of 205km/h and a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 5.82s or 6.25s. The quattro intelligent all-wheel drive version delivers a maximum total power of 500kW and a peak total torque of 800Nm, with a top speed of 230km/h and a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 3.9s or 3.94s. All variants feature a 900-volt architecture and are equipped with a 100kWh or 109kWh ternary lithium battery, offering a CLTC range of 635km to 751km. Charging from 30% to 80% ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

AW Rostamani Automobiles to introduce Zeekr 8X and Zeekr 9X models in UAE On May 30, AW Rostamani Automobiles announced that Abdul Wahed Al Rostamani Automobiles, the official distributor of Zeekr vehicles in the UAE, will introduce the Zeekr 8X and Zeekr 9X models. Zeekr 8X is built on the advanced SEA Super Hybrid platform with a full 800-volt electrical system. It features the first megawatt three-motor drive system in the hybrid vehicle segme...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/01

plug-in hybrid GLE 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+. The GLE 53 4MATIC+ gets an upgraded 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine, which generates output of 449 hp and 600 Nm of torque. An improved suspension, new cylinder head, camshaft, intake system, and charge-air cooler improve response and revving. The MHEV 48-volt system includes a second-generation integrated starter-generator that adds extra boost. The SUV can go from 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and has a...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29

ough a software update starting from the end of May 2026, while additional models equipped with Operating System 9 and X will gain the technology from late 2026 in more global markets. BMW iX3 will also get a new entry-level version called the iX3 40. It uses the new Gen6 eDrive technology with 800-volt architecture. The rear-wheel-drive motor generates output of 320 hp and 500 Nm of torque. The battery has 82.6 kWh usable capacity, supports char...

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Dongfeng lays out Malaysia expansion via Volt Auto, CKD assembly planned for 2026 Reported on May 26, 2026, Dongfeng has outlined its expansion in Malaysia through new Singapore-based distributor Volt Auto. The lineup is expected to extend beyond the Box, Vigo, and 007, with models such as the MHero II, Voyah Dream, and 008 under consideration. Volt Auto noted that growth will depend more on improving brand awareness in Malaysia than on product e...

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ilable for order, featuring enhanced performance, digital technology and electrified powertrains.  The refreshed lineup introduces a new engine range centered on six-cylinder units with integrated starter-generator systems, improving efficiency and driving comfort. The models also incorporate a 48-volt system enabling functions such as boost, coasting and energy recuperation. A key highlight is the integration of the MBUX Superscreen, combining ...

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nts by 2030. 60,000 new publicly accessible fast charging points will be built, representing an additional EUR 3.5 billion investment. Renault will introduce vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and customers will be able to save over EUR 200 a year. It will also improve charging speed by moving to 800-volt systems from 2028 and plans to install 93 ultra-fast charging stations in France by the end of 2026. Electra is investing EUR 300 million to add ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

eered to optimize efficiency for each propulsion type and compete on cost with best-in-class competitors in Europe. It features Cell-to-Body design, by having the battery integrated into the vehicle structure, as well as new battery choices that include lithium iron phosphate (LFP), and will be 800-volt capable. Stellantis plans to launch STLA One in 2027. It is the first Stellantis platform slated to integrate STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit and s...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

ction network.  The electric GLC has already generated the highest number of orders among the brand’s electric models during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting strong market demand. The vehicle incorporates advanced drivetrain technology, the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), and an 800-volt battery architecture that enables fast charging and extended driving range.  The ramp-up reinforces Bremen’s position as a center of excellenc...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Mercedes-Benz opens orders for new electric C-Class in Europe On May 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that its new electric C-Class is now available for order following its global debut. The model, initially offered as the C 400 4MATIC electric, delivers a driving range of up to 762 km (WLTP) and features an 800-volt architecture that enables fast charging, adding up to 325 km of range in just 10 minutes.  The vehicle combines high performance with co...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

