BMW completes Debrecen plant in Hungary, set to begin iX3 production On September 28, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced that BMW Group has completed its plant in Debrecen. The plant, designed under the BMW iFACTORY principles, will start series production of the new BMW iX3 at the end of October 2025 as the first vehicle based on the Neue Klasse platform. The Debrecen plant, built on over 400 hectares in Hajdú-Bihar Coun...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

South Korea’s ASET raises funds to commercialize and mass-produce all-solid-state electrolyte films Several South Korean media sources reported that ASET, a South Korean electrolyte film manufacturer, had raised a fund of KRW 3 billion (JPY 330 million) in a pre-Series A bridge round. ASET is a startup that develops technology for all-solid-state and composite electrolyte films, offering improved fire safety and enhanced energy density. In Octo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

SRIVARU Motors, India launches Alive scooter series and PRANA class electric motorcycle On September 25, 2025, Coimbatore-based SRIVARU Motors (SVM) introduced its next-generation electric two-wheeler lineup: the Alive scooter series (Alive Lite, Alive Plus, Alive Elite) and the PRANA Class motorcycle. The Alive series features LiFePO4 batteries, CBS disc brakes, IP67 battery/motor protection, regenerative braking, and smart digital displays. Ali...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

BMW M models get upgraded engines from autumn 2025 On September 24, BMW announced its model updates for autumn 2025. The entry-level BMW M models i.e., M240i xDrive Coupé and the M340i/ M440i in the 3 and 4 Series, will soon get stronger and more efficient gasoline engines. From autumn 2025, the M340i Sedan and Touring versions will use an upgraded 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, which generates output of 392 hp, including 12 hp from a mild hybri...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

BMW iX3 makes North American debut in New York On September 21, BMW presented the all-new BMW iX3, the first of BMW’s Neue Klasse, or “New Class” of vehicles, at its North American premiere in New York City, following its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025, and announced that it will be launching the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen in 2028. As the first model of the Neue Klasse that previews the future of BMW design and technology, the new BMW iX3 ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Porsche realigns product strategy, focus on profitability over EV growth On September 19, Porsche announced that it is pushing ahead with its realignment and adjusting its product strategy to strengthen financial performance.Due to market conditions, the new SUV series above the Cayenne, which was previously planned to be fully electric, will initially be offered exclusively as combustion engine and plug-in hybrid at market launch. The Panamera a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

for MINI and 54 kWh for FIAT, which lowers production emissions, reduces weight, and improves efficiency. The MINI used 15.0 kWh/ 100 km, while the FIAT used 15.5 kWh/ 100 km. Smaller batteries mean shorter range, especially in cold weather. In warm conditions, the MINI achieved 268 km and the FIAT 340 km; in winter, the models dropped to 184 km and 225 km respectively. Citroën ë-C3 scored 91% (5 stars), while gasoline models such as Hyundai i2...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Wayve, UK discusses USD 500 million Investment with NVIDIA On September 18, Wayve signed a letter of intent with NVIDIA to evaluate a USD 500 million strategic investment in Wayve’s next funding round. This investment builds on NVIDIA’s participation in Wayve’s Series C funding round. Wayve’s foundation model approach, combined with NVIDIA’s automotive-grade accelerated computing platforms, equips automakers with the advanced AI and har...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

age structure consisting of two connected “TO-247” packages. Compared to the TO-247, the company has reduced thermal resistance by about 15%, and inductance (electromagnetic forces generated by changing electric currents) by about 50%. As a result, the new DOT-247 has achieved a power density 2.3-fold higher than connecting two TO-247 modules in series. The DOT-247 also realizes the same level of power conversion circuitry with half the volum...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Appning by FORVIA partners with GROUPE M6 to launch M6+ streaming platform in BMW and MINI vehicles Appning by FORVIA has partnered with GROUPE M6 to bring M6+, France’s leading free streaming platform, into vehicles for the first time worldwide. This collaboration enables GROUPE M6 to scale its application across 37 car brands and 16 OEM partners, potentially reaching over 20 million drivers. Drivers and passengers of several BMW models (X1, X...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

