CATL, Li Auto sign five-year cooperation agreement Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a five-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Li Auto. The two companies will conduct in-depth cooperation in areas such as battery safety and super-fast charging technology. They will jointly expand domestic and international business operations and promote the innovation and global deployment of battery technology. As a lo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Ester Loop Infinite Technologies, India to supply recycled DMT To Italy’s Taro Plast On September 18, 2025, Ester Loop Infinite Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (ELITe)—a joint venture between Ester Industries of India and Loop Industries of Canada announced new supply agreements and partnerships for recycled polyester. The Infinite Loop facility, to start operations by late 2027 in Gujarat, will use Loop’s depolymerisation technology and Ester’s p...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Geely Galaxy launches M9 plug-in hybrid electric SUV On September 17, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, launched the M9 flagship plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and five FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 173,800 to CNY 238,800. The M9 measures 5,205mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm. Built on the GEA Evo (Global Intelligent Electric Architecture Evolution) architecture, the M9 is ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

IAA Mobility 2025: CALB exhibits UP batteries, all-domain system solutions At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, CALB Group Co., Ltd. (CALB) exhibited Ultrahigh Power (UP) batteries and all-domain system solutions. The key exhibits were as follows. UP Super-fast Charging Battery: The battery supports 5C super-fast charging and is applied to XPeng’s next-generation P7 coupe. UP High-Energy Battery: Containing a solid-liquid mixed electro...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Buick holds Chinese debut of Electra L7 luxury intelligent sedan On September 15, Buick held the Chinese debut of the Electra L7, its first luxury intelligent new energy sedan. The Electra L7 measures 5,032mm long, 1,952mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The Electra L7 is built on Buick’s new Xiao Yao super integrated automotive architecture. Equipped with the Zhenlong REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) technology, the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes expands production capacity by 50% in Italy and Germany Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo)’s subsidiary, Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes (BSCCB), has completed the expansion of its production capacities in Stezzano (Bergamo), Italy and Meitingen, Germany. The investments have increased production capacity by around 50% to meet growing demand for carbon-ceramic brake discs used in premium passenger cars and commercial vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Yangwang Auto launches U8L Dingshi plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV On September 12, Yangwang Auto, a BYD sub-brand, launched the U8L Dingshi plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV priced at CNY 1,280,000. The U8L Dingshi measures 5,400mm long, 2,049mm wide, and 1,921mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,250mm. Equipped with the e4 Platform, the DiSus-P+ intelligent hydraulic body control system, a quad-motor intelligent 4WD layout, a 2.0T high-power ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Chery inaugurates new Weilan Power sub-brand for powertrains On September 14, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, announced the inauguration of Weilan Power, a new Chery powertrain sub-brand established with Anhui Quanchai Engine Co., Ltd. and the Chuzhou Municipal People’s Government. Unveiled and successfully ignited at the inauguration ceremony was China’s first production 2.5T dedicated hybrid diesel engine, which will make its debut in the Rely P3X...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

GWM South Africa unveils new P300 SX range with single and double cab variants On September 15, GWM South Africa unveiled the new P300 SX range. The facelifted SX model is available in both Double Cab and Single Cab variants, replacing the outgoing P-Series SX models. The P300 SX is powered by a 2.0L turbo diesel engine producing 120 kW of power and up to 400 Nm of torque. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissio...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

IAA Mobility 2025: Autolink, China, presents cockpit domain controllers On September 8, Autolink announced that it made its European debut at IAA Mobility 2025, showcasing its comprehensive product offerings, including intelligent cockpit domain controllers, converged domain controllers, and in-vehicle intelligent display systems. Its A1 cockpit and driver fusion domain controller (based on SA8775P) integrates intelligent cockpit and intelligent ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

U.S. Transportation Department unveils plan to fast-track eVTOL taxis On September 12, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish pre-certification operating environments for air taxis to accelerate the deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) in the U.S. Establishment of the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) was included in the Executive Orde...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/13

Aston Martin to adopt Pirelli Cyber Tyre technology for future models Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has agreed to collaborate with Aston Martin on integrating Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre technology into Aston Martin’s future vehicles. Cyber Tyre is the world’s first system that collects real-time data from sensors embedded directly in the tires, processes it using Pirelli’s proprietary software and algorithms, and communicates with the vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Tofas, Turkiye signs manufacturing agreement with Stellantis to produce “K9” vehicles On September 8, Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikası A.S. announced that it has signed a manufacturing agreement with Stellantis Europe S.P.A., granting it the right to produce and distribute the “K9” light commercial vehicle and “Combi” versions in multi-energy platforms for Stellantis brands (FIAT, Opel, Citroën, Peugeot) in Turkey. According to the Ag...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Lynk & Co launches Lynk & Co 10 EM-P plug-in hybrid electric coupe On September 8, Lynk & Co, a Geely sub-brand, launched the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric coupe. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 173,800 to CNY 211,800. The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P measures 5,050mm long, 1,966mm wide, and 1,487mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,005mm. The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P has an eAWD (intelligent electric 4...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

IAA Mobility 2025: Horse Powertrain unveils full range of next-gen engines, transmissions, and future power systems On September 8, Horse Powertrain unveiled the full line-up of engines, transmissions, and power systems at IAA Summit 2025. Horse C15: new compact range extender engine packaged like a briefcase (480x490x250mm). The first C15 unit is a 1.5L four-cylinder with an integrated generator, exhaust, and cooling. The output ranges from 70 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA 2025：IAA Mobility 2025 opens in Munich, Germany On September 8, IAA Mobility 2025 opened in Munich, Germany. The event is open to the press on September 8 and to the public on September 9-14. From local German manufacturers, BMW unveiled the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform. Mercedes-Benz will also debut the new electric version of its all-new GLC D-segment electric SUV. VW Group unveiled ID. Polo, B segment...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy announces AV framework to modernize safety standards On September 4, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching three rulemakings to modernize Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for vehicles with automated driving systems.  These changes will deliver on the agency’s Automated Vehicle Framework, which is part of Duffy’s i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA Mobility 2025: XPENG unveils all-new P7 SUV, announces Munich R&D center and L4 autonomous vehicle plans On September 8, XPENG presented its new AI mobility technology at IAA Mobility 2025. It made the European debut of the all-new P7 in Europe, showing its strengths in AI, smart driving, and engineering. It also presented the G6 and G9 midsize SUVs, and the X9 MPV. The P7 is sports sedan which delivers 593 PS of power. It can accelerate fr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

CDMS 2025: Chery Rely holds global debut of its product portfolio On September 4, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, held the global debut of the Kaitian platform, the P3X diesel hybrid pickup truck, and the P2X and R08 intelligent pickup trucks. The Kaitian platform boasts four advantages, namely, globalization, open-source power, flexibility, and a digital chassis. Regarding electrification, the platform features an...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

IAA Mobility 2025: Horse Powertrain to reveal Future Hybrid System, turning BEVs into hybrids On September 4, Horse Powertrain announced that it will reveal detailed specifications of its Future Hybrid System powertrain – enabling OEMs to hybridize Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platforms – at IAA Summit 2025. The Future Hybrid System is an all-in-one setup combining the engine, transmission, motor, and power electronics. It replaces the fron...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05