BYD sales are up 116.5% year-on-year in November.

4,395 new light vehicles hit Singaporean roads in November, a strong 21.9% year-on-year uptick leading to a year-to-date volume up 23.2% to 46,288. BYD (+116.5%) signs a 10th straight month in pole position, now outselling #2 Toyota (-25.2%), in great difficulty, 2.3 to 1. Mercedes (-0.2%) is stable year-on-year but up two spots on October to #3, distancing Tesla (+81.7%), also up two to #4 and Honda (+14.9%) down two to #5. Zeekr (+423.5%) remains inside the Top 10 vs. #19 year-to-date, with Suzuki (+352.9%), MG (+347.1%), Chery (+247.8%) and Subaru (+156.7%) all lodging surreal gains.

Previous month: Singapore October 2025: BYD reaches record 26.5% share, beats Toyota 2 to 1

One year ago: Singapore November 2024: Tesla, Porsche, BYD among biggest gainers in market up 41.9%

Full November 2025 Top 48 All brands ranking below.

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The first generation Honda BR-V is still on sale in Pakistan.

According to local association PAMA, sales of new locally-made light vehicles in Pakistan surge another 51.9% year-on-year to 15,442 units. The year-to-date tally is now up 40.9% to 162,389. Suzuki (+23.1%) trails the market but still manages a strong 42.8% share vs. 46% so far this year. Toyota (+74.7%) does better in 2nd place but the winner of the month is Honda up a fantastic 134.6% to 16.9% share vs. 13.1% year-to-date. JAC (+127.6%) and Sazgar Haval (+89.6%) also shine.

Model-wise, the Suzuki Alto (+47.6%) is a distant leader again above the Toyota Corolla (estimated at +77.7%) and Suzuki Swift (+49.1%). The Honda Civic (+133.5%) is estimated to climb to #4, distancing the Toyota Yaris (+77.6%) and Sazgar Haval H6 (+89.6%). The Honda City (+133.6%) is estimated to be the 7th model delivering a four-figure result for the month.

Previous month: Pakistan October 2025: Toyota (+78.9%), Hyundai (+81.6%) highlight market up 32.2%

One year ago: Pakistan November 2024: Suzuki Swift #2, Dewan Honri VE lands

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Surprise announcement that IHRA has acquired NHRA mainstay Maple Grove Raceway triggers scramble to replace playoff opener.

From Max Angelelli to Bob Wollek, a veritable Who’s Who of endurance racing.

The Smart #2 is planned to be manufactured in China and will be exported to the overseas markets.

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New audio adjusts to your own personal hearing, whether you hear like a dolphin or an old-guy human.

In the future, there will also be Seal 09 and Sealion 09 models, creating a “5678” series of these two lineups.

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Xpeng strengthens ASEAN presence with Malaysian RHD vehicles production deal.

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Bentley Flying Spur Speed has claimed a new winter lap record after conquering an ice-covered circuit in northern Sweden. The luxury performance sedan completed the 2.05-mile Drivecenter Arena track in Fällfors in 2 minutes 58 seconds, setting the fastest recorded lap on the frozen surface.

Located around 100 miles from the Arctic Circle, the former military airbase was blanketed with nearly 12 inches of ice and snow. Despite the extreme conditions, the Flying Spur Speed reached a top speed of 120 mph during the record run.

The car used was a production-spec Flying Spur Speed, running on studded 21-inch winter tyres. Bentley credits the car’s variable four-wheel-drive system and rear-wheel steering for maintaining stability and agility on the low-grip surface. Notably, the run was completed with all electronic stability systems switched off, highlighting the underlying mechanical capability of the platform.

Powering the Flying Spur Speed is Bentley’s Ultra Performance Hybrid setup, pairing a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 600 PS with a 190 PS electric motor. Together, the system delivers a combined 782 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque. The plug-in hybrid setup also allows the sedan to travel up to 47 miles in pure electric mode, thanks to a 25.9 kWh battery.

The record-setting car was finished in Brooklands Green, complemented by a Linen and Cumbrian Green interior. This specification mirrors a classic Bentley Turbo R from the brand’s heritage collection, marking the 40th anniversary of the iconic model.

GWM has officially launched its flagship Tank 700 SUV in the Middle East, marking another major step in the brand’s global expansion. The new premium off-roader is now available across UAE showrooms and the wider Middle East, with its Qatar debut scheduled for next month.

Alongside the Tank 700’s regional launch, GWM confirmed that its Hi4 intelligent four-wheel-drive hybrid system will be introduced to Middle Eastern and African markets in 2026. Developed for demanding conditions, the Hi4 system is engineered to deliver confident performance across diverse terrains and extreme environments, reinforcing the Tank brand’s off-road-focused identity.

The automaker also used the launch event to preview its next-generation 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine platform, underlining its commitment to high-performance powertrains for future SUVs. In addition, GWM showcased an off-road grading system designed to clearly define vehicle capability levels, ranging from urban use to hardcore, professional off-roading.

The Tank sub-brand continues to gain momentum globally. The Tank series is now sold in more than 30 countries, with cumulative global sales crossing 800,000 units. In the Middle East, the Tank lineup has already made a strong impact, with GWM stating that the Tank 500 leads the mid-to-large SUV segment in Qatar.

Beyond sales, GWM highlighted the growing Tank community worldwide, with nearly 80 owner clubs and over 300 online communities, reflecting the brand’s increasing appeal among off-road enthusiasts.

Changan's Deepal and BAIC's Arcfox Receive China's first conditional L3 self-driving approvals

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Chinese state-owned automaker Chery will join the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in five years with its Exeed high-end brand.

