Grab aims to acquire Indonesian rival GoTo this year
Grab is aiming to secure a deal for the acquisition of Indonesia ride-hailing rival, GoTo in the second quarter of this year, Reuters has reported. Advisors have been hired by Grab to …
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Leapmotor to launch B05 EV hatchback end-2025, B-segment A10 SUV and A05 hatch to debut in 2026
Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor is set to expand its vehicle line-up in the next couple of years, with three new models set to join the recently-introduced B10 SUV and the B01 …
2025 Jeep Compass – SUV gets petrol plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid versions; BEV up to 650 km range
The Jeep Compass has entered its latest generation as a STLA Medium platform-based model, and the unibody SUV will be offered with fully electric, plug-in hybrid as well as mild-hybrid powertrains. Produced …
2025 Audi A6 Avant, Sedan gain PHEV variants – e-hybrid quattro with up to 367 PS, 106 km EV-only range
Following the reveal of the sixth-generation (C9) Audi A6 in both Avant and Sedan body styles, the German automaker is now introducing the plug-in hybrid variants for both models. These cars carry …
Foxconn inks deal to supply Mitsubishi with OEM EVs – first model bound for Australia/NZ, due mid-2026
Last month, it was reported that Taiwanese electronics firm Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, was in the midst of finalising a deal with Mitsubishi Motors that would see it …
Volvo XC70 returns as brand’s first extended-range PHEV model – new SMA platform, 200 km EV range
Volvo has announced the XC70 as its first extended-range plug-in hybrid model. Designed to meet the demand for longer-range plug-in hybrids in China, the XC70 is built on the company’s Scalable Modular …
Waymo to convert more than 2,000 units of Jaguar I-Pace to autonomous taxis at Arizona, US factory
Waymo is set to be converting over 2,000 units of the Jaguar I-Pace for fully autonomous operation in its ride-hailing fleet, the autonomous vehicle firm has announced. This will be carried out …
JLR resumes US shipments after a month’s pause
After pausing US shipments in early April due to uncertainty over Trump's 25% import tariff, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has restarted exports to its biggest market, with the first shipment having left …
Proton X70 now sold as a CKD model in Bangladesh
In its latest sales update, Proton revealed that the locally-assembled (CKD) X70 was unveiled in Bangladesh on April 30, 2025. The C-segment SUV was previously sold as a fully-imported (CBU) model through …
2025 BYD Dolphin facelift at Auto Shanghai – up to 520 km CLTC EV range; new design; God’s Eye C ADAS
Here is a live gallery of the new BYD Dolphin facelift at this year’s Auto Shanghai. Launched in China in March, the updated electric hatchback not only receives styling updates but also …
Chery Fulwin T11 on display at Auto Shanghai – new flagship PHEV SUV with up to 1,400 km hybrid range
At this year’s Auto Shanghai, Chery showed off the Fulwin T11, a flagship model that is expected to go on sale in the second of 2025 with an estimated price of between …
Leapmotor C10 EV updated in China – 800V platform, higher motor output, improved 495 km WLTP range
First revealed through a China MIIT filing in March, it has been reported that the updated Leapmotor C10 will soon begin domestic sales. Improvements to the all-electric D-segment SUV include a step …
Lynk & Co 06 EM-P at 2025 Auto Shanghai – PHEV Proton X50 twin w/ 126 km EV range; fr RM74k in China
Joining the ranks of petrol-electric models shown at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show in China last month is the plug-in hybrid Lynk & Co 06 EM-P update, which was unveiled in October …
Chery QQ Qurio EV concept debuts at Auto Shanghai – reboot of nameplate to enter production in 2026
This is a concept for a new Chery QQ that made its public debut at this year’s Auto Shanghai and marks a rebirth for the product series. The ‘QQ’ name has been …
Mazda to invest RM5.8 billion in China JV – targets 300,000-unit annual sales by 2027, 90% being NEVs
According to a report by CarNewsChina, Mazda will invest in China as it looks to grow its presence in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market as well as improve its manufacturing …
Proton eMas 7 previewed in Singapore ahead of launch – re-entry after over a decade, from RM566,100!
The Proton eMas 7 continues to make its way to export markets, with the electric SUV having been previewed in Singapore at The Car Expo 2025 at Singapore Expo this past weekend. …
Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels Collector Builds riff off Lego – Mercedes 300SL, Honda NSX and more
For years, Lego had been the undisputed champion of car-themed toy bricks, offering licenced, highly-desirable sets at pretty much every price point. Its monopoly has ended, however, because Mattel has launched its …
Thailand to revise PHEV duties from January 2026 – electric-only range to primarily determine taxation rate
Thailand is set to revise its excise duty system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) from next year in what is a move to increase both manufacturing prospects and consumer adoption of …
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV facelift at Auto Shanghai 2025 – new exterior, interior; launching in Malaysia this year?
Displayed alongside the facelifted Chery Tiggo 7 at this year’s Auto Shanghai is the larger and also latest Tiggo 8 facelift. Pictured here in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) guise, the SUV you’re looking …
Nissan N7 launched in China – Dongfeng-based EV sedan with up to 635 km range, exports planned
Revealed in November, the Dongfeng Nissan N7 was launched at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2025 show, marking the start of Nissan's first concerted effort at breaking into China's burgeoning new energy vehicle …
