Audi unveils third-generation Q7 SUV with V6 diesel and MHEV plus tech On June 9, Audi unveiled the third-generation Audi Q7, a large premium SUV. It is available with five seats as standard, six, or seven seats as optional, and is built at the Bratislava plant, Slovakia. Audi Q7 is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine, which generates two output options i.e., 220 kW with 630 Nm of torque and 180 kW with 500 Nm of torque. It uses MHEV plus tec...

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Stellantis unveils next-gen Dodge Charger to Europe with electric and ICE powertrains On June 10, Stellantis introduced next-generation Dodge Charger for Europe market. The eighth-generation model features classic muscle car identity, adding modern design, technology, and new powertrain options i.e., electric and gasoline engines. It is built on the STLA Large platform and available in both two-door and four-door versions. The all-electric Dodge ...

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NOVOSENSE, China, presents IC products for e-mobility components at PCIM Europe in Germany On June 10, NOVOSENSE Microelectronics announced that it had presented IC products for traction inverters, OBCs and DC-DC converters at PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. It has presented NSI6911F, an ASIL D isolated gate driver designed for SiC and IGBT power stages, featuring high CMTI, 19 A peak drive capability, a 12-bit isolated ADC, and diagnosti...

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Toyota introduces RAV4 PHEV and bZ4X BEV in Argentina On June 9, Toyota introduced its Beyond Zero strategy in Argentina, alongside the launch of the RAV4 plug-in hybrid and the bZ4X, its first fully electric vehicle in the country. Built on the TNGA-K platform, the RAV4 is available with two electrified powertrains: HEV and PHEV and three versions, all equipped with AWD. The HEV version features Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system, combini...

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Mercedes-Benz begins mass production of Axial Flux Motors in Berlin-Marienfelde, Germany On June 9, Mercedes-Benz started large-scale production of its new electric axial flux motor at its Berlin-Marienfelde plant, Germany. The compact, high-performance motor is making its first appearance in a production car i.e., Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. The production process includes 98 steps, with many being used for the first time at Mercedes-Benz. The...

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Karsan’s Autonomous e-JEST begins passenger service in Atlanta, Georgia On June 9, Karsan announced it has begun providing service with its Autonomous e-JEST bus as part of ATL Spoke, Atlanta's first autonomous transportation pilot project.  Karsan is transporting passengers in collaboration with its technology partner ADASTEC, North American distributor Damera, and service partner Beep, offering free passenger transportation between the MARTA...

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Factorial solid-state battery developer opens on Nasdaq On June 8, Factorial Inc., a U.S. developer of solid-state battery technology, announced that it has completed its previously announced business combination with Cartesian Growth Corporation III and will operate as Factorial Energy Inc., with its common stock and warrants now trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbols “FAC” and “FACWW”. The transaction implies an equ...

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Covestro, Germany, provides post-consumer recycled polycarbonate/ABS for Lexus ES interior parts On June 9, Covestro announced that its polycarbonate/ABS material, Bayblend T85X R35 CQ, has been adopted for interior components in the Lexus ES. The material reduces Global Warming Potential (CO₂e) by 25% compared to conventional fossil-based alternatives. The development was enabled through close collaboration between Toyota Motor Corporation, To...

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IAA Transportation 2026: Mercedes-Benz Trucks to showcase eActros Lowliner and hydrogen trucks On June 9, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced that it will showcase its next steps toward cleaner road transport at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany in September 2026. The main highlight will be the new eActros Lowliner, designed for high-volume electric transport. A Lowliner truck is a tractor unit with a particularly low coupling height, enabling the tran...

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VW South Africa expands Amarok model range with new Dark Label On June 8, VW Commercial Vehicles South Africa announced that it has added a new version of the Amarok called the Dark Label, expanding its premium pickup range, which is based on the Amarok Style. The vehicle is available with two engine options i.e., a 2.0 TDI and a 3.0 TDI V6 engine. Both come with a 10-speed automatic gearbox. The 2.0 TDI comes with a 4-cylinder engine, which gene...

