Slate Auto to build EV pickups in Warsaw, Indiana Slate Auto, the startup EV company backed by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, will build the first of its electric pickups at the former LSC Communications printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, Slate's chief executive Chris Barman told Indiana media in a presentation on April 25. “Our truck will be made here in the USA as part of our commitment to re-industrializing America,” Barman said onstage wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

tactile interfaces, dynamic lighting, and covers crafted from SEAQUAL Yarn. (ii) The Split Headliner concept optimizes material waste and allows for multi-technology integration by dividing the headliner into different pieces for geometries such as panoramic roofs. Other solutions include PersiSKIN AUTO, a sustainable plant-based material, and Decotech, a sustainable alternative decoration for various parts. Antolin will also introduce a new door...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

Antolin and PersiSKIN launch plant-based persiSKIN AUTO material for vehicle interiors Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) unveiled the new persiSKIN AUTO, a plant-based skin that uses persimmon waste. This material, developed with the Spanish startup PersiSKIN, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional animal leather and other synthetic coverings. The waste is converted into a material with up to 80% biological content. It can be customiz...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/26

Bentley unveils fourth generation of Flying Spur with ultra performance hybrid powertrain On September 10, Bentley unveiled its first four-door supercar, the fourth-generation Flying Spur, showcasing ultimate luxury sedan. The model features Bentley's new Ultra Performance Hybrid, allowing for emission-free driving for up to 76 km with carbon emissions 90% lower than the previous Flying Spur Speed. The all-wheel drive powertrain comes with a 4.0-...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/11

Kaiyi Auto, JD Auto to jointly provide users with new full-chain experiences On February 1, Kaiyi Auto signed a strategic cooperation agreement with JD Auto, a division of JD.com, Inc. (JD), China’s largest retailer. The two parties will provide users with new online and offline full-chain experiences in areas such as brand promotion, sales services, financial insurance, and after-sales services. In addition to communicating with manufacturers ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/05

Jiyue Auto unveils official exterior images of Jiyue 07 sedan On December 26, Jiyue Auto, a Geely Holding Group sub-brand, unveiled the official exterior images of the Jiyue 07, its first sedan. The vehicle is expected to be launched in 2024. Inheriting the “robot aesthetics” family design language, the Jiyue 07 adopts a liftback design. The conventional door handles and the rooftop LiDAR have been eliminated, and the exterior sensors are hig...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/02

Kaiyi Auto launches new Shiyue electric hatchback On November 22, Kaiyi Auto, a Chery sub-brand, officially launched the new Shiyue 3-door 4-seater battery electric micro hatchback, which is available in two variants with CLTC ranges of 201km and 301km and priced at CNY 53,900 and CNY 69,900, respectively. The Shiyue, the first New Energy Vehicle based on the new i-EA platform, is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor and has a front-en...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/27

Kaiyi Auto starts accepting pre-orders for new Shiyue BEV On October 10, Kaiyi Auto, a Chery sub-brand, announced that it officially started accepting pre-orders for the new Shiyue battery electric vehicle (BEV). The vehicle is available in two variants with CLTC ranges of 201km and 301km, with respective pre-order prices of CNY 54,900 and CNY 69,900. The 201km-range variant is equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 35kW and a peak torque ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/11

media only; April 20 and 21 are Professional Audience Days; and April 22 to 27 are General Public Days. With the theme of “Embracing the New Era of Automobile Industry”, Auto Shanghai 2023 has attracted over 1,000 enterprises, with a total exhibition area of over 360,000 square meters and 13 indoor exhibition halls that include passenger vehicle exhibition areas, automotive technology and supply chain exhibition areas, and media areas. For C...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/20

Auto Guangzhou 2022: Jidu Auto debuts new ROBO-02 intelligent battery electric coupe On December 30, Jidu Auto, a joint venture between Baidu and Geely, debuted the new ROBO-02 intelligent battery electric coupe and unveiled the ROBO-01, its first automotive robot, at the Auto Guangzhou 2022. The ROBO-02 shares the same design concept with the ROBO-01, Jidu’s first concept vehicle, and adopts the “robot aesthetics” family design language th...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/09

