range of 348 miles. Charging from 10% to 80% takes about 24 minutes using a 195 kW fast charger. The car, reinventing the Mazda6 for the electric age, follows next evolution of Mazda’s ‘Kodo – Soul of Motion’ design. Exterior, it features a sporty coupe-style shape, frameless doors and bold lighting signature. At the front, a glowing light surrounds the grille, which shows charging status. At the rear, a full-width taillight bar, new Mazd...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

a 48-volt mild-hybrid system with an integrated starter-generator, which improves low-speed response, increases efficiency, and supports smoother power delivery. Exterior, it features first-ever illuminated grille i.e., about 20% larger and finished with new 3D chrome stars, and redesigned Digital Light headlamps. At the rear, new taillights with three chrome-framed stars. Digital Light system uses advanced micro-LED technology and a new high-pe...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

ion and will fail to activate EV mode in extreme cases, posing safety hazards. BYD Industry and BYD Auto will entrust authorized dealers to upgrade the in-vehicle detection programs for these vehicles via an OTA update free of charge. When a drive battery pack anomaly is detected, the battery fault light on the instrument panel will come on to remind the user to head to a BYD dealership for a free battery replacement. From an SAMR press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

an, the automaker will set a traveling route of about 5 km that takes 20 minutes to visit locations such as local sake breweries’ facilities. In the test, the company will give importance to driving through narrow roads, according to Mr. Kazuhiro Doi, Nissan’s managing executive officer and the head of Nissan Research Center. More specifically, Nissan plans to check driving on roads with no separate lane for pedestrians, operations at interse...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

tion of 6.9L/100km at the lowest state-of-charge (SoC), and a charging time of 12 minutes from 20% to 80% SoC. The Taishan employs Huawei’s HarmonySpace 5 cockpit, which contains a 10.25-inch full-LCD instrument panel, a 16.1-inch Huawei center console LCD display, and a 55-inch augmented reality head-up display and makes the debut of a MoLa architecture-based large AI speech model supporting five AI Agents. For intelligent driving, the model a...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Koito Manufacturing: "Lighting" that delivers safety and peace of mind The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. This interview was held with Takayuki Katsuda, Senior Managing Director and Head of the Technology Division at Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. They exhibited cutting-edge technologies at this exhibition, sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

Fuyao Group launches intelligent driving-integrated front windshield glass Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Fuyao Group) launched a front windshield glass integrating intelligent driving features, which debuts in the new AITO M7 SUV. The product is integrated with a LiDAR and a camera to achieve a high transmittance of near-infrared light and address the issue of signal attenuation in curved glass. The product comes with active detection for...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/28

Mitsubishi Fuso marks 55 years in Indonesia with New Fighter X FM65F 4x2 Tractor Head Announced on September 20, 2025, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles in Indonesia, marked its 55th anniversary with the launch of the Fighter X FM65F 4x2 Tractor Head. Mitsubishi Fuso has been a trusted logistics partner in Indonesia for over 50 years, with a 39% market share (Jan–Aug 2025)....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

IAA Mobility 2025: Gentex, US, presents new technologies for driving comfort and safety On September 8, Gentex Corporation presented automotive features that enhance driving comfort and safety at IAA Mobility 2025. It also highlighted technologies from its partners, including automotive thermal sensing from ADASKY, and wireless power and data transfer from Solace. Gentex’s dimmable sun visors fold down like traditional sun visors but include a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

ry, the 4WD variants deliver a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 4.5s, a CLTC EV-mode range of 170km or 190km, and, when fully fueled and charged, a combined range of 1,300km. The Titanium 7 comes standard with a 15.6-inch HD center console display, a 10.25-inch full-LCD instrument panel, a 26-inch head-up display, and the DeepSeek large speech model. The top variant is available with the God’s Eye B (DiPilot 300) LiDAR-based advanced intellige...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

inute charge will give it a range of 372km. The all-new iX3 incorporates an all-new design language with enhanced aerodynamics, embodying comprehensive technological innovation. The sculptural kidney grille, now vertically aligned, is reminiscent of the Neue Klasse series from the 1960s. An all-new light signature replaces the role previously played by chrome in giving the car an air of high quality and sophistication. BMW Panoramic iDrive brings...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/06

DFMC Voyah launches Free+ plug-in hybrid electric SUV On July 12, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the Free+ plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in one RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 219,900 to CNY 279,900. Adopting an exterior design based on urban light and shadow aesthetics, the Free+ offers six exterior and three interior color options. The model contains 33 storage places ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

XPeng launches G7 electric SUV On July 3, XPeng launched the G7 intelligent battery electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 195,800 to CNY 225,800. Adopting an aircraft-inspired exterior design, the G7 strikes a balance between technological aesthetics and visual tension, with suspended frameless rearview mirrors and a rear assisted driving indicator light. It measures 4,892mm long, 1,925mm wide, and 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

, 1,996mm wide, and 1,608mm or 1,600mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm. It contains 36 storage places, a 141L front trunk, and a 678L or 1,758L (when the rear-row seats are lowered) rear trunk. It supports a range of rear-row roof peripheral devices, such as a rail, a power supply module, a track light, a camera, and a projector. The standard variant is powered by a single 235kW/528Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor, delivering a 0 to 100km/...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

DFMC Voyah starts accepting pre-orders for Free+ SUV On June 24, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the Free+ SUV, with a starting price of CNY 229,900. Adopting an exterior design based on urban light and shadow aesthetics, the Free+ offers six exterior and three interior color options. It measures 4,915mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,660mm high. The Free+ is equipped with a dual-motor (one in the...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Valeo unveils new Automotive Universal Rain and Ambient Sensor Valeo Group (Valeo) has introduced A.U.R.A (Automotive Universal Rain and Ambient Sensor), a new rain and light sensor. This compact, windshield-mounted device is designed to improve vehicle comfort and safety. A.U.R.A automates key functions by responding to environmental changes. It adjusts wiper speed based on rain intensity for optimal visibility, activates low beams in dim light ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

h a pre-order price of CNY 235,800. Adopting an aircraft-inspired exterior design concept, the G7 strikes a balance between futurism and family warmth. It features minimalistic suspended frameless rearview mirrors, front and rear soft-close doors, and a highly recognizable rear with ring-shaped taillights incorporating blue light beads to present a technological and sporty sense. The G7, the first model to be equipped with three Tuling AI chips a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

ures 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 sporty design are the raised “quattro blisters” lines above the front and rear wheels. For lamp design, the front fascia contains digital LED daytime running lights, which offer eight lighting modes and enable car-to-X, a technology allowing...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

eDCT7 for a total of 225 hp, 360 Nm torque, and up to 81 km of electric range; and a self-charging hybrid with a 145 hp output, combining a 1.2-liter turbocharged  petrol engine and a 28 hp electric motor with 6-speed DCT.  The N°4 showcases an assertive design with a new flatter front grille, a light beam and illuminated DS badge, slim DRLs, and 19” wheels. The taut and lowered roof design, sculpted surfaces, and dark chrome LED taillights ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

den LiDAR front windshield solution first applied to the Cadillac Vistiq model. The in-cockpit hidden design allows for sleeker vehicle body lines, lower drag coefficient, longer vehicle range, and better NVH performance. The Zhimou front windshield glass meets the requirement of high near-infrared light transmittance for LiDARs. Even under complex road conditions, the Zhimou front windshield glass enables ultra-long-range radars to predict road ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13