BMW Group partners with Momenta to develop ADAS systems for China On July 15, BMW Group announced a new partnership with Chinese ADAS technology provider Momenta to co-develop advanced driver assistance systems tailored specifically for the Chinese market. The collaboration will focus on software development for BMW’s Neue Klasse models and aims to integrate locally trained driving knowledge with Chinese AI technologies to deliver a unique auto...

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3 and VF 5 remained Vietnam’s top-selling EVs, with cumulative sales of 23,083 and 21,812 vehicles, respectively. The VF 6 ranked third in June with 1,245 cars sold, followed by the VF 7 at 725 units. Their six-month totals reached 8,552 and 3,586 units, respectively. VinFast’s commercial green models, Herio Green and Nerio Green, sold 916 and 1,415 units in June, and contributed positively to total deliveries. In June 2025, VinFast inaugurat...

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is compatible with heating and ventilation and supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. This innovation sets a new benchmark for seating comfort, especially in deep-recline seating formats. With mass production now underway, Adient's mechanical massage solution will soon appear in more mid- to high-end models across the China market. The product is also getting attention in the Americas and Europe. (Adient release on July 15, 2025) (Adient video on J...

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026. First one is CLA 250+ Shooting Brake, which generates output of 200 kW and 335 Nm of torque, it will provide a range up to 761 km. Second one is CLA 350 4MATIC Shooting Brake, which generates output of 260 kW with all-wheel drive and 515 Nm of torque, it will provide a range up to 730 km. Both models feature a new electric drive system with a two-speed gearbox and a permanently excited synchronous motor on the rear axle. The CLA 250+ acceler...

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to enter the European and UK markets in the Q2 FY 2025-26 (ending September), as part of its broader global expansion strategy. The company is preparing for a phased entry, with a product portfolio aligned to the increasing demand for both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models. Hero MotoCorp’s expansion will initially target Germany, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The company also highlighted its joint ventu...

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ution, innovation capabilities, and profitability. The merger aims to boost Geely Auto’s global competitiveness in the smart new energy vehicle market. The merged entity will offer a wide range of vehicles, including internal combustion, pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and green methanol-hydrogen models. It will also expand its presence across mainstream, mid-to-high-end, and luxury segments. Based on Geely press release...

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tements. The net effect on group income is expected to be SEK 9.0 billion. Volvo Cars emphasized that it remains committed to its electrification strategy and continues to invest in its next-generation electric vehicle architecture and software capabilities. These will underpin upcoming high-volume models, including the all-electric Volvo EX60, which remains on track for launch and production in 2026. Based on Volvo Cars press release...

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Brazilian government implements 0% IPI tax to certain models in the country On July 11, it was reported that Brazilian government published Decree 12.549, modifying the IPI (Industrialized Products Tax) table effective November 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. The measure adjusts tax rates for passenger and light commercial vehicles based on sustainability and performance criteria. However, for the "Sustainable Car" category, a 0% IPI rate too...

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a combined range of 1,220km, a CLTC fuel consumption of 5.11L/100km at the lowest SoC, and a DC fast-charging time of 18 minutes from 30% to 80% SoC. The new C11 comes standard with a Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8295P chip-powered intelligent cockpit, which supports the DeepSeek and Qwen large AI speech models and the Leapmotor Pilot combined driver assistance system. Some variants are available with: 28 intelligent sensing hardware units including a ...

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nsfer and integrate vehicle production at the Oppama Plant, located in the Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd in Fukuoka Prefecture. The company will cease vehicle production at the Oppama plant at the end of fiscal year 2027. Following this, both current and future models scheduled for production at Oppama will be manufactured at Nissan Motor Kyushu. Nissan also has announced that production of the NV200, current...

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Vietnam eases tariff conditions for green vehicles, raises export duties on key materials On July 8, 2025, the Vietnamese government enacted Decree No. 199/2025/ND-CP, updating export and preferential import tariffs to support domestic vehicle production, especially eco-friendly models, and adjust key raw material duties. These changes underscore Vietnam’s commitment to sustainable growth, green vehicle production, and resource security. Notabl...

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NavInfo, BAIC BJEV forge partnership for component development NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) signed a component development agreement with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BAIC BJEV) for the development of a parking software product for two models. Components built on this product will meet the requirements of BAIC BJEV’s terminal customers for the sustainability, stability, safety, comfort, and convenience of vehicle use. Concurrently, the ...

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ECARX develops Lingxi cockpit for FAW Hongqi’s Tiangong 05, 06 models Based on FAW Hongqi’s Jiuzhang intelligent platform, ECARX (Hubei) Tech Co., Ltd. (ECARX) developed the Lingxi cockpit for the automaker’s Tiangong 05 and 06 models. Adopting an architecture with dual 7nm chips, the Lingxi cockpit supports cross-domain synergistic operations. The ECARX Cloudpeak software platform enables integration among features such as an instrument pa...

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ancing driving safety and comfort. Designed with the SOA architecture, the G9SH allows for real reproduction of a 3D car model, an all-in-one-take vehicle interaction control effect, and real-time environmental perception and rendering, while supporting the deployment of edge-cloud integrated large models. Desay SV’s 3D HMI R&D team incorporates 3D rendering technology for game engines into the Fulwin A9L to form an all-scenario real-time HMI s...

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o that it can prevent accidents caused by the driver stepping on the accelerator by mistake while parking, for instance. The vehicle also comes with the Front Cross Traffic Alert as a standard feature for higher safety. The control of the automatic transmission (AT) is optimized, and the 6-speed AT models are also equipped with the Sequential Shift Function that allows the driver to select any gear. The company also unveiled a plan to add AT opti...

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p company of Chinese BYD Auto Co., Ltd. and a passenger vehicle dealer in Japan, will start offering a paid service to optimize electric vehicle (EV) drive batteries by the end of this year. The service is designed to maintain the performance of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries on BYD vehicle models by completely discharging and recharging them at its affiliated dealers. The price for the service is assumed to be around several thousand yen...

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Nissan considers building Armada, QX80, new midsize SUVs in Canton plant In response to U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles, Nissan is now considering bringing some production of the body-on-frame Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80 SUVs from Kyushu, Japan to Canton, Mississippi to meet increasing North American demand for the models, a source with knowledge of the matter said. The Armada, sold outside the U.S. as the Patrol, would continue to be built...

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D 31,990 with shipping, for the ICE-only GT version, targeting consumers who want something different than mass-market vehicles. Absence of the Hornet leaves the Detroit Assembly Complex-built Dodge Durango SUV, and Dodge Charger, built and imported from Windsor, Ontario, as the brand’s remaining models for the 2026 model. (multiple sources on July 15, 2025)...

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Iveco Bus to unveil new zero-emission and biofuel models at Busworld Europe 2025 On July 11, Iveco Bus announced that it will participate in Busworld Europe 2025 from October 4 to 9, 2025, in Brussels. It will present six vehicles that reflect its clean mobility approach and flexible technology strategy for reducing emissions in passenger transport. World Premiere of eDaily Low Entry Minibus: a new electric minibus designed for zero-emission urb...

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Pavna Industries, India subsidiary begins oil pump supply to Hero MotoCorp On July 14, Pavna Industries Limited announced that its subsidiary, Pavna Sunworld Autotech Pvt. Ltd., has commenced production and supply of oil pumps to Hero MotoCorp Ltd., India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer. The oil pumps are being supplied for Hero MotoCorp’s high-volume models, Splendor and Glamour, across all six of the company’s manufacturing plants in I...

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