t will showcase its Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) lineup at the Festival of Motoring 2025, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company showcased the new Tiggo 9 CSH, equipped with advanced PHEV technology. It will be offered in two versions, the FWD Pinnacle and the AWD Vanguard. The FWD version uses an 18.3 kWh battery, producing 280 kW and 610 Nm, with up to 90 km of electric-only range. The AWD model comes with a l...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

ch transmission.  The PHEV variant features Chery’s Super Hybrid (CSH) technology with a 1.5-litre hybrid gasoline engine paired with an electric drive. The FWD Pinnacle CSH produces 165 kW and 390 Nm of torque, powered by an 18.3 kWh battery that offers an electric range of up to 90 km. The AWD Vanguard CSH delivers 455 kW and 920 Nm of torque, with a larger 34.4 kWh battery providing an electric range of up to 160 km. Based on Chery South Af...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Yangwang Auto launches Yangwang U7 flagship sedan On March 28, Yangwang Auto, a BYD sub-brand, launched the Yangwang U7, its first flagship sedan. The model is available in two battery electric (EV) and two plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variants, which are both priced at CNY 628,000 and CNY 708,000, respectively. Adopting a vanguard design language that incorporates traditional cultural elements, the Yangwang U7 features an elegant, flowing body...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

VIS-NXP’s joint venture VSMC breaks ground on 300mm Fab in Singapore On December 4, 2024, VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC) held the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its new 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Tampines, Singapore. VSMC is a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors (NXP). Its first 12-inch fab in Singapore will provide specialty IC fo...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04

VIS and NXP announce establishment of joint venture VSMC Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) have received all necessary approvals from relevant authorities and injected capital to officially establish the VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC) joint venture. VSMC will start the construction of 300mm wafer manufacturing plant in Singapore from second half of 2024 with an...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

VIS – NXP’s joint venture VSMC to build and operate 300mm Fab in Singapore On June 5, 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) announced a manufacturing joint-venture VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC), which will set up a new 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility in Singapore, creating around 1,500 jobs.  The JV fab will support 130nm to 40nm mixed-...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

GAC Trumpchi M8 Master Vanguard Edition MPV equipped with Huawei in-vehicle system Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) announced that the GAC Trumpchi M8 Master Vanguard Edition MPV is equipped with a Huawei in-vehicle system. The system uses the same interaction language as that in a mobile phone and offers over 50 applications. The vehicle also comes with the Huawei Cockpit Butler, where the permission management center provides users with p...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/28

EU funded NEXTBAT project accelerates towards prototyping technologies to improve battery performace On February 20, NEXTBAT, the vanguard battery technologies European project, announced that it has initiated steps toward prototyping next-generation battery technologies. The NEXTBAT project was launched in June 2023 and is scheduled to conclude in November 2026, spanning 42 months. The project is funded by the EU, Swiss SERI, and the European Co...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/23

s and i5 mid-to-large-size luxury sedans in China, which are available in a total of 12 variants, with prices ranging from CNY 439,900 to CNY 639,900. The next-generation 5 Series and i5 adopt a coupe-styled body design with a ring-shaped grille and a panoramic glass sunroof, combining dynamism and vanguard elements. The long-wheelbase variants measure 5,175mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,520mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,105mm, while the standard-w...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29

and a rotating central module. Swiveling, this module also follows the course of the road with the dynamic bending light anticipating the curves. The adaptive front lighting system of DS 4 realizes five lighting modes to adapt to driving conditions and style. The rear lamps of DS 4 also support the vanguard and exclusive brand-specific styling. Our special laser technology applied on the rear lamps allows for realizing the typical DS rear express...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/07

dly surprising. These figures, however, still make for exceptionally grim reading, not least for the hundreds of thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on the sector. A strong new car market supports a healthy economy and as Britain starts to plan for recovery, we need car retail to be in the vanguard. Safely restarting this most critical sector and revitalising what will, inevitably, be subdued demand will be key to unlocking manufacturing...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/07

Briggs & Stratton opening Alabama distribution center for Vanguard engine production On August 17, Briggs & Stratton announced plans to open a 400,000-square-foot distribution center to support the production of engines in Auburn, AlabamaThe company’s decision to add the Alabama distribution hub comes less than one year after the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company launched a major expansion at its Auburn manufacturing facility.In October 2017, ...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/18

Briggs & Stratton invests USD 12 million for engine facility expansion in Alabama On October 30, Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced plans to invest USD 12 million toward the production of Vanguard big block V-twin engines at its Auburn, Alabama location in 2018.Production of the Vanguard engines previously took place in Japan under a joint venture partnership.Briggs & Stratton began its operations in Auburn in 1995 and currently em...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/09

s since January 2009. This has been decided in response to some overseas markets whose demands are picking up. Operation is scheduled for the two Saturdays of Sep. 12 and 19 at the Production Line No. 2 of Tahara plant for the RAV4 and the Vanguard. This will be the first "production on holidays" at this line after a year and 10 months from November 2007. Th...

News  Updated at: 2009/08/29

Toyota Vanguard receives 8,000 orders in the first month Toyota Motor Corp. announced on Oct. 3 that the number of orders for the new Vanguard SUV in the first month after its launch reached approx. 8,000, more than tripling its monthly target of 2,500 units. By sales channel, Toyopet, with the monthly target of 1,200, received approx. 3,700 orders and Toyota Corolla, with...

News  Updated at: 2007/10/04

unced on August 7 that it has developed a new heated seat that features optimized temperature distribution and improved comfort even in summer when the air conditioner is in use. The automaker will first introduce the new heated seat with the all-new SUV Vanguard to be released at the end of August. Conventional heated seats were developed mainly for use in winter, while t...

News  Updated at: 2007/08/08