AVTOTOR, Russia to launch two new compact EVs under EONYX brand On April 29, AVTOTOR announced that it will expand its product line of the Kaliningrad plant with two compact electric vehicle models. The new EVs will be launched under the EONYX brand. The new vehicles are L7 category EV models and are built for Russian climate conditions. The cars will be equipped with locally produced electric motors, inverters, gearboxes, electronic systems, ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

enture between SAIC Motor, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and Alibaba Group. The brand focuses on automotive design with advanced artificial intelligence technologies. With this new distribution agreement, MG Pakistan will introduce IM Motors’ lineup to the local market, which includes models such as the IM L7 sedan, IM LS6 mid-size SUV, IM L6 electric coupe, and the IM LS7, a luxury SUV. Based on MG Pakistan's social media update/ multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

rship marks IM Motors’ entry into the GCC market, starting in the UAE, and with plans to expand into Saudi Arabia in 2025. The company will first launch the IM LS7 as a battery electric (BEV) version, with a range-extended version coming later.  Additionally, the company will also release the IM L7 sedan and IM LS6 SUV models in both BEV and range-extended versions, later in 2025. Based on Smart Mobility International press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

d that its wholly owned subsidiary, Avantier Motors Corporation, has launched two new electric vehicle models the Avantier Ex, a mini electric commercial vehicle, and the Avantier Commuter, an entry-level electric passenger car, tailored for the European market. The Avantier Ex is a compact EU Type L7e electric mini commercial, offering an eco-friendly solution for last-mile delivery. While the Avantier Commuter is an EU Type M1 electric car with...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

ated with Portugal’s Centre of Engineering and Product Development (CEiiA) to develop a new in-house-designed transmission called the ‘reducer’ for light vehicles, targeting the fast-growing urban mobility market toward 2030. Initial prototypes from HORSE’s Aveiro plant will be installed in L7e-class microcars for CEiiA’s carbon-neutral city mobility project. Testing of these preproduction units is expected in early 2025, aiming for app...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

IM Motors HD-map-free urban NOA system available throughout China On October 17, IM Motors released the new IMOS 3.2.0 software update, via which its HD-map-free urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) system became officially available throughout China, covering models such as the new L7, the LS7, the LS7 Max, the LS6, and the L6. The IM Motors HD-map-free urban NOA system supports more diversified scenarios such as roads under construction, roads wit...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

Jetour launches Shanhai L7 plug-in hybrid SUV On September 27, Jetour launched the Shanhai L7 midsize plug-in hybrid SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,800 to CNY 159,800. Adopting a unique aesthetic exterior design concept, the Shanhai L7 features a smiling front fascia and transverse wrap-around taillights. The model measures 4,749mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,720mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,745mm. I...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/30

Dongfeng Aeolus launches electric version of Aeolus L7 SUV On September 23, Dongfeng Aeolus launched the battery electric version of the Aeolus L7 compact SUV, which is available in two variants priced at CNY 109,900 to CNY 139,900, respectively. The Aeolus L7 Battery Electric Version is equipped with the Dongfeng Mach E electric drive system and an FWD layout, delivering a maximum motor power of 120kW or 160kW, a peak motor torque of 240Nm or 31...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

CDMS 2024: Dongfeng Aeolus starts accepting pre-orders for electric edition of Aeolus L7 SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Dongfeng Aeolus, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, made the global debut of and started accepting pre-orders for the battery electric edition of the Aeolus L7 compact SUV. It is the second Dongfeng Aeolus New Energy model released this year, with prices ranging from CNY 130,000 to CNY ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04

CDMS 2024: Jetour starts accepting pre-orders for Shanhai L7 SUV, unveils Shanhai T1 SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Jetour started accepting pre-orders for the new Shanhai L7 large 7-seater family plug-in hybrid SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 135,900 to CNY 159,900. Equipped with a 115kW/220Nm Chery Power 1.5TD engine, a 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, a 199kW/395Nm...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04

