itong (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (Neolix), with participation of Zhongshan Public Transportation Group, SF Express Zhongshan Branch, and China Post. Related services span various areas, such as express logistics, last-mile delivery, and food delivery. -          Rino.ai deployed the R5 model, which measures 3.6m long, 1.4m wide, and 2.1m high, with a cargo space of 5.5 cubic meters, a load capacity of up to 800kg, and a range of 120k...

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CUPRA unveils eco-friendly 3D-knitted seats made from recycled ocean plastics On March 25, CUPRA unveiled the CUP Bucket seats for the Raval model, which are made using advanced 3D knitting technology. For the first time in the automotive industry, a seat cover is created as one seamless piece using 3D knitting technology. The process produces zero waste and uses recycled, recyclable materials made locally. The entire process is handled by a sing...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Buick launches Electra Encasa EV flagship MPV On March 17, Buick launched the Electra Encasa EV flagship MPV priced at CNY 489,900. The Electra Encasa EV measures 5,260mm long, 2,023mm wide, and 1,820mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,160mm. The Electra Encasa EV features a 4WD layout. Powered by front 332kW/380Nm and rear 150kW/170Nm motors and a 96kWh 6C battery, the vehicle model delivers a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 5.1s, a CLTC range of 6...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

d of BYD (469), iCaur (294), MG (206), and Zeekr (191).  The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (144), Leapmotor (90), XPeng (75), TQ Wuling (66), and Volvo (46), while the remaining top 20 comprised BMW, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Great Wall Motor, Dongfeng, smart, Denza, Honda, Porsche, and Chery.  By model, the Proton eMas 5 dominated with 1,562 registrations in February, followed by the Proton eMas 7 (240), iCaur V23 (179), and BYD Atto 3 (169). O...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

JAECOO to introduce JAECOO 8 SHS-P in UK On March 11, JAECOO announced that it will introduce JAECOO 8 SHS-P in the UK. It will be available in both 6- and 7-seat configurations. It is powered by Chery International’s advanced Super Hybrid System (SHS). It has a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine, a 3-speed DHT automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). It produces 428 PS of power and 580 Nm of torque.  For the first time on a JAEC...

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Valeo and POWEN partner for renewable energy for Martos, Spain plant On March 11, Valeo announced a partnership with POWEN. The collaboration focuses on a new 7.8-Megawatt self-consumption solar project developed under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model. Valeo’s plant in Martos adopted this model, ensuring 100% self-consumption of the clean electricity generated at an external location, situated 6,000 meters away. The plant now produces ove...

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icle (NEV) markets weakened, the commercial vehicle (CV) market strengthened further, and exports grew rapidly. In February, vehicle production and sales volumes were 1.672 million units and 1.805 million units, down 20.5% y/y and 15.2% y/y, respectively. Domestic sales and exports accounted for 1.133 million units and 672,000 units, down 32.9% y/y and up 52.4% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) production and sales volumes were 4.122 million ...

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SAIC-GM releases vehicle model, technology plans for next three years On March 7, SAIC-GM released a range of vehicle model and technology plans for the next three years in Shenzhen. Products: -          The Buick brand will introduce a Zhen Long Max variant of the Electra Encasa plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) MPV in the second half of 2026, with a new ultra-luxury variant and a next-generation luxury variant already under development. T...

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Mexican auto production decreases 1.8% in February 2026 OEMs built 311,457 light vehicles in Mexico in February 2026, resulting in a 1.8% decrease compared to the 317,178 units built in the same month of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in February included Audi with an increase of 132.3% to 11,764 units; VW with an increase of 45.1% to 30,032 units; Chrysler with an inc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

and Chinese brands and highlighting opportunities for new domestic entrants in the country’s expanding EV market. According to wholesale data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO), Polytron delivered 455 units to its dealer network in 2025, while retail sales reached 353 units. The result placed the brand ahead of several automakers in wholesale rankings, indicating early market acceptance in its first entry into t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

s of EVs, such as battery level issues during daily mobility, long queues for charging during holidays, and charging difficulties at low temperatures. At room temperature, the battery offers a charging time of only 5 minutes from 10% to 70% state-of-charge (SoC) and 9 from 10% to 97%. Even at minus 30 degrees Celsius, charging from 20% to 97% SoC takes as little as 12 minutes, only 3 minutes longer than at room temperature. Not only does the batt...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

