On July 24, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled the Shanhai L7 Plus midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV.
The Shanhai L7 Plus is newly built on the Kunlun super hybrid platform. Equipped with a 1.5TGDI dedicated hybrid engine and a super continuously variable dedicated hybrid transmission, the model delivers a maximum

On July 28, Stellantis unveiled a new plug-in hybrid version of the Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer with more output.
The plug-in hybrid system pairs a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine of 150 hp with an electric motor of 125 hp, which generates a total system output of 196 hp and 360 Nm of torque throug

On July 24, BYD launched the Sealion 06 midsize SUV. The model is available in three DM-i (plug-in hybrid electric) and EV (battery electric) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 139,800 to CNY 163,800.
Adopting the Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Sealion 06 measures 4,810mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,

On July 25, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in June increased 13.3% YoY to 1.48 million units.
In the first half of 2025, total EV sales increased 27.0% YoY to 7.81 million units.
EVs accounted for 27.3% of total sales in June, up 0.8% point from the previous month

On July 23, 2025, Chery’s premium sub-brand LEPAS made its debut at GIIAS 2025, marking its official entry into the Indonesian market and its first appearance outside China since the brand’s global launch.
True to its name, Leap and Passion, LEPAS aims to combine the grace of a leopard with innovative engineering, se

On July 16, Buick announced that Electra, a high-end sub-brand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), named its first luxury intelligent sedan the “Electra L7”. The “L” and “7” reflect the luxury DNA and full‑size sedan stature of the model, respectively.
The Electra L7 is the first production sedan built on the Xiao Yao ar

On July 21, 2025, Chery Malaysia officially introduced its advanced Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) technology.
Refined over two decades of research, the fifth-generation CSH platform blends the benefits of hybrid and electric mobility. At its core is a 1.5L turbocharged Dedicated Hybrid Engine, achieving 44.5% thermal effi

On July 21, 2025, Jaecoo Indonesia announced the global launch of the JAECOO J8 ARDIS midsize SUV and its plug-in hybrid version, the J8 SHS ARDIS.
The J8 SHS ARDIS is driven by a 1.5-liter TGDI engine mated with a Super Hybrid System and Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (3DHT) Triple-Motor technology, with a 34.46 kWh

On July 17, M-Hero, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the M817 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) off-road SUV. The model is available in Pro and Max variants priced at CNY 329,900 and CNY 359,900, respectively.
Positioned as a large intelligent off-road SUV, the M817 adopts

Announced on July 16, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has released a policy package to help Thai businesses adapt to U.S. tariffs and intensifying global trade pressures. Aimed at boosting competitiveness, strengthening supply chains, and expanding market access, the package responds to investor concerns

On July 16, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced updates to its 2026 model year lineup, highlighted by a significantly updated 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and an all-new mild-hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain in the Outlander.
The new 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut in Q1 2026,  featur

On July 16, SAIC Motor announced the September launch of the SAIC H5, the first SUV developed with Huawei. The model will be available in battery electric and range-extended electric variants.
Adopting an urban aesthetics-based exterior design concept, the SAIC H5 presents a minimalistic appearance. It measures 4,780

On July 17, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) announced the September launch of the Stelato S9T, the first wagon developed by BAIC BJEV and Huawei. The model will be available in range-extended electric and battery electric variants.
The Stelato S9T measures 5,160mm long, 2,005mm wide, and 1,492mm high

On July 16, IM Motors, an SAIC Motor sub-brand, released official images of the IM LS9 large 6-seater range-extended electric SUV.
According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the IM LS9 measures 5,279mm long, 2,000mm wide, and 1,806mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,160mm. The model is po

On July 16, Volvo Cars announced it will add its best-selling XC60 mid-size SUV, in both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, to the production line at its assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. 
XC60 production is scheduled to start at the U.S. plant in late 2026, joining the fully electric Volve EX90 flagshi

On July 10, Leapmotor launched the new C11 midsize SUV. The model is available in three battery electric and two range-extended electric variants, with prices ranging from CNY 149,800 to CNY 165,800.
Adopting an exterior design based on the natural aesthetics of technology, the new C11 offers six exterior and two int

On July 12, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the Free+ plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in one RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 219,900 to CNY 279,900.
Adopting an exterior design based on urban light and shadow aesthetics, the Free+ offers six ex

On July 11, Punch Powertrain and Traxial, Belgium completed a joint high-performance testing campaign in May 2025, proving the compatibility and strength of their latest electric drivetrain technologies under demanding conditions.
The test combined Punch Powertrain’s IV5 800V SiC inverter (up to 400 kW with Traxial’s

On July 10, Chery UK presented the seven-seater Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It has the latest-generation Super Hybrid powertrain, a dual-motor full hybrid setup mated to a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine. 
It delivers a combined system output of 204 PS and 365 Nm of torque. It

On July 9, Zeekr held an event to unveil the SEA-S luxury super dedicated hybrid architecture based on an electric architecture. The architecture is for the 9X SUV, a model poised for pre-orders at the end of August.
The SEA-S, the world’s first full-stack 900V hybrid architecture, makes the global debut of a megawat