XPeng launches GX flagship SUV On May 20, XPeng launched the GX flagship large SUV. The model is available in four REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and four EV (battery electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 269,800 to CNY 349,800. The GX measures 5,265mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,115mm. The GX adopts an all-domain 800V platform supporting 5C super-fast charging as standard. The REEV varia...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

XPeng sees first mass-produced Robotaxi roll off production line, with demonstration operation scheduled for H2 2026 On May 18, XPeng announced the roll-off of the first mass-produced Robotaxi at its Guangzhou Branch. The model will be available for demonstration operation in the second half (H2) of 2026, according to the head of XPeng’s Robotaxi division. Built on the GX, an XPeng flagship model, the XPeng Robotaxi is China’s first full-stac...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

es and charging systems for Limoges Metropole (TCL) network, France. The first contract, in partnership with Dalkia Electrotechnics, France, includes 18-metre BRT electric buses, and on-route charging infrastructure. The second contract covers 12-metre electric buses. IVECO BUS will supply 20 to 45 GX 437 ELEC LINIUM articulated buses. Dalkia Electrotechnics will handle the charging infrastructure. Additionally, 13 GX 337 ELEC standard buses will...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Bosch Huayu Steering provides steer-by-wire system for XPENG GX On April 30, Bosch, in a social media update, announced that Bosch Huayu Steering Systems Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Bosch and Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd, is bringing its new steer-by-wire system into series production with XPENG.  The new XPENG GX will be among the first production vehicles to feature this advanced steer-by-wire technology. Based on social media u...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

nd is debuting a new brand logo. Among China’s emerging EV automakers, Xiaomi Auto is exhibiting its full product lineup, with the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo making its first appearance at a domestic auto show. The Li L9 Livis was unveiled and is scheduled for official launch on May 15. The XPeng GX is also making its auto show debut. Among European and American OEMs, BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad are presenting a total of 16 new models, includin...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

ecision 3D maps and can handle diverse driving environments. On April 16, the Council for Japan’s Growth Strategy held a subcommittee meeting on strategic areas. This time, it presented draft proposals for 34 products and technologies, including autonomous driving, innovative metal materials, and GX (Green Transformation) chemicals. The United States and China are leading in the commercialization of autonomous driving. On the other hand, Japane...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

26 (ending in March 2027). METI will consider the “emerging nation industrial park model” and “advanced nation urban model” as a measure to roll out perovskite solar cells overseas. On February 17, a meeting of experts was held to discuss strategies in the “resources, energy security, and GX” field out of the 17 fields that were selected as strategic fields by the Japanese government at the “Japan Growth Strategy Council.” In addi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

XPeng unveils specifications of GX flagship SUV On February 7, XPeng unveiled the specifications of the GX flagship large 6-seater luxury SUV. The GX measures 5,265mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,115mm. Powered by an 800V platform and a 5C AI battery, the GX is available in REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and EV (battery electric vehicle) variants with a dual-motor intelligent 4WD layout. An XPeng in-house de...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

XPeng names first flagship large 6-seater SUV “GX” On February 5, XPeng named its first flagship large 6-seater SUV the “GX”. The GX is codenamed the G01. The X in the name not only implies the exploration of the wonderful unknown during travel, but also represents XPeng’s X-tech development path, namely, insisting on leveraging technologies to resolve problems. Built on the new SEPA 3.0 physical AI automotive architecture, the GX inher...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Dongfeng resumes sales of GX 4x2 tractor units in Russia On December 29, Dongfeng Motor Rus LLC, the official importer of Dongfeng in Russia, announced the resumption of sales of the Dongfeng GX 4x2 (DFH4180) tractor units in the country. The decision follows an order by Rosstandart lifting the previously imposed restrictions. In July 2025, Rosstandart had suspended the Customs Union Technical Specifications (CTS) for the Dongfeng GX 4x2 (DFH4180...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

Iveco Bus starts delivering GX 337 H2 LINIUM Hydrogen City Bus in Europe On December 23, Iveco Bus delivered its first hydrogen city bus, the GX 337 H2 LINIUM, to Lorient Agglomeration, France. The bus will start operating on the IziLo Mobilités network from December 22, 2025. More buses will be added gradually, with 10 units delivered in 2026, bringing the total to 19 buses. The GX 337 H2 LINIUM uses a 100-kW hydrogen fuel cell, four hydrogen t...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Saipa Diesel, Iran, starts production of GX560 commercial vehicle On December 21, Saipa Diesel, in a social media update, announced that it has started production of the GX560 heavy commercial vehicle. It is powered by a 14-liter 6-cylinder CUMMINS engine, which offers 560 horsepower and a torque of 2,650 Nm at 1,100 to 1,300 rpm. It has a ZF transmission and Dana axles. The production was launched in cooperation with Dongfeng. Based on social me...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

diesel engine, working with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission depending on the grade. After the HiLux launch, the sixth-generation RAV4 is set to arrive in late Q1 2026, bringing updated tech, improved safety systems, and a broader grade lineup. The entry point is the hybrid (HEV) GX 2WD, priced from AUD 45,990. Then, in Q3 2026, Toyota will roll out Australia’s first RAV4 PHEV, available in two grades, including the new GR Sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Toyota recalling Tundra trucks, Lexus GX and LX for potential engine failure in U.S. On November 6, Toyota announced it is conducting a safety recall involving 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, 2022-2024 Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles in North America, affecting approximately 127,000 conventional gas only models of the two brands in the U.S. The engine in question is a 3.5-liter twin-turbo i-Force V6 engine. Toyota acknowledged that there is a possi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

m the 2022-2026 model years, as well as Subaru Solterra vehicles, equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The recall covers certain Toyota bZ4X, Camry, Crown, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Mirai, Prius, RAV4, Sienna and Venza models, as well as the Lexus ES, GX, LC, LS, LX, NX, RX, RZ and TX, and the 2023-25 Subaru Solterra, which was a collaboration between the two automakers. The affected vehicles are eq...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

IVECO to supply 4,000 buses to Paris transportation system On October 29, it was announced that IVECO BUS signed three framework agreements with Île-de-France Mobilités to supply up to 4,000 low- and zero-emission buses and coaches between 2026 and 2032. The contracts, managed by CATP, cover three vehicle groups: the 12-metre GX 337 ELEC electric bus, 12- and 18-metre URBANWAY CNG buses, and the 12-metre CROSSWAY CNG intercity model. The CNG ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

Japanese government to accelerate GX policy with sector-specific policies to be released in 2025 The Japanese government plans to finalize its Green Transformation (GX) policy by sector this year, including reviewing and adding measures. It has recently convened a GX investment expert panel to check progress on investments made so far and organize agenda items. In the automotive field, it was reported that the ratio of electrified vehicles to the...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

electricity without emitting carbon dioxide (CO2). The government will work out the details, including the amount and proportions of assistance, and will start accepting applications publicly in 2026. The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan held meetings of the "Green Transformation (GX) Industry Location Working Group" and explained the framework for the assistance through October 9. The Ministry plans to promote industrial concen...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Futaba Industrial’s decarbonization solution selected as Tokyo’s support project Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd. announced that its “decarbonization solution using a system that directly collects carbon dioxide (CO2) from internal combustion engines” has been selected as one of Tokyo Metropolitan Government's early social implementation support projects for the creation of GX (green transformation) related industries. In the future, the compa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

acity and delay the timing to begin full production. The original plan had qualified to receive a government subsidy under a project led by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to support the establishment of supply chains consisting of Japanese manufacturing companies in the GX (green transformation) area. However, Honda decided to opt out of the program as its revised plan will no longer fulfill the requirement of startin...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30