Ford recalls 316,911 Mach-Es worldwide warning occupants could be locked out On June 18, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles over rear door latches, having ordered its dealers to stop demonstrations and deliveries of the electric sport crossover. Ford is recalling 316,911 Mach-Es worldwide, impacting 196,911 vehicles in the U.S., and about 120,000 vehicles outside the U.S., including 32,569 in Canada. Fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

Volvo Malaysia preparing to launch ES90 EV in 2026; no plans for 2025 S90 facelift Reported on June 18, 2025, Volvo Car Malaysia is set to launch the Volvo ES90, an all-electric sedan, in early 2026. The ES90 will be offered exclusively as a battery electric vehicle (BEV), with no internal combustion engine (ICE) variant planned. Meanwhile, the 2025 S90 facelift will not be introduced in Malaysia to replace the current S90, of which local stocks ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

EXEED announces certification of EXLANTIX ES sports hybrid coupe in Russia On June 10, EXEED announced the certification of the EXLANTIX ES sports hybrid coupe in Russia. The first batch of cars will arrive in Moscow this summer. It is equipped with two electric motors with a total power of 469 hp with a peak torque of 634 Nm. Its 40 kW / h battery gives a range of 180 km. The total power reserve of EXEED EXLANTIX ES is 1231 km. It has a wheelbas...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

EXEED to launch EXEED EXLANTIX ES in Russia On May 27, EXEED announced that EXEED EXLANTIX ES vehicles will be available in Russia in the summer of 2025. It measures 4,945 mm in length, 1,978 mm in width, and 1,485 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The all-wheel drive version of the EXEED EXLANTIX ES is equipped with two electric motors with a total output of 469 hp with a peak torque of 634 Nm, providing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Toyota on track for its new U.S.-made EVs, battery production Toyota is staying on track with plans for EV production in the U.S. amid Trump trade tariffs and loss of EV incentives.  Production of two U.S.-made all-electric large crossover models is slated to begin in 2026, in Georgetown, Kentucky and Princeton, Indiana, though the names and other details have not been released. Company executives say they expect slow but steady growth in U.S. E...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Toyota to revamp hybrid systems and adopt SiC power semiconductors for all-new Lexus ES Hybrid Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will adopt a next-generation hybrid system for the all-new Lexus ES Hybrid, which is scheduled to be launched in Japan in the spring of 2026. The power control unit (PCU) designed to control electric current and voltage will have silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors to dramatically improving energy efficiency. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

pt Denso Corporation (Denso)’s silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the all-new RAV4 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV). This is the first time Toyota has used SiC power semiconductors in a PHV. Toyota will also use SiC power semiconductors in hybrid vehicle (HV) variants of the all-new Lexus ES and other models. The benefit of mass production may promote the widespread use of SiC power semiconductors. Denso has developed SiC power semicond...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

GAC officially launches and presents new models in Brazil On May 23, GAC held the Brazil Brand Launch and New Models Unveiling Event at the Anhembi District in São Paulo, unveiling its "Brazil Action Plan" – the first substantive implementation of "One GAC 2.0" global strategy in Latin America. The "Brazil Action Plan" focuses on four long-term directions: full industry chain deployment, energy ecosystems, talent development, and cultural inte...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

GAC introduces two new energy vehicles in Ethiopia On May 27, GAC International announced its "Ethiopia Action" and introduced two new energy vehicle models. The company launched the AION Y Plus and ES9 models, offering both pure electric and plug-in hybrid options. It also opened its first flagship showroom in Addis Ababa, with plans to expand across the country. In addition, GAC is promoting localization through a KD factory and working with Hu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

GAC International launches new energy models in Middle East On May 8, GAC International launched its new energy models, Hyptec HT, Aion ES, and flagship electric supercar Hyptec SSR, in the Middle East market during an event at the Dubai Expo Exhibition Center. The new models will cover a wide price range across luxury, family, and high-performance segments, filling the gap in the region’s new energy vehicle offerings. With its new strategy for...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

