COMPAS plant in Mexico to cease operations by May 2026 On October 23, it was reported that the Cooperation Manufacturing Plant (COMPAS), the joint venture between Renault-Nissan and Daimler located in Aguascalientes, will permanently close its operations on May 31, 2026. The decision was attributed to changes in market dynamics and consumer preferences. According to the company, production of Infiniti models will end in November 2025, followed by...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Alpine to conclude A110 production in 2026 with final 1,750 units, prepares for all-electric model On October 24, Alpine announced that it is preparing to build the last 1,750 units of the second-generation A110 at its Dieppe factory, France, with production ending in mid-2026. Since 2017, nearly 30,000 A110s have been produced. Alpine A110’s end marks the start of Alpine’s new electric segment, beginning with the A290 and A390, followed by t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

Renault launches 2026 Kwid E-Tech in Colombia On October 17, Renault announced the launch of the new Kwid E-Tech in Colombia, a fully EV redesigned with improved technology, safety, and style. The 2026 Kwid E-Tech features a 65 hp electric motor with 113 Nm of torque and a 26.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, providing up to 298 km of urban range. Charging can be done via a 110V outlet, a 220V domestic socket, going from 20% to 80% in less than 9 hours;...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

Stellantis Pro One begins production of Cargo Box BEV at Atessa plant, Italy On July 3, Stellantis announced that its Pro One models have started production of the all-new Cargo Box BEV at its Atessa plant, Italy, where its large vans are built. The Cargo Box BEV is the most capable electric van, offering up to 18.3 cubic meters of cargo space, with an interior length of 4,230 mm, width of 2,032 mm, and height of 2,150 mm. It is built on a Batter...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Vauxhall opens orders for 2025 Astra Griffin with multiple powertrains On June 5, Vauxhall opened orders for the 2025 Astra Griffin, available with electric, hybrid, and gasoline options. It offers better value, starting at GBP 26,090 i.e. GBP 2,775 cheaper than the previous Astra Design model. The Griffin trim replaces the outgoing Design trim as the new entry-level option in the Astra line-up. The Astra Electric Griffin starts at GBP 35,005 and...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

FAW Bestune globally launches Yueyi 07 plug-in hybrid electric SUV On May 27, FAW Bestune announced the recent global launch of the Yueyi 07 plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,800 to CNY 129,900. It is the first super plug-in hybrid electric model of the Yueyi P lineup. Inheriting the aesthetic exterior design concept of the Yueyi family, the Yueyi 07 features transverse headlight...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Workhorse’s electric W56 EV Step Van drives 2,400 miles to ACT Expo 2025 On April 28, the Workhorse Group announced the successful completion of a 2,400-mile drive from Cincinnati, Ohio to Anaheim, California in its W56 electric step van. The vehicle, which demonstrated its real-world capability across nine states and multiple charging networks, will be available for test drives at ACT Expo 2025 taking place April 28-May 1. Workhorse builds its...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

es, using two specific Michelin tires (20 and 21 inches). The track, with its 4,100 m wet test area, is perfect for pushing the A390 to its limits. The tests show the A390’s excellent chassis balance, aided by Alpine's Active Torque Vectoring. The new A390 sport fastback offers the agility of the A110, with the space of a 5-seater (dimensions: 4,615 mm x 1,532 mm x 1,885 mm). It has three electric motors, five driving modes, and features such a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

Enviro Automotive introduces all-electric RIDDARA RD6 bakkie in South Africa On April 7, Enviro Automotive announced the launch of the first 100% electric RIDDARA RD6 bakkie in South Africa. Manufactured by Geely, the vehicle will be available to consumers in May 2025, with pricing to be announced later. The vehicle is available in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. The models are equipped with a 73kWh battery offering a driving range of up to 424 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

BYD launches Qin L EV electric sedan On March 23, BYD launched the Qin L EV midsize battery electric sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,800 to CNY 139,800. Adopting a Chinese loong-inspired exterior design, the Qin L EV features a fastback body, unique headlights, and semi-hidden door handles. The model measures 4,720mm long, 1,880mm wide, and 1,495mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. The Qin L EV i...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

