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Honda will debut the sixth-generation StepWGN e:HEV mid-size MPV at Thailand's Motor Expo on November 28. Imported as CBU units from Japan, the model features a 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain delivering 184 PS electric motor output. With a 2-2-3 three-row seating layout and second-row Captain chairs, it targets the premium MPV segment. Priced around 1.22 million baht, it undercuts rivals like the Nissan Serena. Potential expansion to Malaysia would face competition from locally-assembled CKD models.

On November 10, 2025, GAC Group and CATL signed a 10-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement. The partnership will deepen R&D collaboration in intelligent chassis and battery swapping technologies, while expanding long-term cooperation in battery leasing and joint charging station construction. The initiative aims to build a collaborative industrial ecosystem, develop competitive new energy vehicles, and achieve mutual benefits, supporting GAC's carbon neutrality strategy and energy ecosystem expansion.

Kia has unveiled the second-generation Telluride full-size three-row SUV, now based on the Hyundai Palisade platform. The new model is 60mm longer, 25mm taller with a 75mm longer wheelbase. Featuring an "anti-design" philosophy with a chiseled, monolithic appearance, it retains signature vertical amber DRLs and adds flush door handles. The interior features a three-screen layout with upgraded materials. Expected powertrain options include a 281 PS 2.5L turbocharged engine and 334 PS hybrid system. Despite selling over 444,000 units in North America, the Telluride will likely remain America-only, disappointing ASEAN markets where the Palisade is popular.

Spy photos of the XPeng MONA SUV have emerged, revealing a compact coupe SUV with a sleek sloping roofline. The design inherits the family language from the MONA M03, featuring pronounced hood sculpting and similar headlight styling. Scheduled for a 2026 debut, the model will further expand XPeng's product portfolio in the mainstream electric vehicle segment.

The 2026 Volvo XC90 arrives as a model year update with seven variants priced from 638,900 to 894,900 yuan. Measuring 4,953×1,958×1,776mm with a 2,984mm wheelbase, this mid-size SUV offers five, six, and seven-seat configurations. Powertrains include B6 and T8 plug-in hybrid options, with optimized cargo capacity across variants. The flagship T8 Excellence trim tops the range at 894,900 yuan.