BAW Ruisheng launches Ruisheng M8 MPV On December 5, Ruisheng, a Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) sub-brand, launched the Ruisheng M8 large MPV. The model is available in eight REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and EV (battery electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 149,800 to CNY 219,800. The Ruisheng M8 adopts a unique exterior design and measures 5,317mm long, 1,870mm wide, and 1,955mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,200mm. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Hyundai promotes mobility, U.S. steel production at World Hydrogen Expo 2025 On December 4, at the World Hydrogen Expo 2025 in Goyang, South Korea, the Hyundai Motor Group presented a number of innovative hydrogen technologies through affiliates Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Steel Company, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. (Hyundai E&C), Hyundai Engineering Co., Hyundai Glovis Co. and Hyundai-Rotem Co., under the Group’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

Mercedes-Benz completes extreme climate testing of all-new GLB EV On November 11, Mercedes Benz announced that its engineers have finished cold-weather tests of the all-new GLB at the Mercedes Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen ahead of its world premiere on December 8, 2025. The new GLB will be available as a five-seater or seven-seater SUV. Mercedes-Benz is testing it in two advanced climatic wind tunnels. These tunnels simulate extreme co...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

Leapmotor launches electric line-up to start operations in Brazil On November 4, Stellantis announced the official launch of Leapmotor in Brazil, introducing a completely electrified lineup. The brand begins operations with 36 dealerships across major cities, offering an electrified and connected mobility experience. The first models available will be the C10 Electric (BEV) and C10 Ultra-Hybrid (REEV), both featuring fully electric propulsion, wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Leapmotor C10 to unveil AWD feature at Auto Zürich Car Show 2025 On October 24, Stellantis Europe announces the upcoming debut of its Leapmotor C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD model, the newest addition to its electric SUV lineup. Built on an 800V architecture, the C10 AWD delivers 598 hp and 720 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds. Its 81.9 kWh LFP battery enables ultra-fast charging from 30% to 80% in 22 minutes, maintaining ef...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/25

Chery's Omoda unveils C4 cyber-mecha crossover According to the press release from Omoda Russia on October 20, Omoda Russia unveiled the C4 mecha crossover previously known as C3 at the Omoda and Jaecoo International Customer Summit. Omoda C4 features a bold “cyber-mecha” design, defined by sharp, angular lines and a lightning bolt motif that runs through its headlights, sides, and rear. With this model, Omoda highlights personalization throu...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

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