Toyota’s all-new RAV4 makes world premiere in Japan Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it has unveiled its all-new RAV4 compact SUV to the world on May 21. The company will launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025, with plans to roll out the new RAV4 to customers in over 180 countries and regions globally. Under the concept of "Life is an Adventure,” this sixth-generation RAV4 seeks to become a vehicle that allows any driver to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Renault to reveal 4 Savane 4x4 concept at 2025 Roland Garros French Open On May 16, Renault announced that it will unveil the Renault 4 Savane 4x4 concept car alongside the Renault 5 Turbo 3E and Renault 5 E-Tech electric Roland-Garros edition at the Roland Garros French Open tennis tournament from May 19 to June 8, 2025. Compared to the standard Renault 4 E-Tech electric, the Savane 4x4 sits 15 mm higher, has wider front and rear tracks (+10 mm ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

MAS 2025: TQ Wuling previews Bingo EV in Malaysia, showcases Light of ASEAN concept car Announced on May 12, Wuling has captured widespread attention at the Malaysia Auto Show (MAS 2025) with the first public preview of the Wuling Bingo in Malaysia and the showcase of Wuling’s concept car, the "Light of ASEAN." As the brand’s first EV introduced to the Malaysian market, the Bingo represents a significant step forward in accelerating Wuling’...

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Alpine to unveil all-electric A390 on May 27 in Dieppe, France On May 6, Alpine announced that the design of the new all-electric A390 is mostly based on the A390_β concept, with about 85% of its look staying the same. It features three electric motors, Alpine Active Torque Vectoring, and five drive modes for strong performance and agility. Inside, it offers a new version of Alpine Telemetrics, which brings a new visual experience on-screen. The...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Dirac, Sweden partners with MediaTek, Taiwan to enhance in-car audio performance On April 28, Dirac, Sweden-based audio tech company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MediaTek to enhance in-car audio performance through the integration of Dirac’s industry-leading digital audio software into MediaTek’s automotive-grade systems-on-chips (SoCs). In the partnership, the companies will jointly develop a proof of ...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: BYD Denza unveils its first concept sports car Denza Z On April 23, Denza, the premium New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand of BYD, unveiled its first concept sports car, the Denza Z, at the Auto Shanghai 2025. The exterior of the Denza Z adopts the new “Pure Emotion” design concept, enabling a perfect combination of aerodynamics and functional design. The interior design features a racing-style cockpit, carbon fiber sub-dashboa...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

Auto Shanghai 2025: Antolin presents solutions for future of car interiors Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) presented innovations for car interiors, focusing on sustainability, technology integration, and user experience (UX), at Auto Shanghai 2025. The highlights included (i) the SUNRISE cockpit concept, co-developed with VIA optronics, (ii) OnBoardUX, co-developed with Saint-Gobain Sekurit, which merges complete door trim and smart glazing ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Auto Shanghai 2025: ZF presents connected chassis and range extender for e-drives ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented its products and solutions for the passenger car and commercial vehicle (CV) industry at Auto Shanghai 2025. It displayed the connected chassis concept, Chassis 2.0, that features by-wire technologies and ZF’s chassis-specific cubiX software, ensuring all actuators, such as steering, brakes and dampers, work together smoothly i...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: BMW showcases future tech and China-focused innovations On April 23, BMW showcased the concept models Vision Neue Klasse and Vision Neue Klasse X at the Auto Shanghai 2025. The company is displaying 42 vehicles at its largest booth worldwide. Highlights include the BMW Panoramic iDrive and the high-speed Heart of Joy central computer. A China-specific version of the iDrive system, co-developed with local tech partners, featuri...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Brose to debut smart concept vehicle and present mobility solutions Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) announced that it will debut the new smart concept vehicle to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2025. Co-developed by Chinese engineering teams, the concept car combines Brose’s expertise in intelligent vehicle access and adaptive interior design. Its features include a digital key, which interacts with th...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Mercedes Benz unveils Vision V ultra-luxury electric van based on VAN.EA On April 22, Mercedes Benz unveiled the Vision V concept electric van at Auto Shanghai 2025. Built on the new VAN.EA modular platform signals a move toward luxury electric vans, ranging from family-oriented models to premium VIP shuttles and ultra-luxury limousines. The Vision V show car previews the top-tier model. It combines spaciousness with luxury an...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

