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We track Asia’s auto shifts so you’re always in the know.
China, Japan, India, Korea & ASEAN
INDIA'S FIRST AFFORDABLE 7-SEATER EV SUV: XEV 9S, MAHINDRA LAUNCHES AT ₹19.95L
Mahindra just dropped the XEV 9S, its mass-market 3-row electric beast on the INGLO platform.
Six variants, dual-motor AWD (up to 282 hp), 59/79 kWh batteries for 500-679 km
Bookings Jan 14, 2026.
#XEV9S #AutoAsia
Mahindra just dropped the XEV 9S, its mass-market 3-row electric beast on the INGLO platform.
Six variants, dual-motor AWD (up to 282 hp), 59/79 kWh batteries for 500-679 km
Bookings Jan 14, 2026.
#XEV9S #AutoAsia
November 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
CHERY + EBRO REVIVE SPANISH AUTO INDUSTRY WITH 9,000+ UNITS IN ONE YEAR
Chinese Spanish JV restarts ex-Nissan Barcelona plant: 1,000 direct jobs, 3,000 indirect, four new Ebro models launched and Chery Omoda production locked for 2026.
#Chery #Ebro #SpainAuto #AutoAsia #China
Chinese Spanish JV restarts ex-Nissan Barcelona plant: 1,000 direct jobs, 3,000 indirect, four new Ebro models launched and Chery Omoda production locked for 2026.
#Chery #Ebro #SpainAuto #AutoAsia #China
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
CHERY + EBRO REVIVE SPANISH AUTO INDUSTRY WITH 9,000+ UNITS IN ONE YEAR
Chinese Spanish JV restarts ex-Nissan Barcelona plant: 1,000 direct jobs, 3,000 indirect, four new Ebro models launched and Chery Omoda production locked for 2026.
#Chery #Ebro #SpainAuto #AutoAsia #China
Chinese Spanish JV restarts ex-Nissan Barcelona plant: 1,000 direct jobs, 3,000 indirect, four new Ebro models launched and Chery Omoda production locked for 2026.
#Chery #Ebro #SpainAuto #AutoAsia #China
CATL BREAKS GROUND ON €4.5B SPAIN GIGAFAC – 3,000 JOBS & CHINESE EV BOOST FOR EUROPE
WHAT IT MEANS:
CATL dodges EU tariffs with local production, supercharging Stellantis' hybrids/EVs and locking in Europe's battery supply chain
#CATL #Stellantis #SpainBattery #EV #AutoAsia #China
WHAT IT MEANS:
CATL dodges EU tariffs with local production, supercharging Stellantis' hybrids/EVs and locking in Europe's battery supply chain
#CATL #Stellantis #SpainBattery #EV #AutoAsia #China
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
CATL BREAKS GROUND ON €4.5B SPAIN GIGAFAC – 3,000 JOBS & CHINESE EV BOOST FOR EUROPE
WHAT IT MEANS:
CATL dodges EU tariffs with local production, supercharging Stellantis' hybrids/EVs and locking in Europe's battery supply chain
#CATL #Stellantis #SpainBattery #EV #AutoAsia #China
WHAT IT MEANS:
CATL dodges EU tariffs with local production, supercharging Stellantis' hybrids/EVs and locking in Europe's battery supply chain
#CATL #Stellantis #SpainBattery #EV #AutoAsia #China
NIO BRINGS ONVO & FIREFLY TO THAILAND VIA THONBURI PARTNERSHIP
Nio Inc teams up with Thailand's Thonburi Group (1941-founded auto giant with Mercedes assembly plant) to launch its Onvo and Firefly sub-brands in Southeast Asia's EV hotspot.
#Nio #Firefly #Onvo #ThailandEV #AutoAsia
Nio Inc teams up with Thailand's Thonburi Group (1941-founded auto giant with Mercedes assembly plant) to launch its Onvo and Firefly sub-brands in Southeast Asia's EV hotspot.
#Nio #Firefly #Onvo #ThailandEV #AutoAsia
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
NIO BRINGS ONVO & FIREFLY TO THAILAND VIA THONBURI PARTNERSHIP
Nio Inc teams up with Thailand's Thonburi Group (1941-founded auto giant with Mercedes assembly plant) to launch its Onvo and Firefly sub-brands in Southeast Asia's EV hotspot.
#Nio #Firefly #Onvo #ThailandEV #AutoAsia
Nio Inc teams up with Thailand's Thonburi Group (1941-founded auto giant with Mercedes assembly plant) to launch its Onvo and Firefly sub-brands in Southeast Asia's EV hotspot.