.3-litre Turbo Flex Fuel engine to Brazil after the successful launch of the 1.0-litre model earlier this year. Both engines are tailored for the South American market and will be produced at the Curitiba plant by 2024. These Turbo Flex engines run on gasoline and sustainable ethanol, meet Proconve L7 standards (equivalent to Euro6d), and are being certified for the upcoming L8 standards. The 1.0-litre HR10 engine generates output of 92 kW and 22...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/03

Squad Mobility, Netherlands secures EU funding for solar car development On July 10, Squad Mobility B.V., a solar car manufacturer, secured a major EU funding of EUR 135 million as part of a tender won by the GIANTS consortium, which includes 23 EU partners amongst others Renault, Toyota Europe, and Valeo.  The funding will be used to develop further and demonstrate Squad Mobility's L6 and L7 platforms for 2-person and 4-person vehicles, built o...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/12

he three PHEV- and REEV-dedicated power batteries have been upgraded in performance to be capable of 2.2C fast charging, meeting the requirements of the PHEV market for fast charging on top of those of users for basic vehicle range. The three batteries have been applied to PHEVs such as the 2024 Li L7, the Voyah Dreamer, the Voyah Free, the Voyah Zhuiguang, the Lynk & Co 08, the Geely Galaxy L6 and L7, and the GWM Tank series, all of which were s...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/30

and electric motorcycles, through its European retail network. The sales will start in France and Italy in June 2024, followed by Germany in September 2024. Nissan customers will have access to Silence products, including the S04 Nanocar, an electric vehicle (EV), available in two variants: L6e and L7e. The vehicle offers an electric range of 149km (L7e) to 175km (L6e), and top speeds of 45km/h (L6e) and 85km/h (L7e). The Nano car features two 5....

News  Updated at: 2024/04/29

Auto China 2024: Dongfeng Aeolus launches Aeolus L7 plug-in hybrid SUV On April 25, Dongfeng Aeolus officially launched the Aeolus L7, its first compact plug-in hybrid SUV. The vehicle is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 128,900 to CNY 156,900. The Aeolus L7 adopts a more technological and more fashionable light-related aesthetic design. It measures 4,685mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,625mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,775mm....

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

will introduce an official modification package for the co-branded edition of the M-Hero 917 electric off-road SUV, plus the M-Hunter, an ultra-luxury off-road performance vehicle. The Voyah brand will release its strategy for development outside China. The Aeolus brand will exhibit the new Aeolus L7 compact SUV, the first model to employ the Mach PHREV technology. It is compatible with ICE, battery electric, range-extending, and plug-in hybrid ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/23

DFMC unveils Mach PHREV technology, debuts Aeolus L7 plug-in hybrid SUV On March 30, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) held an event in Beijing, where the Mach PHREV technology and the Aeolus L7 plug-in hybrid SUV, the first model to employ this technology, were unveiled and debuted, respectively. The Mach PHREV technology is compatible with plug-in hybrid, range-extending, and battery electric powertrains, delivering a fuel-power conversion effi...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/03

EU project GIANTS to create flexible vehicle platform for light electric vehicles On March 6, Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH announced the start of the EU project GIANTS (Green Intelligent Affordable Nano Transport Solutions). It will create a flexible vehicle platform for light electric vehicles (L5, L6, and L7) for the urban area, which allows the vehicles to be precisely tailored to the planned application scenario.  The developed vehicle plat...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/11

yn-e GmbH has infringed the design rights of its light vehicle XBUS S, which will be exclusively distributed by their agency partners starting August 2024. The company highlighted that their contract manufacturer, Shandong HORCHE Intelligent Automobile Co. Ltd., has developed a light vehicle in the L7e class, which was registered as a design patent with the German Trademark and Patent Office in September 2019. Whereas the design patent held by ty...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/23

ASPİLSAN, Turkey developing battery for L7 class micro electric vehicle On February 9, ASPİLSAN Energy announced that it is participating in ZEV-UP (Frugal Zero-Emission Vehicles concepts for the Urban Passenger challenge) project, which involves 17 stakeholders from 11 different countries and is supported by the European Commission. It is also supported by "Horizon Europe Programme."   The ZEV-UP project will develop a modular, compact, zero-...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/13