SN Automotive launches Dongfeng brands vehicles in Egypt On July 30, multiple sources reported that SN Automotive, a joint venture of Al Safi Group and El Nasr Automotive, launched 9 vehicles from Dongfeng brands (Dongfeng, Voyah, and M-hero) in Egypt. It has introduced a diverse range of Dongfeng vehicles, including conventional fuel (gasoline), fully electric, hybrid, REEV, and plug-in hybrid models. It has introduced MAGE ICE, a compact SUV; S...

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Iveco Group, Italy to sell defence business to Leonardo for EUR 1.7 billion On July 30, 2025, Iveco Group N.V. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Defence Business, including the IDV and ASTRA brands, to Leonardo S.p.A. for an enterprise value of EUR 1.7 billion. The deal aims to create a consolidated, Italy-based European leader in land defence systems with the scale and technological capabilities to compete globally. The ...

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oY. According to data compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), by maker sales in June, Toyota was up 3.0% to 19,105 units. Isuzu was down 20.5% to 5,625 units. Honda sales were down 15.9% to 5,149 units, while BYD jumped 49.4% to 2,738 units and Mitsubishi was up 13.4% to 2,620 units. Among Chinese brands, MG was ranked 6th up 78.0% to 2,261 unit, GWM was ranked 7th up 330.9% to 1,702 units and Changan ranked 10th with 894 units, up 15.5%. By bod...

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le, Volvo is continuing to add a range of electric SUVs to its line-up. The EX30 and EX90 were introduced in 2023 and 2024, respectively, while production of the EX60 is expected to commence in 2026. In the Non-Premium segment, SUVs are estimated to expand from 35% in 2020 to 61% in 2030, with many brands adding several electric SUVs across the forecast horizon. For example, Honda Group is set to roll out the 0 SUV, while Toyota Group is schedule...

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Kautex wins order for BEV battery housing from leading automotive OEM Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) has secured an order from a leading automotive OEM to supply a thermoplastic composite lower battery housing unit for a major full-BEV platform spanning across multiple vehicle brands. The lower housing is part of the company’s Pentatonic battery enclosure portfolio, supporting both BEV and HEV production. It seals and protects the vehic...

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sic Energy Renewables Corp., will involve co-developing EV charging stations for both private users and public EV fleets, including those operated by its affiliate, Ecology Builders Development Corp. BEC had previously paused its expansion to evaluate equipment that could support a wide range of EV brands, aiming to provide inclusive charging stations rather than ones limited to specific manufacturers. Its pilot station is currently operating in ...

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and U.S. a day earlier, which will see a baseline rate of 15% imposed on imports from the bloc. Rittersberger said Audi was currently assessing the expected fallout from the deal, noting that details of the agreement have yet to be revealed. Audi AG also includes the Bentley, Lamborghini and Ducati brands. (Based on Audi release and multiple sources on July 28, 2025)...

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will conduct in-depth cooperation on the automotive industry chain to explore the development and sales of new automotive products, develop personalized modification operations, and deepen vertical media cooperation, and will perfect their respective service systems outside of China to help Chinese brands go global. Moreover, the two companies will launch cooperation in areas such as innovation of humanoid robots and integration of healthcare and...

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ccelerating the introduction of electrified vehicles in Indonesia, where sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are increasing rapidly. Chinese automakers have entered the market expanding EV sales by introducing low-priced models. In Indonesia, which is said to be Japanese automaker stronghold, Japanese brands account for about 90% of automobile sales. In 2024, automotive wholesale volume in Indonesia decreased by 13.9% year-over-year (y/y) to 865,723...

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nnessee, where it currently makes ICE SUVs and EV crossovers mostly for the North American market.  In its H1 financial report, Volkswagen said it absorbed USD 1.53 billion in expenses in due to President Trump’s trade war, and cut its full-year outlook after the tariffs hit its Porsche and Audi brands especially hard. (Detroit News and other sources on July 25, 2025)...