#Nio #Firefly #Onvo #ThailandEV #AutoAsia
INDIA GETS 250 × 180 kW MAHINDRA FAST-CHARGE HUBS BY 2027
WHAT IT MEANS:
Mahindra single-handedly kills range anxiety, locks in EV buyers, and forces Tata/Hyundai to play catch-up. India’s charging game just levelled up.
#MahindraEV #IndiaEV #FastCharging #AutoAsia
WHAT IT MEANS:
Mahindra single-handedly kills range anxiety, locks in EV buyers, and forces Tata/Hyundai to play catch-up. India’s charging game just levelled up.
#MahindraEV #IndiaEV #FastCharging #AutoAsia
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
INDIA GETS 250 × 180 kW MAHINDRA FAST-CHARGE HUBS BY 2027
WHAT IT MEANS:
Mahindra single-handedly kills range anxiety, locks in EV buyers, and forces Tata/Hyundai to play catch-up. India’s charging game just levelled up.
#MahindraEV #IndiaEV #FastCharging #AutoAsia
WHAT IT MEANS:
Mahindra single-handedly kills range anxiety, locks in EV buyers, and forces Tata/Hyundai to play catch-up. India’s charging game just levelled up.
#MahindraEV #IndiaEV #FastCharging #AutoAsia
LG CHEM CRACKS SOLID-STATE CODE: HIGHER DENSITY + ZERO FIRE RISK
WHAT IT MEANS:
Korean battery giant jumps ahead of Toyota/Panasonic in the race to safe, ultra-dense next-gen packs, a game-changer for 1,000+ km EVs and faster charging.
#LGchem #SolidStateBattery #EVBattery #KoreaTech #AutoAsia
WHAT IT MEANS:
Korean battery giant jumps ahead of Toyota/Panasonic in the race to safe, ultra-dense next-gen packs, a game-changer for 1,000+ km EVs and faster charging.
#LGchem #SolidStateBattery #EVBattery #KoreaTech #AutoAsia
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
LG CHEM CRACKS SOLID-STATE CODE: HIGHER DENSITY + ZERO FIRE RISK
WHAT IT MEANS:
Korean battery giant jumps ahead of Toyota/Panasonic in the race to safe, ultra-dense next-gen packs, a game-changer for 1,000+ km EVs and faster charging.
#LGchem #SolidStateBattery #EVBattery #KoreaTech #AutoAsia
WHAT IT MEANS:
Korean battery giant jumps ahead of Toyota/Panasonic in the race to safe, ultra-dense next-gen packs, a game-changer for 1,000+ km EVs and faster charging.
#LGchem #SolidStateBattery #EVBattery #KoreaTech #AutoAsia
LEAPMOTOR STORMS SOUTH AMERICA: C10 & B10 LAUNCH IN BRAZIL + CHILE
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor hits Latin America hard – rolling out C10 SUV (BEV + EREV) and all-electric B10 SUV in both Brazil and Chile this month. Also flexed the 6-seat C16 flagship at São Paulo Auto Show.
#Leapmotor #AutoAsia
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor hits Latin America hard – rolling out C10 SUV (BEV + EREV) and all-electric B10 SUV in both Brazil and Chile this month. Also flexed the 6-seat C16 flagship at São Paulo Auto Show.
#Leapmotor #AutoAsia
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
LEAPMOTOR STORMS SOUTH AMERICA: C10 & B10 LAUNCH IN BRAZIL + CHILE
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor hits Latin America hard – rolling out C10 SUV (BEV + EREV) and all-electric B10 SUV in both Brazil and Chile this month. Also flexed the 6-seat C16 flagship at São Paulo Auto Show.
#Leapmotor #AutoAsia
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor hits Latin America hard – rolling out C10 SUV (BEV + EREV) and all-electric B10 SUV in both Brazil and Chile this month. Also flexed the 6-seat C16 flagship at São Paulo Auto Show.
#Leapmotor #AutoAsia
TATA SIERRA LAUNCHES TODAY: ICONIC SUV BACK WITH 3 ENGINES, 622L BOOT & ₹11.5L START
Tata Motors drops the reborn Sierra on Nov 25 – blending '90s vibes with modern tech. Bookings kick off Dec 15 (₹11K token), deliveries Jan 2026. EV variant soon.
#Tatasierra #Sierra
Tata Motors drops the reborn Sierra on Nov 25 – blending '90s vibes with modern tech. Bookings kick off Dec 15 (₹11K token), deliveries Jan 2026. EV variant soon.
