VinFast delivers 11,496 EVs in Vietnam in May 2025 On June 11, 2025, VinFast reported delivering 11,496 electric vehicles in Vietnam in May 2025, bringing its YTD domestic sales to 56,187 EV units.The VF 5 remained the top-selling model for the month with 4,232 units. Close behind, the VF 3 mini SUV sold 3,950 units, while the VF 6 and VF 7 recorded sales of 1,393 and 773 units, respectively. Larger SUVs VF 8 and VF 9, along with service-focused ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

EC selects 13 Strategic Projects total cost of EUR 5.5 billion in third countries to secure access to raw materials including rare earths On June 4, the European Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside the EU, including in overseas countries and territories. The projects will diversify the EU’s supply sources and enhance economic security, while also promoting local value creation in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

VinFast launches EC Van small-sized electric cargo vehicle in Vietnam On May 13, 2025, VinFast officially launched the EC Van, marking the first electric vehicle to join the cargo truck segment in Vietnam. Priced at VND 285 million (battery included), the EC Van is tailored for businesses needing a compact, efficient solution for short-distance freight transport. The VinFast EC Van (short for E-City Van) features a compact urban-friendly design, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

WLY launches EC40A coaxial reducer Zhejiang Wanliyang Co., Ltd. (WLY) launched the EC40A coaxial reducer, on which cooperation intention has been reached with several Chinese automakers. The EC40A adopts a coaxial design with a compound planetary gear mechanism and integrates differential functionality, delivering a transmission efficiency of over 98% and enabling it to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. The EC40A boasts a compact overall...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

DFSK launches EC35 electric panel van in South Africa On April 14, DFSK, a Seres Group subsidiary, launched the EC35 electric panel van in South Africa. The vehicle is priced at ZAR 550,000. The vehicle measures 4,500 mm in length, 1,985 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,910 mm. It is equipped with a 38.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and a permanent magnet synchronous motor, delivering 60 kW of power and 200Nm of torque. It has ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Audi Böllinger Höfe plant upgrades production with virtual PLC technology On March 27, Audi announced that it is using Siemens' virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) on the Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P) platform at its Böllinger Höfe plant in Germany. The TÜV-certified system enhances security and replaces traditional hardware-based PLCs. The EC4P with Siemens' virtual PLCs is used for a Lamborghini model built at Audi Sport's facilit...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

Volvo starts presales of EX90 SUV in Brazil On February 27, it was announced that Volvo initiated the pre-sale in Brazil of its new EX90, a 100% electric SUV priced at BRL 849,990. The first units are scheduled for delivery starting in April. The EX90 is Volvo’s first fully electric, seven-seater vehicle, offering an Inmetro validated range of 459 km, and it expands the brand’s portfolio for Brazilian customers. A standout feature of the EX90...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Volvo Car Thailand sees BEVs account for 80% of its total sales in 2024, led by EX30 Reported on February 14, 2025, Volvo Car Thailand anticipated another difficult year for the Thai automotive industry amid weak auto loans, high household debt levels, and the slow economy. The company estimated that the local car market will reach 550,000 – 560,000 units in 2025, down from 572,675 units in 2024.Volvo said Trump's trade policy will not directly...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

DFSK introduces new vehicle lineup, including EVs, in South Africa On February 3, DFSK, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Sokon Industry Group, launched its latest lineup of vehicles in South Africa. The new models include the K01S Bakkie, C35 Panel Van, and the EC35 and EC31 electric vehicles, marking the company's continued expansion in the region. The DFSK K01S is powered by the DK12-10, a four-cylinder, in-line, four-stro...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

Volvo Cars announces major tech upgrades for multiple models On January 28, Volvo Cars announced two major tech upgrades for the XC40, EX40, EC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, and V90 Cross Country models in the upcoming model year. Starting this year, Volvo cars will introduce the new Volvo Car UX, and the ultra-fast Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., enhancing infotainment speed and responsiveness. Additionally,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

