JAC Motors opens plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan On May 18, the Tashkent City Administration announced that JAC Motors inaugurated its plant in the Yangi Avlod special industrial zone. JAC Motor also started assembly of its first model, the JAC M3. In the future, it is also planning to produce the JAC M4, Sunray, JS8, RF8, T8, and T9 models in Tashkent. The project cost is USD 135 million. It will be implemented in two stages on a total area of 30 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

M-AUTOMOTIV introduces JAC Motors range in Morocco On May 8, multiple sources reported that M-AUTOMOTIV, a leading automotive distributor in Morocco, officially introduced the JAC MOTORS range in Morocco. It has introduced JAC E30X, an EV with a range of 524 km, and the M3 EV electric van. It also introduced JAC T8 and T8 PRO pickups, powered by a 2.0 CTI diesel engine. M-AUTOMOTIV also introduced locally assembled Sunray bus as well as heavy-dut...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

BMW introduces “M Ignite” engine to increase efficiency in M2, M3, and M4 models from 2026 On May 7, BMW developed a new gasoline engine feature called BMW M Ignite, patented in 2024, which will go into production from mid-2026. It will first be used in 6-cylinder engines for BMW M2, M3, and M4. The technology improves efficiency, especially at high engine loads, helping reduce fuel consumption and meet stricter EU7 emission standard requirem...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Auto China 2026: onsemi and Geely expand collaboration for next-generation 900V EV platforms On April 27, onsemi announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Geely to advance next-generation electric vehicle (EV) platforms. onsemi is helping Geely accelerate its move to 900V EV platforms with EliteSiC M3e technology. This transition supports Geely’s latest vehicles, including the ES9 flagship SUV and new models launching at the 2026 Beiji...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

ZF and SiliconAuto present I/O interface chip and microcontroller design at Embedded World 2026 On March 11, ZF and SiliconAuto announced that they are presenting a new I/O interface chip and microcontroller design for automotive high-performance computers at Embedded World 2026. In the chip design, SiliconAuto’s XMotiv M3 microcontroller was used as a safety controller. The solution is based on a new I/O interface chip that integrates all requ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

1,600 Nm of torque over a wider rpm range. TAURUS features a 430 mm diameter clutch, heavy-duty 9S 15409 synchromesh gearbox, heavy-duty rear-mounted air intake system with elevated snorkel height, hub reduction rear axle, and a 9mm thick frame. Load body options include 6x4 configurations with 16 m3 or 18 m3 box and 16 m3 rock, and 8x4 configurations with 23 m3 or 26 m3 box and 19 m3 rock. HIPPO features similar engine and drivetrain component...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

Imagry, Israel, and eVersum partner for autonomous buses in Japan and Europe On December 23, Imagry announced a strategic partnership with eVersum, a specialist in high-tech engineering and manufacturing of electric buses. They will integrate Imagry’s field-proven AI-based autonomous driving technology into M3-category right- and left-hand drive (RHD/LHD) electric buses. The fully integrated self-driving electric buses are available as either R...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/26

ILY Low Entry is a new 100% electric low-profile floor urban version of the DAILY minibus range. It is offered in two battery pack configurations: 111 kWh or 148 kWh. It has a range of up to 270 km, depending on whether it is equipped with three or four 37-kWh battery packs. Compliant with category M3, Class I, it is available in both left- and right-hand drive. It is 7.6 meters long. It can accommodate up to 27 passengers. The G-WAY is available...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

ntly expand domestic and international business operations and promote the innovation and global deployment of battery technology. As a long-term partner, CATL will provide high-performance, high-safety, and high-quality power battery systems, including but not limited to ternary lithium batteries, M3P batteries, lithium-iron phosphate batteries, and sodium-ion batteries, for all Li Auto models. To date, Li Auto has delivered a total of 1 million...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

eue Klasse X previews a future electric SUV, blending a clean new design with the familiar X-series look. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse saloon will also be shown at the BMW stand. The new BMW M2 CS will appear for the first time in the UK, taking on the famous hillclimb and appearing alongside the BMW M3 CS Touring. The M3 Touring will also be displayed at the top level of the BMW stand. Other BMW M highlights include the BMW XM Label, M5 Touring, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

