omparable to Level 4 intelligent parking, and pledged to take full responsibility for user safety and resulting losses in intelligent parking scenarios in the Chinese market. Chinese users experiencing collisions while using the God’s Eye (DiPilot) intelligent parking system will not need to file insurance claims. Instead, BYD’s after-sales service personnel will directly handle the accidents to prevent insurance premium increases. Furthermor...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Shacman, CPIC forge partnership for vehicle safety On July 2, Shaanxi Automobile Holding Group Co., Ltd. (Shacman) signed a strategic cooperation agreement and inaugurated a joint lab for risk reduction with China Pacific Insurance Co., Ltd. (CPIC). Based on New Energy Vehicle insurance, the two companies will jointly reshape the value and service chains for commercial vehicle insurance and provide customers with comprehensive closed-loop service...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

taled USD 2.17 billion, up 28.1% YoY. Despite surging imports, Vietnam’s auto market remains imbalanced, with supply outpacing demand. Experts said trade talks with the U.S. have sparked hopes for zero tariffs on American-made cars, potentially boosting competitiveness. However, high shipping and insurance costs limit the benefit.  As most U.S. imports are low-volume, premium models, short-term impact is minimal. In the long run, they could in...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Kia UK partners with LexisNexis, US to launch risk-based driving score in new app On June 25, Kia UK announced that it is collaborating with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to offer driving risk insights as part of its connected car system. The goal is to promote safer driving, improve habits, and lower insurance costs. Using the LexisNexis Drive Metrics model, drivers can now see a risk-based driving score in the new Kia App. With consent, the score c...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

U.S. consumer interest in EVs declines in 2025 AAA survey On June 3, U.S. insurance company AAA said that despite the wide variety of electric vehicle (EV) models now available, its latest survey highlighted buyers continued hesitation. The survey was conducted March 6-10, 2025, with a total of 1,128 interviewees. Only 16% of U.S. adults report being “very likely” or “likely” to purchase an EV as their next car, the lowest percentage reco...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

ests and said the company has not had any incidents in self-driving Model Y cars on Austin public streets. Texas, where Tesla is headquartered, has relatively relaxed rules regarding autonomous driving. The driverless vehicles are required to have cameras and be able to follow traffic laws and have insurance. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which regulates rideshare services, does not currently list Tesla as a rideshare licensee...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

a e:N1 before the official local launch on May 15. The company expects to clear its entire stock of the B-segment SUV by year-end, before the import and excise duty exemptions for CBU EVs expire on December 31, 2025. Honda’s first BEV model, the Honda e:N1, priced at RM149,900 on-the-road without insurance, is offered with limited units available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Powered by a 68.8-kWh battery, the B-segment SUV delivers 15...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

operate up to 1,000 charge point in municipal parking garages over the next 10 years.  This tender involves a significantly more complex implementation due to the unique technical, safety, and regulatory requirements of each parking facility, including grid connectivity, fire safety standards, and insurance constraints. Park&Charge will install and operate charging points in publicly accessible municipal parking garages across eight municipaliti...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

MAS 2025: GWM Tank 500 HEV officially launched in Malaysia On May 8, 2025, the GWM Tank 500 HEV, a 7-seat luxury hybrid 4×4, was launched in Malaysia at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025). Priced from MYR 328,800 (OTR without insurance), the HEV is imported from GWM's Rayong plant in Thailand.  The Tank 500 HEV is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 244 PS between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm and 380 Nm of to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

le models with advanced driver assist systems. The system integrates advanced seatbelt and airbag systems and related functionalities to reduce downward sliding and injury risks, mitigating injuries to the head, neck, pelvis, and lumbar spine. It meets the latest proposed requirement from the China Insurance Automotive Safety Index, CIASI 2026. (From a press release dated April 25, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

its traditionally urban-focused vehicles. Sales are set to begin in April, with the official price being revealed on April 4, but in the meantime, the vehicle can be reserved by placing a deposit of BRL 9,000 in different platforms. Buyers who already own a GWM vehicle will receive one year of free insurance and free installation of a 7 kW wallbox charger. New customers can choose between those two benefits. (AutoIndustria on March 20, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/22

cted cars investigation launched when it gained enforcement powers in 2023. The U.S. federal government and other states such as Texas also launched probes into the industry practice where vehicles collect personal data, including driving habits, and share the information with third parties such as insurance companies. (multiple sources on March 12, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

China-made JAC T9 pickup truck launched in Malaysia; Diesel and EV options offered Reported on March 6, 2025, the JAC T9 EV pickup truck has been launched in Malaysia, priced from MYR 199,888 (OTR before insurance). This Malaysian market’s first electric pickup truck available to private buyers is a CBU-imported model from China. It is also known as the JAC Hunter EV. The double-cab T9 EV is equipped with 2 motors (95 PS and 218 PS), churning o...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

been launched in Malaysia. This marked the brand’s second flagship model in only 6 months after the successful debut of the XPeng G6 in Malaysia. The fully-imported (CBU) X9 measures 5,293 mm long, 1,988 mm wide, 1,785 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 3,160 mm. Priced from MYR 270,708 (OTR without insurance), this ultra-smart, large 7-seater X9 MPV rides on the brand’s Smart Electric Platform Architecture 2.0 (SEPA 2.0) with an 800V electrical...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

Motorcycle safety in focus as IIHS toughens AEB testing standards On February 12, Automakers significantly improved their automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in response to stricter front crash prevention evaluations introduced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in 2024. The updated test includes higher speeds (31, 37, and 43 mph) and evaluates vehicle responses to passenger cars, motorcycles, and semitrailers. Of the 30 v...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

ort the input requirements of Garware’s existing and upcoming paint protection film (PPF) production lines. Additionally, the company recently launched colored PPF, headlight, and taillight glass protection solutions, along with strategic collaborations to improve PPF accessibility and expand its insurance-backed offerings. Garware Hi-Tech Films has also been granted a new patent for floatable shrink film. Based on Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited...

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China to promote reform of NEV insurance On January 24, Chinese government bodies including the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) jointly issued the “Guiding Opinions on Deepening Reform and Strengthening Supervision to Promote the High-quality Development of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Insurance” (the Opinions) to give full play to the role of NEV insurance in areas such as loss compensation, risk reduction, and risk managemen...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

g history information from millions of vehicles without adequately notifying consumers and obtaining their consent. OnStar collects precise location information, including going to a medical facility, as well as instances of hard braking, late-night driving and speeding. Such information can affect insurance rates. The FTC alleged that the Smart Driver enrollment process for data collection for OnStar and Smart Driver was "confusing and misleadin...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

ring such as tire pressure and EV range. The Ride Recorder is a compact dashcam that features crash detection and eCall, supplemented by a manual SOS button. Its generative AI analytics can process accident footage, sensor data, and map information to generate detailed reports for eCall Centers and insurance providers. (From a press release dated January 17, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

tomated driving services including Level 4 technology on community roads in the urban area of the city starting in FY 2025. Permission was obtained on January 9. In the verification tests, the Minibus made by Tier IV, Inc. (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo) is used. Sompo Holdings Group Companies, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., Sompo Risk Management Inc. (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo), Sompo Business Solutions Inc. (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo), and Prime Assistance Inc. (Na...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16