ARIA Sensing, Italy, and ALGORIZED, US, present child presence detection at MWC 2026 On March 2, ARIA SENSING and ALGORIZED announced a strategic collaboration. They will combine a new 3D radar chip with smart AI software to create a powerful sensing system. They introduced the most powerful AI-based UWB sensing platform available, starting with a next-generation Automotive Child Presence Detection (CPD) system, at Mobile World Congress 2026. At ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Xiaomi robots start internship at Xiaomi EV plant On March 2, Jun LEI, CEO of Xiaomi Corp., announced that Xiaomi robots started an internship at the Xiaomi EV plant. Incorporating multimodal perception and reinforcement learning on top of the Xiaomi-Robotics-0 general VLA foundation model, the Xiaomi robot preliminarily demonstrates task capabilities. The robot can operate autonomously at the self-tapping screw nut assembly station for 3 hours i...

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XPeng unveils VLA 2.0 model scheduled for push from late March On March 2, XPeng unveiled the VLA (Vision-Language-Action‌) 2.0 model, a leapfrog from Level 2 to Level 4-oriented intelligent driving features. VLA 2.0, a native multimodal physical world large model, boasts versatility. Not only does the model serve as an autonomous driving model, but it can also be applied to Robotaxis, flying cars, and humanoid robots. The CEO of XPeng referred...

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Honda to revive Insight in Japan as China‑made EV with 3,000‑unit annual target The Insight of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will be reintroduced as an electric vehicle (EV) model. The company will sell a China made EV scheduled for launch in Japan in the spring of 2026 under the Insight name. This marks the first revival of the Insight name in about four years. The Insight previously led the eco-car boom in the Japanese market as a hybrid ve...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

sidiary, Greaves Electric Mobility Limited (GEML), continues to plan a primary issue of around INR 10 billion as part of its proposed IPO. Separately, on February 26, Greaves Electric Mobility entered the Nepal market with its Ampere Nexus electric scooter through distributor STC Auto Solution; the model, which uses an LFP battery and mid‑mounted motor. GEM further plans to gradually expand coverage to more locations in Nepal.  Based on reaves...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

oup has invested a total of over CNY 120 billion in its Shenyang production site. In China, the automaker has established four R&D and innovation centers and three software companies to improve the local network. BMW Group’s localization efforts in China are to reach a new milestone, as the BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, the first Chinese-made Neue Klasse vehicle model, is scheduled for global debut at the Auto China 2026 motor show. It is the BMW glo...

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Lexus Europe reveals new-generation ES with first fully electric version for 2026 On February 23, Lexus Europe unveiled the next generation of ES model, a stylish luxury sedan. It will be the first ES to offer a fully electric version in Europe, arriving in 2026. The new ES is built on Lexus’ redesigned K-platform, made to support electrified powertrains. Its design follows the “golden ratio” to balance size and proportions. In the exterior...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

027 Atlas during winter testing in Quebec, Canada ahead of its official debut at the New York Auto Show in April. While VW has not shared many details about the new-gen three-row SUV, it appears to closely resemble the Teramont Pro sold in China. Sources have suggested the Atlas will retain its 117.3-inch wheelbase and keep the same roof as the current model, though all other sheet metal is changed. Refreshed twice already since its initial launc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/21

Audi announces RS 5 Hybrid for Europe On February 19, Audi announced the new RS 5, Audi Sport’s first high-performance plug-in hybrid model, combining a twin-turbo V6 engine with electrified quattro AWD and Dynamic Torque Control. The RS 5 features a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 375 kW and 600 Nm, paired with a 130-kW electric motor delivering 460 Nm. Total system output reaches 470 kW and 825 Nm. It has an eight-speed Tiptronic transmissi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20