2022 China Auto Forum officially opened On November 8, the 2022 China Auto Forum was officially opened in Jiading, Shanghai and will be held from November 8 to 10. With the theme of “Gathering Strength and Stability, Building Up Momentum for a New Journey”, the Forum has 1 closed-door summit, 1 conference forum and 16 theme forums.On November 8, the closed-door summit was held first. According to the agenda, the conference forum and theme for...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/09

SAIC’s Rising Auto launches R7 flagship electric SUV On September 27, Rising Auto, the NEV (New Energy Vehicle) brand of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), launched the R7, its first flagship mid-size electric SUV. It is available in 4 variants, priced between CNY 302,500 and CNY 369,500. The R7 SUVs delivered within 2022 are entitled to an NEV subsidy of CNY 12,600. After the subsidy, the R7 is priced between CNY 289,900 and CNY 356,...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/29

phy.By utilizing the latest welding technologies, the high-rigidity (20% more rigid than the 200 Series) lightweight frame boasts improved collision safety performance, quietness, and ride quality. The body combines an increased number of high-tensile steel plates with an aluminum bonnet, roof, and door panels; the power train has been moved 70 mm rearward and 28 mm downward. These improvements have led to a significant reduction in body weight o...

News  Updated at: 2021/08/03

d the imported Audi e-tron Sportback. BMW’s exhibited models include the Vision M NEXT concept, the battery electric iX, and the new coupes M3/M4. Mercedes-Benz exhibits 9 models, among which the all-new EQB battery electric SUV, the long-wheelbase C-class vehicle and the next-generation CLS four-door coupe make their world premiere, while the all-new EQS large luxury battery electric car, the all-new EQA battery electric SUV and the VISION AVT...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/19

uring 3.99 m long, 1.75 m wide and 1.47 m tall, the new C3 also gains LED lighting at the front, new 17-inch alloy wheels, and fresh Airbump designs. Available in three trim levels, ‘Feel’, ‘Flair’ and ‘Flair Plus’, the new C3 comes with a wealth of standard equipment, including Airbump door panels, EcoLED headlights, 3D rear lights, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic air conditioning, cruise control a...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/16

mpliance. Equipped with both Manual and AGS (Auto Gear Shift) options. The engine delivers 90 Nm torque at  3,500 rpm and 50 kW power at  5,500rpm. The fuel efficiency is 21.7 kmpl (Vxi/Vxi+). S-PRESSO comes with a distinct SUV character with a bold design statement. The upright A-pillar and back door design give it a solid SUV presence. The length is 3,565 mm, width 1,520 mm and height is 1,564 mm (Vxi/Vxi+). The wheel base is 2,380 mm. It is ...

News  Updated at: 2019/09/30

on the theme of French colors (blue, white and red), new Renault TWINGO “le coq sportif” features specific design details for a unique look. Asymmetrical side cabin strips: with French colors on the left side, its tri-color stripes evolve to reveal the le coq sportif logo on the right side. The door mirrors are red. Based on its superior trim level, new Renault TWINGO “le coq sportif” is fully equipped with high-end features including the...

News  Updated at: 2019/01/24

Mullen Technologies, Qiantu Motor partner to build Qiantu K50 in North America On December 12, Mullen Technologies Inc., of Brea, California, and Qiantu Motor, a wholly owned subsidiary of CH-Auto, signed an agreement to homologate and assemble cars in the U.S. for sales in North America.Mullen Technologies is a Southern California based licensed electric vehicle manufacturer and international distributer which owns Mullen Auto Sales, a fast-gro...

News  Updated at: 2018/12/18

Opel announces Karl Rocks SUV-inspired model Opel announced the availability of its new SUV-inspired Karl Rocks model for sale by the end of 2016.The A-segment five-door, five-seat Karl Rocks differs from the standard model with an 18-mm increase in ride height that enables better visibility as well as easier ingress and egress.The Karl Rocks has silver roof rails, rugged front and rear bumpers with skid plate and fog lights, wheelhouse moldings ...

News  Updated at: 2016/10/13