SeeWay.ai to invest in Phigent Robotics SeeWay.ai Co., Ltd. (SeeWay.ai) announced that it will subscribe for the issued shares of Beijing Phigent Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. (Phigent Robotics) for CNY 250 million and its 100% stake in an intelligent driving subsidiary. Upon completion of the transaction, SeeWay.ai will become the largest shareholder of Phigent Robotics with a 39.14% stake, and the reorganized Phigent Robotics will function as a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Audi announces major hardware and software upgrades across PPE and PPC models for 2025 On November 26, Audi announced that its models on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) will receive a comprehensive hardware and software update at the start of the new model year. These upgrades will be offered on the A5, A6, Q5, A6 e-tron, and Q6 e-tron series. The updates include new headlights, improved driver-assistance...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Mazda Australia set to launch all-electric Mazda 6e in mid-2026 Announced on October 24, 2025, Mazda Australia has confirmed the local launch of the all-electric Mazda 6e, expected to join the line-up in mid-2026. This EV embodies two decades of collaboration with Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd., combining intelligent electrification, rapid charging, and advanced cabin technology with Mazda’s signature craftsmanship, refined design, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

Toyota to lead UK consortium for development of lightweight EV On October 15, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) announced that Toyota will lead a consortium to research and develop a new lightweight battery electric vehicle in Derbyshire, UK. The project aims to accelerate the shift to zero tailpipe emission transport by validating a novel, lightweight battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the L6e category. The vehicle will be manufactured at T...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Dacia expands powertrain lineup with Hybrid-G 150 4x4 for Duster and Bigster On September 4, Dacia introduced a new hybrid-G 150 4x4 powertrain for both the Duster and Bigster models. This combines hybrid tech, LPG bi-fuel, and all-wheel drive. It uses a 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine of 140 hp on the front axle and a 31 hp electric motor on the rear, delivering a total output of 154 hp. Torque is 230 Nm from the gasoline engine and up to 87 Nm...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

0.4kWh/100km or 11.9kWh/100km, and a DC fast-charging time of 20 or 21 minutes from 30% to 80% state-of-charge. Some variants of the MG4 EV are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, supporting an OPPO intelligent phone-car connectivity system. The top variant is powered by a Horizon Robotics J6e chip with a computing power of 80 TOPS, enabling driver assistance features such as HNOA (Highway Navigate on Autopilot) and multi-scenario intelli...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Horizon Robotics starts volume delivery of Journey 6E chip Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd.  (Horizon Robotics) started the volume delivery of the Journey 6E chip, which is first applied to the 2nd-generation Aion V, the MG4, the Roewe M7 DMH, and popular models of automakers such as Chery. The Aion V Home made the debut of the Journey 6E chip, enabling features such as NDA (Navigated Driving Assist) and all-scenario intelligent...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

new premium Audi Q6 e-tron SUV, consisting of both a traditional car key and a digital, smartphone-based CoSmA key. The CoSmA digital key includes integration into a central control unit, transceivers featuring ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology, and intelligent software. It enables vehicles to be unlocked and started via smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy and UWB radio technology. The system precisely detects the location of an authorized...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Horse Powertrain unveils first integrated hybrid system HR18 HEV On June 24, Horse Technologies, part of Horse Powertrain, announced its new integrated hybrid powertrain – the HR18 HEV. It was developed at the R&D centers in Romania and Spain, and will be manufactured at Horse Technologies’ Bursa plant in Türkiye, and its Valladolid plant in Spain. The new hybrid system combines a gasoline engine, electric motor, transmission, and power elec...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

ity and space requirements while improving energy efficiency. The digital OLED 2.0 taillight improves road safety by displaying static light symbols that help alert other road users to hazards like accidents or breakdowns. In addition, it offers drivers up to eight digital light signatures that can be customized via the MMI or the myAudi app. (From a press release dated June 4, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

