Chery makes global debut of new LEPAS brand On April 24, 2025, Chery officially unveiled its new brand LEPAS, showcasing the debut model L8 at a global launch event. LEPAS is positioned as Chery's strategic cornerstone for "elevated positioning, enhanced value, and market growth." Zhang Guibing, President of Chery International, announced LEPAS will launch five models within three years. The product rollout will commence with the segment-defining...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

iscontinuation the diesel-powered Compass Limited TD350 in Brazil. This version featured a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine with 170 hp, 35.5 kgfm of torque, and 4x4 traction.  The discontinuation is due to the global end of production for this engine and stricter emissions regulations under Proconve L8 in 2025. The same engine was also used in the Jeep Commander and Fiat Toro, but these models have transitioned to the more powerful 2.2-liter Multi...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

manufactured at Resende complex in Brazil, will be available in dealerships from February. The line will have three trim levels: Active Plus, Sense and Advanced Plus, all with the “Play” surname. It continues offering spacious interiors and high comfort levels. Complying with the new Proconve L8 regulations, its 1.6-liter 16V engine delivers 113 hp with ethanol and 110 hp with gasoline. The 2025 Nissan Kicks Play introduces new features com...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

start of production for its 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder HR13 turbo flex fuel engine at its Curitiba, Brazil, facility. Developed specifically for the South American market, this powertrain is designed to operate on gasoline and ethanol blends, aligning with Brazil’s mobility standards and fully meeting L8 emissions regulations.   The HR13 engine delivers 120 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque at 1,600 rpm. It features an advanced direct injection syst...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

HPE to close engine plant for Mitsubishi and Suzuki in Brazil On December 6, HPE, the company representing Suzuki and Mitsubishi in Brazil, announced it will close its engine factory in Catalão, Goiás, by December 31. The closure follows the discontinuation of the 2.4-liter diesel engine used in the current Mitsubishi L200 pickup, which does not comply with the stricter Proconve L8 emissions standards set to take effect in 2025. The new generat...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

GJAW 2024: Indonesia-based Aletra brand launches L8 EV; based on Geely/Livan Maple 80V MPV Reported on November 25, 2024, Indonesia-based Aletra brand, under PT Sinar Armada Globalindo (PT SAG), has officially introduced the Aletra L8 EV MPV in Indonesia. Presented at the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) that will run until December 1, this e-MPV is available in 2 variants, priced from IDR 435 million. The 7-seater L8 is developed based on a Liv...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

.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 220 Nm of torque, with 90% available at 1,750 rpm for quick throttle response. T...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/03

suspension featuring CVSAe-controlled air springs. The system’s electronic control unit processes sensor inputs and independently adjusts the electronic valve within each of the four dampers, resulting in optimal handling and comfort. CVSAe systems for the Li L7, Li L9 full-size luxury SUV and Li L8 large SUV are supplied by the Tenneco Performance Solutions manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China. The technology is offered on more than 16 O...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/24

BorgWarner providing Li Auto and other Chinese OEM with integrated electric drive module BorgWarner announced that it formed new business partnerships with Li Auto and a leading Chinese New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer to provide them with the iDM220 advanced integrated electric drive module. Li Auto has applied the module to its L8 and L9 range-extended electric vehicles, while the other automaker plans to mass produce models equipped with ...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/01

BorgWarner supplies Li Auto with Integrated Drive Module from Wuhan operations BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner) announced it is supplying Li Auto its advanced integrated drive module (iDM220) to the company’s new energy vehicles. This represents BorgWarner’s first iDM business in China and is currently installed in two of Li Auto’s model-lines, including the L8 and L9 range-extended electric vehicle (REEV). BorgWarner’s iDM220 is a highly-int...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

