Leapmotor to launch C10 SUV in November in Brazil On October 7, it was reported that Leapmotor, Stellantis’ seventh brand in Brazil, will launch its first vehicle, the C10 SUV, in November. The model will be officially unveiled before the São Paulo Motor Show, where both the brand and the C10 will make their first major public appearance. The C10 will be available in two versions: a fully electric one and a hybrid REEV version, in which the co...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

Liuzhou Wuling releases Aishang brand for NEVs According to multiple press releases dated September 16, Liuzhou Wuling New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. (Liuzhou Wuling), a subsidiary of Guangxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd., forayed into the passenger vehicle market and released a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand named Aishang. Aishang’s first model, the A100C micro battery electric vehicle, is scheduled for launch on September 26. The A100C, a 3-doo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Daimler Buses completes 4,000 km endurance trial of all-electric eIntouro On September 16, Daimler Buses completed summer testing of the Mercedes Benz eIntouro in southern Spain. For five weeks, the bus was tested in extreme heat of up to 45°C, covering drivetrain performance, battery and energy management, charging at fast stations, and air conditioning. Tests also included steep climbs up to 2,500 meters in the Sierra Nevada, Spain, and long d...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

IAA Mobility 2025: Leapmotor to showcase full lineup along with world premiere of B05 compact model On September 3, Leapmotor announced that it will debut its new compact model, the B05, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich during September 9–14, 2025. The B10 will also make its public debut at the show alongside the already launched T03 and C10 models in Germany. All vehicles will be on display at the Open Space on Ludwigstrasse and at the IAA Summi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Proton, Malaysia posts group sales of 13,518 units in July 2025 (domestic, export, e.MAS included) Announced on August 11, 2025, Proton, Malaysia’s July car sales rebounded from a slow June, reaching 13,518 units. This lifts YTD sales for the first 7 months of 2025 to 85,674 units, securing second place in national rankings. July’s market share is estimated at 19.2%, with a YTD figure of 19.3%. The new Proton X50 sold 2,068 units in July, spa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

Leapmotor ships 2,500 EVs to Europe aboard Grimaldi’s Grande Tianjin vessel On August 8, Leapmotor marked the naming and delivery of the Grimaldi Group’s new vessel, Grande Tianjin. The ship will soon depart Shanghai for Europe, carrying its first load of over 2,500 new Leapmotor EVs. Leapmotor operates in 30+ countries with over 1,500 sales and service outlets and has delivered more than 800,000 smart EVs to date. In September 2025, Leapmoto...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

GIIAS 2025: Italdesign - Indonesian govt. unveils Project i2C design concept of national e-SUV On July 23, 2025, the Indonesian government, in collaboration with Italdesign, unveiled the i2C at GIIAS 2025. The i2C is developed on an existing EV platform, marking a key step in the joint effort to create Indonesia’s first indigenous passenger vehicle. This concept fully electric 6/7-seater SUV is designed to meet institutional needs while suppor...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Hyundai Tucson N Line officially introduce in Vietnam Announced on June 18, 2025, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) has officially launched the Hyundai Tucson N Line in the Vietnamese market. Priced at VND 989 million, this sporty variant of the popular C-SUV features a more aggressive design than the standard model, highlighted by a sportier front bumper, distinctive grille, dual exhausts, and a rear diffuser. Under the hood, the Tucson N Line is...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

GAC Toyota releases key transition achievements, phased business deployment On June 12, GAC Toyota released key intelligentization and electrification achievements and phased business deployment at its 2025 Technology Day event. GAC Toyota unveiled a multi-path product lineup including the following content. -          The next-generation Highlander and Sienna will be available in range-extended electric (REEV) variants, with competitive...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Citroën unveils 2025 C4 ‘Collection’ Edition with hybrid and extended-range electric options On April 22, Citroën unveiled a new 2025 ‘Collection’ edition of the C4 model, offering a more dynamic and better-equipped version based on the popular PLUS trim. The limited-edition C4 will be available with two powertrains: a 145 bhp hybrid and a 156 bhp electric version with a 415 km range. The hybrid model combines a 1.2L 3-cylinder gasoline...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Stellantis announces Leapmotor B10 SUV for South American market On April 22, prior its full public debut at Auto Shanghai, Stellantis announced the Leapmotor B10 electric SUV as the brand’s second model to launch in Chile and Brazil. The Leapmotor B10 is built on the brand’s new 3.5 architecture and features advanced electronic integration, with key systems, battery, motor, ADAS, and platform, communicating through a single central unit powe...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

