Wuling Darion MPV pricing unveiled in Indonesia; Locally built EV and PHEV Announced on November 6, 2025, Wuling Motors revealed pricing for the Wuling Darion in Indonesia. This new 7-seater medium MPV with sliding doors is designed for families, offering a spacious cabin, modern features, and lower running costs.  Available in both electric and plug-in hybrid variants, the Darion represents a key step in Wuling’s electrification journey. Prod...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

ECARX provides AI-enhanced Antora 1000 computing platform for Geely EX5 SUV ECARX (Hubei) Tech Co., Ltd. (ECARX) announced that its AI-enhanced Antora 1000 computing platform and Cloudpeak cross-domain software platform are equipped in the Geely EX5 SUV on the UK market. The AI-enhanced Antora 1000 computing platform, with the SiEngine automotive-grade 7nm SE1000 chip at its core, was designed from the ground up to meet automotive safety requirem...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

JMS 2025: Sharp debuts new LDK+EV concept, developed with Foxconn On October 30, Mr. Mototaka Taneya, Senior Managing Executive Officer and CTO of Sharp Corporation (Sharp), took the stage at a press briefing at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9) held at Tokyo Big Sight to unveil the second electric vehicle (EV) concept model, LDK+, for the first time. The LDK+ was developed by Sharp based...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

ECARX supports UK launch of Geely EX5 with Antora and Cloupeak solutions On October 24, ECARX Holdings Inc. announced that its AI-enhanced Antora 1000 computing platform and Cloudpeak cross-domain software stack will drive the launch of Geely Galaxy EX5 in the UK. This marks the start of the large‑scale deliveries of these solutions in core European markets.   Antora 1000 is integrated with the 7nm SE1000 SoC developed by SiEngine. With ISO 26...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/26

Sansera Engineering, India unveils precision manufacturing upgrades in FY 2024–25 In its annual report for FY 2024–25, Sansera Engineering reported that it enhanced its machining capabilities by designing internal grinding machines that process bores ranging from 20 to 60 mm at speeds of up to 20,000 RPM, producing multiple chamfers and radii in a single setup. The company developed prototype production lines for xEV rotor shafts, achieving...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

VinFast to debut EB 8 and EB 12 EV buses at Busworld Europe 2025 On August 26, VinFast announced that it will debut its electric buses at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, marking its expansion in Europe and reinforcing its position as a fully electric automaker. The company will showcase two advanced electric bus models, the EB 8 and EB 12. They are powered by LFP batteries from CATL and Gotion, with capacities of up to 422 kWh, offerin...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Indian passenger vehicle retail sales increase by 2.5% in June 2025 On July 7, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) announced that the retail sales of passenger vehicles (PV) increased by 2.5% to 297,722 units in June 2025 against 2,90,593 units in June 2024. Commercial vehicle (CV) sales increased by 6.6% YoY in June 2025 to 73,367 units against 68,825 units last year. Two-wheeler (2W) sales increased by 4.73% YoY to 1,446,38...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

OLEDWork secures funding to expand OLED production capacity in Germany On June 24, OLEDWorks GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of OLEDWorks LLC, USA, received an investment grant to expand its OLED production facility in Aachen. The project, entitled “OLEDWorks Production Capacity Extension 0.5 (CE05)”, focuses on doubling the company’s production capacity for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for use in the automotive industry. With the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Bharat Mobility 2025: BMW Group India to launch multiple models On January 8, BMW Group India announced that it will present a host of new launches from BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. BMW will launch the all-new BMW X3 in India. BMW will also showcase the all-electric i7, X7, 5 Series Long Wheelbase, BMW M5, BMW M,4 and BMW M2. MINI India will launch a special MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Pack. BMW Motorrad will launch the new BMW R 1300 GS Adve...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

Nemak to adjust EV battery housing production plans in Mexico and Germany On January 2, it was announced that Nemak will have adjustment in its operations related to battery housing production for EVs. As part of this shift, Nemak has postponed the launch of new production facilities in Mexico and Germany, originally planned to support this program. The company stated that this decision aligns resources and investments with market dynamics and cl...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

