Tesla marking formal entry into India with Mumbai launch event On July 10, Tesla announced to media that it will host a one and a half hour launch event for the Tesla “Experience Center” showroom in the Maker Maxity Mall at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, marking the first official foray by Tesla into India. The Mumbai showroom's first week will be reserved for VIPs and business partners, according to sources. Visitors will be able to che...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

Tata Elxsi, India and Synopsys, USA sign MoU to collaborate on automotive virtualization solutions On July 11, Tata Elxsi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synopsys at the SNUG India 2025 event in Bengaluru to collaborate on advanced automotive virtualization solutions. The partnership focuses on delivering pre-verified, integrated solutions for designing and deploying virtual electronic control units (vECUs), which are vital for so...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Zeekr unveils technologies for 9X SUV poised for pre-orders at end of August On July 9, Zeekr held an event to unveil the SEA-S luxury super dedicated hybrid architecture based on an electric architecture. The architecture is for the 9X SUV, a model poised for pre-orders at the end of August. The SEA-S, the world’s first full-stack 900V hybrid architecture, makes the global debut of a megawatt-level hybrid electric drive, delivering a maximum p...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

an’s new EVs will be built on scalable architecture that can deliver up to five EVs in the compact and adjacent segments to support the U.S.-made crossovers, as well as potential sedans or light pickup. Nissan dropped its plans for two sedans in April. The crossovers, revealed in March at a media event in Japan, ride on a longer wheelbase than the compact Rogue crossover with interior space similar to the midsize Pathfinder. The vehicle is expe...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Suzuki starts Fronx deliveries in Indonesia; Bookings already exceed 1,500 units Announced on July 7, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) has officially begun deliveries of the first 55 units of the Suzuki Fronx in Indonesia, marked by an event in Central Jakarta. Since pre-orders opened on May 28, the locally assembled, coupe-style SUV has received over 1,500 Vehicle Order Letters (SPK) as of late June and attracted interest from approximately...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

BYD hits 90,000 NEV deliveries in Thailand; Seal PHEV production to begin locally Reported on July 8, 2025, BYD (Thailand), in partnership with Rever Automotive, is celebrating the delivery of 90,000 new energy vehicles in Thailand. The milestone vehicle, a fully imported DENZA D9, was handed over to mark the occasion. The event also marks the first anniversary of BYD’s Thai production plant and the announcement of the BYD Seal 5 DM-i, the bran...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

10th iEVTech Conference highlights Thailand’s EV ambitions From July 2 – 4, 2025, iEVTech 2025 was held in Bangkok, marking its 10th year as a key platform for advancing electric vehicle development in Thailand and Southeast Asia.  Themed “Mobilize to Globalize: Innovative Supply Chain and Technology for Sustainability,” the event highlighted Thailand’s goal of becoming a regional EV hub and achieving 30% zero-emission vehicle adoption...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

GAC targets 2,000 AION Y Plus EV deliveries for ride-hailing fleet in Thailand with CLVG On June 27, 2025, GAC held a ceremony at the GAC Phatthanakan Service Center in Bangkok to deliver the first 100 AION Y Plus electric compact crossover SUVs for ride-hailing services, launching a larger project targeting 2,000 units in Thailand.  The event also marked a strategic partnership between GAC and Thai car rental and mobility solutions provider CLV...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

CLEPA discusses material compliance and sustainability in MRSE event in Germany On June 27, CLEPA, the European association representing the automotive supply industry, announced that it has hosted the 17th edition of its Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event (MRSE) on June 25-26, 2025, in Frankfurt.  Bringing together over 250 participants worldwide, the event offered insights from companies such as BMW, JLR, Marelli, Adient, and FORVI...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Chery launches TIGGO7 and TIGGO8 in Poland, officially enters European market On June 30, Chery introduced two of its globally popular SUV models, the "Urban Champion Family SUV" TIGGO7 and the "5+2 Exclusive Intelligent SUV" TIGGO8, at a launch event in Poland, marking its official entry into the European market. Both models are available in internal combustion engine (ICE) and plug-in hybrid (PHV) versions. Chery also unveiled its self-develope...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

