The SUV is designed for seating up to five people and available with four drive modes i.e. Normal, Eco, Sport, and 4WD. It features Intelli-Seats for driver and passenger, a large 16-inch touchscreen, wireless charging in the Pixel Box console, and at least 485 litres of boot space (expandable to 1,580 litres with rear seats folded). In Ultimate trim, the SUV offers up to 483 km of range, while other versions will reach 501 km. A 73 kWh battery c...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

include multiple powertrain options beyond the current V6 diesel. The model, developed in partnership with China’s SAIC, will be adapted for the South American pickup market, with chassis, performance, and design modifications, and partial sourcing of parts from China. Volkswagen is investing USD 580 million in Argentina as part of a broader USD 20 billion regional investment plan. Currently, the Pacheco plant only produces the Amarok, with ove...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/16

urope, 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-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless smartphone charging, and up to 1,580 liters of cargo capacity with rear seats folded. The Ultimate trim provides a range of up to 483 km (WLTP), with later versions offering up to 501...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

lume exceeding 10,000 units in July, an increase of 2 manufacturers y/y and taking up 92.1% (91.3% last month) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (341,030 units), Geely (130,124 units), Changan Auto (75,925 units), Tesla China (67,886 units), Chery (62,107 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (59,580 units), Leapmotor (50,129 units), Seres (41,676 units), XPeng (36,717 units), Great Wall Motor (34,593 units), Li Auto (30,731 units), Xiaomi EV (...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

VW presents USD 580 million investment plan to Argentina’s Economy Minister On August 5, it was reported that Volkswagen Argentina presented its USD 580 million investment plan to Minister of Economy Luis Caputo to produce a new hybrid Amarok pickup at its General Pacheco plant. The announcement was made by VW Argentina President Marcellus Puig and Public Affairs Director Angie Stelzer during a meeting with Luis Caputo and Production Coordinati...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Daimler Truck lowers 2025 Outlook amid North American market uncertainty On July 31, Daimler Truck lowered its 2025 outlook, especially due to market uncertainty in North America, where the unit sales dropped 20% YoY to 38,580 units (Q2 2024: 48,246 units) in Q2 2025. In Q2 2025, industrial business revenue reached EUR 11.8 billion, i.e., down by 6% (Q2 2024: EUR 12.5 billion), due to lower overall sales, and adjusted Group EBIT reached EUR 1.12 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

atures a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup delivering 510 PS and 725 nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and has a drag coefficient of 0.269 Cd. It is equipped with a 77-kWh battery, the thinnest in the segment at 110 mm, while the vehicle offers an MIDC-certified range of 580 km. Its safety and driver assistance features include Level 2 ADAS with a real-time driver monitoring system and a high rollover resistance, suppo...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

mpared to the previous quarter. The sales were driven by the top-end luxury segment, which includes the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, EQS product range, and AMG performance vehicles. Sales in this segment rose by 20%, supported by demand for models such as the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach Night Series, G 580 with EQ Technology, EQS SUV, and AMG G 63. This performance was achieved despite microeconomic challenges, including foreign exchange fluctuations...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Daimler Truck sales down 4.9% in Q2, down 6.6% in H1 2025 On July 7, the Daimler Truck Group announced it sold 106,715 trucks and buses in the second quarter of 2025, down 4.9% compared to 112,195 in Q2 2024. Of that amount, BEV truck sales increased 90.1% to 1,232 units, compared to 648 units in Q2 2024. •    Daimler Trucks North America segment accounted for 38,580 units in the Group’s total sales, down 20.0% from 48,246 in Q2 2024.•  ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Mercedes-Benz launches all-new G 580 electric off-road SUV in Malaysia Announced on June 26, 2025, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the all-new fully electric G 580 with EQ Technology, marking the G-Class’s entry into electric mobility.  Priced from MYR 958,888, this off-road SUV features a pioneering individual-wheel drive system with 4 motors churning out 587 hp and 1,164 Nm of torque, enabling advanced off-road capabilities such as on-th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