#Tatasierra #Sierra
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
TATA SIERRA LAUNCHES TODAY: ICONIC SUV BACK WITH 3 ENGINES, 622L BOOT & ₹11.5L START
Tata Motors drops the reborn Sierra on Nov 25 – blending '90s vibes with modern tech. Bookings kick off Dec 15 (₹11K token), deliveries Jan 2026. EV variant soon.
#Tatasierra #Sierra
Tata Motors drops the reborn Sierra on Nov 25 – blending '90s vibes with modern tech. Bookings kick off Dec 15 (₹11K token), deliveries Jan 2026. EV variant soon.
#Tatasierra #Sierra
NIO TURNS 11 & HITS 1 MILLION PRODUCTION MILESTONE TODAY
Nio celebrates its 11th anniversary as the 1 millionth mass-produced car (an ES8) rolls off the Hefei line.
WHAT IT MEANS: Battery-swap pioneer joins the million-club and gears up to challenge #BYD & 3Tesla in 2025.
#Nio #AutoAsia
Nio celebrates its 11th anniversary as the 1 millionth mass-produced car (an ES8) rolls off the Hefei line.
WHAT IT MEANS: Battery-swap pioneer joins the million-club and gears up to challenge #BYD & 3Tesla in 2025.
#Nio #AutoAsia
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
HONDA TUMBLES TO NO. 4 IN JAPAN PACK AS CHIP CRISIS BITES, SUZUKI CLAIMS NO. 2 ON INDIA SURGE
Hard by Nexperia chip shortages that shuttered factories in Mexico, the US and Canada. Suzuki eyes the No. 2 spot in H2 2025, riding strong sales momentum in India, ramping investments to $11B with Toyota.
Hard by Nexperia chip shortages that shuttered factories in Mexico, the US and Canada. Suzuki eyes the No. 2 spot in H2 2025, riding strong sales momentum in India, ramping investments to $11B with Toyota.
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
HONDA TUMBLES TO NO. 4 IN JAPAN PACK AS CHIP CRISIS BITES, SUZUKI CLAIMS NO. 2 ON INDIA SURGE
Hard by Nexperia chip shortages that shuttered factories in Mexico, the US and Canada. Suzuki eyes the No. 2 spot in H2 2025, riding strong sales momentum in India, ramping investments to $11B with Toyota.
Hard by Nexperia chip shortages that shuttered factories in Mexico, the US and Canada. Suzuki eyes the No. 2 spot in H2 2025, riding strong sales momentum in India, ramping investments to $11B with Toyota.
CHINESE TEAM CUTS EV MOTOR LASER-WELDING TIME FROM 1 HOUR TO 1 SECOND
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Hairui Laser have developed a high-intensity “heat-cool” laser process that welds hairpin windings in EV drive motors in just 1 second per joint, down from over 1 hour.
#AutoAsia
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Hairui Laser have developed a high-intensity “heat-cool” laser process that welds hairpin windings in EV drive motors in just 1 second per joint, down from over 1 hour.
#AutoAsia
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 AM
CHINESE TEAM CUTS EV MOTOR LASER-WELDING TIME FROM 1 HOUR TO 1 SECOND
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Hairui Laser have developed a high-intensity “heat-cool” laser process that welds hairpin windings in EV drive motors in just 1 second per joint, down from over 1 hour.
#AutoAsia
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Hairui Laser have developed a high-intensity “heat-cool” laser process that welds hairpin windings in EV drive motors in just 1 second per joint, down from over 1 hour.
#AutoAsia
MALAYSIA WIDENS SOUTHEAST ASIA AUTO LEAD AS EV SHIFT ACCELERATES
Malaysia stayed the region’s top auto market for the second quarter, powered by a rapid consumer move from Japanese brands to EVs. A BYD model also topped sales charts for the first time, highlighting the rising pull of Chinese EV.
Malaysia stayed the region’s top auto market for the second quarter, powered by a rapid consumer move from Japanese brands to EVs. A BYD model also topped sales charts for the first time, highlighting the rising pull of Chinese EV.
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
MALAYSIA WIDENS SOUTHEAST ASIA AUTO LEAD AS EV SHIFT ACCELERATES
Malaysia stayed the region’s top auto market for the second quarter, powered by a rapid consumer move from Japanese brands to EVs. A BYD model also topped sales charts for the first time, highlighting the rising pull of Chinese EV.
