Weekly car news: 16th June 2025

"Weekly car news " is a recap of some of the major stories in Taiwan car market last week.

9th June 2025

●Uber announced the acquisition of Crown Taxi.

●EVOASIS announced that its DC fast-charging network has officially surpassed 102 stations.

10th June 2025

●Sime Darby Auto Kia officially unveiled the facelifted Kia EV6. The lineup and suggested retail prices are: Light Standard Edition (built to order) starting from NT$1,669,000, Air Long Range Edition starting from NT$1,979,000, and GT-line Long Range Edition starting from NT$2,089,000.

●Hotai Motor announced that the second round of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Corolla Cup 2025 one-make race will be held on 5th and 6th July at Lihpao International Circuit in Taichung.

11th June 2025

●Mercedes-Benz Taiwan officially launched the 25/26 model year Mercedes-Benz A-Class, with the following lineup and prices: A 180 EVO Edition starting from NT$1,840,000, Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC Star Chaser Edition starting from NT$2,430,000, Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ EVO Edition starting from NT$3,490,000, and A 180 Sedan EVO Edition starting from NT$1,860,000.

●Mercedes-Benz Taiwan also introduced the 25/26 model year Mercedes-Benz B 180 EVO Edition, starting from NT$1,800,000.

●The 25/26 model year Mercedes-Benz CLA was also released, with the following variants and suggested prices: CLA 200 Coupé EVO Edition starting from NT$2,100,000, Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupé EVO Edition starting from NT$2,900,000, Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé EVO Edition starting from NT$3,690,000, CLA 200 Shooting Brake EVO Edition starting from NT$2,150,000, and Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Shooting Brake EVO Edition starting from NT$2,950,000.

●Mercedes-Benz Taiwan launched the 25/26 model year Mercedes-Benz GLA, with the GLA 180 Star Chaser Edition starting from NT$1,900,000, GLA 200 Star Chaser Edition starting from NT$2,160,000, and Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4MATIC EVO Edition starting from NT$2,940,000.

●The 25/26 model year Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ was also introduced, starting from NT$2,170,000.

●Mercedes-Benz Taiwan unveiled the 25/26 model year Mercedes-Benz EQB, with EQB 250+ starting from NT$2,220,000 and EQB 300 4MATIC starting from NT$2,670,000.

●China Motor Corporation showcased its self-developed electric commercial vehicles ET35 and E300 at the “2025 Asia Pacific Intelligent Logistics Exhibition.”

●Honda Taiwan announced a flash preview event for the facelifted Honda HR-V e:HEV on 14th and 15th June, and introduced the HR-V e:HEV Prestige SUPER EDITION equipped with an AVM surround view monitor system, with a pre-order price starting from NT$989,000.

●Taikoo Motors officially unveiled the all-new B13R bus chassis.

12th June 2025

●Volkswagen Taiwan officially launches the all-new third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan. The variants and suggested prices are 280 eTSI Elegance (starting from NT$1.398 million), 280 eTSI Elegance Premium (starting from NT$1.498 million), 330 TSI Elegance Premium (starting from NT$1.698 million), and 430 TSI R-Line Performance (starting from NT$1.988 million).

●Jia-Ka-Hsin Enterprise officially unveils the Dallara Stradale.

13th June 2025

●Ou Ji Motors announces that the 7-seater long-wheelbase flagship Opel Combo will be officially launched in July.

●Audi Taiwan officially launches the 2025 Audi Q3. The variants and suggested prices are 35 TFSI Comfort (starting from NT$1.91 million), 35 TFSI advanced (starting from NT$2.02 million), and 40 TFSI quattro S line Sport (starting from NT$2.3 million).

●Audi Taiwan officially launches the 2025 Audi Q3 Sportback. The variants and suggested prices are 35 TFSI Comfort (starting from NT$2.005 million), 35 TFSI advanced (starting from NT$2.2 million), and 40 TFSI quattro S line Sport (starting from NT$2.395 million).

●Audi Taiwan officially launches the 2025 Audi Q5. The variants and suggested prices are 40 TFSI quattro Comfort (starting from NT$2.37 million), 40 TFSI quattro Technik Luxury (starting from NT$2.46 million), 40 TFSI quattro advanced (starting from NT$2.57 million), and 45 TFSI quattro S line Sport (starting from NT$3.1 million).

●Audi Taiwan officially launches the 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback. The variants and suggested prices are 40 TFSI quattro advanced (starting from NT$2.68 million), 40 TFSI quattro S line Sport (starting from NT$2.81 million), 40 TFSI quattro S line Black Edition (starting from NT$2.879 million), and 45 TFSI quattro S line Sport (starting from NT$3.21 million).