-point to Karma’s product lineup, is presently available in select European markets with a starting price of EUR 145,000. Revero has an innovative extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain which combines a 28 kWh battery pack and turbocharged ICE to deliver a combined cruising range up to 580 km (including 128 km of pure-electric range), 536 hp and 746 Nm/torque. (Karma Automotive press release on June 26, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

ants have a rear-motor RWD layout and are powered by a single 220kW/360Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor, delivering a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 6.37s or 6.48s and a top speed of 190km/h. A 74.9kWh or 81.9kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery completes the powertrains, with a CLTC range of 580km or 630km and a DC fast-charging time of 16 or 18 minutes from 30% to 80% state-of-charge (SoC). The range-extended electric variants have a rear...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

igned for urban mobility, targeting young people, families, and individual users. Expected to cost slightly more than high-end scooters, the Nano S05 is set to launch in Q4 2025 and will be available through authorized showrooms and online platforms. With compact dimensions of (LWH) 2,400x 1,380x 1,580 mm, the Nano S05 features a practical 3-door, 2-seat design, ideal for navigating narrow city streets and tight parking spaces. It supports both f...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Bahman Motor presents Avatr 11 in Iran On June 11, multiple sources reported that Bahman Motor presented the Avatr 11 electric crossover in Iran. It is equipped with two electric motors, with a total power of about 580 hp. It has a range of around 700 km.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

e increased ground clearance, off-road suspension, locking rear differential, All-Terrain tires, and Pro Power Onboard (127V outlet). Inside, it offers a 12” touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, dual-zone climate control, and Bang & Olufsen sound system. The vehicle is available from BRL 580,000. (AutoIndústria on May 23, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

CAMPI-TMA: April 2025 vehicle sales in Philippines down 10.0% YoY to 33,580 units Reported on May 20, 2025, the latest data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that new motor vehicle sales in the Philippines in April 2025 fell 10.0% YoY to 33,580 units, marking the first YoY drop in monthly sales since February 2022. Compared to March 2025, sales were al...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Audi opens presales of A6 Sportback e-tron model in Brazil On May 8, Audi do Brasil announced the start of pre-sales for the A6 Sportback e-tron in the country. The vehicle is offered in a single version, Performance Black, featuring a rear-wheel-drive electric motor delivering 367 hp and 580 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h. The A6 e-tron is built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

s release on 24, April 2025GlobalData Automotive European Passenger Car Sales Update (March 2025) Mar. 2025 Share Y-O-Y Jan. 2025-Mar. 2025 Share Y-O-Y EU 1,029,519 72.4% -0.2% EU 2,715,008 80.3% -1.9% EFTA 36,006 2.5% 6.7% EFTA 86,547 2.6% 8.0% UK 357,103 25.1% 12.4% UK 580,502 17.2% 6.4% EU+EFTA+UK 1,422,628 100.0% 2.8% EU+EFTA+UK 3,382,057 100.0% -0.4% Petrol 393,455 27.7% -20.1% Petrol 955,551 28.3% -21.2% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

inistrator for all four Bohai Trimet companies after the managing directors filed for insolvency proceedings.  The Bohai Trimet Group belongs to the Chinese automotive specialist Bohai Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. It produces transmission, chassis, and body parts and employs a total of 678 people, 580 of whom are in Harzgerode (Saxony-Anhalt) and 98 in Sömmerda (Thuringia). The provisional insolvency administrator will secure the wages and sala...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Royal Enfield, India launches Classic 350 motorcycle in Nepal from local CKD facility On April 17, Royal Enfield launched the new Classic 350 motorcycle in Nepal, with prices starting at NPR 555,000 and going up to NPR 580,000. The motorcycle will be assembled and rolled out from Royal Enfield’s exclusive CKD (completely knocked down) facility in the country. The bookings, test rides, and retail sales for motorcycles have officially begun. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17