On August 11, Dongfeng Aeolus started accepting pre-orders for the Aeolus L8 midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 129,900 to CNY 149,900.
Positioned as a family SUV, the Aeolus L8 measures 4,762mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,677mm high, wit

On August 9, GAC Commercial Vehicle’s T9 electric heavy-duty truck (HDT), the world’s first New Energy HDT fully forward developed for short-haul transportation, rolled off the production line at the Guangzhou plant. This marks that GAC Commercial Vehicle has made break throughs in the independent innovation of high-

On August 9, Dongfeng Nissan debuted the N6, the first plug-in hybrid electric sedan under the Tianyan architecture. The model will be launched in Q4.
Adopting a minimalistic exterior design, the N6 presents an elegant, premium overall stance. It measures 4,831mm long, 1,885mm wide, and 1,494mm high, with a wheelbase

On August 11, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for July 2025.
In July, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 55.9GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 34.3%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehi

Announced on August 12, 2025, PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) received 3,017 purchase orders during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025.
The STARGAZER led total orders, followed by the New Creta and the All-New Palisade. The STARGAZER Cartenz and Cartenz X made their global debut at the eve

Reported on August 9, 2025, Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) PCL (MGC-ASIA) is exploring the feasibility of establishing an EV assembly plant in Thailand, potentially under the XPeng brand, for which it holds marketing and distribution rights.
The decision will depend on market demand and sales volumes sufficient

Reported on August 10, 2025, BYD plans to begin exporting PHEVs produced at its Rayong plant in Thailand to Europe at the end of August 2025.
The shipment will be carried by the company’s newest roll-on/roll-off vessel, BYD Zhengzhou, which arrived at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri on August 9, 2025, delivering 300

Reported on August 9, 2025, Rever Automotive - BYD launched the BYD Seal 5 DM-i Super Hybrid in Thailand with an early bird price of THB 699,900 (full price THB 769,900) available from August 8 until September 30, 2025.
This is Thailand's first mid-size sedan powered by a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and the world's first

According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on August 12, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 9.7% year-over-year to 31,739 units in July CKD volume was 15,701 units and CBU volume was 16,038 units.
VAMA members (20 m

On August 6, Wuling Motors debuted the Bingo S battery electric sedan.
Developed for young users, the Bingo S incorporates technology, elegance, exquisiteness, and fashion into exterior design. The “S” stands for a free “shift” between different scenarios.
The Bingo S is designed with five doors and five seats, measu

On August 11, it was reported that Toyota Brazil will showcase the prototype of its Prius plug-in hybrid flex at the Fenasucro & Agrocana trade fair in Sertãozinho, São Paulo, from August 12 to 15.
This pioneering model can run on gasoline or ethanol and be charged via plug-in, potentially reducing CO2 emissions by u

On August 11, Volvo Brazil announced the sale of the first batch of its BZRT articulated and biarticulated electric bus produced at its Curitiba industrial complex.
Goiânia will become the first city in the world to operate a regular fleet of Volvo electric biarticulated 28 meters long buses capable of carrying 250 p

On August 12, Opel announced the opening of order for the new Opel Grandland Electric AWD in Europe, the brand’s first AWD battery-electric SUV.
Delivering 325 hp and up to 509 Nm of torque, the model offers a towing capacity of up to 1,350 kg. It features Intelli-Seats certified by Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V., a 16-

On August 11, GWM Brazil announced that it will begin hydrogen fuel cell truck testing in Brazil in September.
The first unit of the GWM Hydrogen, developed by its subsidiary FTXT, has arrived at the Iracemápolis plant for inspections and validation before practical evaluations. Initial tests will be conducted in par