Newsweek Announces The World’s Most Anticipated New Vehicles 2026 – The Manila Times
NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsweek today announced The World’s Most Anticipated New Vehicles 2026, a forward-looking ranking that spotlights nearly 160 new models expected to reach drivers across 12 key global markets in the year ahead. From battery-electric flagships to next-generation trucks, SUVs, and performance cars, the list captures the vehicles generating the most excitement among consumers, enthusiasts, and industry insiders.
For 2026, Newsweek’s Autos team expanded the ranking to reflect the increasingly global nature of automotive innovation, recognizing standout new models slated for U.S. and Canada, LATAM & Mexico, Continental Europe, Scandinavia, UK & Ireland, South Africa, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, and the Middle East.
“Newsweek’s annual World’s Most Anticipated New Vehicles list puts the wants and needs of new car shoppers front and center. The 2026 list features the most buzz-worthy, appealing models for markets around the world,” said Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, Senior Editor, Autos at Newsweek.
Featured brands include both established and emerging players; among them Rivian, Isuzu, Mazda, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, Buick, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Nio, Nissan, Xiaomi, Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Renault, BYD, Cadillac, Genesis, Lucid, Polestar, Škoda, and Leapmotor, with additional manufacturers represented across segments from city cars to ultra-luxury.
Over the past year, Newsweek’s Autos team has tracked product plans, concept-to-production pipelines, regional debuts, and manufacturer announcements to identify the models most likely to influence buyers and the broader market in 2026.
Selections are based on multiple factors, including:
About Newsweek
Newsweek is the global digital news organization built around the iconic 93-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people monthly with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in 50 countries.
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