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Toyota has completed a major upgrade of its Arizona Proving Ground, strengthening the facility’s capabilities for vehicle development, validation and third-party testing. Located near Wittmann, around 60 miles northwest of Phoenix, the site now features a new 5.5-mile oval track, expanded off-road testing zones and a dedicated noise pass-by area for evaluating vehicle sound emissions.

The newly added oval has been built within the existing 10-mile high-speed loop and is designed for mileage accumulation, stop-and-go testing and vehicle dynamics evaluation. Toyota has also rebuilt the north straight of the original oval into a dog bone straight course, supporting advanced vehicle testing, including ADAS calibration and validation.

As part of the upgrade, the dog bone layout incorporates a 1.75-mile coast-down section, enabling precise efficiency and fuel economy measurements. The proving ground has also received an improved 1.5-mile ride and handling track, with repaving of the vehicle dynamics pad planned as the next phase of development.

Since 2021, the Arizona Proving Ground has been open to third-party rentals and long-term testing residencies, operating as the Arizona Mobility Test Center under Intertek Transportation Technologies. This model allows automakers, suppliers and technology companies to access Toyota’s extensive test infrastructure.

Established in 1993, the Arizona Proving Ground spans approximately 11,650 acres and now offers 77 miles of testing surfaces. These include 60 miles of paved roads, more than 50 miles of off-road and dirt tracks, and the newly added oval, positioning the facility as one of the most comprehensive vehicle testing hubs in North America.

Fang Cheng Bao delivers over 35,000 units for the first time. 

According to data by the CAAM, Chinese wholesales in November edge up 3.4% year-on-year to 3,429,000 units. This means year-to-date volumes are up 11.4% to 31,127,000. Passenger Cars are up 1.2% to 3,037,000 for the month and up 11.5% to 27,256,000 year-to-date. For their part Commercial Vehicles surge 24.4% to 392,000 in November and are up 10.4% to 3,870,000 year-to-date. New Energy vehicle sales are up 20.6% to 1,823,000. BEVs soar 28.9% to 1,170,000 while PHEVs are up 7.9% to 652,000. Year-to-date, NEV sales are up 31.2% to 14,780,000 with BEVs up 41.2% to 9,515,000 and PHEVs up 16.4% to 5,261,000. Exports are up 48.5% to 728,000 units in November including 624,000 PC (+48.7%) and 104,000 CV (+47.2%). Year-to-date exports are up 18.7% to 6,343,000 including 5,397,000 PV (+19.4%) and 947,000 CV (+14.6%). NEV exports are up 100% to 2,315,000.

In the brands charts, the medium-term trend we have observed continues: BYD (-35%) is in deep trouble whereas #2 Geely (+33.5%) powers ahead to a new all-time record monthly volume above 210,000 units. “Surviving” BYD models include the Sealion 05 (+56.1%) and Dolphin (+3.8%) with the new Sealion 06 above the 25,000 monthly sales mark for the 4th straight month in 5 months of activity and the new Seal 05 cracking the 20,000 sales milestone for the first time. The Song Plus (-80.5%), Han (-72.4%), Tang (-69.7%), Seagull (-61.2%), Song L (-59.1%), Qin L (-47.4%), Song Pro (-37.1%) and Seal 06 (-32.5%) are all hit hard. In contrast, in the Geely corner the Xingyuan is up 109.8% to over 42,000 sales while the Galaxy New Energy range is up 82.8% to 63,688. The Boyue SUV is also very impressive at +138.4%.

Voyah cracks the 20,000 monthly sales milestone.

Illustrating the current heavy difficulties on foreign manufacturers in China, Volkswagen plunges -22.4% and Toyota drops -13.6%. Wuling edges up 4.6% to remain in 5th place while Tesla (-0.5%) is stable year-on-year and up 19 spots on October to #6 vs. #9 so far this year. Chery (-21.3%) struggles at #7 ahead of a solid Nissan (+13.2%). Encouragingly, this is Nissan’s 6th straight month of year-on-year upticks. After breaking its all time monthly volume record for the past 6 consecutive month, Leapmotor (+56.9%) takes a breather but still manages its 2nd best ever volume, above 60,000 units. Audi (+4.7%) closes the Top 10 out with a small gain. Xiaomi (+99.7%) continues to stun, albeit down two spots on last month to #14. Fang Cheng Bao (+314.1%) is the winner of the month, breaking into the Top 20 for the first time at #18 and delivering a third consecutive record month, above 35,000 sales. Voyah (+84.3%) also passes an important milestone at over 20,000 units for the first time (#29).

Looking at the models ranking in isolation, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV (+63.2%) manages a third win in a row but remains in 2nd place year-to-date below the Geely Xingyuan (+109.8%) itself down one rank on last month to #3. Following a particularly poor score in October, the Tesla Model Y (+5.7%) rallies back up 15 spots to land in 2nd place, most importantly reclaiming the SUV crown off the new Xiaomi YU7 down from #5 last month to #6 in November. The Nissan Sylphy (+16.5%) and BYD Qin Plus (-3.9%) round out the Top 5, with the latter being the only BYD model in the Top 10 (there are 6 in the Top 17). The Tesla Model 3 (-10%) also returns inside the Top 10 at #9 vs. #113 in October. The new BYD Sealion 06 ranks #11, the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 is at a record 12th place, the BYD Seal 05 cracks the Top 30 for the first time, landing at #14.

Previous month: China wholesales October 2025: BYD off -38.2%, Geely, Leapmotor, Fang Cheng Bao break records, Xiaomi YU7 best-selling SUV

One year ago: China wholesales November 2024: All time high market, Jetour and Leapmotor continue on record streak

Full November 2025 Top 101 All brands and Top 606 All models below.

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