NXP unveils AI-enabled OrangeBox 2.0 connectivity domain controller development platform NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) has unveiled the second generation of its OrangeBox automotive-grade development platform, designed to simplify and secure automotive communication between the vehicle’s gateway and its wireless technologies. The OrangeBox 2.0 incorporates AI capabilities, post-quantum cryptography, an ASIL B safety island, and integrated softw...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

ng 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) and incorporates a lithium-ion battery with a certified range of 445 km (Inmetro standard). Fast charging from 10% to 80% can be done in 21 minutes, and the vehicle supports AC charging up to 11 kW. Regarding safety, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron includes adaptive cruise contr...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Changan Mazda ships first batch of Mazda 6e electric sedan to Europe On April 22, multiple sources announced that Changan Mazda has shipped the first batch of its flagship all-electric sedan, the MAZDA 6e, from the Port of Waigaoqiao in Shanghai, China. The first batch, consisting of 600 MAZDA 6e vehicles, were shipped and are expected to reach the Belgian port in May 2025. The vehicle will be delivered to European dealers in summer 2025, expandi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Mazda 6e sedan rolls off production line On April 2, Changan Mazda announced that the Mazda 6e, the global version of the Mazda EZ-6 sedan, rolled off the production line at its Nanjing Plant, Mazda’s only New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturing site in China. Mazda 6e sedans manufactured at the plant will be simultaneously supplied to global markets such as Europe and Southeast Asia. Thanks to compliance with the latest EU regulations on batter...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

Audi to launch A6 e-tron Sportback in Brazil in 2025 On March 27, Audi confirmed that the all-new A6 e-tron Sportback will be launched in Brazil as part of its effort to expand its EV lineup despite modest sales so far. In 2024, Audi sold only 151 fully electric vehicles in Brazil, but early 2025 figures show growth, with 33 EVs delivered in the first two months, compared to only 7 in the same period last year. Sales are expected to boost with th...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

46th Bangkok International Motor Show themed "The Talk of Sensuous Automotive" runs from March 26 to April 6 From March 26 to April 6, 2025, Thailand's 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (46th BIMS) will be organized under the theme concept of "The Talk of Sensuous Automotive" (Press Day/VIP Day: March 24-25). International automotive brands joining the show included Aion, Audi, Aston Martin, BMW, BYD, Changan (Deepal / AVATR), Farizon, Ford, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

, SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales Thailand revealed MG’s business direction for 2025 along with a roadmap leveraging its core strategies.  MG’s accumulated local sales recorded since its official entry into the Thai market have already hit 220,000 units. Moreover, its growth in the ASEAN region has been steady, with around 32,000 units manufactured in Thailand having been shipped across the region.  By the end of 2026, MG plans to launch a wide ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20

Volkswagen Annual Media Conference 2025 and Q&A: Accelerating Transformation and Innovation On March 13, at 09:00 am CET, Volkswagen Group held its Annual Media Conference 2025. The event was broadcast from the Drive Forum in Berlin, where Mr. Oliver Blume (CEO of Volkswagen Group) and Mr. Arno Antlitz (CFO and COO of Volkswagen Group) presented the sales and financial results of the VW Group in 2024, as well as the outlook for 2025 and beyond. O...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

Mazda to end Mazda 6 production Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that it will stop producing the Mazda 6. The Japanese automaker, which ended domestic production of this model in December last year, will discontinue overseas production as soon as it runs out of knockdown (KD) production parts. The Mazda 6 has been Mazda’s flagship model for over 20 years, but its role will end as the sports utility vehicles (SUVs) market grows. The com...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

sh. Antolin has also developed an interaction light solution for Audi Q6 e-tron. The different pieces of information are communicated dynamically by means of light strips with 48 LED elements, including unlock, welcome, readiness for driving, hazard lights, charging, goodbye, and lock. For Mahindra BE 6 SUV, Antolin’s advanced lighting overhead console includes a driver and occupant monitoring system (DOMS) and an interior camera for taking se...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04