neration levels based on traffic conditions. It comes with ADAS Level 2, featuring over 20 autonomous functions such as smart cruise control with stop & go, lane keeping assist, forward collision avoidance (covering cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and junctions), blind spot collision warning, and rear cross traffic collision-avoidance, etc. Its safety features include six airbags, ESC, HAC, DBC, ISOFIX anchors, rollover sensors, and 18 standard safe...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

PT UABS Indonesia celebrates Line-Off Ceremony for XPeng EV battery at Cikarang plant On July 8, 2025, XPeng Motors’ first overseas knock-down (KD) battery pack officially rolled off the production line at PT UABS Indonesia, located in the SAIC International Industrial Park, Cikarang, West Java. The partnership has drawn widespread attention across the industry and marks a major milestone in the growing collaboration between SAIC Group and XPen...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

ECARX develops Lingxi cockpit for FAW Hongqi’s Tiangong 05, 06 models Based on FAW Hongqi’s Jiuzhang intelligent platform, ECARX (Hubei) Tech Co., Ltd. (ECARX) developed the Lingxi cockpit for the automaker’s Tiangong 05 and 06 models. Adopting an architecture with dual 7nm chips, the Lingxi cockpit supports cross-domain synergistic operations. The ECARX Cloudpeak software platform enables integration among features such as an instrument pa...

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ight-duty truck on July 14. It is a flat body truck equipped with the Erroneous Reverse Movement Suppression Function as a standard feature so that it can prevent accidents caused by the driver stepping on the accelerator by mistake while parking, for instance. The vehicle also comes with the Front Cross Traffic Alert as a standard feature for higher safety. The control of the automatic transmission (AT) is optimized, and the 6-speed AT models ar...

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UK announces investment package for electric vehicle infrastructure On July 11, the UK Government announced a GBP 63 million investment package for electric vehicle infrastructure to support home charging solutions, electrification of NHS vehicle fleets, and the installation of thousands of chargepoints at business depots across the country.  A GBP 25 million scheme will help local authorities to expand at-home EV charging, saving drivers up to ...

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t 10,000 EV charging stations by 2025 under the National Energy Transition Roadmap.  Initial installations are planned in Johor, Penang, and Selangor, with subsequent expansion into Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, and Melaka. ChargeHere, under the “ChargeSini” brand, currently manages over 935 chargers across 300 locations, serving more than 32,000 users. As part of its focus on local growth, Meta Bright is also divesting its Australian subsidiary for...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Chery Tiggo Cross launched in Malaysia with petrol and hybrid variants, locally assembled On July 9, 2025, Chery Malaysia officially introduced the Tiggo Cross. Priced from MYR 88,800, this locally assembled compact SUV combines bold, globally inspired design with intelligent technology, advanced safety features, and everyday practicality. The petrol variant is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine paired with a 6-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

designed to support advanced tech and future regulations. It’s the first Renault outside Europe to offer Google Automotive Services, using the OpenR Link multimedia system. It includes a Harman Kardon sound system and up to 24 driver assistance systems, such as lane-keeping, blind spot warnings, cross-traffic alerts, and more. Based on Renault press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

al vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 19,649 units (45.3% share), VW sold 4,860 units (11.2%), Toyota sold 4,577 units (10.6%), GM sold 4,370 units (10.1%) and Ford sold 3,439 units (7.9%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in June with 11,492 sales, followed by the VW T Cross with 8,629 sales, Fiat Argo with 7,235 sales, Hyundai HB20 with 6,917 sales, Chevrolet Onix with 6,782 sales, Hyundai Creta with 6,415 sales, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

ustry, and government to promote investment, showcase cutting-edge technologies, and support Thai firms’ global growth.  A major feature was the ASEAN EV Roundtable, co-hosted with the Asian Federation of Electric Vehicle Associations (AFEVA), which focused on regional standards, incentives, and cross-border cooperation. The EV Banquet on July 2 further fostered stakeholder networking. (From EVAT social media updates on July 3, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

