Samsung SDI to jointly develop EV battery packs with KGM South Korea’s secondary battery manufacturer, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s automaker, KG Mobility Company (KGM), about the development and commercialization of battery packs for next-generation electric vehicles (EVs).  -The two companies will jointly develop battery pack technologies using Samsung SDI’s 46-ser...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/25

Renault Filante Record 2025 demo EV achieves 1,008 km range without recharging On December 23, Renault announced that it has set a new EV efficiency record with its Filante Record 2025 concept car. During a test on December 18, 2025, at UTAC’s circuit in Morocco, the car drove 1,008 km without recharging at an average speed of 102 km/h. The 1,000 kg vehicle completed the run under 9 hours and 52 minutes using an 87 kWh battery, the same size as...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Global NCAP upgrades six‑airbag Maruti Suzuki, India Celerio to three stars, Ciaz remains at one star On December 22, Global NCAP reported that the Maruti Suzuki Celerio fitted with six airbags as standard has been rated at three stars for adult occupant protection and two stars for child protection, with the tested 2025 5‑door hatchback weighing 929 kg and equipped with front, side, head curtai,n and side chest airbags, ESC and ISOFIX child-...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

h-precision positioning and map systems, the Beacon covers 114 scenarios in 26 categories and offers 22 driver assistance features. Available in 15 variants with a vehicle body length of 2.9m or 3.6m, a battery capacity of 225kWh, 451kWh, or 677kWh, and a liquid (capacity greater than or equal to 80kg) or gaseous hydrogen (capacity greater than or equal to 40kg) storage system, the Beacon precisely meets all logistics requirements. It debuts an 8...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

nd urban construction, the CD400-4E320 adopts a dual-motor collaborative drive solution to heavy-duty and complex operating conditions. Technologically, the CD400-4E320 is designed to integrate a high-speed oil-cooled hairpin motor, a high-torque transmission, and an MTCU, delivering a more than 150kg lighter weight than single-motor solutions of the same power, a maximum output torque of 27,000Nm, and a peak power of 600kW. An intelligent contro...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

ween Yuechuang Technology Co., Ltd. (Yuechuang Tech) and the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) for the settlement of the Yuechuang Tech headquarters in the zone. At the Yuechuang Tech headquarters with a land area of around 2,000 square meters, a pilot production line for 350Wh/kg high-specific-energy solid-state batteries was put into use. The company has achieved an estimated output value of CNY 36 billion since 2025, inclu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

officially present the new generation Foton View van on December 24, 2025. The car is certified for the Russian market with a 2-liter turbodiesel engine producing 159 hp, which can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic. The vehicle's gross vehicle weight is 2,490 and 3,100 kg. The van has an overall length of 5,490 mm and is available in two heights: 1,990 and 2,195 mm. A "winter" package is available for the Russian mar...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

AT4X sub-brand to the local market. The GMC Canyon AT4X 2026 off-road pickup truck is powered by a 2.7-liter TurboMax engine delivering 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It features a 4WD system with a two-speed transfer case, payload capacity of 669 kg and a towing capacity of up to 3,494 kg. The model incorporates an off-road-focused ZR2 suspension with a 3-inch lift, reinforced control arms and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

igned for the future. We envision this car, which uses hydrogen energy, to form a seamless connection between mobility and daily lifestyles. Various on-board technologies are on display, such as "body signage functions" and "pop-up fenders." The "portable hydrogen cartridges", which weigh about 8.5 kg each, have been installed in the concept car. They are designed to be used for scooters and as a power source for homes. The company, for the first...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

rcity passenger transport, at an event in Chennai. The BB1924 bus is powered by a BS‑VI OBD‑II OM926 6‑cylinder diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler, producing 241 hp and 850 Nm of torque, paired with a 6‑speed synchromesh gearbox. The vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 19,500 kg and can accommodate up to 51+1+1 seats. The chassis features a high-tensile steel frame (255 x 73.3 x 7 mm), a wheelbase of 6,850 mm, and is equipp...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