SGMW unveils four technology achievements On April 7, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) unveiled four technology achievements, namely, the Shenlian Battery 3.0, the Lingmou intelligent driving system, the Lingyu cockpit, and the Lingxi Powertrain 3.0. -          Shenlian Battery 3.0: Incorporating technologies such as flame-retardant cells, a proprietary structural design, and CTC (Cell to Chassis), the Shenlian Battery 3.0 is free of spontaneous ig...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Changan Kaicene closes Series A financing, unveils V919 light bus On December 31, Changan Kaicene closed a Series A financing worth over CNY 2 billion. Contributed by investors including Changan Auto, the proceeds will be used to accelerate Changan Kaicene’s transition to New Energy Vehicle intelligentization. Changan Kaicene also unveiled a new brand logo and the V919 digital intelligent New Energy light bus, its first strategic model, which w...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

GlobalData Blog: Are hybrid battery packs the future or just another gimmick? As Europe moves to a BEV era over the next decade, more advanced batteries are needed to drive vehicles further, while at the same time making them more affordable. According to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory, the average BEV retail price in 2023 in Europe reached a record high of €46,000. Previously, it was hoped that the localisation of battery cell prod...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/20

Shineray SWM introduces G03F SUV to Argentina On December 18, Shineray SWM started selling the G03F model, a B-segment SUV that complements the G01 and G01F models introduced in 2020. The vehicle will be imported from China and distributed by Ralitor. It is a 7-seat SUV that targets families and competes with models like the Chevrolet Spin and Citroën C3 Aircross. The G03F SUV features a 1.5-liter gasoline engine of 108 hp and 152 Nm of torque, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/20

Auto Guangzhou 2024: Five GAC Group sub-brands to debut five new models On November 11, GAC Group announced that at the Auto Guangzhou 2024 to be held on November 15, five sub-brands will debut five new models. GAC Trumpchi will: make the global debut of the Trumpchi S7 large 5-seater New Energy SUV, its first advanced intelligent driving model; exhibit the 1 Concept, the first concept vehicle developed with Huawei; and deliver a Trumpchi E9 Sup...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/13

XPeng launches P7+ AI-powered electric liftback coupe On November 6, XPeng launched the P7+ AI-powered battery electric liftback coupe. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 186,800 to CNY 218,800. Adopting a one-piece design, the P7+ features a suspended roof and a double-layer rear wing. It measures 5,056mm long, 1,937mm wide, and 1,512mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The trunk volume reaches 2,221L when th...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/12

Chery unveils latest innovations On October 18, at the 2024 Chery Global Innovation Conference in Wuhu, Anhui, Chery unveiled the latest technology innovations and achievements. Exhibited was the C-Pilot 5.0 advanced intelligent driving solution for the future, an upgrade of the C-Pilot 4.0. The solution will be featured in over 10 models in 2025, rapidly achieving mass production of NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) by virtue of end-to-end (E2E) techn...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/21

CDMS 2024: BYD makes global debut of new Xia MPV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), BYD made the global debut of the new Xia flagship mid-to-large-size MPV. The model, with an estimated starting price of CNY 300,000, will be launched this year. The Xia adopts a gorgeous dragon-styled design and measures 5,145mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,805mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,045mm. Based on a next-generation plug-in hybrid platf...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

Two editions of DFMC Voyah Zhiyin electric SUV roll off production line On August 26, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced that two editions (including one global edition for delivery to Europe) of the Voyah Zhiyin, the first Voyah global model, rolled off the production line at the DFMC Yunfeng Plant and will be available for pre-order at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 on August 30. The Voyah Zhiyin, the fourth Voyah strategic model and the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28