Auto China 2026: AITO launches new mid-to-large-size SUV M6 On April 22, AITO announced the official launch of the new mid-to-large-size SUV M6. The model is offered in both REEV and BEV versions, with a total of four variants, priced between CNY 259,800 and CNY 299,800.The AITO M6 measures 4,960mm in length, 1,985mm in width, and 1,736mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm. All variants of the M6 come standard with Huawei’s Tuling platform....

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

40,000 cars (USD 100 million) in 2027, 60,000 cars (USD 150 million) in 2028, 100,000 cars (USD 200 million) in 2029, 150,000 cars (USD 300 million) in 2030, and 200,000 cars (USD 350 million) in 2031. It will serve domestic as well as international markets. The project plans to gradually localize automotive components. It will organize local production of bumpers, seats, windows, door trim, tires, rear-view mirrors, wiring harnesses, batteries,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

VW Group and XPeng launch co-developed ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV On April 16, ID. UNYX announced the launch of the ID. UNYX 08, a new electric SUV jointly developed by VW Group and XPeng. The model is available in RWD and 4WD versions with three variants, priced from CNY 229,900 to CNY 289,900. The model will also be showcased at the Auto China 2026 in Beijing. The ID. UNYX 08 features VW’s new design language, blending global aesthetics with Ea...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

AvtoVAZ, Russia opens pre-orders for SKM M7 minivans and vans On April 15, AvtoVAZ started pre-orders for the SKM M7 minivans and all-metal vans, with prices to be revealed soon. The SKM M7 minivans and vans are powered by a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine producing 137 hp of power, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. They feature a five-door design with dual sliding side doors. Both M7 versions come wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Auto China 2026: Marelli to showcase latest in-cabin innovations for SDVs Marelli announced that it will present its latest in-cabin innovations for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. The highlight is its unified software-defined cockpit experience, which combines computing, artificial intelligence (AI), ultrathin MiniLED Full Array Local Dimming (FALD) display, HorizonView 44.8-inch pillar-to-p...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

NYIAS 2026: Volkswagen debuts all-new second-gen 2027 Atlas SUV On March 31, Volkswagen of America unveiled the all-new 2027 Atlas on the eve of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The second-generation 2027 Atlas is built on the upgraded MQB Evo architecture, and is about an inch longer than the outgoing Atlas, with the width, wheelbase, and height remaining the same. All-new sheet metal and redesigned front and rear lighting give the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Skoda unveils new Peaq Electric SUV with over 600 km of range On March 23, Skoda Auto unveiled the new fully electric Peaq SUV in camouflaged version, inspired by the Vision 7S concept. It will be built on the MEB platform and produced in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. The model is available with three powertrain options: 60, 90, and 90x, which generate outputs from 150 kW to 220 kW. The 90 and 90x versions offer over 600 km of range and can cha...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

GlobalData blog: China’s auto market achieved steady growth in 2025 2025 was a challenging year for global politics and the world economy. On one hand, regional conflicts erupted in multiple regions, posing challenges to global energy supplies and maritime supply chains. On the other hand, protectionism gained momentum, with tariff barriers proliferating worldwide, further straining the global economy. Although the “reciprocal tariffs” intr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

U.S. Congress advances auto safety bill targeting electric doors On February 10, lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to advance an automotive safety bill that would require manual releases in new vehicles with electrically powered door handles. The Securing Accessible Functional Emergency Exit Act, or SAFE Exit Act, was forwarded to full committee during a markup session by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, but still m...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

smart to globally debut prototype of #2 hatchback at Auto China 2026 On January 25, smart announced that the prototype of the #2 hatchback will globally debut at the Auto China 2026 in April, and that the #6 EHD, its first luxury liftback sedan, will be launched in the first half of 2026. Designed by Mercedes-Benz, the #2 is built on the new ECA (Electric Compact Architecture) architecture dedicated for ultra-compact vehicles. The model is availa...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

y lithium battery, the model delivers a top speed of 190km/h, a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 6.5s, a CLTC EV-mode range of 220km or 260km, a CLTC combined range of 1,180km or 1,220km, and a DC fast-charging time of 24 or 18 minutes from 30% to 80% state-of-charge. The V900 comes with the Flyme Auto 2.0 next-generation AI cockpit powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P high-performance chip; a 15.4-inch 2.5K-resolution intelligent center conso...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

