Chery Malaysia introduces CSH platform, previews TIGGO 7 PHEV CSH, TIGGO 8 PHEV CSH On July 21, 2025, Chery Malaysia officially introduced its advanced Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) technology. Refined over two decades of research, the fifth-generation CSH platform blends the benefits of hybrid and electric mobility. At its core is a 1.5L turbocharged Dedicated Hybrid Engine, achieving 44.5% thermal efficiency—among the highest in the industry—pai...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

Amtel Cellular announces vehicle assembly venture in Malaysia On July 2, 2025, Amtel Holdings Berhad (AMTEL), Malaysia, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Amtel Cellular Sdn. Bhd. (AMCSB), will embark on a new venture in the manufacturing and assembly of motor vehicles for both domestic and international markets. The initiative will involve assembling vehicles using a combination of imported and locally sourced components, with a focus o...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Kinetic Communications, India opens automated EV controller line in Pune On July 1, Kinetic Communications Limited (KCL) inaugurated a fully automated controller manufacturing line at its Pune facility, dedicated to the production of Motor Controller Units (MCUs), which are essential for the interaction between an electric vehicle’s motor and battery. The new line is built around Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and automated assembly processes, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

GWM launches G1050 hybrid HDT On June 25, Great Wall Motor (GWM) launched the G1050 hybrid heavy-duty truck (HDT), with prices ranging from CNY 536,600 to CNY 616,600. Equipped with a GWM in-house developed chip-grade power system, dual motors, and a dedicated hybrid transmission, the G1050 delivers a maximum power of 1,050ps and a 15-25% reduction in fuel consumption for significantly lower trunk logistics transportation costs. To soon be launch...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

DFMC, THU jointly establish student practice teaching base On June 23, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced the holding of an inauguration ceremony in Wuhan, Hubei for a student practice teaching base jointly established by Tsinghua University (THU) and the DFMC R&D Institute. Taking the new base as an opportunity, the two parties will deepen the joint tackling of key core technologies such as intelligent assisted driving and AI by fully c...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Rimac powers Bugatti Tourbillon with advanced 800V hybrid system and custom e-axles On June 12, Rimac Technology announced that it developed and integrated the advanced battery, e-axles, and control systems for the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar with Bugatti Rimac’s engineers. The hypercar features a high-tech 800 V hybrid system that pairs a naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 engine with electric motors for instant performance. At its core are thr...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Hino to transfer Hamura plant to Toyota On June 10, Hino Motors announced that it has entered into an agreement with Toyota Motor to transfer Hino's Hamura Plant to Toyota. Hino also announced business integration of Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso and will facilitate optimal role-sharing between Toyota and Hino. Hino intends to increase operational efficiency and productivity by concentrating its management resources, including funds, on the manufactur...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Mazda to produce EVs at Hofu Plant On June 4, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that an electric vehicle (EV) scheduled to be released in 2027 will be produced at its Hofu Plant (Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture). By taking advantage of its flexible production system, Mazda will produce diverse powertrains and vehicles including EVs on a shared production line to reduce investments and costs. The company is building a plant in Iwakuni City...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Dongfeng M-Hero unveils M817 off-road SUV On May 31, M-Hero, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation sub-brand, unveiled the core product features of the M817 flagship off-road SUV developed with Huawei, such as interior trims and dimensions. Adopting an oriental lion-inspired exterior design, the M817 features an iconic front grille with a glowing M logo to incorporate the tension of wildness into a technological sense. It offers six exterior color option...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Jatco to start supplying E-Axles in earnest Jatco Ltd. (Jatco) will start supplying E-Axles in earnest. The company’s plant in the Fuji area, which has been renovated, started as an E-Axle plant in April 2025. Jatco plans to start operations of an E-Axle plant in the U.K. in 2026 with an annual production of 340,000 units. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), which is hastening to revamp its performance, plans to launch a hybrid vehicle (HV) equipp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Lynk & Co launches 08 PHEV midsize SUV in Europe On May 26, Lynk & Co announced the launch of the new Lynk & Co 08, its first plug-in hybrid midsize SUV in Europe. The 08 is available in two trim levels, Core and More, with prices starting from EUR 52,995 and EUR 56,995 respectively. The Lynk & Co 08 PHEV measures 4,820 mm in length, 1,915 mm in width, and 1,685 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,848 mm. The vehicle is powered by an in-line 4-cy...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