GAC confirms USD 300 million investment increase in Brazil On May 12, it was reported that Chinese automaker GAC Motor confirmed a USD 300 million investment increase in Brazil, adding to the USD 1 billion previously announced for local vehicle production and an R&D center in the Northeast by 2030. During a meeting in Beijing with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, GAC executive stated that the company aims to manufacture electric, h...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

cle positioned as a “large 6-seater leisure SUV”. 5.3m in length, 2m in width, 1.9m in height, and 3.2m in wheelbase, the Tianji is a full-size SUV with a Phecda-inspired name signifying “courage” to echo Exeed’s brand spirit of “Exceed”. The Tianji adopts a “future classicistic” design language, featuring proprietary double-layer footboards and a hidden intelligent expansion dock for an automated external defibrillator, outdoor...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Auto Shanghai 2025: Toyota premieres all-new bZ7 and Lexus ES On April 23, Toyota Motor announced at Auto Shanghai 2025 that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in China as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. Toyota unveiled the all-new bZ7 BEV, developed locally by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC), Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC), and Intelligent ElectroMobili...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Auto Shanghai: Lexus unveils all-new ES On April 23, Lexus unveils the all-new ES sedan at its world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show. A phased rollout across various regions is scheduled to begin in the middle of 2026. The all-new 8th-generation ES stands as a forerunner in Lexus's next-generation electrification lineup. It aspires to deliver a refined driving experience across every scene - further enhancing quietness and ride comfort with s...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Auto Shanghai 2025: Lexus to unveil all-new ES at Auto Shanghai 2025 On April 16, Lexus announced that it will unveil the all-new ES on April 23rd at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (press days: April 23-24, trade days: April 25-26, public days: April 27 – May 2) and released a teaser image showing some of the unique design elements. The all-new ES, a global flagship model that refines advanced electrification technolo...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

BlackBerry’s QNX powering WeRide’s next-gen ADAS platform On April 8, QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, and WeRide Inc. announced the two companies are working together to help accelerate the advancement and deployment of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) for automotive OEMs and suppliers around the world. As part of the collaboration, WeRide has used QNX to power the company’s ADAS WePilot solution designed for L2++ passenger vehicles....

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

VW starts import operations at Porto de Vitória in Brazil On April 1, VW announced that it has begun operations at the Port de Vitória (ES), expanding its logistics strategy along Brazil’s coast. The first shipment included 32 Taos SUVs from Argentina, with another expected in May. Vitória will also receive key future models like the new Jetta GLI from Mexico, part of VW’s plan to launch 16 new vehicles by 2028. In 2024, VW imported 33,597...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

SAIC Motor to launch MG models in Brazil in 2H of 2025 On March 25 and 26, it was confirmed that Chinese automaker SAIC Motor will launch the MG brand models in Brazil in the second half of 2025. The announcement was made by Henrique Sampaio, SAIC’s marketing director, during the Direções Quatro Rodas Forum. MG models will mark SAIC’s entry into the Brazilian market. Unlike other Chinese automakers, SAIC will focus on promoting MG as a Brit...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Gotion High-tech provides high-performance battery pack for Sterra ES REEV sedan Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd. (Gotion High-tech) provided a high-performance battery pack for the Sterra ES REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) sedan of Exeed, a Chery high-end sub-brand. The battery pack: supports fast charging, with a charging time of 17.5 minutes from 20% to 80% state-of-charge; delivers a range of up to 1,645km; works normally at minus 35 degrees...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

Exeed launches Sterra ES REEV sedan On March 10, Exeed, a Chery high-end sub-brand, globally launched the Sterra ES REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) mid-to-large-size sedan. The model is available in three RWD and one 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 152,800 to CNY 209,800. The Sterra ES REEV adopts the exterior design concept of wind aesthetics and measures 4,945mm long, 1,978mm wide, and 1,480mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14