent in Thailand – top model is cheaper than base Proton eMas 5
Pics from AutolifeThailand The Geely EX2's Thai prices are out - 399,990 baht (RM51k) for the Pro and 429,990 baht (RM55k) for the Max, reports AutolifeThailand. That's quite a bit cheaper than …
BYD Sealion 8 launched in China, Brazil – PHEV, EV versions available; Australia soon, Malaysia when?
Unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2025, the upgraded BYD Tang L (known globally either as the Atto 8 or Sealion 8; we'll refer to it as the latter in this story) has been …
BMW Z4 Final Edition revealed as swansong before production of two-door convertible ends in 2026
Production of the third-generation BMW Z4, which was first revealed back in 2018, is set to come to an end with the introduction of the Final Edition in the United States. Developed …