NHK Spring inaugurates expansion in Mexico According to Cluster Industrial, NHK Spring Mexico, a subsidiary of NHK Spring, inaugurated its new Motor Core production plant in the Castro del Río Technoindustrial Park in Irapuato, México. The project represents a USD 55 million investment and will generate 233 new jobs, being this one the second major expansion in the region that involves building a new facility adjacent to the existing plant, foc...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Global Innovation Research and Development Center in Zaheerabad NIMZ.  The project involves an investment of INR 85.3 billion (approximately USD 1 billion) and is expected to create 4,276 jobs.  According to multiple local media reports, the upcoming R&D facility will cover 675 acres and feature core facilities, including an automotive test track, pilot line and prototyping systems. Hyundai Motor currently operates the Hyundai Motor India Engi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

ng its strategic deployment in the Chinese market by strengthening R&D, manufacturing, product design, and ecosystem establishment, with particular emphasis on strategic cooperation in the field of higher education. Renesas will give full play to its advantages in the R&D of embedded processors and core technologies such as AI and motor control. Through a systematic university cooperation program, the company will strive to foster personnel for i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

gh-Technology Group Co., Ltd. (Weifu Group) announced that their subsidiaries co-invested CNY 400 million in establishing a joint venture (JV) to develop the automotive fully active suspension system market. The JV, tentatively named Weifu Baolong Technology Co., Ltd., will develop and mass produce motor pump units (MPUs), a core component for fully active suspension systems. Nanjing Weifu Jinning Co., Ltd., a Weifu Group holding subsidiary, cont...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Toyota’s all-new RAV4 makes world premiere in Japan Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it has unveiled its all-new RAV4 compact SUV to the world on May 21. The company will launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025, with plans to roll out the new RAV4 to customers in over 180 countries and regions globally. Under the concept of "Life is an Adventure,” this sixth-generation RAV4 seeks to become a vehicle that allows any driver to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

New WEY 80 MPV features Desay SV’s IPU04 domain controller Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) announced that Great Wall Motor’s new WEY 80 MPV features its IPU04 domain controller. The new WEY 80 is equipped with the Coffee Pilot Ultra combined assisted driving system, which, with the IPU04 domain controller as the core, integrates 27 high-precision sensors and the advanced SEE (Safety, Efficiency, and Experience) end-to-end lar...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

Yamaha cites defective engine stamping issues in Vietnam Q1/FY2025 motorbike sales drop Announced on May 13, 2025, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. witnessed a decline in both revenue and profit in Q1 of FY2025. One contributing factor was a drop in motorcycle unit sales in Vietnam, which the company attributed to production and shipment suspensions, partly triggered by defective engine stamping issues. This disruption contributed to lower sales in emergin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Nissan announces FY2024 results and Re:Nissan recovery plan On May 13, Nissan Motor announced its FY2024 (April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025) financial results and Re:Nissan recovery plan. Nissan's consolidated revenues for FY2024 decreased by 0.4% year-on-year (YoY) to JPY 12,633.2 billion. Operating profit declined by 87.7%  to JPY 69.8 billion, while net loss for the period was JPY 670.9 billion. Operating profit fell sharply due to a decr...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

del is equipped with a 2.25-square-meter borderless panoramic sunroof and a 763L double-layer rear trunk. It measures 4,837mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,690mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,905mm. The SDA (Software Driven Architecture)-based Nevo Q07 has a front-engine FWD layout. Powered by a new Blue Core 72kW 1.5L or 110kW 1.5T intelligent dedicated hybrid engine, a single 165kW/330Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor, and a new Blue Core electro...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30