MarkLines Automotive Information Platform

DFAC releases new Dongfeng Qiankun sub-brand, NEV strategy

rand, named Dongfeng Qiankun, will thoroughly develop the cold chain and green channel sectors. Its product portfolio will cover ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) and EV models, with the latter featuring over 160kWh batteries and Level 4 autonomous driving solutions. The new product was the K6, Dongfeng Qiankun’s first vehicle model, which is available in two variants with respective starting prices of CNY 114,500 and CNY 139,500. It is...

News Updated at: 2025/11/13

Toyota Tsusho to invest in BasiGo, electric bus sales company in Kenya

through their joint venture, Mobility 54 Investment SAS. BasiGo, which was established in Kenya in 2021, conducts businesses such as electric bus sales and battery rental in the country. The investment will be USD 1 million (JPY 150 million). BasiGo started operating BYD Co. Ltd.’s (China) two “K6” electric buses in Nairobi in March 2022 in partnership with a local transportation company. Through the investment, the number of electric buses...

News Updated at: 2022/11/17

KAMAZ presented K6 generation truck KAMAZ-54907 at COMTRANS 2021

KAMAZ presented K6 generation truck KAMAZ-54907 at COMTRANS 2021 On September 8, KAMAZ presented a K6 generation truck KAMAZ-54907 at COMTRANS 2021.KAMAZ-54907 has a hybrid engine with a fuel consumption of 25 liters per 100 km.Side mirrors are replaced by cameras which transmit video data to monitors that are mounted on the A-pillars inside the cab.Two cameras are installed, which are designed to assess the driver's condition, signal increased ...

News Updated at: 2021/09/09

Tata Motors introduces Ultra Truck range in South Africa

Tata Motors introduces Ultra Truck range in South Africa On September 20, Tata Motors showcased two new variants Ultra Plus 1418 and Ultra 814 AMT enhancing the Ultra Platform range, at Futuroad Expo, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Ultra Plus 1418 is a completely new model complimenting the HCV range of Ultra offerings. Powered by the Tata new gen 5.0L common rail engine, Ultra Plus 1418 is a multipurpose offering in HCV range that will ...

News Updated at: 2019/09/23

BYD begins accepting advance orders for small electric bus in Japan

able to that for diesel models”, said Shinsaku Hanada, BYD Japan’s executive vice president. The company is aiming to sell roughly 1,000 units over five years from 2020 to 2024. BYD is the first company to sell a volume-production small electric bus in Japan. The J6 is the Japanese model of the K6 small electric bus, which is marketed outside Japan. The J6 is a low-floor step-free bus so that the elderly in regional cities can use it with pea...

News Updated at: 2019/03/26

Goldstone BYD launches new urban electric bus in India

Goldstone BYD launches new urban electric bus in India On June 5, Goldstone Infratech informed that Goldstone BYD has launched a new seven-meter-long urban electric bus - eBuzz K6 in India. The high floor bus has a range of over 200 kms on a single charge. This is India's first 100% pure electric feeder bus for last mile connectivity. The bus delivers 180 KW power and 1500 Nm torque equipped with smart air suspension system and air disc brakes.Th...

News Updated at: 2018/06/06

Zhuzhou Torch Spark Plug releases new iridium spark plug

Zhuzhou Torch Spark Plug releases new iridium spark plug Zhuzhou Torch Spark Plug Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Weichai Power Co., Ltd., released its new iridium spark plugs called Iridium Star. The company, which has many years of experience in the field, introduced a 0.6mm iridium electrode to meet the needs for higher fuel efficiency. The Iridium Star comes in four types: the K6II and the LD7II, which are needle types; and the K6IU and the KH6IU,...

News Updated at: 2012/04/01