On September 30, GAC Group launched its electric SUV, the AION V, in Finland. This is the third European market for GAC vehicles. By 2028, GAC aims for full coverage throughout Europe, supported by ongoing efforts in channel development, service system enhancement, and industrial chain integration.
The car has a 2,77

The IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich kept me more than busy and entertained for the three days I attended last week. I spent ample time visiting the public stands that were integrated into the city center, as well as a whole day in the more traditional exhibition setting of the Messe München. One welcome surprise is that

Reported on April 3, 2025, ReEVOxTerra, the exclusive distributor of Hongqi in the Philippines, has confirmed the upcoming local launch of the next-generation electric vehicles: the Hongqi EH7 sedan and Hongqi EHS7 SUV.
First debuted at the Paris Motor Show 2024, both models have been steadily gaining global recognit

Founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of the Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, VinFast set ambitious goals to establish itself as a global automotive brand. The company made its international debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, unveiling the LUX A2.0 and SA2.0 – both rebadged versions of the BMW 5 Series and X5 – rather th

Autoneum Holding Ltd. (Autoneum) has supported Renault Group in the development of Renault Emblème, a low-carbon demonstration car designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% over its entire life cycle. The demonstration car was first unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2024.
As a key partner of the pr

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) held its Tech Day at Hangzhou Xintu Building, Leapmotor, on December 13, 2024. The company showcased its advanced products in 4 technology domains covering vehicle motion control, automated driving, E-mobility and integrated safety.
Among the products displayed were technologies in the fina

On December 9, GAC International launched its Europe office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The inauguration marks GAC’s expansion into the European market, accelerating its overseas business development.
The new office will serve as the central point for GAC’s operations in Europe, focusing on market growth, brand promot

On December 9, HONGQI announced that it has shipped its first batch of 600 electric vehicles to Europe, including the EH7 and EHS7. In October 2024, HONGQI presented these models at the Paris Motor Show.
The successful shipment of the EH7 and EHS7 marks a further expansion of HONGQI's presence in the European new ene

Visteon Corporation (Visteon) revealed that its clusters and displays were featured in vehicles, such as the Alpine A290, Renault R4, and Renault R5, showcased at the Paris Motor Show and Sofia Motor Show.
The company’s 10.25" cluster was also showcased in the Dacia Bigster. (From Visteon social media updates on Nove

On October 30, Renault announced its Emblème demo car showcases dual-energy battery-hydrogen technology, allowing the electric motor to be powered by 40 kWh battery for daily trips and 30 kW hydrogen fuel cell for long drives. It can cover up to 1,000 km with two stops of less than five minutes for hydrogen refuellin

Chinese automakers commanded attention at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, underscoring a remarkable shift in the global automotive landscape. The event is increasingly becoming a stage for Chinese automakers to showcase their vehicles, highlighting their growing presence and intention to carve out a significant share of t

Highlights of the Paris Motor Show 2024
It was heartening to see the Paris Motor Show bustling as visitors (including myself) crowded around the many new releases and prototypes with intrigue, especially after a wholly different experience at the Geneva International Motor Show earlier in the year.
The Western OEMs w

On October 22, ACC showcased its first batteries made in France at the Paris Motor Show 2024. These batteries will be available in the Opel Grandland by the end of 2024 and in the Peugeot e-3008 and e-5008 by 2025. The long-range versions of the new Peugeot models will feature ACC's HR batteries.
Based on ACC press r

On October 18, HONGQI announced that it presented its "TianGong" electric platform at the Paris Motor Show 2024. The EH7 sedan and EHS7 SUV, showcased by HONGQI at the event, are built on this modular platform.
The TianGong platform includes an advanced electric drive system, which supports both rear-wheel and four-

Valeo Group (Valeo) announced an expanded partnership with TotalEnergies at the Paris Motor Show 2024. They will jointly develop innovative solutions to optimize EV battery performance while reducing the vehicle’s carbon footprint.
Both companies have been working on the joint development of an immersive cooling solu

At the Paris Motor Show 2024, Rept Battero exhibited green power battery solutions balancing performance and eco-friendliness, namely, the LMFP (lithium manganese iron phosphate) battery cell technology, the Green CTP battery pack, and the Green Bank battery pack dedicated for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)

On October 17, REPT BATTERO announced that it showcased its LMFP (Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate) cell technology, along with GREEN CTP and GREEN BANK battery packs for PHEVs at Paris Motor Show 2024.
REPT BATTERO's LMFP battery combines the benefits of LFP and NCM batteries. Its Wending technology, reduces electr

On October 12, Blue Solutions, in a social media update, announced that it would present GEN4 battery at the Paris Motor Show 2024. The battery is designed to deliver extended autonomy and rapid charging, making it perfect for automobiles. It has a projected 15-year lifespan and innovative recycling solutions achievi

On October 17, GAC Motors announced the presentation of six new energy vehicles and revealed its plans for entering the European market at the Paris Motor Show 2024.
The company introduced its first global strategic model, the all-electric AION V smart SUV, featuring a long-range battery, fast charging, and energy-ef

Hyundai Mobis Ltd. announced that it would debut at the Paris Motor Show 2024 held on October 14 to 20. At this year’s Paris Motor Show, Hyundai Mobis will operate a private booth exclusively for pre-invited clients and offer demonstrations and explanations of new products.
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