IL-D. This fail-safe design delivers reliable performance for critical in-vehicle functions such as ADAS and intelligent cockpit interfaces. ECARX also outlined the R&D roadmap for its next-generation automotive-grade MCU, a scalable microcontroller specifically designed for intelligent cockpit and body-domain control applications. The MCU was developed to meet ISO 26262 ASIL-B safety standards.  Based on ECARX Holdings Inc. press release ...

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UAZ, Russia builds new press line and launches production modernization projects On May 15, Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant (UAZ) started construction of a new pressing line. The line will stamp body parts for the UAZ model range, as well as Sollers vehicles, including pickups and a future SUV. The total investment in the project is RUB 1.1 billion, of which RUB 0.8 billion will be raised as a loan from the Industrial Development Fund. The installatio...

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llion capital investment for growth and spend JPY 22 billion in research and development to grow existing businesses, strengthen new businesses, and enhance its business in India. The company held a briefing on May 15 in Tokyo. The revenue of Futaba Industrial comes 70% from the sales of automotive body and chassis parts and 30% from the sales of exhaust and fuel system parts. It is predicted that electric vehicles (EVs) will account for 33% of n...

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Lada, Russia launches Granta Active Cross with upgraded chassis On May 14, Avtovaz announced the expansion of the LADA Granta family with the introduction of the Granta Active Cross. It is equipped with an upgraded chassis. The ground clearance has been increased to 198 mm. The optimized body geometry (shortened overhangs and a smooth bottom without protruding elements) provides characteristics comparable to compact crossovers. LADA Granta Active...

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Geely Galaxy launches Xingyao 8 plug-in hybrid electric sedan On May 9, Geely Galaxy launched the Xingyao 8 mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in seven variants, with prices ranging from CNY 115,800 to CNY 155,800. Adopting the “Ripple Aesthetics” exterior design concept, the Xingyao 8 offers six body and two interior color options and features frameless doors and a 1.36-square-meter panoramic sunroof as s...

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lineup is the iCAUR 03, offered in 2 variants. The 2WD version delivers 135 kW and 220 Nm with a 65.7 kWh LFP battery offering up to 426 km (NEDC), while the iWD model outputs 205 kW and 385 Nm, paired with a 69.8 kWh battery for 418 km of range. Packed with tech, the iCAUR 03 features the iCARE, a body structure that ensures optimal protection for both passengers and the battery in the event of a coallision; iROAD, which delivers confident tract...

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gan Mazda’s expertise in vehicle manufacturing, the two companies will co-develop more intelligent and efficient New Energy Vehicle (NEV) models. The two companies will fully leverage their respective advantages to deepen cooperation in the field of skateboard chassis. The upper and lower vehicle body decoupling design, modular sub-system design, standardized interfaces, and software-hardware decoupling architecture of the CIIC technology suppo...

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Audi Ingolstadt site upgraded for Q6 e-tron production with in-house battery assembly and high automation On May 14, Audi announced that its Ingolstadt plant in Germany has been upgraded to integrate Q6 e-tron production into its existing body shop and assembly lines. It’s also the first Audi plant in Germany with its own battery assembly facility. The Audi Q6 e-tron series was seamlessly integrated into the assembly line previously used for th...

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edefined market & product strategy optimized for each market: The market-specific approach will be positioning the U.S., Japan, China, Europe, Middle East and Mexico as key markets and adopt a customized approach to other markets. In North America, the company will focus on core segments (C/D/Flame body) and boost revenue and volume. In Japan, it will improve model coverage and strengthen the brand. In China, the company will accelerate the expor...

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Tata Motors, India introduces new Altroz hatchback with enhanced features On May 12, Tata Motors announced the facelift of the Tata Altroz hatchback. The latest model features design changes including reprofiled body lines, a 3D front grille, flush door handles, luminate LED headlamps, and LED tail lamps with connected elements. The interior sees structural revisions with the addition of a redesigned dashboard, referred to as the Grand Prestigia,...

