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More than 29,000 hybrid Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair are being recalled again after the December 2024 recall due to battery issues.
The premium sub-brand of Chery — Exeed — presented its first electric station wagon Exlantix ES7 GT at the Guangzhou Auto Show 2025.
Jeep unveiled details about the second generation of the Renegade crossover, which will hit the market in the next two years. Contrary to previous plans, the new Renegade will not be exclusively electric.
Smart, owned by Geely and Mercedes-Benz, is preparing for a major expansion of its model lineup. Photos of the prototype of the brand's first sedan have appeared online, which is expected to hit the market within the next year.
Porsche has registered a patent for a hybrid powertrain that combines compact and lightweight axial flux electric motors from supplier Yasa with an internal combustion engine.
Honda shared details about the powertrain that will appear under the hood of a large hybrid SUV for the US market. The information was announced during the Honda Automotive Technology Workshop seminar.
The Chinese automaker BYD achieved a significant milestone with the Sealion 06 SUV model, producing 100,000 units in just 100 days after hitting the market.
Toyota presented the new Corolla at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 and confirmed that the next generation of the model will be available with "all possible" powertrains, including battery-electric ones.
Honda announced the return of the Prelude Coupe to Europe. The model will be available in the e:HEV modification with a hybrid power unit.
The Jetour G700 became the first car to cross the Yangtze, China's largest river. The crossing took place on October 16 when the new model officially entered the Chinese market.
The Chinese company BYD has developed, according to its claim, the first mass-produced hybrid powertrain capable of running on bioethanol. The Song Pro crossover for the Brazilian market received such a system. The presentation took place at the BYD plant in Camasari.
As part of the update, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will merge into one model, Grand Wagoneer, with a modified design and a brand new powertrain.
The German organization ADAC tested the updated Nissan Qashqai with the hybrid e-Power system and recorded fuel consumption of 5.4 l/100 km.
The Fiat 500 now exists not only in an electric version of the 500e. The new Fiat 500 Hybrid has been officially announced for the Italian market and has begun preparations for its arrival in other European countries.
The Dacia Duster and Bigster crossovers have received a new Hybrid-G 150 4×4 powertrain combining mild-hybrid technology with petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) capability. It has a range of up to 1,500km and running costs are said to be reduced by 30% compared to just petrol versions.