’s AT128, yet offers even higher performance. Hesai's AT128 has already won over several million units of expected volume from 11 leading OEMs and tech companies including Li Auto, Jidu, HiPhi, Lotus, Changan, and SAIC. Beginning mass production and delivery in July 2022, AT128 has empowered Li L9, L8 Max, L7 Max, Hiphi Z, Lotus Eletre, and various other car models.Based in Shanghai, China, Hesai Technology’s U.S. headquarters is in Palo Alto...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/17

respectively; the total sales volume of overseas exports was 198,000 vehicles, up 72.4% y/y. In 2023, Geely aims to sell 1.65 million vehicles and double the total sales volume of new energy models. For products, three new energy products of the Geely Galaxy series, which are the Galaxy L7, L6 and L8, will be launched, with deliveries in 2023; one new compact SUV of the Geely Star series will be launched; the Panda mini of the Geometry series ha...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/24

Beijing Hyundai announces access to Baidu’s ERNIE Bot On March 9, Beijing Hyundai announced that in the field of automotive intelligence ecology, it will fully access the abilities of Baidu’s ERNIE Bot. Beijing Hyundai has been conducting in-depth cooperation with Baidu since 2014. So far, the 3rd-generation intelligent connectivity system jointly developed by the two parties has been comprehensively applied to main models such as the 7th-gen...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/13

e next two years. Specifically, the E and L ranges are for battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric products, respectively. In 2023, the Galaxy L7 plug-in hybrid electric SUV will be launched and delivered in Q2; the Galaxy L6 plug-in hybrid electric sedan will be launched in Q3; and the Galaxy L8 battery electric sedan will be delivered in Q4. The Galaxy L5 plug-in hybrid electric SUV, the Galaxy E7 battery electric SUV and the Galaxy E6 bat...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/28

SVOLT and Sunwoda to supply batteries to Li Auto According to the 367th list of “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products” of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China, for Li Auto’s Li L7, SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (SVOLT) has become a new battery cell and PACK supplier of ternary lithium batteries; for the Li L8, Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd. (Sunwoda) has become a new battery suppl...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/11

Li Auto commences delivery of Li L8 6-seater SUV,replacement model of Li One On November 10, Li Auto commenced the delivery of its Li L8 intelligent luxury mid-to-large-sized 6-seater SUV to users. As the successor model of the Li One, the new vehicle features Li Auto’s in-house developed flagship extended-range electric drive and chassis system as well as the Li Magic Carpet air suspension. The vehicle has a range of 1,315km under the CLTC com...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/17

Melexis, Belgium to provide ToF for in-car gesture control to Li Auto, China On November 10, Melexis announced that Li Auto Inc. selected the MLX75027 3D depth sensor for the infotainment system of the Li L7, L8, L9, and Li One premium SUV models. With 307,200 pixels and true VGA resolution, the MLX75027 maps user gestures directly to the system’s large, full-color display to ensure flawless user control. With high sunlight immunity, the sensor...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/14

LANXESS provides composite material for underbody component in Li Auto’s SUVs On October 17, Lanxess AG (Lanxess) announced that Li Auto Inc. has selected its Tepex dynalite branded continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials (CFRTP) for underbody paneling components to protect the tank in the Li L9 and the newly launched Li L8 models. The underbody paneling component is around 1.5 meters long, 1 meter wide and just 3 to 4 mi...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/17

of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.), 33 pure electric bus models, 43 pure electric van models and 100 pure electric special vehicle models.PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) added to the list include 15 PHEV passenger vehicle models (including the Haval H6 of Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. and the Li L8 of Li Auto Inc.), 1 PHEV van model and 3 PHEV special vehicle models.FCVs (fuel cell vehicles) added to the list include 14 FCV bus models, 7 FCV v...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/13

Li Auto launches Li L8, successor to One On September 30, Li Auto Inc. (Li Auto) officially launched the Li L8, a six-seat large premium smart SUV. As a successor to the Li One, the Li L8 offers two variants, the L8 Max and the L8 Pro. The L8 Pro will be priced at CNY 359,800, while the L8 Max at CNY 399,800. Delivery is scheduled to begin in November.The Li L8 has a conspicuous exterior design. It is fitted with integrated ring LED headlamps, L...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/10