Mercedes-AMG unveils all-new, all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe On May 20, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the all-new, all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe, built on its advanced AMG.EA electric platform. It introduces a new high-performance electric drive system for the first time in a production EV. The vehicle measures 5,094 mm in length, 1,959 mm in width, 1,411 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,040 mm. The model has two versions i.e., AMG GT 55 and AMG GT 63. P...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

Thai EA reports 274% surge in EV segment revenue in Q1 2026 Announced on May 14, 2026, Thailand’s SET-listed Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA) and its subsidiaries reported net profit attributable to owners of the parent (excluding significant non-cash items) of THB 500.55 million in Q1 2026, a decline of 27.7% YoY. The Group recorded total revenue of THB 3,328.75 million, a decrease of 5.1% YoY. The Group’s EV segment recorded stro...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

VW ID.Buzz returns in 2027 U.S. lineup On May 14, Volkswagen of America (VWoW) announced its 2027 model year lineup. The ID.Buzz, after a short absence and skipping the 2026 model year, rejoins the 2027 Volkswagen model lineup with trims that now include the Pro S RWD, Pro S 4Motion (new), Tourer 4Motion (new), and Pro S Plus 4Motion. Built off the Pro S 4Motion model, the new ID. Buzz Tourer adds a fold-out mattress with platform, window blinds,...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/16

Audi launches updated 2026 Q5 and SQ5 lineup in Brazil On May 8, Audi Brazil announced the launch of the 2026 Audi Q5 and Audi SQ5, highlighting new technologies, expanded equipment and enhanced semi-autonomous driving systems.  The Q5 now uses the updated 2.0 TFSI EA888 evo5 engine producing 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, up from 265 hp and 370 Nm previously. Paired with a seven-speed S tronic transmission and quattro ultra-all-wheel drive, it ac...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Auto China 2026: SAIC-VW launches ID. ERA 9X range-extended electric SUV On April 25, at the Auto China 2026 event, SAIC-VW launched the ID. ERA 9X flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 359,800. The ID. ERA 9X adopts a 2+2+2 seating layout and measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. The ID. ERA 9X features a 4WD layout...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

and the ID. ERA 9X, were exhibited at the VW Group Night event. The ID. AURA T6, the first model of FAW-VW’s ID. AURA battery electric vehicle (BEV) family, is positioned as a mid-to-high-end SUV and will make its public debut at the Auto China 2026 event in Beijing. It is built on VW Group’s CEA (China Electronic Architecture), which brings enhanced Level 2 driver assistance features and sustained OTA updates to the compact SUV market segme...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

as 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 2027 Atlas a more premium look. At the front are double stacked LED headlights, a masked upper grille, illuminated VW badge, and...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

FAW-Audi launches next-gen Audi A6L sedan On March 25, FAW-Audi launched the next-generation Audi A6L sedan. The vehicle model is available in one 3.0T and three 2.0T variants, with prices ranging from CNY 322,900 to CNY 435,900. The next-generation Audi A6L measures 5,142mm long, 1,874mm wide, and 1,464mm or 1,450mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,066mm. The next-generation Audi A6L is built on the PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) platform, with so...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

VW to launch third generation Tiguan in Brazil On March 24, Volkswagen announced the arrival of the third-generation Tiguan in Brazil. The new model, based on the MQB Evo platform, will be offered in a single R-Line version. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter EA888 Evo5 engine delivering 272 hp and 35.7 kgfm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive with Haldex system. It also features six driving mod...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

SAIC-VW unveils core technologies for ID. ERA lineup, with ID. ERA 9X SUV scheduled for end-March pre-order On March 16, SAIC-VW held an ID. ERA technology launch event in Shanghai, announcing that the ID. ERA 9X SUV, the prologue of the ID. ERA lineup, started mass production at the Ningbo plant and will be available for pre-order from March 30. The ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. Eq...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

