Eicher Trucks, India launches next-gen pro plus series of trucks On July 29, Eicher Trucks and Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), introduced the next-generation Eicher Pro Plus Series. This new range offers higher payload capacities aimed at increasing earnings per trip. It also includes extended cargo body options designed to reduce post-sale modifications. The trucks feature intelligent air conditioning systems and provide...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

FAW-VW starts accepting pre-orders for new Talagon SUV On July 21, FAW-VW started accepting pre-orders for the new Talagon mid-to-large-size SUV. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 299,900 and CNY 319,900, respectively. The new Talagon has been comprehensively optimized to the mobility requirements of Chinese family users, with a body length of 5,168mm and a wheelbase of 2,980mm. The new Talagon is equipped with a 5th-generation...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Renault India launches 2025 Triber with 21 safety features On July 23, Renault India launched the all-new Renault Triber, which is now available in four variants: Authentic, Evolution, Techno, and Emotion. It comes with a starting price of INR 630,000 and ranges up to INR 917,000, and is over 90% localized. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.0L gasoline engine that delivers a maximum power output of 72 PS at 6,250 rpm and maximum torque of 96 Nm at...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India unveils CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX motorcycles On July 23, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) introduced two new motorcycles, the CB125 Hornet and the Shine 100 DX. Bookings for both models will begin on August 1, 2025. The CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that complies with OBD2B norms. It produces 8.2 kW of power at 7,500 RPM and 11.2 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

JSW MG Motor, India launches MG M9 electric MPV at INR 6.99 million On July 21, JSW MG Motor India launched the MG M9 – The Presidential Limousine via MG Select at an introductory ex-showroom price of INR 6.99 million. The vehicle is powered by a 90-kWh NMC battery offering a range of 548 km and delivers 245 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque. It supports fast charging from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes and comes equipped with an 11-kW wall box charge...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/21

Kia reveals EV4 Fastback pricing for UK On July 17, Kia revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new EV4 Fastback, a sleek, four-door electric saloon bodied sibling to the EV4, built on Kia’s Electric-Global Modular Platform. The Fastback measures 4,730 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,480 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. It is 300 mm longer and 5 mm lower than the EV4 in hatchback form. The vehicle features a long-range 81.4 kWh battery of...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Billion Electric Mobility, secures 250+ long-term EV Truck contract across India On July 15, Billion Electric Mobility (BillionE) announced that it has secured over 250 long-term electric truck contracts with enterprise clients across India. The contracts cover deployment of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks ranging from 12 to 55 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW), catering to multiple sectors. The deployments are underway across South, West,...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

KAMAZ, Russia secures new supply contract to deliver 700 next-gen electric buses On July 11, PJSC KAMAZ signed a new contract with the State Unitary Enterprise Mosgortrans for the supply of a large batch of next-generation A5 KAMAZ-52222 electric buses. Under the agreement, Kamaz will deliver 700 new KAMAZ-52222 electric buses to Moscow in stages by the end of 2027. KAMAZ will also handle the service and repairs for 15 years. The KAMAZ-52222 ele...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Huaqin Technology participates in 2025 Qualcomm Automotive Technology and Cooperation Summit Huaqin Technology Co., Ltd. (Huaqin Technology) participated in the 2025 Qualcomm Automotive Technology and Cooperation Summit held in Suzhou from June 26 to 27. Debuted at the event was a Qualcomm 8538 chip-based solution. Leveraging large AI models and Huaqin Technology’s full-stack integration capabilities, the solution significantly enhances human-...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Six new EV models to be released in Japan in FY 2025 Japanese automakers will release an electric vehicle (EV) one after another in the fiscal year that ends in March 2026 (FY 2025). Six new Japanese EV models including three models jointly developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Suzuki Motor Corporation, will be released in FY 2025, which is more than the figure in FY 2022 when EVs debuted in the country. Honda Motor...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Q5D, UK to expand technical assessment centre for wiring automation On July 1, Q5D announced that it is doubling the resources at its Technical Assessment Centre (TAC) in Bristol, UK. The TAC is used by customers for feasibility studies and prototyping for embedding wiring directly into the structure of a product, rather than using separate wire harnesses.  The patented process, which uses a 5-axis manufacturing robot, is particularly in demand ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Lynk & Co holds debut of Lynk & Co 10 EM-P plug-in hybrid electric coupe On July 4, Lynk & Co, a Geely sub-brand, held the debut of the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric coupe. The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P presents an elegant, flowing body stance and offers three exterior and three interior color options. It contains a Harman Kardon luxury 23-speaker audio system and a 5.7L car refrigerator. The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P is built on th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

SAIC-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for A5L Sportback coupe On July 3, SAIC-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the A5L Sportback coupe. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 260,000 to CNY 320,000. The A5L Sportback adopts a classic low body stance and frameless doors. It measures 4,903mm long, 1,883mm wide, and 1,427mm or 1,447mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,922mm. The PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based A...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

NXP unveils new 18-channel BMx7318/7518 Li-ion battery cell controller chips NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) introduced its new 18-channel BMx7318/7518 Li-ion battery cell controller integrated circuit (IC) family, designed to enhance performance and safety in EVs, energy storage systems, and 48V battery management systems. Built on NXP's new architecture with dedicated analog-to-digital converters (ADC) per channel, the ICs offer PIN-to-PIN compat...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Toyota investing USD 50 million in Arizona Proving Grounds On July 2, Toyota Motor North America announced that it has allocated and broken ground on more than USD 50 million in construction of new amenities for vehicle and automotive technology testing and development, affirming commitment to the Arizona Proving Grounds.   The new construction includes a 5.5-mile oval track, an off-road park, and new ride and handling surfaces, among many other...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Spanish passenger car sales increase 15.2% in June On July 1, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 119,125 units in June 2025 represented an increase of 15.2% over June 2024. Passenger car sales of 609,801 units in the first half of the year represented a 13.9% increase from the same period in 2024. Renault sales increased 44.3% to 9,590 units, Toyota sales increased 3,2% to 8,993...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Toyota Innova Hycross secures 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating On June 30, the Toyota Innova Hycross secured a 5-star safety rating in both adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP) categories in the latest Bharat NCAP crash test results. The tested models included the 8-seater VX8S SHEV and 7-seater ZX7S SHEV variants of the Innova Hycross, which falls under the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) category with three rows of se...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Tata Motors, India sold 65,019 units in domestic markets in June 2025 On July 1, Tata Motors Limited announced that its total sales in the domestic markets in June 2025 stood at 65,019 units, decreasing by 12% year-on-year (YoY) compared to 74,147 units in June 2025. Its total passenger vehicles domestic (including EV) sales stood at 37,083 units in May 2025, decreasing by 15% YoY compared to 43,524 last year. It sold 5,228 electric vehicles (...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Nissan launches third-generation e-POWER system in Europe On June 26, Nissan launched the third-generation e-POWER series hybrid system, comprehensively re-engineered to deliver improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced refinement. The new e-POWER system will be introduced on Qashqai crossover in Europe. The new e-POWER system features a 5-in-1 powertrain unit that combines the motor, generator, inverter, reducer, and increaser, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

GWM Indonesia launches Thailand-made ORA 03 EV, local assembly to follow Announced on June 26, 2025, GWM Indonesia has officially launched the ORA 03, a smart and stylish all-electric vehicle that blends retro-futuristic design with advanced technology. The ORA 03 is now available at a price of IDR 379 million. A special early bird offer brings the price down to IDR 369 million, valid until GIIAS 2025 concludes on August 3. Customers who place th...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27