IAA Mobility 2025: Desay SV exhibits multiple innovative products At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) exhibited a range of innovative products, such as the G10PH 5th-generation intelligent cockpit platform, the iBCM 2.0 body domain controller, a 48.2-inch remote display, dual 15.6-inch mini-LED Local Dimming displays, a 3D augmented reality head-up display, and full-stack ADAS solutions.At...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

GM announces arrival of 2026 LYRIQ-V Cadillac in Mexico On September 9, Cadillac announced the arrival of the 2026 LYRIQ-V in Mexico, the brand’s first fully electric SUV to carry the V-Series badge. Built at GM’s Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee, the vehicle is equipped with dual-motor all-wheel drive producing an estimated 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. With the selectable Velocity Max mode, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

IAA Mobility 2025: smart announces smart #2 addition to current portfolio On September 9, smart confirmed at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich the addition of the new smart #2 to its portfolio, scheduled for series production in Europe by fall 2026. The announcement was made during the “smart Mobility Talk,” where executives detailed the final development stage of the compact two-seater, conceived in response to community and brand enthusiast deman...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Desay SV launches new brand for auto-grade low-speed driverless vehicles Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) launched a new brand for low-speed driverless vehicles with high stability, reliability, adaptability, efficiency, and intelligence levels in Shanghai. Making their debut at the launch event were two variants of the S6 low-speed driverless vehicle. The S6 series is designed with the concepts of safety, reliability, and durabil...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

ystem: all-in-one hybrid unit combining engine, transmission, motor, and power electronics. It replaces a BEV’s front drive unit, allowing affordable conversion to HEVs, PHEVs, or REEVs with minimal platform changes. Two versions are offered i.e., Performance (740mm wide) with two motors in P1 + P3 setup and Ultra-Compact (650mm wide) with one motor in P2 setup. Both use a 1.5L four-cylinder engine with special hybrid transmission and integrate...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA Mobility 2025: BMW presents world premiere of all-new iX3 On September 5, the BMW Group unveiled the all-new iX3, a D-segment electric SUV and the first mass-produced model based on the Neue Klasse platform, at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, heralding the beginning of a new era for the BMW brand. The all-new iX3 measures 4,782 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, 1,635 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,897 mm. The first to roll off the pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/06

Maruti Suzuki, India launches all-new Victoris SUV On September 3, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India launched the all-new Victoris SUV. The Victoris is available with three powertrains: a 1.5L K-Series gasoline engine with Smart Hybrid technology, a 1.5L strong hybrid (e-CVT) system with EV mode, and a factory-fitted S-CNG option. The 1.5L gasoline engine for Smart Hybrid variant delivers 75.8 kW at 6,000 rpm and 139 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. The strong...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

BMW launches new X3 variants in Mexico On September 1, BMW Mexico announced the launch of new variants of the fourth-generation BMW X3 in the local market. Available as the X3 20 sDrive and the X3 30 xDrive, the model combines the agile driving dynamics of the 3 Series with the versatility of a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV). The new X3 features a refreshed design language, enhanced premium presence, and a more versatile character. Inside, it offer...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

the MG4, the Roewe M7 DMH, and popular models of automakers such as Chery. The Aion V Home made the debut of the Journey 6E chip, enabling features such as NDA (Navigated Driving Assist) and all-scenario intelligent parking. More models with the chip will reach mass production and be delivered in Q3 2025. Available with six variants, the Journey 6 series delivers a computing power from 10 TOPS to 560 TOPS to meet the differentiated requirements ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Ford considers exporting Super Duty from Canada to Australia, South America As tariffs and counter tariffs have been affecting production location choices for automakers, Ford is now considering other potential markets for the Ford Super Duty. On August 12 at the J.P. Morgan 2025 Auto Conference, Ford Pro CFO Navin Kumar noted, “We’re the market leader in Canada. F-Series has had market leadership for the last 59 years. The product really doe...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28