First SAIC-VW EA211 range extender rolls off production line On March 2, SAIC-VW announced the recent roll-off of its first EA211 range extender. The product will debut in the ID. ERA 9X SUV, which will be available for pre-order at the end of the month. Built on the EA211 1.5T EVO II turbocharged engine, the EA211 range extender features a variable-geometry turbocharger for real-time airflow regulation in accordance with the operating conditions...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

VW’s redesigned 2027 Atlas SUV readied for New York Auto Show debut On February 16, Volkswagen shared some images of its redesigned second-generation 2027 Atlas during winter testing in Quebec, Canada ahead of its official debut at the New York Auto Show in April. While VW has not shared many details about the new-gen three-row SUV, it appears to closely resemble the Teramont Pro sold in China. Sources have suggested the Atlas will retain its 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/21

Volkswagen India launches Tayron R-Line SUV in India On February 19, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India launched the Tayron R-Line, a three-row luxury SUV, for INR 4.7 million. The SUV is powered by a 2.0‑litre TSI EA888 evo4 gasoline engine delivering 204 PS and 320 Nm, paired with a 7‑speed DSG and 4MOTION all‑wheel drive, and offers six driving modes via a drive profile selector. ​The Tayron R-Line gets Level 2 ADAS with 14 functions, nin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Mercedes-Benz Vitoria plant, Spain plans to add third shift ahead of Electric VLE launch On February 17, multiple sources reported that Mercedes-Benz Vitoria plant, Spain, will hire about 600 temporary workers to add a third shift starting in mid-July 2026. Production will increase from around 500 vans per day with two shifts to about 700 vans per day with three shifts. The plant’s total production for 2026 is expected to reach around 132,137 v...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

ns of the Tiguan L ePro midsize plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) SUV. The “e” in the name stands for electric, evolution, and elegant. In addition to inheriting VW’s rigorous, precise exterior design language, the Tiguan L ePro incorporates more pure, elegant, and technological EV elements. It measures 4,744mm long, 1,842mm wide, and 1,684mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,791mm. The Tiguan L ePro is built on a next-generation SAIC-VW PHEV archit...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

ch provides free non-commercial QNX licenses. This interview was held with Patryk Fournier, Senior Product Marketing Manager and Angelos Lakrintis, Industry Analyst Relations Manager. Q1. With the official unveiling of the Alloy Kore platform during CES 2026, what are the next steps for Alloy Kore leading up to and after its general availability release at the end of the year? Patryk Fournier: [Alloy Kore’s] EA2, or Early Access 2 period, launc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Škoda Auto announces global production for 2025 On February 2, Škoda Auto announced that it has produced over 1,065,000 vehicles globally in 2025, a 15% increase from 2024. The company also produced 329,000 battery systems for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles across the VW Group, more than 1,030,000 transmissions and over 500,000 engines. Mladá Boleslav plant produced 605,600 vehicles (+4.9%) in 2025. Internal combustion engines on MQB pl...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

FAW-Audi launches next-gen Audi Q5L SUV On January 16, FAW-Audi launched the next-generation Audi Q5L, the world’ first luxury SUV to feature Huawei’s intelligent driving technology. The model is available in four models, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 384,800. The next-generation Audi Q5L, the first PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based SUV model, measures 4,842mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,660mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,945...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

ERA lineup. Named the “ID. ERA 9X”, the vehicle model also serves as VW Group’s first 9-series flagship in the world. The 9 in the name signifies supremacy, the largest size among VW vehicle models, and the positioning of a flagship. The X implies infinite possibilities for exploration and creation, plus the nature of an SUV. Positioned as a 6-seater range-extended electric SUV, the ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

Isuzu East Africa starts assembly of MU-X in Kenya On December 9, multiple sources reported that Isuzu East Africa (EA) has started local assembly of the seven-seater MU-X model in Kenya. The vehicle is available in two engine variants: 1.9L and 3L. Isuzu East Africa will produce 30 units for the pilot phase, ahead of the official launch next April. They have plans to build 10 MU-X units per day at full capacity and approximately 1,000 units annu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10