assessment. The Audi Q3 was tested for the first time, while the Škoda Octavia, Volkswagen Golf, ID.4, and T-Cross were reassessed under 2025 protocols. The Q3, Octavia, ID.4, and Golf all earned five-star ratings, while the T-Cross received three stars. Additionally, Euro NCAP also tested the BMW X3, EBRO S700, EBRO S800, Hongqi EHS5, IM IM5, Mazda 6e, and MG MGS6 EV, all of which earned a five-star rating. The DS N°8, however, received a four...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

BMW recalling 196,355 cars in U.S. over engine starter fire risk On September 25, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) announced it is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles, as well as 2020-2022 Toyota Supra vehicles, which were manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, under a development and manufacturing partnership with BMW.  The rec...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

Chery launches Fulwin X3L range-extended electric SUV On September 17, Chery launched the Fulwin X3L range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and three RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,900 to CNY 149,900. The Fulwin X3L measures 4,545mm long, 1,950mm wide, and 1,815mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,783mm. The Fulwin X3L is equipped with a 115kW/220Nm 1.5TGDI engine for range-extended electric vehicles. Powered by ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

. 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 electrolyte with an energy density as high as 350Wh/kg, the battery is exclusively supplied to XPeng AeroHT’s X3 flying car and applied to GAC Group’s GOVY flying car. UP High-Power Battery: The battery, developed for a 2nd-generation PHEV-dedicated platform...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

ng M6+, France’s leading free streaming platform, into vehicles for the first time worldwide. This collaboration enables GROUPE M6 to scale its application across 37 car brands and 16 OEM partners, potentially reaching over 20 million drivers. Drivers and passengers of several BMW models (X1, X2, X3, 2 Series Active Tourer, 2 Series Gran Coupé, 1 Series) and MINI models (Cooper, Countryman, Aceman) will be able to access live TV and on-demand ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for BMW X3 Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply three types of tires, namely the Ventus evo SUV, the Dynapro HPX, and the Winter i*cept evo3 X, as original equipment (OE) tires for the fourth-generation model of the BMW X3. The Ventus evo SUV ultra-high performance tire features the latest tread design and the optimized compound developed leveraging artificial intelligenc...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

BMW launches new X3 variants in Mexico On September 1, BMW Mexico announced the launch of new variants of the fourth-generation BMW X3 in the local market. Available as the X3 20 sDrive and the X3 30 xDrive, the model combines the agile driving dynamics of the 3 Series with the versatility of a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV). The new X3 features a refreshed design language, enhanced premium presence, and a more versatile character. Inside, it offer...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

id, and fuel. The new models on display will include: Chery’s Fengyun T11 large-size extended-range SUV, Exeed’s STERRA E05 mid-size extended-range SUV, Jetour’s Zongheng G700 mid-to large-size plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, and Jetour’s Shanhai L7 PLUS mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV. The Fulwin X3L which adopts a “square box” styling design will make its debut and start pre-sales soon. From a Chery Auto press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

rance test in Saudi Arabia, covering more than 50,000 kilometers across diverse terrains in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Taif, and Abha. The trials exposed vehicles to humid coastal winds, arid deserts, and mountainous roads, replicating the toughest driving conditions of the Middle East. Kaiyi’s X7, X3, X3 Pro, and E5, successfully completed the trials. In extreme desert heat, cabin temperatures cooled from over 75°C to a comfortable 23°C within...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Ola Electric, India Gen 3 electric scooter line receives PLI certification On August 26, 2025, Ola Electric announced that its entire Gen 3 scooter portfolio—including the S1 Pro 3 kWh, S1 Pro 4 kWh, S1 Pro+ 4 kWh, S1 X 2 kWh, S1 X 3 kWh, S1 X 4 kWh, and S1 X+ 4 kWh has received production linked incentive (PLI) certification from the Automotive Research Association of India under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. With this approval, both the c...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Chery launches Fulwin X3, X3 Plus electric SUVs On August 16, Chery launched two new boxy models of the Fulwin family, the X3 and X3 Plus battery electric SUVs. The X3 and X3 Plus are available in three and four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 89,900 to CNY 109,900 and from CNY 109,900 to CNY 139,900, respectively. As an upgraded version of the iCAR 03 series, the Fulwin X3 series further perfects Fulwin’s New Energy Vehicle ecosystem of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