Canada opens doors to Chinese EVs in announced trade deal On January 16, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his government has reached a deal with China to allow 49,000 Chinese EVs into the domestic market each year, at a 6.1% tariff, in exchange for dropping duties on canola products to 15% by March. Carney described this as a "preliminary but landmark" agreement to remove trade barriers and reduce tariffs, part of a broader stra...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/17

y lithium battery, the model delivers a top speed of 190km/h, a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 6.5s, a CLTC EV-mode range of 220km or 260km, a CLTC combined range of 1,180km or 1,220km, and a DC fast-charging time of 24 or 18 minutes from 30% to 80% state-of-charge. The V900 comes with the Flyme Auto 2.0 next-generation AI cockpit powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P high-performance chip; a 19.8-inch augmented reality head-up display for so...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

CES 2026: Gentex to highlight new automotive tech, diversification strategy On January 6, Gentex Corporation announced it will showcase its product diversification strategy at CES 2026 by highlighting its advances in the smart home, access control, and premium audio industries. Gentex has been strategically diversifying its product portfolio, with recent acquisitions providing access to the premium audio, medical, biometrics, and smart home marke...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

2025 China Auto Software Conference officially opened On December 15 and 16, the 2025 China Auto Software Conference (CASC) was held by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Shanghai International Automobile City (Group) Co., Ltd. in Jiading, Shanghai. With the theme of “Building a New Ecosystem with Software, Envisioning the Future with AI”, the 2025 CASC has one closed-door session, one conference forum, four thematic forum...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Peterbilt introduces electronic parking brake for Class 8, medium duty trucks On December 10, Peterbilt announced the availability of the Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) System on its Class 8 and medium duty trucks. Designed to enable electronic safety interlocks, the EPB features advanced functions including:    • Rollaway mitigation: Automatic application of the parking brakes on both the vehicle and trailer if the driver...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Chery, HBIS Group co-develop 2,400MPa auto hot-formed steel plate On December 8, Chery announced the development of a 2,400MPa automotive hot-formed steel plate with HBIS Group Co., Ltd. (HBIS Group). Hot-formed steel plates, widely used in core load-bearing and anti-collision structures such as A- and B-pillars, door anti-collision beams, door rings, and floor beams, deliver an industry mainstream strength of 1,300-1,800MPa. The Chery-HBIS coope...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Dodge opens orders for SIXPACK-powered Charger R/T On December 2, Stellantis announced that orders are now open for the SIXPACK-powered, 420-hp 2026 Dodge Charger R/T in both two-door coupe and four-door sedan models, making the full 2026 Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup now available at U.S. dealerships. Production of the SIXPACK-powered Charger R/T begins at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Q1 2026, with deliveries expected to follow soon after. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

d Executive Chairman Bill Ford, General Motors CEO Mary Barra, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, which resulted in a new deal with that country. Going forward, vehicles that meet U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) can be sold in Saudi Arabia without further modifications, which opens up the door for additional exports in other countries in the region and around the world. On November 20, the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) that ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Auto Guangzhou 2025: Mercedes-Benz makes Chinese debut of AMG GT XX concept vehicle On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Mercedes-Benz made the Chinese debut of the AMG GT XX concept vehicle. The AMG GT XX, a battery electric vehicle model derived from F1 drive technology, features three axial flux motors to deliver a peak power exceeding 1,000kW (1,360Ps) and a top speed exceeding 360km/h. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28