BMW Steyr plant, Austria begins production of Gen6 electric motors for Neue Klasse models On August 1, BMW Steyr plant, Austria started mass production of the new electric motor for the upcoming Neue Klasse models. This marks the plant’s first time producing a fully electric drive system, which will be shipped to other BMW production sites. The Steyr plant will produce all major parts of the new electric drive—rotor, stator, transmission, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Li Auto launches Li i8 electric SUV On July 29, Li Auto launched the Li i8 mid-to-large-size battery electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 321,800 to CNY 369,800. The Li i8 adopts a yacht-styled exterior design and measures 5,085mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,740mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm. The Li i8 has a dual-motor 4WD layout, delivering a maximum total power of 400kW, a peak total torque of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Tesla’s affordable Model Y images leaked and reported Recent sightings of prototypes of the affordable Model Y have been leaked and reported on by some media outlets. Comments note that while a front bumper camera is retained, the continuous light strip across the front fascia has been removed, and the headlights have been repositioned higher, giving the vehicle a look more similar to the Model 3. In the rear, the new taillight design replaces ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

y sourced components. The plant has completed the installation of equipment and is now conducting commissioning work on the welding line. The company is currently setting up production processes, organizing logistics, and putting quality checks in place. The mass production is expected to start in Q3 2025. The EVOLUTE i-SPACE hybrid crossover SUV will be the first model to be built using full-cycle production, which will be available in five- and...

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hai Industries (FTI), June vehicle sales in Thailand increased 5.1% year over year to 50,079 units. June 2025 marked the third consecutive month of YoY growth, supported by the low comparison base and strong demand for electrified vehicles and pickup passenger vehicles (PPVs), driven in part by new model launches. In the first 6 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 302,694 units, a decline of 1.7% YoY. According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Tha...

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All-new Proton X50 SUV launched in Malaysia On July 24, 2025, Proton officially launched the all-new Proton X50 in Malaysia, with deliveries to early bird customers starting immediately after launch. Developed in partnership with Geely, this upgraded model features a bold design, enhanced ADAS Level 2, a 14.6-inch infotainment display, and the world’s first Bahasa Melayu voice command system, providing intuitive connectivity for Malaysian drive...

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Geely’s Galaxy sub-brand launches 2026 E5 electric SUV On July 24, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, launched the 2026 E5 battery electric SUV. The model is available in two 530km-range and three 610km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 145,800. The 2026 E5 measures 4,615mm long, 1,901mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,750mm. The GEA (Global Intelligent Energy Architecture)-based 2026 E5 is equipped with an 11-in...

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Chery’s Jetour sub-brand unveils Shanhai L7 Plus plug-in hybrid electric SUV On July 24, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled the Shanhai L7 Plus midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The Shanhai L7 Plus is newly built on the Kunlun super hybrid platform. Equipped with a 1.5TGDI dedicated hybrid engine and a super continuously variable dedicated hybrid transmission, the model delivers a maximum total power of 265kW, a peak total torque of 530Nm, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Tesla CEO Musk gives update on affordable model plans During its Q2 2025 earnings call, Tesla revealed some new details regarding the production plans of the affordable vehicles at its Gigafactory Texas. In the Q2 release, Tesla said it successfully completed “first builds of a more affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025.” In the earnings call following, CEO Elon Musk confirmed these affordable ve...

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AGR Automotive, Russia presents its first TENET model, all-new T8 urban crossover On July 29, the new Russian brand TENET unveiled its first model, the TENET T8, a seven-seater urban crossover. The front of the TENET T8 features a large chrome-trimmed grille with a unique checkered pattern, giving it a bold and refined look. It comes with a high-tech LED headlights made from molded plastic, offering 50% lower energy use and 30% better illuminatio...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

GIIAS 2025: Nissan launches X-Trail e-POWER with e-4ORCE AWD SUV in Indonesia Announced on July 23, 2025, Nissan officially launched the X-Trail e-POWER with e-4ORCE at GIIAS 2025. The model is available at a special pre-order price of IDR 795 million (OTR Jakarta) for the first 500 customers. Equipped with Nissan’s exclusive e-POWER system and dual-motor e-4ORCE AWD, the SUV delivers up to 338 PS, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, ...