Hyundai opens orders for all-new Ioniq 9 electric SUV in Korea, global launch set for 2025 On March 5, Hyundai Motor opened order of the all-new Ioniq 9 fullsize electric SUV in Korea. The three-row SUV is set to launch in the U.S. and Canada in H1 2025, with a phased rollout in Europe and other markets to follow. The Ioniq 9, built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, measures 5,060 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, 1,790 mm in height and has a wheelba...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Ultraviolette, India unveils Tesseract electric scooter and shockwave motorcycle On March 5, Ultraviolette unveiled two new electric two-wheelers – the Tesseract electric scooter and the Shockwave electric motorcycle. The Tesseract electric scooter offers an IDC range of 261 km, a peak power of 20 bhp (15 kW), and 34 liters of under-seat storage. It features a 7-inch touchscreen TFT display, multi-colour LED displays, 14-inch wheels, dual proje...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Renault opens orders for all-new Renault 4 E-Tech Electric On March 4, Renault announced that it will officially open orders for the all-new B-segment electric SUV, Renault 4 E-Tech Electric from March 12. It will be available in two battery options and three versions. The 52-kWh battery option has a 110 kW (150 hp) motor, with a range of up to 409 km (WLTP). Its price starts from EUR 29,490. The 40-kWh battery option has a 90 kW (120 hp) motor w...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

Alpine to unveil its first all-electric sports fastback A390 on May 27, 2025 On February 20, Alpine announced that it would unveil its first all-electric sports fastback, the A390, on May 27, 2025. It will be the second model in Alpine's Dream Garage after the A290 hot hatch. The A390 will debut in Manufacture Alpine Dieppe Jean Rédélé, France. The five-seater model brings the A110’s legendary sportiness into a new era. Based on Alpine press...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Jetta launches VA7 sedan 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 appearance. The model is equipped with an ultra-large sunroof, a venting sunshade, and a 553L rear trunk. It measu...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Stellantis announces specifications and prices for Movano Hydrogen van in UK On December 16, Vauxhall revealed pricing and specifications for the Movano Hydrogen in the U.K. The Movano Hydrogen features a 110-kW electric motor producing 410 Nm of torque, paired with a 45-kW Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell and 4 high-pressure tanks storing 7kg of hydrogen at 700 bar that allow for a range of up to 311 miles (WLTP). Refueling takes under 5 minut...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

X-FAB, Germany unveils advanced NVM data storage solution with embedded flash and EEPROM for auto industry On December 3, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, Germany introduced a new NVM data storage solution based on its SONOS technology. Using the high-voltage BCD-on-SOI XT011 platform, X-FAB offers AECQ100 Grade-0 compliant 32KByte capacity embedded Flash IP with additional 4Kbit EEPROM, all built on a 110nm semiconductor process node. Larger capaciti...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

FIAT Professional launches production of all-electric E-Ducato at Atessa Plant, Italy On November 25, FIAT Professional announced that it has started production of the new generation all-electric E-Ducato at Stellantis' Atessa plant in Italy, a major step toward sustainable mobility in the LCV sector. The E-Ducato features a 110-kWh battery and offers range up to 424 km. With a long range, fast charging, and adaptable configurations, the vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

Auto Guangzhou 2024: JMC Group launches Equator Sport PHEV, Equator PHEV SUVs On November 15, at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, JMC Group launched the Equator Sport PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) compact 5-seater and Equator PHEV midsize 7-seater SUVs. The former is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 166,800 to CNY 199,800. The latter is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 206,800 to CNY 238,800. The ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

SAIC Roewe launches iMAX8 DMH, D7 DMH World Champion plug-in hybrid models On November 8, SAIC Roewe launched the iMAX8 DMH family plug-in hybrid MPV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 199,900 to CNY 249,900. Powered by a 110kW/235Nm 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine, a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, 100kW/220Nm P1 and 176kW/390Nm P3 permanent magnet synchronous motors, and a 24.7kWh lithium-iron phosp...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/13