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

Baojun starts accepting pre-orders for Yunhai SUV On August 22, Baojun saw the Yunhai, its first compact crossover SUV, roll off the production line and started accepting pre-orders for the model, with official launch in September. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 121,800 to CNY 145,800. Adopting a unique design concept, the Yunhai presents a stance resembling a galloping horse. It measures 4,541mm or 4,590mm ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

GlobalData blog: China’s car market in 2024: growth, competition and transformation The Chinese Passenger Vehicle (PV) market has been on a steady growth trajectory in 2024, despite intensifying internal competition. After a brief dip in February due to the Chinese New Year holiday, which resulted in fewer selling days, sales rebounded in March and April, returning to a consistent growth pattern. Domestic Sales and Production Growth Domestic PV...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

Dacia unveils mid-long term business target On June 17, Renault Group announced that it has recently showcased Dacia's unique business model and its expansion target in Romania. Dacia adopts a "design-to-cost" strategy to achieve a 15% cost advantage, focusing on essentials and utilizing Renault Group assets and 3,000 engineers' expertise.  By reusing standard platforms and bodies, Dacia reduces capex and operational costs. The approach, support...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18

Exeed starts accepting pre-orders for Stellar C-DM plug-in hybrid SUV On February 26, Exeed, a Chery premium sub-brand, officially started accepting pre-orders for the Stellar C-DM flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, which is available in four variants. Pre-order prices range from CNY 172,800 to CNY 222,800. The vehicle will be officially launched in Q1. The Stellar C-DM, the first M3X super hybrid platform-based model, is equipped with a Feiyu chassis,...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/29

KGM Motors UK launches all-new Torres SUV On February 19, KGM Motors UK launched the all-new Torres, the C+ segment SUV model, aligning with the brand’s new design philosophy ‘Powered by Toughness’. The vehicle is available in two trim levels, the entry-level K30, and the high-spec K40, with a starting price of GBP 34,995. The vehicle is built on a new platform designed for multiple drivetrains. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.5 turbo engi...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/21

Renault 2023 financial presentation and Q&A: Outlook and strategy for 2024 On February 15th, at 08:00 am CET, Renault Group started its presentation for the 2023 Full Year Financial Results. Luca de Meo (CEO Renault Group) and by Thierry Piéton (CFO Renault Group) conducted the presentation.  Some key moments of 2023:  Renault’s financial performance results have been the highest in more than a century, surpassing the operating margin and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/16

IIMS 2024: Wuling Cloud EV displayed in Indonesia for first time On February 15, 2024, Wuling Motors reaffirmed its steps in the era of green mobility by displaying the exterior and interior of its latest EV model, Cloud EV, for the first time in Indonesia at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024, where Wuling carried the 'Drive for a Green Life' theme. In line with the 'This is my EV Way' movement that has ABC stories, Wuling has re...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/16

Proton Malaysia notes best sales performance since 2012 with 154,611 units (domestic + export) in 2023 Announced on January 3, 2024, Malaysian carmaker Proton posted its best sales performance since 2012 as it achieved a 5th consecutive year of sales growth. In 2023, sales jumped 9.3% to reach 154,611 units in total (domestic + export), of which sales in the month of December alone reached 12,711 units. Proton’s overall market share is calculat...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/05

Alliance announces plans for Latin America and Europe On December 6, during the Renault-Mitsubishi-Nissan alliance meeting, the companies announced and confirmed some of their plans for Latin America and Europe. In the case of Nissan, its CEO, Makoto Uchida, announced that they plan to launch a new 0.5-ton pickup in Laten America taking advantage of Renault's experience with its Niagara model, in the same way, Nissan will contribute its experienc...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/15