04 hp electric motor delivering 243 lb-ft of torque with FWD. The short version uses a 77-kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 277 km, while the long version is equipped with an 88.8-kWh battery offering an EPA-estimated range of 302 km. Cargo capacity reaches up to 8.7 cubic meters and 1,480 kg, with a lateral sliding door and rear double doors opening up to 180 degrees. The van includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen, four speakers, and a 4.2-in...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Röchling supplies intrusion protection plate for major European OEM Röchling SE & Co. KG.’s Automotive division announced that it will develop and supply an intrusion protection plate to a major European OEM for an entire EV platform starting in 2027. The component will be used in several EV models and will be manufactured in sandwich construction made of thermoplastic composites with continuous glass fiber reinforcement (UD tapes). It provid...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

gy Co., Ltd. (Changan Tech), a wholly-owned subsidiary. The registered capital stands at CNY 450 million. Changan Auto will contribute CNY 225 million for a 50% stake, and Changan Tech CNY 45 million for 10%. It is reported that Changan Auto’s key product is a humanoid robot 169cm in height and 69kg in weight. The robot is equipped with one LiDAR and five cameras for environmental perception, obstacle avoidance while walking, and imitation of r...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Eletra e-Bus Padron to operate for public transport company in Brazil On November 27, it was reported that São Paulo’s public transport operator SPTrans approved a new configuration of the Eletra e-Bus Padron for operation in the city. The upgraded electric bus now weighs 400 kg less than its predecessor, increasing passenger capacity to 82 people, and extending its range to 255 km, thanks to new, more efficient batteries supplied by WEG. Acco...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

KG Mobility hosts distributor conferences in Latin America and Middle East, accelerates global growth On November 26, KG Mobility announced that it hosted two major distributor conferences in Latin America and the Middle East in November 2025. The events brought together regional distributors to discuss strategic direction, introduce upcoming products, and strengthen cooperation for the company’s 2026 growth roadmap. The 2025 LATAM Business Con...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

ew Frison T5 Turbo 2026 at ExpoTransporte 2025, marking the brand’s formal entry into Mexico’s single-cab pickup segment. The Frison T5 Turbo is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine producing 174 hp and 214 lb-ft, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and payload capacity of 1,400 kg. It features four-wheel disc brakes, two airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, HBA, tyre-pressure monitoring, reverse sensors, cruise control, and a reverse warn...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

ess for all-solid-state batteries and is the first in the industry to be ready for the large-scale production of automotive-grade all-solid-state batteries with a capacity of over 60Ah. The GAC Group in-house developed high-capacity all-solid-state battery delivers an energy density exceeding 400Wh/kg and a solid-state electrolyte material ionic conductivity exceeding 10mS/cm. The automaker also developed a high-tenacity sulfide all-solid-state e...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Piaggio Vehicles, India launches Apé Xtra Bada 700 and Apé Xtra 600 diesel Cargo three-wheelers On November 20, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd launched two new diesel cargo three-wheelers, the Apé Xtra Bada 700 for INR 345 thousand and the Apé Xtra 600 for INR 288 thousand. The Apé Xtra Bada 700 features a 700 DI diesel engine, a 7-foot cargo deck, and a 750 kg payload capacity. The vehicle platform is entirely new, with an improved chassis, new s...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

LB) presented battery lineups covering various commercial vehicle scenarios. The exhibits included the HL series for short-haul transportation in closed areas, which, with a capacity of 120-600kWh, comes with a four-branch framework architecture to support 800kWh. The energy density stands at 167Wh/kg.The Zhiyuan GL series, designed for heavy-duty commercial vehicle trunk logistics, adopts a stacked assembly method. It delivers a single-unit capa...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

x turbodiesel engine delivering 207 hp and 460 Nm, paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission. It has a total length of 5,365 mm, width of 1,871 mm, height of 1,823 mm and a 3,095 mm wheelbase. Load box dimensions reach 2,317 mm long, 1,534 mm wide and 444 mm high, supporting up to 1,190 kg. The exterior adopts the updated S10 styling, while the interior includes an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11-inch MyLink display. Addit...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20