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lowed by infotainment and interior, which each increased by 6 points. The APEAL Study asks owners to consider 37 attributes, ranging from the sense of comfort they feel when climbing into the driver's seat to their exhilaration when they step on the accelerator. Porsche ranked highest among premium brands for a second consecutive year, with a score of 890, followed by Land Rover (886) and BMW (881). The BMW X6 was the highest-ranking individual m...

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tomers across Europe and North America. The 4screen platform will first be available in select Fiat, Jeep, and Ram models with Uconnect 4 or Uconnect 5 systems. It allows drivers to easily find nearby services, offers, and points of interest directly through the infotainment screen. More Stellantis brands will be added in future updates. Drivers can quickly locate restaurants, gas stations, charging points, car washes, parking, convenience stores...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

BYD’s Yangwang Auto sub-brand to enter European market According to multiple press releases dated July 22, BYD recently announced the upcoming entry of Yangwang Auto, a high-end sub-brand, into the European market. The brand will compete with luxury brands such as Bentley, Porsche, and Ferrari as the first Chinese brand to enter Europe’s ultra-luxury vehicle market. The Yangwang U8 and U9 will be available in the European market. Going forw...

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Rivian adds NACS plugs to its Rivian Adventure Network On July 21, Rivian started adding Tesla/NACS cables to its Rivian Adventure Network (RAN), now enabling Tesla vehicles and other brands with NACS ports to charge on Rivian’s charging network. Rivian itself has started adopting NACS charge ports on its 2026 R1T and R1S vehicles, and will make it standard on the upcoming R2 as well. Rivian is in the process of scaling up its network, which cu...

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Bosch Ventures invests in 4screen for next-generation connected in-car experiences Bosch Ventures, the corporate venture capital unit of the Bosch Group, has led a USD 21 million Series B financing round for 4screen to scale its Driver Interaction Platform. Founded in Munich in 2020, 4screen has developed the world's first digital platform that connects brands with drivers in real time via the vehicle display, without requiring users to download ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

market and strict lending conditions. The company previously announced a THB 5-billion investment to establish a BEV plant in Rayong, with operations slated to begin in Q4. Instead of cutting back, it will raise its marketing budget to stay competitive, citing growing pressure from other Chinese EV brands heavily investing in pricing and brand strategies. Despite regulatory pressure from the Board of Investment (BoI) to localize production, the c...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

Shanghai Intelligent Connected NEV Industry Cluster Area breaks ground On July 18, an event for the groundbreaking of the Shanghai Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Industry Cluster Area was held in Jiading District. Prior to the event, renowned automobile brands including IM Motors, SAIC-VW, SAIC-Audi, NIO, and Volvo Cars exhibited nine new intelligent models, such as Robotaxis, driverless minibuses, and intelligent sweeping vehicle...

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alcomm SA8255P chip-based AL-C2 high-end integrated cockpit-parking intelligent domain controller slated for mass production this Q3; and the Qualcomm SA8155P chip-based AL-C1 intelligent cockpit domain controller. The AL-C1 boasts a total shipment of over 2 million units to tens of major models of brands such as Great Wall Motor, GAC Group, Geely, BYD, Chery, and Jetour. Other exhibits included an all-domain intelligent demonstration vehicle inc...

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Models of all BYD sub-brands now available with phone-car connectivity On July 15, BYD announced that models of all its sub-brands are now available with phone-car connectivity and compatible with smartphones of mainstream brands such as Huawei and Xiaomi, creating an intelligent experience in all scenarios both inside and outside the vehicle for users. The feature supports the Carlink, Huawei HiCar, and Honor CarConnect ecosystems. Carlink cover...

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o one chassis technology platform, one R&D chain, and one local brand operating system. In collaboration with its Indonesian partners, CATL Intelligent will develop automotive products with local adaptability and establish a complete New Energy Vehicle industrial chain from batteries to vehicles to brands. (From a CATL Intelligent press release dated July 17, 2025)...

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