On July 26, multiple sources reported that TransAfrica Motors, the exclusive distributor of FAW trucks in Kenya, has launched JH6 and JK6 models in Kenya. The new trucks are designed to meet the evolving transportation needs in Kenya and the Rest of East Africa. The JK6 series carries between 10 and 12 tonnes, while

On July 24, FAW Trucks Southern Africa launched two new heavy-duty models in its flagship JH6 range, including the new JH6 33.460FT-AMT and JH6 28.550FT-AMT.
The JH6 33.460 FT-AMT is equipped with a 9.5-litre, 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine paired with an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), delivering 338 kW

On July 16, CARIAD announced that it is building a shared digital platform for all Volkswagen Group brands, including Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen. This platform supports the creation and delivery of connected car features across the entire fleet.
With internet-connected vehicles, new features and updates such as na

On July 11, CARIAD announced that it is working on an AI-based tool, i.e., Predictive Maintenance, that helps detect future vehicle issues before they happen.
Using machine learning, the system analyzes vehicle data to spot signs of wear early. It compares the data to a healthy component using over 200 key indicators

On July 4, ADM Jizzakh plant started assembly of the updated Haval H6 model. It is powered by a 1.5-liter engine generating 184 hp power or a 2-liter engine which generates 238 hp power. It has a new body and interior design, including redesigned optics and a center console.
Based on ADM Jizzakh press release

On June 27, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization (SHEITC) announced the groundbreaking of a Lexus New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturing site in Jinshan District, Shanghai.
The site is the first finished vehicle project of a Japanese automaker to be settled in Shanghai and the first site o

On June 26, CARIAD collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT), for developing advanced acoustic sensing tech under the project "The Hearing Car." This work is part of a broader research project called KI4Boardnet, focused on the future of vehicle electronics and sensors.
To test th

On June 18, CARIAD announced that it has filed over 100 patent applications in the last year with the German Patent Office. When it was founded in 2020, it had just 49 patents and applications. Today, that number has grown to more than 700 — and it’s still rising.
Software ideas can be protected if they solve a techn

On June 18, BYD unveiled its new electric bus, the B13.b, at the 2025 UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Hamburg, Germany, marking its first appearance on the international stage. The company also present the B12.b electric bus at the event.
The BYD B13.b electric bus is a 13-meter electric bus designed for inte

On June 18, GWM launched the new HAVAL H6 SUV, with refined design, upgraded technology and powerful drivetrain options, including gasoline turbo and dedicated hybrid technology (DHT) variants.
The gasoline variant is equipped with 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine paired with a 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT),

On June 5, HONGQI announced trim levels and prices for the new HONGQI H6 model, a high-status D-class liftback. It will enter the Russian market in two trim levels: Deluxe and Dynamic. Both trim levels are equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a power of 245 hp and a torque of 380 Nm.
The all-al

On June 11, GWM Brazil confirmed that it will begin local production of the Haval H9 SUV and the Poer P30 pickup at its Iracemápolis plant.
Production is expected to start in August, with initial deliveries expected in September. Both vehicles share a 2.4-liter turbo diesel engine, delivering 186 hp in Asian markets,

LG Energy Solution will manufacture energy storage system (ESS) batteries at the plant it fully acquired from GM in Lansing, Michigan, according to sources in South Korea. The plant was the third factory of Ultium Cells, LG Energy Solution’s joint venture with GM, following the other two in Warren, Ohio and Spring Hi

On May 30, CARIAD announced that the Audi Assistant will debut in the Q6 e-tron, which can understand over 800 voice commands. It can do things such as open windows, give weather updates, or chat casually.
The assistant learns the user’s habits over time. For example, if the user turns on seat heating every morning,

On May 26, HONGQI Russia announced that by the end of 2025, the HONGQI model range will expand to ten cars. In the coming months, three new products will become available to Russian customers. On June 3, the official premiere of the sports liftback HONGQI H6 will take place. It is a dynamic business-class model (D-se

Autolink Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Autolink) presented a full range of intelligent products and the latest technologies at the Automotive Engineering Exposition (AEE) 2025 for the first time and held an opening ceremony for a Japanese subsidiary.
At the event, Autolink exhibited core products such as an all-d

On May 20, Cariad announced that it has adopted PCI Express (PCIe), a fast data transfer technology commonly used in PCs and servers to meet growing automotive data needs. Its speed and efficiency make it well-suited for modern vehicle networks.
PCIe offers key advantages, such as fast, low-latency data exchange via

On May 12, during a meeting in Beijing with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, GWM Chairman Jack Wey confirmed that vehicle production at the Iracemápolis plant in São Paulo will begin in July.
The initial phase includes a capacity of 50,000 vehicles per year and the creation of 800 direct jobs in 2025, w

On May 7, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in March 2025.
For January to March, the global battery installation increased 38.8% to 221.8 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 67.5% of sales, followed by K

On May 7, the African Development Bank announced that its USD 80 million credit line to the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) for businesses in Botswana will help Delta Automotive Technologies to expand its operations. 
Delta Automotive makes wiring harnesses for Volkswagen's Polo Vivo and Polo 270, and Nissan's