BYD introduces Dolphin Surf to Europe On May 22, BYD introduced the Dolphin Surf to European markets, marking its eighth all-electric model in the region. Designed for urban versatility, this compact EV measures 3,990 mm long, 1,720 mm wide, 1,590 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,500 mm and sits on BYD’s advanced e-Platform 3.0. It features a Blade Battery with two capacity options: 30kWh (Active) and 43.2kWh (Boost and Comfort). It delivers as mu...

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Zeekr Power, DoThink Group forge partnership for charging station construction On May 20, Zeekr Technology Group announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Zeekr Power and DoThink Group in Hangzhou. The two parties will launch in-depth cooperation in area such as charging station resources, virtual power plants, green electricity trading, and user rights and interests to form a closed loop for the “community-commerce-mob...

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TVS Motor, India sign MoU with OOR Cabs to supply electric three-wheelers On May 22, TVS Motor Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OOR Cabs Pvt. Ltd., a technology-driven mobility platform, to supply 500 TVS King EV MAX electric three-wheelers during the financial year 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026).  OOR Cabs will deploy the vehicles for intra-city passenger services, beginning with Trichy, and progressively expanding opera...

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in, flatbed, and pick-up—offering flexibility for different professional needs. Designed in Centro Stile, Italy, and built in Morocco. TRIS runs on a 48-volt electric motor with 9 kW of peak power and 45 Nm of torque. It can reach speeds of up to 45 km/h, making it perfect for short trips in busy city environments. TRIS is ideal for tasks such as last-mile delivery, mobile services, and city logistics. The charging is easy because of the built-...

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Windrose Technology, China to build electric truck assembly plant in Valenciennes, France On May 21, the Mayor of Valenciennes City announced that the Chinese start-up, Windrose Technology has selected Valenciennes Métropole in France as the location for its largest electric truck assembly plant in Europe, marking a major step in its ambitious expansion plans. The new factory, located across from Toyota’s Valenciennes plant, will assemble elec...

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Baidu, Jinan City forge strategic partnership for development of AI industry Baidu Inc. (Baidu) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Jinan Municipal People’s Government for the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The two parties will further deepen cooperation in areas such as construction of AI infrastructure, industrial development of data elements, industrial application of AI, and application of “vehicle...

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8% and 99.3%, respectively; the Toyota Space intelligent cockpit with a 15.6-inch full-HD touch display; and the new Toyota Pilot intelligent driver assistance system based on the Momenta 5.0 urban assisted driving system and the Toyota Safety Sense system, supporting over 30 features such as CNOA (City Navigate on Autopilot), HNOA (Highway Navigate on Autopilot), and parking assist. In terms of battery safety, the bZ5 comes with five-layer prote...

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parties have confirmed these talks, SK On has said that it has not yet determined where it will build EV batteries for Nissan in the U.S.  In the meantime, Ford’s shifting production timeline for the next-gen Ford F-150 EV at the under-construction Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center at Blue Oval City has changed from 2026 to 2027. (multiple sources on May 21, 2025)...

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r protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act is among the possibilities being considered, as well as restructuring of obligations, strategic investments, and potential business or asset sale. The staff layoffs, presented as temporary, affect all departments at its offices in Quebec City, Montreal and Tel Aviv. On May 14, LeddarTech reported a CAD (16.0) million net loss for the fiscal second quarter of 2025, ending March 31, 2025...

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on with innovation to build on the model’s strong legacy. The concept represents the next step in Panda’s evolution — a fresh start that reflects Fiat’s forward-thinking approach. Technically, the Grande Panda 4x4 features a new electrified rear axle, offering strong performance both in the city and on rough terrain. This highlights Fiat’s push for greener tech while keeping the model’s practical and adventurous nature. The concept al...

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Kasrawy Group signs USD 123 million deal with Jetour to build car assembly plant in Egypt On May 20, the Egyptian government announced that Kasrawy Group had signed a USD 123 million agreement with Chinese automaker Jetour to locally assemble Jetour T1 and T2 vehicles in Egypt. The agreement includes building a new 86,000 square metres car assembly plant on the 6th of October City industrial zone. The plant will have welding, painting, and final ...

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un, former Minister Koizumi said that, “Nothing has been decided. President Espinosa will present a course of action within the month.” President Espinosa offered a proposal of the meeting, and the talk continued at an office in the Diet members’ office building for about 20 minutes. Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where Nissan’s Oppama Plant is located, is an electoral district for Mr. Koizumi (Kanagawa 11th district for the House of...

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folofly to strengthen commercial electric vehicle lineup in 2025 folofly Inc. (folofly, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City) will release commercial vehicles that weigh 3.5 tons or more (gross vehicle weight) for the first time by the end of 2025. The company will launch a new model larger than its “F1” 2.5-ton-class electric van, and an electric truck heavier than 5 tons. folofly has also announced that it will outsource the production of mini commerc...

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MINI unveils new John Cooper Works convertible On May 20, MINI unveiled the new John Cooper Works Convertible, combining classic go-kart handling with a compact design ideal for city driving. It is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder twin-turbo gasoline engine, which generates the output of 231 hp and 380 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and hits a top speed of 245 km/h. It has a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox t...

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itive transport without sacrificing power or reliability. The engine comes in three power levels, i.e., Output of 350 hp with 1,800 Nm of torque, 390 hp with 2,000 Nm of torque, and 430 hp with 2,200 Nm of torque. It meets Euro 4, 5, and 6 emissions standards and suits various transport needs, from city deliveries to regional transport. The Super 11 shares 85% of its parts with the proven Super 13 engine, ensuring durability while serving differe...

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Nissan considering making painful decision to close Oppama and Shonan Plants for reform without sanctuaries Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) is considering closing its Oppama Plant (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) and its subsidiary’s Nissan Shatai Shonan Plant (Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture), in its corporate restructuring plan named Re: Nissan. Nissan has five vehicle assembly plants in Japan. Compared to the Tochigi Plant (Kaminokaw...

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Lucid expanding plant in Saudi Arabia for Mideast, European deliveries in 2027 On May 12, Lucid’s senior vice president, Adrian Price posted on social media scenes from the company’s first international manufacturing plant (AMP-2) in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which opened in 2024. The company is currently expanding the AMP-2 factory, which will be completed in 2026. Lucid's annual sales target is set at 150,000...

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Nissan considers closing seven plants; Oppama and Shonan Plants emerge as targets Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), which is rebuilding business operations, is considering closing its seven plants in the world under its restructuring plan. The Oppama Plant in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan and the Shonan Plant of Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nissan, in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture have come under discussion. If Nissan...

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nd building of its “Nissan Advanced Crash Laboratory (NACL)”, which started operations in March, to the press. Crash test evaluation items for Nissan’s expanding electrified vehicle product lineup are increasing mainly for batteries and high voltage areas. The company has boosted the test capacity at the second building by about 1.7-fold by increasing the number of pits for test preparation and evaluation work, which used to be a bottleneck...

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Tesla building Cortex 2.0 supercomputer facility at Gigafactory Texas Reports on May 13 say that work has been underway on the North side of the Gigafactory Texas complex for a few months now for Cortex 2.0, a companion to the site’s existing Cortex supercluster. Initially, the site was listed as the Central Campus Support facility, but recently, local city filings have updated the name to Cortex 2.0.  The speed of the buildout for the Cortex ...

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