SAIC-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for A5L Sportback coupe On July 3, SAIC-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the A5L Sportback coupe. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 260,000 to CNY 320,000. The A5L Sportback adopts a classic low body stance and frameless doors. It measures 4,903mm long, 1,883mm wide, and 1,427mm or 1,447mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,922mm. The PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based A...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

Mercedes Benz’s Vitoria plant to pause production for 5 weeks to prepare VAN.EA On June 23, multiple sources reported that Mercedes Benz’s Vitoria plant will stop production from August 1 till September 8, 2025. Along with the usual three-week summer break, there will be additional shutdowns in late August and early September. In the second week of September, only the morning shift will run, while the afternoon shift will still be on vacation...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Thai commercial EV firm Nex Point targets profitability in 2025 after restructuring On June 9, Nex Point, a Thai commercial EV assembler under Energy Absolute Plc (EA), announced that it expects to return to profitability in 2025, driven by recent fundraising and the planned delivery of approximately 500 electric commercial vehicles. In 2024, the company posted a net loss of THB 2,765.60 million, attributed to delivery delays and ongoing restruct...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Design, specification details of FAW-Audi A5L sedan announced On June 4, Audi exhibited and announced the design and specification details of the new PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based FAW-Audi A5L sedan in Shanghai. The FAW-Audi A5L features a long 2,969mm wheelbase, short overhangs, large wheel hubs, and a low body stance to present an avant-garde, dynamic, premium, and elegant sense. Fully manifesting the essence of Audi’s Ur-quattro sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Thai NEX Point restructures capital to strengthen EV business Announced on May 23, 2025, Thailand SET-listed NEX Point PLC has become a subsidiary of Energy Absolute PLC (EA) after EA’s subsidiary, EA Mobility Holding Co., Ltd., increased its stake to 49.99% as of February 17. This move is expected to strengthen NEX Point’s competitiveness in the commercial electric vehicle market. In April 2025, NEX Point further restructured its capital by ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Scout to source combustion engine for its range extender variants from Mexico During the Volkswagen Group's Q1 2025 earnings call on April 30, Volkswagen CFO Arno Antlitz confirmed that Scout will use existing combustion engines for the range extender systems in the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck produced in VW's engine plant in Silao, Mexico. Antlitz did not identify the specific engine but confirmed it would be naturally aspira...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

IEAT leads delegation to South Korea to boost investment in Thailand’s EV and other key industries Announced on April 24, 2025, a delegation from the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and Thai industrial estate developers visited Seoul to strengthen economic ties between Thailand and South Korea and attract investment in Thailand’s future industries.  From April 22 – 23, they co-hosted the IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

ACT Expo 2025: Bosch presents electrification and hydrogen solutions for CVs Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) presented its solutions for commercial vehicles (CVs) at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, held from April 28 to May 1. The company's key innovations included a compact fuel cell power module, Fuel cell power module compact 300, that comprises a single set of fuel cell components and a horizontal double st...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Auto Shanghai 2025: Mercedes Benz unveils Vision V ultra-luxury electric van based on VAN.EA On April 22, Mercedes Benz unveiled the Vision V concept electric van at Auto Shanghai 2025. Built on the new VAN.EA modular platform signals a move toward luxury electric vans, ranging from family-oriented models to premium VIP shuttles and ultra-luxury limousines. The Vision V show car previews the top-tier model. It combines spaciousness with luxury an...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

VW adds 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo as top trim level in U.S. On April 16, Volkswagen of America unveiled the all-new 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo, which will join the new-for-2025 Tiguan product line up as the nameplate’s top trim beginning in model year 2026.  The Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo features a more powerful version of the EA888 evo5 turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0-liter TSI engine that powers the rest of the Tiguan range. The engine mak...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

s about engines failing to restart after stopping at traffic lights or intersections. The investigation focuses on Honda’s Auto Idle Stop (AIS) system that temporarily shuts off the engine when a vehicle is at a complete stop. Drivers say in some cases, the engine does not automatically restart, leaving vehicles stranded in traffic. Several reported needing to jump-start their vehicles to get them moving again. Affected vehicles include the 201...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Thai Energy Absolute considers business restructuring plan for EV division Reported on March 31, 2025, Energy Absolute Plc (EA), an SET-listed renewable energy company and EV manufacturer, revealed that it is developing a restructuring plan for its EV business amid the slow domestic auto market. The plan is expected to enable EA to achieve long-term growth. EA highlighted the importance of key collaborations with global EV companies in order to b...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Mercedes-Benz Vans launches ‘30 years of the Sprinter’ On March 19, Mercedes Benz Vans announced that it is launching the special model "30 years of the Sprinter" to mark the 30th anniversary of this iconic van. The first production-ready eSprinter panel van was launched in 2019. The current eSprinter van, which has been available since last year, comes in two body styles, multiple lengths, and three battery options, offering up to 478 km of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20

SAIC-VW launches Teramont Pro SUV On March 10, SAIC-VW launched the Teramont Pro large 7-seater intelligent SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 269,900 to CNY 319,900. The Teramont Pro adopts an exterior design full of modern technological elements, with unique headlights and hidden door handles well balancing power and elegance. It measures 5,158mm long, 1,991mm wide, and 1,788mm high, with a wheelbase of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

Mercedes-Benz Vans starts final winter testing of its new MPVs On March 7, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has started the winter testing of the future multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) in Arjeplog, Sweden. The test covers a variety of climate zones and test routes, with a particular emphasis on vehicle dynamics and safety systems like ESP, as well as the ventilation and heating of the spacious interior. Both individual components and the entire vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07

Mercedes-Benz unveils first look of Vision V show car, Next-Gen Electric Vans to launch in 2026 On March 3, Mercedes-Benz Vans released a teaser image of the Vision V show car, showcasing Mercedes-Benz Vans' vision of combining generous space with maximum exclusivity. The Vision V show car features traditionally crafted materials blend with hyper-modern, and tech-savvy design elements. The more details of the car will be revealed in April 2025. S...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

Mercedes Benz 2024 financial presentation and Q&A: Making Mercedes-Benz leaner, faster and stronger On February 20th, Mercedes Benz held the presentation for the 2024 financial results. The event was presented by Mr. Ola Källenius (CEO) and Mr. Markus Schäfer (Member of the Board of Management), and Mr. Harald Wilhelm (Chief Financial Officer). Key points for 2024 results: Profit decreased almost 30%, sales fell by 4.5% to EUR 145.6 billion fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Mercedes Benz Vans to launch flexible architecture for electric and combustion models On February 20, Mercedes Benz announced that its Vans segment will offer both combustion engine and electric vans on a single, flexible architecture in the future. Starting in 2026, the fully electric models will be based on the new Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA), while combustion-engine models will follow with the Van Combustion Architecture (VAN.CA). Both ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Škoda Auto announces global production for 2024, expands operations across key markets On January 23, Škoda Auto announced that it has produced over 925,000 vehicles globally in 2024, a 4.2% increase from 2023. The company also produced 280,000 battery systems for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles across the VW Group, over 1 million transmissions and nearly 500,000 engines. Mladá Boleslav plant produced 575,000 vehicles (+3.4%), nearly 80,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

Jetta launches VA7 sedan On January 12, Jetta, an FAW-VW sub-brand, launched the VA7 sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,800 to CNY 129,800. Inheriting German aesthetic elements, the VA7 features LED headlights and wrap-around waistlines to present a dynamic, magnificent yet trendy, modern appearance. The model is equipped with an ultra-large sunroof, a venting sunshade, and a 553L rear trunk. It measu...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16