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sists of a paint head with more than 1,000 tiny, individually controlled nozzles, mounted on an ABB robot such as the IRB 5500 paint series.  Combined with ABB’s 3D vision system and coordinated by ABB’s RobotStudio planning and programming software, the head tracks very closely to the vehicle body to ensure that 100% of the paint is applied to the car with no overspray or airborne misting. This eliminates the need for labor-intensive maskin...

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BYD launches Sealion 07 DM-i SUV On May 8, BYD launched the Sealion 07 DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 205,800. Adopting the Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Sealion 07 DM-i presents a trendy, dynamic body stance. It measures 4,880mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,750mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. The FWD variants are power...

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Fuyao Group launches Zhimou front windshield glass Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Fuyao Group) launched the Zhimou front windshield glass, an in-cockpit hidden LiDAR front windshield solution first applied to the Cadillac Vistiq model. The in-cockpit hidden design allows for sleeker vehicle body lines, lower drag coefficient, longer vehicle range, and better NVH performance. The Zhimou front windshield glass meets the requirement of high n...

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1.5T and two 2.0T variants, with prices ranging from CNY 289,900 to CNY 396,900. Adopting the new Flush Door exterior process that manifests the ultimate charm of technology, the Lynk & Co 900 features a technological transverse interactive display and electric borderless doors, while offering five body color schemes and three interior options. It measures 5,240mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm or 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,160mm. The S...

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NOVOSENSE, China to present Automotive Electronics solutions at PCIM 2025, Germany On May 6, NOVOSENSE Microelectronics announced that it will present its innovative solutions at PCIM Expo & Conference 2025 in Nuremberg. NOVOSENSE advances electrification, intelligence, and safety with solutions such as its highly integrated ambient lighting driver SoC (NSUC1500-Q1), audio amplifier, body control module, and electric compressor system,  alongsid...

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A second model is already in preparation, likely the Geome Xingyuan, a compact electric hatch positioned to rival the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora 03. The Geome Xingyuan offers 375 liters of trunk space, an additional 70-liter front compartment, and a 2.65-meter wheelbase despite its compact 4.14-meter body. In China, it offers 78 hp or 114 hp motor options, top speeds up to 135 km/h, and CATL batteries with ranges of 310 km or 410 km. CEO Luiz Ferna...

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d all its models and made the stunning debut of the B01 intelligent battery electric sedan. Positioned as the sleekest intelligent sedan in the CNY 150,000 range for young people, the B01 adopts a technology- and nature-inspired exterior design and an aerodynamic ducktail rear wing. It offers eight body color schemes and two interior styles, while coming standard with exterior trims with large areas of piano lacquer. The B01 has an RWD layout and...

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ectric variants are powered by a 1,000V architecture and four vector control motors (880kW in total). The range-extended electric variants are powered by an 800V architecture, with an electric-mode range of 300km and a combined range of 2,000km. The Tianji will employ: a next-generation intelligent body solution based on the EEA 6.0 central computing electrical architecture and powered by an 8397 chip with high computing power; a large AI model; ...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: GAC Hyptec debuts Earth concept shooting brake On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, GAC Hyptec debuted the Earth concept shooting brake. The Earth incorporates natural inspiration and future technological concepts into design, with an H-shaped family front fascia and a dynamic fastback body style. The cockpit design makes extensive use of flowing curves, and the interior adopts eco-friendly materials such as biological leat...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Chery’s iCAR brand unveils two V23 concepts On April 23, iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled its V23 Pickup Concept and V23 Convertible Concept at the Auto Shanghai 2025. The V23 Pickup Concept represents a new paradigm of compact and light off-road pickup trucks, with a body length extended to over 4,600mm. It adopts an innovatively designed rear trunk space and has a folding tailgate that can bear a load capacity of over 100...

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