del is available in two 6-seater and two 7-seater variants, which are both priced at CNY 209,900 and CNY 233,900, respectively. The VX C-DM adopts a pure, minimalistic exterior design and measures 5,010mm long, 1,940mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,900mm. The VX C-DM is based on the M3X native super hybrid platform. Equipped with a 115kW/220Nm 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine, a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, one rear 175kW/31...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Hybrid System) plug-in hybrid for the first time in Spain. OMODA 9 is a SUV with a cross-coupe line, with a dimension of 4.77 meters long, 1.92 meters wide, 1.67 meters high, and a wheelbase of 2.8 meters. The new OMODA 9 features the advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain, with 34.46 kWh advanced CATL M3P battery and a 70-litre fuel tank, offering 145 kilometers of electric range and more than 1,100 km of combined driving range. The PHEV powertrain ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

BMW Steyr plant, Austria powers half of new engine production On November 28, BMW announced that its half of the new engines in 2024 were produced at the Steyr plant in Austria, with six of 23 new models using engines fully made there. These models include the BMW 4 Series, M4, M3, M4 CS, M2 Coupe, and 2 Series Coupe. Steyr is BMW’s development hub, with 700 employees researching future drives. Its team contributed to more than half of BMW's 23...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

Auto Guangzhou 2024: Chery launches Fulwin T9 Ultra-long-range plug-in hybrid SUV On November 19, at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, Chery launched the Fulwin T9 Ultra-long-range midsize plug-in hybrid SUV, with a price of CNY 183,900. The Fulwin T9 Ultra-long-range is developed on a super hybrid platform under the M3X architecture and equipped with a 5th-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI high-efficiency dedicated hybrid engine and a 3-speed super dedicated hyb...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

BMW South Africa launches electrified M5 with M HYBRID System and adds M3 Touring to lineup On October 25, BMW South Africa announced that it has introduced an electrified M5 model with the M HYBRID system, delivering output up to 535 kW and 1,000 Nm torque. It has V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo and electric motor, paired with an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive, achieves 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The premium midsize lineup n...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/28

rand in Europe increased by 35.8% YoY to 121,844 units. Overall, the brand was down 2.3% YoY to 1,583,485 units in YTD September 2024 and in Q3, the sales were down 11.4% YoY to 487,062units, with BMW M GmbH delivering 146,574 vehicles (+2.0%) in YTD September 2024, driven by models like the M2 and M3 Touring. Overall, the MINI brand was down 20.9% YoY to 166,703 units during the same period and in Q3, the sales were down 25.2% YoY to 52,669 unit...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

hybrid engine, a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission driven by P2 and P2.5 motors, and a rear-axle 455kW/920Nm P4 motor integrating the controller, the motor, and the decelerator. The model delivers a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of only 4.26 seconds and a top speed of 200km/h. A CATL 34.46kWh M3P dedicated hybrid battery completes the powertrain, with a CLTC electric-mode range of 200km, a CLTC combined range of 1,400km, and a CLTC fuel con...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/30

uropean Union's Economic Revitalization and Resilience Enhancement "NextGenerationEU". Additionally, EUR 1.36 million from this plan will be allocated to companies that manufacture or assemble electric vehicles to enhance their production capacity and promote the production of fully electric M2 and M3 class vehicles in Lithuania. Based on Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Lithuania press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/19

The model measures 4,850mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,712mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. It is available with 5- and 6-seater specifications. The Fulwin T10 is powered by a 115kW/220Nm 5th-generation 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine and a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. A CATL 34.46kWh C-DM M3P battery that supports 6.6kW V2L (Vehicle to Load) completes the powertrain, with a charging time of only 18 minutes from 30% to 80% state-of-charg...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/29

h Volkswagen Group (VW Group) to supply a complete power box solution as a part of its next-generation traction inverter for its Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), which utilizes silicon carbide-based technologies, making it suitable for all vehicle types. The power box solution based on the EliteSiC M3e MOSFETs can handle higher power in a compact size. It includes three integrated half-bridge modules mounted on a cooling channel to enhance system...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/22