FORVIA supplies sustainable solutions for Renault Emblème demo car FORVIA SE has equipped the Renault Emblème demo car with sustainable components, helping Renault Group reduce CO2 emissions by 90% over the vehicle’s entire lifecycle. FORVIA has supplied a dashboard, door panels, and central console, demonstrating a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions in 2035 (compared to a 2019 baseline) without compromising performance. This was supported by the...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

BYD launches Tang L SUV On April 9, BYD launched the Tang L mid-to-large-size SUV. The model is available in three battery electric (EV) and three plug-in hybrid (DM) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 229,800 to CNY 289,800. Adopting the Loong Face exterior design concept, the Tang L measures 5,040mm long, 1,996mm wide, and 1,760mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm. The Tang L EV makes the debut of the Super e-Platform. The RWD variants are ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

BYD launches Han L sedan On April 9, BYD launched the Han L mid-to-large-size sedan. The model is available in three battery electric (EV) and three plug-in hybrid (DM) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 209,800 to CNY 279,800. Adopting the Loong Face exterior design concept, the Han L measures 5,050mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,970mm The Han L EV makes the debut of the Super e-Platform. The RWD variants are p...

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GAC showcases AION UT, AION V and CC4 concept at Milan Design Week, Italy On April 8, GAC announced the European debut of the AION UT compact electric hatchback and the return of the AION V compact electric SUV during Milan Design Week 2025 in Italy. The company also introduced the fourth concept model from its Car Culture series, CC4 at the event. The company executives also discussed GAC's design philosophy, European market strategy, and the d...

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BASF provides material solutions for Kia EV3 Study Car On April 8, BASF announced that it has provided material solutions for Hyundai-Kia concept car, the Kia EV3 Study Car. Made with BASF’s innovative and sustainable performance materials, the Kia EV3 Study Car is designed to enhance both the vehicle’s performance, design, functionalities and environmental footprint by applying sustainable material solutions. The Kia EV3 Study Car features 8...

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LG Electronics unveils concept cars jointly developed with Kia at Seoul Mobility Show 2025 LG Electronics Ltd. announced that it is unveiling two concept cars, the Spielraum, in collaboration with Kia Corporation at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025, which takes place from April 3 to 13 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The concept cars are based on the Kia PV5 electric van and combine LG’s AI-driven smart life solution and Kia’s Platform...

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of a new advanced design studio in Royal Leamington Spa, about 20 miles from Birmingham. GM’s other global studios are in Warren, Michigan; Pasadena, California; Shanghai, China, and Seoul, South Korea. In connection with the new UK opening, GM revealed an advanced design study Chevrolet Corvette concept car developed by the team there as part of a global design project involving multiple studios that will see additional Corvette concepts revea...

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Zenvo Automotive, Denmark presents most powerful V12 engine in a road car On April 4, Zenvo Automotive announced that its Mjølner engine will have four turbos. This engine alone produces up to 1,250bhp, and with the hybrid electric system, it can reach 1,850bhp, making it the most powerful V12 ever in a production car. The first hand-built unit has been completed as part of the ongoing Aurora development program. Developed with the team at MAHLE...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

BIMS 2025: Mazda Iconic SP concept model and Mazda6e BEV presented in Thailand Announced on April 1, 2025, at the ongoing 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2025), Mazda showcased the Iconic SP, a compact electric sports car (concept model) that supports multiple clean energy sources, and the Mazda6e, Mazda’s first-ever BEV. Its booth’s design was inspired by the brand’s latest concept, “JOY DRIVES LIVES.” The exhibit highlight...

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