ound system in the cockpit. As the world’s first ICE-powered vehicle with Huawei’s ADS (Advanced Driving System) solution, the model is available with 32 high-precision sensors for advanced assisted driving, covering various road scenarios and supporting features such as emergency avoidance and cross-floor intelligent parking. From SAIC-Audi press releases 1/2 and information on the SAIC-Audi website...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

el headlight, trapezoidal bumper details, and an 11.6” infotainment screen. Inside, both versions offer premium features like Harman Kardon audio, leather seats, and a 360° camera. Regarding safety, the Forester includes 8 airbags, Driver Monitoring System (DMS), reverse automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, Subaru’s dual-mode X-MODE system with hill descent control for enhanced off-road performance among other systems. The 2026 For...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/05

, VW sold 4,859 vehicles (11.3%), Toyota sold 4,577 units (10.6%), GM sold 4,369 units (10.2%), Ford sold 3,442 vehicles (8.0%), Renault sold 2,405 vehicles (5.6%), and RAM sold 2,252 vehicles (5.2%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in June with 11,492 units, followed by the VW T-Cross with 8,629 units, Fiat Argo with 7,235 units, Hyundai HB20 with 6,917 units, Chevrolet Onix with 6,782 units, Hyundai Creta with 6,415 units, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/05

25, representing a 31% increase YoY. With total accumulated sales reaching 999,857 units, Toyota is on track to surpass the significant milestone of 1 million vehicles sold in Vietnam by July 2025. In June, HEV sales reached 771 units, nearly double the figure from the same month in 2024. The Yaris Cross led Toyota’s June sales with 1,150 units, followed by the Vios sedan with 1,059 units. Other models, including the Innova Cross (834 units), C...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

VW Elli reaches 900,000 chargers across Europe On July 1, Volkswagen Group announced that its subsidiary Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH (Elli) has expanded its public charging network to nearly 900,000 points in Europe. The chargers span across 28 European countries, including 80,000 high-power charging (HPC) stations. The move strengthens Elli’s position as one of Europe’s leading charging providers and comes with the launch of a new transpa...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

commercial vehicles were down 2.9% to 30,294 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 18.8% to 14,333 units. The Toyota Hilux was the best-selling model in May with 5,042 units, followed by Toyota Yaris ATIV with 4,810 units, Isuzu D-Max with 4,465 units, Toyota Yaris Cross with 3,180 units and Honda City with 2,747 units.  New vehicle production in May increased 10.3% to 139,186 units. This represents the first ri...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

tion in a left-turn-only lane. The Tesla hesitates to make the turn, swerves right and proceeds into an unoccupied lane meant for traffic moving in the opposite direction. A honking horn can be heard as the Tesla reenters the correct lane over a double-yellow line, which drivers are not supposed to cross. In two other posts on X, initial riders in driverless Model Ys shared footage of Teslas speeding, one with a speed limit sign in the video. NHT...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Chery launches Tiggo Cross HEV and Tiggo 7 CSH PHEV in South Africa On June 20, Chery South Africa launched the Tiggo Cross HEV and Tiggo 7 CSH, a new PHEV derivative of the popular Tiggo 7 SUV. The Tiggo Cross HEV is equipped with a 1.5-litre engine paired with a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) that produces 71 kW and 118 Nm of torque. With an electric motor and a 1.83 kWh battery pack, it delivers a combined output of 150 kW and 310 Nm of t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Toyota Tsusho shareholders question capital policy and geopolitical risks at general shareholders’ meeting Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) held its 104th general shareholders’ meeting at its head office in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, on June 20. Shareholders attending the meeting asked questions about how the company will dissolve cross-shareholding and respond to geopolitical risks. The meeting approved all four proposals, such as ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

The two Canadian plants will receive battery modules from Toyota’s battery manufacturing plant in Liberty, North Carolina that is scheduled to open later in 2025. The modules will then be assembled into packs and integrated directly into the hybrid RAV4s in Cambridge and Woodstock. Regarding the cross-border assembly process, a Toyota spokesperson said that while the tariffs are a concern, they will not alter Toyota’s plans. While Toyota con...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21