Nissan to Export Electric Vehicles from China to Expand Overseas Markets
2025/07/07
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Nissan to Export Electric Vehicles from China to Expand Overseas Markets
Nissan plans to export electric vehicles (EVs) from its Chinese factories to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other regions starting in 2026. The N7 mid-size sedan, the first EV developed in China, will be among the first to be exported. Nissan has invested in China's IAT Automobile Technology to develop software for export markets. Additionally, Nissan has established a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group to handle vehicle exports. Nissan aims to leverage the cost-effectiveness of Chinese EVs to enhance its competitiveness in overseas markets.
Hyundai Motor Group Unveils 2026 Vision: AI & Customer-Centric Global Transformation
On Jan 5 Hyundai Motor Group announced its 2026 vision. Executive Chair Euisun Chung set five priorities—customer evolution, agile decisions, ecosystem strength, bold collaboration and new standards—calling for AI to be embedded in the company’s DNA. Leveraging vehicle, robot and plant data, the Group will accelerate SDV roll-outs, hydrogen value-chain leadership and humanoid robot Atlas deployment. Kia targets >6 % growth and PBV expansion, while Hyundai Mobis secures SDV mass production, reinforcing global mobility leadership through cross-domain synergy.
Next-Gen Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Teased, May Drop "Sport" to Flagship 4×4
Mitsubishi teased the heavily-camouflaged next-gen Pajero Sport in its 2025 rally video; the boxier SUV sports T-shaped lamps and a bold grille echoing the Xforce. Reportedly dropping the “Sport” tag to succeed the full-size Pajero axed in 2021, it should inherit the Triton’s 2.4 L 4N16 diesel in 184 PS single- or 204 PS twin-turbo tunes, six-speed auto and Super Select II 4WD, with Malaysia again on the export list.
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New Hongqi HQ9 PHEV Offers 173km/168km Electric Range, 39.5kWh Battery
The refreshed Hongqi HQ9 PHEV appears on China’s 25th tax-exempt list with a 39.5kWh pack delivering 173km or 168km electric range. A 120kW 2.0T petrol engine forms the plug-in hybrid, while design keeps the vertical-bar grille and full-width taillights on its 5222×2005×1935mm luxury MPV body.
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Dongfeng Honda New HR-V Launching Jan 8 with Pro & Max Grades, Upgraded Equipment
Dongfeng Honda will launch the updated HR-V on Jan 8, adding Pro and Max variants. The compact SUV keeps its blacked-out honeycomb styling, measures 4569/1840/1611 mm on a 2655 mm wheelbase, and pairs a 134 kW/240 Nm 1.5T with CVT. Independent rear suspension and CONNECT 3.0 infotainment are standard; prices are promised to be more attractive.
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BYD Qin L & Qin PLUS DM-i Long-Range Debut Jan 8 with 210 km EV Range
The 2026 BYD Qin L and Qin PLUS DM-i long-range variants launch on Jan 8, boosting EV range to 210 km; the Qin L flagship adds YunNian-C chassis. Design unchanged, both feature DiLink 6.0 cockpit and “God’s Eye C” ADAS enabling highway NOA, automated parking and urban memory pilot, sharpening their PHEV-sedan edge.