First Approach: designed to meet Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL) and functional safety standards, complying with NCAP, FMVSS127, and DCAS safety rules, Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) and includes cybersecurity. Advanced context-aware driving: combines rule-based and AI-based models to predict and plan driving behavior in challenging scenarios. The system supports OTA updates and is customizable via the Snapdragon Ride SDK...

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LDV South Africa launches three new models: Terron 9, D90, and Deliver 9 On September 4, LDV South Africa launched three new models – the Terron 9 (from ZAR 699,900), D90 (from ZAR 799,900), and Deliver 9 (from ZAR 699,900) at the Festival of Motoring. The LDV Terron 9 SUV is powered by a 2.5L turbo-diesel engine delivering 163kW and 520Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. It has a 4x4 capability and a 3,500 kg towing...

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Geely Holding Group settles project on Galaxy models in Wuhan On September 2, the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) announced the recent signing of a cooperation agreement on new Geely models with Geely Holding Group. Under the agreement, Geely Holding Group will increase investment in Wuhan in producing new models including Galaxy models to promote the extension and strengthening of the local New Energy Vehicle industrial ch...

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Schaeffler commences volume production of high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) has started the first volume production of its high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China, for a leading Chinese car manufacturer. The production ramp-up was completed within one year, and the product will equip the OEM’s new electric vehicle models. The inverter subassembly is the essential power device building block (brick) t...

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ates a perception of depth for distances from 0.6 to 80 meters across a 15° x 8° display area and beyond. The AR Creator software intelligently positions navigation, traffic, and driver assistance information, adapting seamlessly to vehicle movement. The system is scalable across multiple vehicle models, as software-assisted image optimization accounts for vehicle-specific windshield characteristics such as tilt angle and curvature. This reduce...

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s decreased 4.6% to 48,980 units (59.1% share), while businesses sales surged 41.6% to 1,609 units (1.9% share). Sales of all vans to 3.5 tons fell 13.3% yoy to 14,365 units and sales of trucks between 3.5 and 6.0 tons decreased 6.3% to 620 units in August. “There is now a vast choice of electric models across all segments and many consumers will also, for the first time in three years, benefit from a grant to help them switch to electric. With...

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EV models in mass-market price range increasing in Japan The lineup of electric vehicle (EV) models in the mass-market price range is expanding in Japan. The current EV prices after deducting national and local subsidies are not much different from the prices of gasoline and hybrid vehicles (HVs). Compact and mini EVs are now priced at a JPY 2 million level, with the help of aggressive price cuts by BYD Co., Ltd. (BYD). Toyota Motor Corporation p...

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IAA Mobility 2025: VW brings Polo and GTI names into EV segment with new ID. models On September 3, VW announced that it will start using names for its electric vehicles (EVs), while keeping the same names for combustion models. The first car under this plan will be the ID. Polo, which is based on the ID. 2all concept. VW will also bring the sporty GTI brand into its electric range. The “ID.” name stands for advanced tech and electric mobilit...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Ford unveils Ranger MS-RT PHEV and E-Tourneo Custom On September 3, Ford unveiled two new electrified MS-RT models i.e. Ranger MS-RT PHEV pickup and E-Tourneo Custom MS-RT multi-activity vehicle, created with MS-RT, a partner of Ford’s rally division M-Sport. Both models will debut at IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich. Ranger MS-RT PHEV is based on the first plug-in hybrid Ranger. It comes with 2.3-litre EcoBoost gasoline engi...

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Dacia expands powertrain lineup with Hybrid-G 150 4x4 for Duster and Bigster On September 4, Dacia introduced a new hybrid-G 150 4x4 powertrain for both the Duster and Bigster models. This combines hybrid tech, LPG bi-fuel, and all-wheel drive. It uses a 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine of 140 hp on the front axle and a 31 hp electric motor on the rear, delivering a total output of 154 hp. Torque is 230 Nm from the gasoline engine and up to 87 Nm...