nting, Shanghai, the E7X will launch in the first half of 2026. The third model of the AUDI brand, an all-electric sedan, is scheduled to premiere as early as 2027. Measuring 5,049 x 1,997 x 1,710, with a 3,060 mm wheelbase, it is the first SUV built on the Advanced Digitized Platform. It has a 900-volt architecture offering two powertrain variants: a 300-kW rear-wheel drive version and a 500-kW variant with quattro traction and dynamic accelerat...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

s. The exhibition stand showcases a total of 42 vehicles, including 28 BMW vehicles and 14 MINI vehicles. The new BMW iX3 and the new BMW i3 are the first Neue Klasse models developed in China for China. Both models are based on the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology (Gen6), they have a high-voltage battery with cylindrical cell technology. This enables a range of more than 900 kilometres on a single charge in the new BMW iX3, and 1,000 ki...

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ity for highways and expressways within Chinese cities. The system drives at speeds of up to 120 km per hour, works in weather conditions with visibility of up to 300 m, and changes lanes automatically. At the event, Bosch and Chery also plan to announce a strategic development cooperation for a 48-volt electrical system. (From a press release dated April 23, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

innovations at Auto China 2026 from April 24 to May 3. Highlights include the new e-Transmission Cooling Pump, engineered to improve modern transmission performance, especially for e-axles and Dedicated Hybrid Transmissions (DHT). The system minimizes energy consumption and is available in both 12-volt and 48-volt variants. The company will also display its Flex Fuel system, designed for sustainable, high-performance 3- and 4- cylinder engines b...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

five-seater and EUR 82,712 for the six-seater. Mercedes-Benz VLE models generate output of 203 kW and offer a range of up to 713 km. The all-new VLE 300 comes with front-wheel drive and a 115 kWh battery, making it suitable for long trips of around 1,000 km with one short charging stop. With an 800-volt electric architecture, up to 355 kilometres of range (WLTP) can be added in just 15 minutes. Later this year, the VLE portfolio will be expanded ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQS luxury saloon, offering steer-by-wire On April 14, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the EQS as its first fully electric luxury saloon. The car is built on a new electric architecture featuring 800-volt technology, newly developed electric drive units, a two-speed gearbox on the rear axle, and larger batteries with improved cell chemistry. The EQS generates output of 270 kW and uses a high-voltage battery with a usable capacity...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

and 2-speed gearbox on the rear axle. The electric motor, inverter, and eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (8F-eDCT) are combined into one integrated system. The model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5 seconds. Both the CLA 250+ and CLA 350 4MATIC use an 85 kWh lithium-ion battery. With the 800-volt charging system, the CLA 250+ can gain about 320 km of range in 10 minutes. Interior, the design is similar to the CLA sedan. It features a sport...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

BMW introduces entry-level iX3 40 Neue Klasse SAV On March 31, BMW introduced the entry-level model BMW iX3 40, an all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle from its Neue Klasse lineup. BMW iX3 40 uses the new sixth-generation (Gen6) eDrive technology with 800-volt architecture. It has a rear-mounted electric motor which generates output of 320 hp and 500 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 km/h. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

hl (Germany) in June 2026. The solutions will be showcased across 4 clusters: Vehicle Control, Chassis & Body, Powertrain, and Energy Management, covering passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers. The Vehicle Control cluster includes sensors and actuators, sub-systems with low and high voltage vehicle electrical systems, drive systems, Edge ECUs, and complex zone control devices. A key highlight is Schaeffler’s development of centr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ed from THB 3,599,000, including BSI (BMW Service Inclusive) Standard and VAT. The iX3 is equipped with two electric motors delivering a total output of 345 kW (469 hp) and 645 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Its sixth-generation eDrive system, built on an 800-volt architecture, supports ultra-fast charging, adding up to 372 km of range in about 10 minutes. With a battery capacity of 113.4kWh, the vehicle ac...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30