IAA 2025: BMW Group to showcase Neue Klasse iX3 and EV innovations On August 5, BMW Group announced that it will showcase their latest models at two key locations, Summit and Open Space, during IAA Mobility 2025. The main BMW Group stand will be at the IAA Mobility Summit in Hall A1 at Munich’s exhibition center, starting September 8, 2025. A major highlight will be the public debut of the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klass...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Daimler Truck unveils new Setra TopClass S 516 HDH On June 30, Daimler Truck revealed the new Setra TopClass S 516 HDH—a three-axle, high-deck coach. The S 516 HDH dimensions are 13.3 m x 2.5 m x 3.8 m (LxWxH) and ideal for high-end travel. It’s powered by OM 471 six-cylinder diesel engine which generates output of 350 kW as standard or 375 kW (at 1,600 rpm) as an option and 2,500 Nm torque at 1,100 rpm. It has GO 250-8 PowerShift transmi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

THACO AUTO launches locally assembled all-new BMW X3 and all-new 5 Series in Vietnam Announced on June 20, 2025, THACO AUTO hosted the launch of the all-new BMW X3 and all-new BMW 5 Series from June 6–8 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. These models represent the first BMW vehicles to be locally assembled by THACO AUTO, combining the brand’s iconic performance and design DNA with advanced technologies for an enhanced driving experience. The fourt...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

ing applications, including LiDAR for autonomous vehicles, 3D imaging, depth sensing in AR/VR systems, etc. To enable high-resolution SPAD arrays, a compact pitch, and elevated fill factor are essential.  The benefits of this enhancement are evident when comparing SPAD pixel layouts. In a typical 4x3 SPAD array with 10x10µm² optical areas, the adoption of the new isolation class enables a 25% reduction in total area and boosts fill factor by 3...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

M60 xDrive, will launch in July 2025. It produces 601 hp i.e., 57 hp from the previous version, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. BMW Digital Key will be easier to set up and available on more models, including the 1 Series, 5 Series, X1, M5, and 7 Series from July 2025, and on the X3 in the U.S. (from August 2025) and South Africa (from September 2025). BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant now includes a second voice option and be...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

on in EV managed charging programs across North America.  Residential customers with FLO chargers can now enroll in EnergyHub programs and earn rewards for supporting the electrical grid. This marks the first integration of FLO’s new platform and next-generation chargers - including the FLO Home X3, X6 and X8 chargers, with an Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) platform.  EnergyHub’s managed charging solution assists...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Kaiyi launches X3 compact SUV model in Argentina On April 16, the Chinese brand Kaiyi reached Argentina with the launch of its X3 compact SUV. The model is powered by a 1.5-liter engine producing 116 hp, paired with a CVT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Key features include driver and passenger airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, hill-start assist, parking sensors, cruise control, and a speed limiter. Kaiyi brand was founded i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

BMW Annual Conference 2025 Q&A: On track for growth in 2025 with NEUE KLASSE On March 14th, BMW AG held the presentation for the 2024 financial results. The event was presented by the Board of Management including Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management. Key Points The all-new BMW iX3 will debut at the IAA Mobility in Munich and start production in late 2025. BMW to launch more than 40 new and updated models by 2027. BMW’s profits (...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

Komaki Electric, India launches X3 electric scooter On March 4, Komaki Electric Vehicle launched its new X3 electric scooter, priced at INR 53,000. The scooter is equipped with a 3,000 hub-mounted motor and Lipo4 lithium-ion batteries, offering a top speed of 52-55 km/h and a range of 75 to 100 km. The key features of the X3 include quick charging capabilities, a digital dashboard, multiple riding modes, enhanced security features, parking repair...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06