Malaysia stayed the region’s top auto market for the second quarter, powered by a rapid consumer move from Japanese brands to EVs. A BYD model also topped sales charts for the first time, highlighting the rising pull of Chinese EV.
GENESIS GV60 MAGMA MARKS HYUNDAI’S AGGRESSIVE PUSH INTO PERFORMANCE-LUXURY EVS
Hyundai has stepped up its premium game with the GV60 Magma, unveiled in Yongin on November 12, positioning Genesis squarely in the high-performance luxury EV segment.
#Hyundai #AutoAsia #Genesis #Sportscars
Hyundai has stepped up its premium game with the GV60 Magma, unveiled in Yongin on November 12, positioning Genesis squarely in the high-performance luxury EV segment.
#Hyundai #AutoAsia #Genesis #Sportscars
November 21, 2025 at 4:10 AM
GENESIS GV60 MAGMA MARKS HYUNDAI’S AGGRESSIVE PUSH INTO PERFORMANCE-LUXURY EVS
Hyundai has stepped up its premium game with the GV60 Magma, unveiled in Yongin on November 12, positioning Genesis squarely in the high-performance luxury EV segment.
#Hyundai #AutoAsia #Genesis #Sportscars
Hyundai has stepped up its premium game with the GV60 Magma, unveiled in Yongin on November 12, positioning Genesis squarely in the high-performance luxury EV segment.
#Hyundai #AutoAsia #Genesis #Sportscars
GRAB BETS ON REMOTE-DRIVEN FUTURE WITH STAKE IN GERMANY’S VAY
Grab has taken an equity stake in German startup Vay, whose “teledriving” system lets trained operators drive cars remotely from control hubs, a drone-style alternative to full autonomous driving.
#Grab
Grab has taken an equity stake in German startup Vay, whose “teledriving” system lets trained operators drive cars remotely from control hubs, a drone-style alternative to full autonomous driving.
#Grab
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 AM
GRAB BETS ON REMOTE-DRIVEN FUTURE WITH STAKE IN GERMANY’S VAY
Grab has taken an equity stake in German startup Vay, whose “teledriving” system lets trained operators drive cars remotely from control hubs, a drone-style alternative to full autonomous driving.
#Grab
Grab has taken an equity stake in German startup Vay, whose “teledriving” system lets trained operators drive cars remotely from control hubs, a drone-style alternative to full autonomous driving.
#Grab
VOLKSWAGEN CUTS INDIA EV SPEND TO $700M AS IT HUNTS LOCAL PARTNER
Volkswagen has reduced its India EV budget to about $700 million from $1 billion and is now pushing to secure a domestic partner to share development costs and risk.
#EV #India #VW
#AutoAsia #Volkswagen #India #EV #Investment
Volkswagen has reduced its India EV budget to about $700 million from $1 billion and is now pushing to secure a domestic partner to share development costs and risk.
#EV #India #VW
#AutoAsia #Volkswagen #India #EV #Investment
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
VOLKSWAGEN CUTS INDIA EV SPEND TO $700M AS IT HUNTS LOCAL PARTNER
Volkswagen has reduced its India EV budget to about $700 million from $1 billion and is now pushing to secure a domestic partner to share development costs and risk.
#EV #India #VW
#AutoAsia #Volkswagen #India #EV #Investment
Volkswagen has reduced its India EV budget to about $700 million from $1 billion and is now pushing to secure a domestic partner to share development costs and risk.
#EV #India #VW
#AutoAsia #Volkswagen #India #EV #Investment
CHINA EV MAKERS RACE INTO HUMANOID ROBOTS FOR NEXT TECH ADVANTAGE
Chinese EV brands Xpeng and Chery are accelerating humanoid robot programs to gain a strategic edge over US rivals. Xpeng’s new robot IRON, praised by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is central to its plan to sell 1 million units by 2030.
Chinese EV brands Xpeng and Chery are accelerating humanoid robot programs to gain a strategic edge over US rivals. Xpeng’s new robot IRON, praised by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is central to its plan to sell 1 million units by 2030.
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
CHINA EV MAKERS RACE INTO HUMANOID ROBOTS FOR NEXT TECH ADVANTAGE
Chinese EV brands Xpeng and Chery are accelerating humanoid robot programs to gain a strategic edge over US rivals. Xpeng’s new robot IRON, praised by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is central to its plan to sell 1 million units by 2030.
Chinese EV brands Xpeng and Chery are accelerating humanoid robot programs to gain a strategic edge over US rivals. Xpeng’s new robot IRON, praised by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is central to its plan to sell 1 million units by 2030.