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BYD launches Sealion 06 SUV On July 24, BYD launched the Sealion 06 midsize SUV. The model is available in three DM-i (plug-in hybrid electric) and EV (battery electric) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 139,800 to CNY 163,800. Adopting the Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Sealion 06 measures 4,810mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,675mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. The Sealion 06 DM-i has an FWD layout and is powered by a 74kW/...

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Kinetic Engineering, India launches new DX EV scooters range On July 28, Kinetic Engineering Ltd. (KEL) announced its re-entry into the two-wheeler market with the launch of the all-new Kinetic DX EV range through its electric vehicle manufacturing subsidiary, Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd. (KWV). The model lineup includes the Kinetic DX priced at INR 111.5 thousand and the Kinetic DX+ priced at INR 117.5 thousand. The scooters are equipped with a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

GWM launches P300 LS range in South Africa On July 25, GWM South Africa launched the new GWM P300 LS range, replacing the previous P-Series Black Edition LS. The pricing of the new LS model range starts from ZAR 529,900, while the 4x4 version is priced at ZAR 579,900. The new P300 LS is equipped with a 2.4-litre turbo diesel engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission that produces 135 kW of power and 480 Nm of torque. The vehicle also fe...

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Maextro S800 sedan makes debut of Huawei’s ADS 4 solution On July 23, Maextro announced that the Maextro S800 sedan, the first cooperative model between JAC Group and Huawei, makes the debut of Huawei’s ADS (Advanced Driving System) 4 solution. The Maextro S800 employs an all-directional stereoscopic perception system with 36 assisted driving sensors including one 192-line LiDAR, three high-precision solid-state LiDARs, and five 4D millimeter...

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FAW-VW starts accepting pre-orders for new Talagon SUV On July 21, FAW-VW started accepting pre-orders for the new Talagon mid-to-large-size SUV. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 299,900 and CNY 319,900, respectively. The new Talagon has been comprehensively optimized to the mobility requirements of Chinese family users, with a body length of 5,168mm and a wheelbase of 2,980mm. The new Talagon is equipped with a 5th-generation...

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Tesla operating profit down 42.5% in Q2 2025 On July 23, Tesla delivered its financial results for Q2, with net income falling 16.3% to USD 1.2 billion, on revenue of USD 22.5 billion, down 11.8% from the same period in 2024. Operating income fell 42.5% to USD 923 million, resulting in a 4.1% operating margin, and adjusted EBITDA was down 7.4% to 3.4 billion in Q2. The company noted its decline in Q2 due in great part to lower automotive deliveri...

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Piaggio Vehicles, India launches 2025 Ape E-City Ultra and FX Maxx electric three-wheelers On July 23, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) unveiled its 2025 Apé Electrik EV range, introducing the new Apé E-City Ultra and the updated Apé E-City FX Maxx, both electric three-wheeler vehicles. The Apé E-City Ultra is priced at INR 388 thousand and comes with a 10.2 kWh LFP battery and intelligent telematics. It offers a range of 236km, peak power of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid set for 2026 Indonesian launch as import model from Japan On July 24, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) announced that the Rocky hybrid SUV is scheduled to go on sale in Indonesia in 2026. This marks Daihatsu’s first hybrid offering in the Indonesian market. The model will be fully imported from the Shiga (Ryuo) Plant in Japan and will comply with all local regulatory standards. Launched in Japan in 2021, the hybrid Rock...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

June vehicle production in Thailand up 12.0% (Flash Report) On July 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that Thailand produced 130,223 vehicles in June. While the volume remained relatively low, it reflected a 12.0% YoY increase and marked the second consecutive month of growth. Of the total output, 34.79% was for the domestic market and 65.21% was for exports.  Data shared by FTI member automakers showed that in June, pr...

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