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28% to 18%. Motorcycles (≤350 cc) and three-wheelers: GST cut from 28% to 18%. Hybrid vehicles (spark-ignition engine + electric motor, ≤1,200 cc/4,000 mm): GST at 18%; larger hybrids retain higher rates. Diesel-electric hybrids (≤1,500 cc): GST at 18%. Fuel-cell vehicles (including hydrogen models): GST rates vary by subcategory under the automotive reforms. Buses, trucks, and ambulances with medical equipment: GST cut from 28% to 18%. Ve...

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nstrate Sonatus AI Director publicly for the first time at the IAA Mobility. Sonatus AI Director enables OEMs to deploy AI at the vehicle edge. It provides an end-to-end toolchain for model training, validation, optimization, and deployment, while seamlessly integrating with vehicle data, executing models in isolated environments, and providing cloud-based remote monitoring of model performance.  Instead of relying solely on cloud-based models, ...

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Parkopedia, UK, to provide EV charging services to all Leapmotor models outside of China On September 3, Parkopedia announced that it has been selected to provide high-quality EV charging services to all Leapmotor models outside of China, starting with the B10 crossover. From deliveries in late 2025, Leapmotor drivers outside of China will benefit from Parkopedia’s static, dynamic, and tariff EV charging products. These products will help in fi...

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roduction, specialists from FSUE NAMI and the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant carried out joint work on calibrating the unit, adapting the firmware, and testing. It has been introduced into serial production at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. It is installed on the UAZ Patriot, UAZ Pickup, and UAZ Profi models. Based on NAMI press release ...

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op into China’s first automobile brand to focus on the MPV market. Ruisheng previously achieved a sales growth of over 50% and an increase from 23% to 37.9% in MPV market share. Having become independent, Ruisheng aims to break the current polarized pattern in China’s MPV market, where high-end models are overpriced and low-end models deliver poor product experience. By providing product solutions that strike a balance between quality and pri...

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tric vehicle (BEV).  The EV variant is likely for Malaysia, benefiting from incentives for fully imported EVs, unlike heavily taxed CBU PHEVs.  BYD’s Tanjong Malim CKD plant is under preparation and set to begin production in H2 2026, making a local DM-I (PHEV) unlikely. Other ‘6’-named BYD models include the Sealion 06 (PHEV and EV) and Shark 6 (PHEV). (From BYD Cars Malaysia social media updates and an article of Paul Tan on September 4...

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Audi to launch new-generation Audi Q5 in Brazil in Q4 2025 On September 2, Audi Brazil announced the arrival of the new-generation Audi Q5, one of the brand’s best-selling models in the country. It is equipped with the evo5 version of the EA 888 2.0 TFSI engine, delivering 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, paired with the quattro ultra system, enhancing both performance and efficiency. The model continues the Q5’s 15-year success story as Audi’s...

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Camry. Honda's sales were down 5.2%, a significant rebound from August last year. Nissan posted its first double-digit increase since January (up 12.7%). Subaru's sales were down 2.9%, and Mazda's sales were down 7.6%, both of which were down for the first time in two months. Mazda raised prices on models such as the CX-5 compact SUV from September 3rd. Mitsubishi sales fell 21.0%, marking the second largest decline since July. Among Korean car s...

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graded production lines enhance the plant’s efficiency and flexibility, enabling Nissan to respond rapidly to evolving market demands while strengthening competitiveness for sustainable growth across Thailand and the ASEAN region. This strategic consolidation positions the facility to produce key models, including the Almera, Kicks e-POWER, Navara, and Terra, as well as future vehicles featuring electric drive technology. The plant will serve b...

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CLTC EV-mode range of 160km, a CLTC combined range of 2,050km, and a charging time of 20 minutes from 30% to 80% state-of-charge. The M7 DMH features an AI cockpit, which comes standard with a 15.6-inch 2.5K-resolution center console display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and supports large AI models and phone-car connectivity. From an SAIC Roewe press release and information on the SAIC Roewe website...

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