Volvo BEVs, PHEVs in U.S. lose braking capability after OTA update On July 17, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning to owners of 2020-2026 Volvo plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicles to immediately complete an important over-the-air safety recall.  Without this recall remedy, an affected vehicle could completely lose its ability to brake while going downhill. Volvo has advised owners not to drive their c...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/19

VinFast delivers 11,382 EVs in Vietnam in June 2025; H1 deliveries reach 67,569 EVs On July 11, 2025, VinFast announced it delivered 11,382 electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam in June, further reinforcing its market leadership. In the first half of 2025, its local deliveries totaled 67,569 electric cars. The VF 3 was its best-selling model in June, with 3,667 units delivered, followed by the VF 5 with 3,060 units. In H1 2025, the VF 3 and VF 5 rem...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

Volvo Cars reveals low carbon footprint of new ES90 On July 10, Volvo Cars announced the carbon footprint of its new fully electric ES90. The vehicle is designed with a strong focus on sustainability. According to Volvo’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report, the ES90 has a carbon footprint of 31 tonnes when charged with a European energy mix, which drops to 26 tonnes with wind energy. The vehicle’s footprint is about 50% lower than the S90 mi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

JV between NIO Holdings, JAC Group announces deregistration Information from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (NECIPS) shows that Jianglai Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd. (Jianglai Manufacturing) released an announcement on the filing of deregistration, for which the reason is a “resolution to dissolve”. The announcement period lasts from June 10 to July 24. Established in Hefei, Anhui on March 3...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

VinFast launches Ha Tinh EV plant in Vietnam, completed in under 7 months Announced on June 29, 2025, VinFast has officially inaugurated its Ha Tinh EV manufacturing plant, located in the Vung Ang Economic Zone. This is VinFast’s second operational plant in Vietnam and the fifth project in its global manufacturing network. Completed in under 7 months, it stands as one of the fastest-built automotive factories worldwide. In its first phase, the...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Vingroup’s Xanh SM and V-Green join CK Vietnam in Nghe An province EV push On June 21, 2025, Xanh SM and V-Green (both part of Vingroup’s green ecosystem) and Vietnam Securities Investment JSC (CK Vietnam) announced a partnership to expand electric transportation in Nghe An province, Vietnam. The initiative involves (i) the deployment of 300 electric buses for green routes, including the Nghe An–Ha Tinh inter-provincial route starting in Q3...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

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