Elektrobit launches EB corbos Linux SDK on AWS marketplace to accelerate automotive software development On December 2, Elektrobit, a subsidiary of Continental, released its EB corbos Linux SDK on the AWS Marketplace. The EB corbos Linux SDK, built on the Ubuntu operating system, is designed for developing advanced embedded automotive systems. With the free OS and SDK, automotive engineers can leverage AWS's powerful build machines, accelerating ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Hyundai India issues clarification on alleged emission penalties On November 29, Hyundai Motor India Limited issued a statement in response to reports published by various Indian media outlets claiming that Hyundai and Kia face fines for violating fleet emission levels. Hyundai stated that it has not received any formal or informal information or intimation regarding any penalty and has not heard of, formally or informally, the quantum mentioned ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Volvo Cars partners with OVO Energy and Kaluza, UK to offer affordable home charging solutions On November 13, Volvo Cars announced its partnership with OVO Energy, UK, and Kaluza, UK based energy software company to offer affordable home recharging for Volvo EV owners. Volvo EV drivers can access a special rate of just 7p per kilowatt hour (about 2p per mile) with OVO’s Charge Anytime add-on, which automatically charges when energy prices and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

Ruichi Auto starts accepting pre-orders for EC75 electric van On November 4, Chongqing Ruichi Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. (Ruichi Auto), a Seres Group intelligent electric commercial vehicle sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the EC75 super intelligent electric van, which is available in intelligent driving, super charging, and intelligent driving super charging versions with a total of seven variants. Prices start from CNY 132,900. T...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

SAIC Motor to file suit with CJEU against final ruling of EC’s countervailing investigation On October 30, SAIC Motor announced that the European Commission (EC)’s countervailing investigation made errors in the determination of subsidies and ignored some of the key information and defenses submitted by SAIC Motor, inflating the subsidy rates of several items and imposing additional tariffs as high as 35.3% on SAIC Motor battery electric mod...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

Volvo Cars opens access to Tesla’s 17,800 NACS charging points in U.S., Canada On October 29, Volvo Cars announced that owners of its fully electric cars in the U.S. and Canada now have access to to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada. These new charging points come in addition to Volvo drivers’ existing access to tens of thousands of fast-charge points. •    Adapters for current owners of Volvo fully elect...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Euro NCAP reveals test results of driver assistance tech for BMW i5, Mercedes Benz C-Class, VW ID. 7, and BYD ATTO 3 On October 23, Euro NCAP tested five new cars under updated 2024 protocols, revealing differences in driver assistance technology. New measures include enhanced driver monitoring, improved speed assistance, and Safety Backup scenarios for motorcyclist avoidance. BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class earned 'Very Good' ratings for their ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

Planet EV already notes 3rd lot of Sokon EC31 e-pickup trucks delivered to TPI Polene in Thailand Announced on October 2, 2024, Planet EV Co., Ltd., the importer and distributor of Sokon EVs in Thailand has recently delivered 17 units of Sokon EC31 electric pickup trucks to TPI Polene Public Company Limited. This is the 3rd lot delivered to TPI Polene. Planet EV is a joint venture between Thailand’s Planet Communications Asia PLC (PCA) and Sing...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

DFSK brand officially launched in Philippines; Candy EV, E5 PHEV, EC75 EV van launched On September 6, 2024, QSJ Motors, the official distributor of Seres brand in the Philippines, held the official launch of DFSK (Dongfeng Sokon) brand in the Philippines, starting with the launch of 3 models. The DFSK Candy EV is a 3-door mini hatchback, priced from PHP 658,000. It features a 16.8-kWh battery that can be fully charged in 4 - 5 hours, has 41 hp p...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

Samsung Electronics to start delivering automotive LPDDR4X memory Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it began delivering automotive LPDDR4X memories for the Snapdragon Digital Chassis of Qualcomm, Inc. The company will supply LPDDR4X memories of up to 32GB to support premium in-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems. This is the first time Samsung Electronics has allied with Qualcomm in the in-vehicle semiconductor sector. Samsung’s LPDDR...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/29