Hyundai Motor Group is set to enter the U.S. market’s top three automakers after selling 511,421 vehicles in the July‑September quarter, edging out Ford’s 504,172 units, according to CNBC, Bloomberg and Cox Automotive data. The Korean conglomerate’s combined Hyundai, Kia and Genesis sales rose 6.5 % year‑over‑year, while Ford’s volumes fell 7.1 % amid supply disruptions to its pickup line and a broader consumer shift toward fuel‑efficient hybrids and electric models. General Motors and Toyota remain ahead with 671,706 [...]

Mercedes‑Benz Malaysia has unveiled the 2026 CLA 200 AMG Line, a locally assembled (CKD) petrol‑hybrid compact sedan priced from RM 275,000. The model uses a 1.5‑litre turbocharged four‑cylinder engine (163 PS, 250 Nm) paired with a 48‑volt hybrid system integrated into an eight‑speed dual‑clutch gearbox, delivering a combined output of 184 PS and 330 Nm. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds, tops out at 232 km/h, and can run on electric power alone at low urban speeds thanks to a 1.3 kWh battery. Fuel consumption [...]

Vietnamese electric‑mobility firm Green SM launched a pilot electric taxi service in Amsterdam, its second European market after Denmark, using VinFast vehicles. The pilot covers the Centrum, West and Zuid districts, with plans to expand to Oost, Noord, Nieuw‑West and Zuidoost. Green SM will build a driver network, refine operations, and set service standards before scaling across the city. The launch adds a new commercial channel for VinFast in Europe and tests the company’s integrated vehicle‑and‑platform model. [...]

Nissan Philippines will launch the Navara Pro Plug‑in Hybrid pickup and the Primera EV sedan on November 6, sourcing both models from its Dongfeng Motor joint venture in China. The move marks a strategic shift, using China as a development and production hub to supply left‑hand‑drive vehicles for the ASEAN market. The Navara Pro offers 408 horsepower and a 135‑km electric range, while the Primera EV delivers up to 635 km on a 73‑kWh battery and 14‑minute [...]

An Australian documentary examined the cybersecurity of Chinese‑made electric vehicles, focusing on BYD and Xpeng models. Researchers demonstrated that an insider could monitor an Xpeng G6’s location, speed, seat occupancy and steering angle, while a cybersecurity specialist accessed a BYD Shark 6 pickup without a password, remotely locking the driver, controlling lights, wipers and interior microphones, and even extracting personal data from a linked iPhone. The investigation revealed that both manufacturers collect telemetry and user information, which can [...]

XPeng announced a major expansion of its Malaysian network, adding ten new 3S/4S showrooms across the country by the end of 2026 to provide full sales, service, spare‑parts and body‑paint support. The move aims to create a high‑touch ownership experience and is expected to boost local sales. Simultaneously, the Chinese EV maker is preparing the global launch of its next‑generation AI flagship SUV, the G9L, at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. The G9L will be offered [...]

Tesla concluded its Nevada Semi event on Thursday with a nine‑second teaser for the next‑generation Roadster, indicating a design departure from the 2017 prototype. The clip, posted on X, shows trailer doors opening, a thin white light bar across the car’s nose, and flashing Tesla and SpaceX logos before ending with “See you next week.” The front light strip contrasts with the original’s dual curved headlamps and aligns the Roadster’s styling with the Cybertruck, Cybercab, Semi and [...]