On June 2, Audi Brazil announced the launch of the new RS Q8 Performance, a refreshed version of the brand’s high-end luxury SUV.
Featuring a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, it delivers 640 hp and 850 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 280 km/h, with a

Toyota Boshoku Corporation (Toyota Boshoku) will participate in the Auto Shanghai 2025 to be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from April 23 to May 2, 2025. Under the theme of “reSpire”, Toyota Boshoku will place emphasis on exhibiting forward-looking mobility and cockpit solutions for

EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with KION Battery Systems GmbH (KBS).
The two companies will focus on the large-scale application of the 21700 cylindrical battery to logistics vehicles in Europe to accelerate the transition of local industrial transportation scenarios to zer

On April 2, BAIC Arcfox launched the Alpha T6 luxury battery electric SUV priced at CNY 195,800.
Adopting a borderless exterior design language, the Alpha T6 has a highly recognizable front fascia. It measures 4,788mm long, 1,940mm wide, and 1,683mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,915mm.
The Alpha T6 is powered by a sing

On April 1, Audi India announced that it retailed 1,223 units on Q1 2025 ending March, displaying 17% growth compared to Q1 2024. Its Models such as the Audi Q7 and Audi Q8, were the key contributors to the growth. Audi also mentioned that the recently launched ‘Audi RS Q8 Performance is sold out till Q3 2025. 
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Announced on March 27, 2025, Changan Automobile has officially launched the Deepal S05 in Thailand at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show.
This RWD SUV is available in both BEV (100% electric technology with an NEDC range of 470 km) and REEV (Range-Extended Electric Vehicle) options. While operating primarily o

On March 25, Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. (Audi FAW NEV) announced the recent first-time introduction of UBTech Robotics’ Walker S1 industrial humanoid robot for training and detection of air conditioning pipeline leaks at its manufacturing site.
For detection of air conditioning pipeline leaks, the Walker S

On March 11, Audi launched the updated Audi Q7, SQ7, and Q8 model range with the RS Q8 performance, in South Africa.
The updated Q8 is equipped with V8 engine paired with an eight-speed tiptronic transmission generating 471kW of maximum power and 850Nm of peak torque. The vehicle has a 0 to 100 kmph acceleration time

Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanfeng Auto), a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd., launched the Hover Free Seat.
The seat integrates a modular domestic design concept and engineering innovations as follows. Interaction details: The butterfly wing-styled sporty seat cover adopts

On February 14, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) launched the Sunshine EV compact van, which is available in two variants priced at CNY 47,800 and CNY 50,800, respectively.
The Sunshine EV measures 3,685mm long, 1,530mm wide, and 1,750mm or 1,765mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,600mm. The top variant is equipped with a 2,070mm-lo

On February 12, Automakers significantly improved their automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in response to stricter front crash prevention evaluations introduced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in 2024. The updated test includes higher speeds (31, 37, and 43 mph) and evaluates vehicle respo

On February 5, multiple sources reported that the Audi Brussels plant will resume production of the Q8 e-tron model from February 6, 2025, with a single shift from 06:00 am to 02:00 pm at a reduced rate. The production will stop permanently on February 28, 2025.
Originally, the plant aimed to build 800 extra units, b

On January 29, ABVV-METAAL union announced that the majority of SNOP Automotive Gent staff has approved the social agreement after the company announced its closure of the Audi Brussels plant at the end of February 2025. SNOP is a supplier for Audi Vorst, manufactures the chassis for the Audi Q8, and has no other cus

On January 12, Jetta, an FAW-VW sub-brand, launched the VA7 sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,800 to CNY 129,800.
Inheriting German aesthetic elements, the VA7 features LED headlights and wrap-around waistlines to present a dynamic, magnificent yet trendy, modern appeara

On January 1, Audi India announced that it retailed 5,816 units for the period January to December 2024, while it retailed 1,927 vehicles during the Q4 ending December 2024.  It revealed that supply-related challenges impacted the first half of 2024, but significant improvements in the second half drove a 36% growth

On January 7, SMK Electronics Corporation, USA announced a new Smoke Defender & In-Cabin Smoke Detection System to enable real-time reporting of passenger use of smoking related materials in fleet vehicles. 
An ideal solution for fleet operators of autonomous, rideshare, rental, and robotaxi vehicles, the system is c

On January 6, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in November 2024.
For January to November, the global battery installation increased 26.4% to 785.6 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 65.5% of sales, fol

Voyant Photonics launched the CARBON FMCW LiDAR sensor, a compact and affordable LiDAR-on-chip solution that enhances machine perception. The fingernail-sized silicon photonic chip offers millimeter-level accuracy, high-resolution object detection, and 4D features like velocity measurement, up to 200 meters. Unlike t

The name a brand chooses for an automobile is significant and many names have gone on to be quite consequential culturally, either positively or negatively. This is particularly important with anything new. When the first generation of fully electric vehicles launched, the names of those vehicles evoked what the car

NSK participated in the 19th China International Bearing Industry Exhibition (CIBIE) with a range of bearings and precision machinery components. For automobiles, NSK exhibited the latest products for electrification and low friction. Delivering a maximum DmN value of 2.1 million, the NSK ultra-high-speed bearing for