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PIMS 2026: Suzuki brings e VITARA electric SUV to Philippines On June 4, 2026, Suzuki Philippines marked its presence at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) under its “Come Alive” theme, highlighting its continued push toward electrification, efficiency, and modern mobility. Its booth featured a broad lineup including the Jimny (3-door and 5-door), S-Presso, Ertiga Hybrid, Dzire Hybrid, Fronx Hybrid, XL7 Hybrid Black Edition, ...

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Proton Malaysia posts 16,995 May 2026 vehicle sales, YTD deliveries rise 38% Announced on June 5, 2026, Proton recorded sales of 16,995 vehicles in May, bringing year-to-date deliveries to 84,294 units, up 38% compared with January–May 2025. The Proton Saga was the company's top-selling model with 7,398 units sold in May and 37,375 units delivered year-to-date. The Proton X50 and S70 also posted strong results, while Proton said the X90 continu...

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Lumax Industries, India updates about new order wins and capacity expansion In an investor update, Lumax Industries announced that it has secured new lighting orders from four OEMs across the passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments. In the passenger vehicle segment, it has won orders for the Mahindra XUV 7XO covering front fog lamp, cornering lamp, map reading, sun visor, and roof lamp; for the Skoda Kushaq facelift covering all tail lamps; an...

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Steel Strips Wheels, India to expand aluminum wheels and knuckle capacity In an investor update, Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) announced that it is investing INR 5 billion to set up two new facilities at its AMW plant in Bhuj, i.e., an aluminium wheel plant with 1.2 million units of annual capacity and an aluminium knuckle plant with 1.1-1.2 million units of capacity across two phases. Phase 1 of the knuckle plant will add 600,000 units, wit...

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JMCG ships first batch of 40 E-Fushun electric light commercial vehicles to the Philippines Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG) announced on June 3 that the first batch of 40 E-Fushun electric light commercial vehicles has recently been shipped from Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, to the Philippines. This marks the first large-scale overseas delivery of the model, signifying that JMCG’s expansion into new energy commercial vehicle market...

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Government of India launches E85 Fuel across 48 retail outlets On June 5, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas launched E85 fuel, comprising 80-85% ethanol and 14-19% petrol across 48 public sector OMC retail outlets, with a rollout target of 500 outlets by December 2026 and 5,000 outlets by December 2027. E85 is priced approximately INR 20 per liter below conventional gasoline and carries a Research Octane Number of 108. Flex-fuel vehicles r...

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Indian passenger vehicle retail sales up 23.3% in May 2026 On June 8, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) announced that retail sales of passenger vehicles (PV) increased by 23.3% YoY (year-on-year) to 402,591 units in May 2026, compared to 326,656 units in May 2025. The commercial vehicle (CV) sales rose by 5.3% (YoY) in May 2026 to 83,823 units, up from 79,614 units last year. Two-wheeler (2W) sales increased by 7.5% YoY to...

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New Proton e.Mas 7 teased in Malaysia, update expected to feature larger LFP battery Reported on June 3, 2026, Proton has teased a new e.Mas 7 ahead of the official launch on June 11 at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), Malaysia. The update is expected to center on a larger LFP battery, lifting WLTP range above the 410 km depending on wheel size, while performance and charging speeds are likely to remain largely unchanged. Min...

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Turing to conduct joint research on autonomous driving technology with Subaru and Denso On June 4, Turing Inc., a developer of autonomous electric vehicles (EVs), together with Subaru Corporation and Denso Corporation, announced that it will begin joint research toward the social implementation of fully autonomous driving—namely, research toward the implementation of an in-vehicle End-to-End (“E2E”) autonomous driving system and a physical ...

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PIMS 2026: Nissan Philippines launches X-Trail e-POWER, previews Primera EV and Navara Pro PHEV Announced on June 4, 2026, Nissan launched the X-Trail e-POWER at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), marking the return of the SUV to the Philippine market. Priced from PHP 2.29 million, it features Nissan's e-POWER system, combining a 204 PS, 330 Nm electric motor with a 1.5-liter VC-Turbo gasoline engine that generates electricity f...

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