TOYOTA TO INVEST $912M IN U.S. HYBRID PRODUCTION EXPANSION
Toyota will invest $912 million to expand hybrid vehicle production across five U.S. plants, boosting capacity for engines, batteries, and key hybrid components as demand for electrified models grows.
#Toyota #AutoAsia #hybrid #EV
Toyota will invest $912 million to expand hybrid vehicle production across five U.S. plants, boosting capacity for engines, batteries, and key hybrid components as demand for electrified models grows.
#Toyota #AutoAsia #hybrid #EV
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
BYD ROCKETS TO 50,000 UK SALES AS 2025 DEMAND EXPLODES
BYD has crossed 50,000 cumulative sales in the UK just 977 days after entering the market, powered by a breakout 2025. From January to October, #BYD sold 39,103 units, more than 78% of all its UK sales, with September alone surging 880% YoY
BYD has crossed 50,000 cumulative sales in the UK just 977 days after entering the market, powered by a breakout 2025. From January to October, #BYD sold 39,103 units, more than 78% of all its UK sales, with September alone surging 880% YoY
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
BYD ROCKETS TO 50,000 UK SALES AS 2025 DEMAND EXPLODES
BYD has crossed 50,000 cumulative sales in the UK just 977 days after entering the market, powered by a breakout 2025. From January to October, #BYD sold 39,103 units, more than 78% of all its UK sales, with September alone surging 880% YoY
BYD has crossed 50,000 cumulative sales in the UK just 977 days after entering the market, powered by a breakout 2025. From January to October, #BYD sold 39,103 units, more than 78% of all its UK sales, with September alone surging 880% YoY
GEELY Q3 REVENUE JUMPS 27% AS EV SURGE DRIVES STRONG REBOUND
Geely delivered a solid Q3, with revenue up 27% to RMB 89 billion (USD 12.5 billion) and net profit soaring 59% to RMB 3.8 billion, its strongest quarterly rebound in two years.
#AutoAsia #China #Geely #EV #Autonews
Geely delivered a solid Q3, with revenue up 27% to RMB 89 billion (USD 12.5 billion) and net profit soaring 59% to RMB 3.8 billion, its strongest quarterly rebound in two years.
#AutoAsia #China #Geely #EV #Autonews
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 AM
ONVO TO REVEAL L90 SPECIAL EDITION AT GUANGZHOU AUTO SHOW
Onvo says it will debut a special-edition version of its L90 large electric SUV at Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, though details on the variant remain undisclosed. The show runs from Nov 21–30.
#AutoAsia #China
#AutoGuangzhou2025
Onvo says it will debut a special-edition version of its L90 large electric SUV at Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, though details on the variant remain undisclosed. The show runs from Nov 21–30.
#AutoAsia #China
#AutoGuangzhou2025
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM
ONVO TO REVEAL L90 SPECIAL EDITION AT GUANGZHOU AUTO SHOW
Onvo says it will debut a special-edition version of its L90 large electric SUV at Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, though details on the variant remain undisclosed. The show runs from Nov 21–30.
#AutoAsia #China
#AutoGuangzhou2025
Onvo says it will debut a special-edition version of its L90 large electric SUV at Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, though details on the variant remain undisclosed. The show runs from Nov 21–30.
#AutoAsia #China
#AutoGuangzhou2025
XIAOMI TO DEBUT ENHANCED HAD DRIVER-ASSIST SYSTEM AT GUANGZHOU AUTO SHOW
Xiaomi will unveil the Enhanced Edition of its HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) system at Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, marking its most significant upgrade since July.
#AutoAsia #Xiaomi #China #EV #GUANGZHOUAUTOSHOW
Xiaomi will unveil the Enhanced Edition of its HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) system at Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, marking its most significant upgrade since July.
#AutoAsia #Xiaomi #China #EV #GUANGZHOUAUTOSHOW
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 AM
XIAOMI TO DEBUT ENHANCED HAD DRIVER-ASSIST SYSTEM AT GUANGZHOU AUTO SHOW
Xiaomi will unveil the Enhanced Edition of its HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) system at Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, marking its most significant upgrade since July.
#AutoAsia #Xiaomi #China #EV #GUANGZHOUAUTOSHOW
Xiaomi will unveil the Enhanced Edition of its HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) system at Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, marking its most significant upgrade since July.
#AutoAsia #Xiaomi #China #EV #GUANGZHOUAUTOSHOW