C) 2025 will be held on July 10–11 in Bali, Indonesia, under the theme “Empowering the Future: Navigating Trends and Challenges in the Global EV Landscape.” PEVC serves as a global platform for collaboration and innovation, bringing together industry leaders, scientists, and policymakers. The event will feature cutting-edge technologies, including humanoid robots and flying cars from China, as well as CATL’s Bedrock Chassis, designed to a...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Ather Energy, India to unveil EL scooter platform and fast chargers On June 25, Ather Energy Limited announced that the third edition of Ather Community Day will be held towards the end of August 2025. During the event, it will unveil its new electric scooter platform, EL, along with a range of concept vehicles. The event will also mark the launch of Ather’s next-generation fast chargers and an updated version of its software platform, Ather St...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

XPeng X9 electric MPV launched in Indonesia; Local production to begin in July Announced on June 25, 2025, XPeng, on June 19, officially held the launch event for its flagship smart electric MPV, the X9, in Indonesia and revealed that local production of the right-hand-drive model will begin in July. This marks the company’s first localized production outside of China. Indonesia is expected to become the X9’s leading market outside of China. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

BYD to inaugurate Camaçari plant on July 1 in Brazil On June 25, it was reported that BYD will officially inaugurate its factory in Camaçari, Bahia, on July 1. The event was initially scheduled for June 26 but was postponed due to scheduling conflicts with government authorities. The factory's first vehicle will be the electric Dolphin Mini, followed by the Song Pro. This launch meets the deadline agreed upon in the 2023 contract with the Bahia...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

starting in September. The SuperVAN offers two cargo volumes, 8m³ and 11m³, with up to 231 hp and 386 km of range. The V6E, based on the GXA-M platform, has 136 hp, 81-kWh battery, and 285 km range. The H9E truck offers 190 hp, 42.3 kgfm torque, and up to 324 km of autonomy. During the Eletrocar event in São Paulo, the brand showcased the V6E and SuperVAN utility vans, while the H9E light truck, available in 6 and 8-ton configurations, is als...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

GAC AION UT EV officially launched in Thailand; Local production to start by 2025 On June 24, 2025, GAC International officially launched and announced pricing for its electric SUV, the AION UT, at an event in Thailand. Local production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2025 at GAC’s Thai plant, where the localization rate has reached 51%. The AION UT received strong interest, with over 4,500 pre-orders during the Bangkok Motor Show, ranking ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Cadillac delivers first customer Celestiq EV Without revealing details of the customer, Cadillac announced on June 24 that it delivered its first hand-built Celestiq ultra-luxury EV during a private event in the Cadillac House at Vanderbilt, located on the grounds of the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. The Celestiq debuted in the fall of 2022 and, after years of development of product and process, went into production at the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Nissan unveils all-new Patrol NISMO and latest Z NISMO in UAE On June 24, Nissan unveiled the all-new Nissan Patrol NISMO at an exclusive event in Dubai, marking its world premiere alongside the regional debut of the latest Nissan Z NISMO. The new Nissan Patrol NISMO, tuned specifically for Middle Eastern customers, features a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine producing 495 hp of power and 700 Nm of torque in Sport mode, which is a significant increase o...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

VW’s Tera subcompact SUV aims to be among top 5 best-selling models in Brazil On June 23, Volkswagen celebrated a record-breaking sales performance for its new compact SUV, the Tera, with 12,296 units sold in just 50 minutes during the "Open Door" launch event on June 5. So far, nearly 14,800 Teras have been sold, with 51% of buyers switching from other brands and 57% upgrading from hatchbacks. The top-tier Highline version accounted for 54% of...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

JOYNEXT, China showcases smart vehicle tech at 2025 Automotive Electronics Congress, Germany On June 18,  JOYNEXT, China, announced that it will showcase its SDV solutions with a live demo using a test vehicle at the Automotive Electronics Congress on June 24 - 25, 2025, in Ludwigsburg. The event focuses on innovations in automotive electronics. This year’s theme is “Navigating through Global Complexity: Architecture and Platform Solution fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24