BMW expands Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW) project across key production plants On November 25, BMW announced that it has been expanding its tested automated vehicle driving in factories since 2022 as part of the iFACTORY initiative. Currently operational in Dingolfing, it is now being extended to Leipzig, with plans to expand to additional locations. The pilot project known as “Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW)” ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

Nikkiso’s subsidiary opens hydrogen fueling station in California On October 28, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG) Group, a consolidated subsidiary of Nikkiso Co. Ltd., which handles industrial special pumps and other products, announced the opening of a new hydrogen fueling station for a U.S. bus company in California. In the U.S. and South Korea in particular, CE&IG Group has been getting orders for hydrogen stations for commerc...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

Paris MS 2024: Skyworth, China presents new models On October 14, Skyworth Auto announced that it had presented four new energy models. It has launched two new models for the first time at Paris Motor Show. The new models are SKYWORTH Q and Skyworth Hongtu (HONGTU). SKYWORTH Q (concept car) is based on the AE platform. It is a crossover model. Its appearance adopts an aerodynamic optimization design. SKYWORTH HONGTU is a VAN model specially built...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

BMW Motorrad, India launches CE 02 electric motorcycle On October 1, BMW Motorrad launched the all-new BMW CE 02 electric motorcycle in India, priced at INR 449.9 thousand. Developed in Munich, Germany, and produced in collaboration with TVS Motor Company in Hosur, India, the BMW CE 02 is powered by two air-cooled lithium-ion batteries with a total energy capacity of 3.9 kWh. The motorcycle delivers a maximum power output of 11 kW and 55 Nm of to...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

Sharp to unveil "LDK+" EV concept model at Sharp Tech-Day event On September 6, Sharp announced that it will unveil its LDK+ EV concept model, at Sharp Tech-Day'24 "Innovation Showcase" event to be held in Tokyo from September 17 to 18.  This concept model was planned and developed in collaboration with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) based on an EV open platform, with the cooperation of Folofly Corporation. LDK+ is an EV that views the inter...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/09

BMW Motorrad India launches CE 04 electric scooter for INR 1.49 million On July 24, BMW Motorrad India launched the BMW CE 04 premium electric scooter for INR 1.49 million. The urban electric scooter will be available as a completely built-up unit (CBU) while the deliveries to commence from September 2024. It comes with a liquid-cooled electric motor which is mounted in the frame between the battery and the rear wheel and delivers a maximum outpu...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/24

BMW Motorrad India to launch locally manufactured CE 04 electric scooter On July 16, BMW Motorrad India opened the pre-launch bookings for its premium electric scooter CE 04. The first electric offering from BMW Motorrad India will be officially launched on July 24, 2024. The CE 04 has a futuristic design, advanced technology, and eco-friendly performance.  Based on BMW India's press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/16

BMW Group India, car sales increased by 21% in first half of the year On July 2, BMW Group India announced that it delivered 7,098 cars (BMW and MINI) and 3,614 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) in the first half of 2024 (January – June), displaying a 21% increase in car sales (BMW + MINI) in the first half. BMW sold 6,734 units and MINI 364 units. In BMW Group India electric vehicles, over 397 units of fully electric BMW and MINI cars were sold in t...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

Navistar releases 2023 Sustainability Report On June 6, Navistar released its 2023 Sustainability Report.  This year's report illustrates Navistar's sustainability efforts as part of the company's vision to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility with its main area of strategic focus on decarbonization. The report also shines a light on how Navistar is solidifying its commitment to sustainability through circular business practices and env...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07

Group14 signs silicon battery material deals with five EV and cell manufacturers On June 4, Group14 Technologies, the world's largest global manufacturer and supplier of next-generation silicon battery materials, announced the signing of five multi-year binding offtake agreements for a a minimum commitment of over USD 300 million with three leading electric vehicle (EV) and two consumer electronic (CE) cell manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05