FAW Bestune sees first mass-produced Yueyi 08 sedan roll off production line, with pre-order scheduled for end-May On May 15, FAW Bestune announced the roll-off of the Yueyi 08 flagship mid-to-large-size sedan at the FAW Group Yancheng Plant. The model will be available for pre-order at the end of the month. The Yueyi 08 is positioned as the first B+-class (mid-to-high-end) flagship family sedan of the Yueyi lineup. Equipped with a 70.5kWh batter...

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NIO Onvo launches L80 electric SUV On May 15, Onvo, a NIO sub-brand, launched the L80 battery electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 242,800 to CNY 279,800. The L80 measures 5,145mm long, 1,998mm wide, and 1,766mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,110mm, a rear trunk volume of 1,200L, and a total loading space of 1,440L. The L80 is built on a 900V platform. The RWD variants are equipped with a...

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Huawei-backed HIMA launches Luxeed V9 range-extended electric MPV On May 15, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) launched the Luxeed V9 range-extended electric MPV. The model is available in one RWD and three 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 389,800 to CNY 519,800. The Luxeed V9 measures 5,359mm long, 2,009mm wide, and 1,879mm or 1,859mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,250mm. The Luxeed V9 features a 1.5T four-cylinder range ex...

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BYD to include Shark pickup truck in Fang Cheng Bao’s product portfolio According to multiple press releases dated May 13, at a launch event for BYD’s DiSus-P Ultra system and Fang Cheng Bao (a BYD sub-brand)’s Bao 8 and Bao 5 FLASH Charging models, a Fang Cheng Bao executive announced the 2026 inclusion of the BYD Shark, a pickup truck already launched outside of China, in Fang Cheng Bao’s product portfolio. The Shark, BYD’s first mids...

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495mm long, 1,845mm wide, and 1,573mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,755mm. The Lynk & Co 20 is equipped with a 245kW motor and a lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a top speed of 201km/h. Also available is a LiDAR, which could comprehensively enhance advanced driver assistance features of the model. From a Lynk & Co press release and MIIT press releases 1/2...

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discussions with European automakers, including Stellantis, on the possibility of acquiring or taking over their plants in regions such as Italy, hoping to make use of the existing idle production capacity. BYD responded by confirming the situation. Moreover, BYD plans to launch a series of vehicle models developed for and in Europe in the next three years. The first will be the Dolphin G, a plug-in hybrid electric hatchback poised for launch in ...

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Lynk & Co unveils Lynk & Co 07GT plug-in hybrid electric sedan scheduled for launch in Q3 2026 On May 11, Lynk & Co unveiled the Lynk & Co 07GT plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model, available in 2WD and 4WD variants, is expected to be launched in Q3 2026. The Lynk & Co 07GT adopts an original design called “The Next Day”, incorporating sporty elements to strike a balance between functionality and aesthetics. It measures 4,846mm or 4,866mm...

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UMW Toyota Motor records April 2026 sales of 6,464 units in Malaysia Reported on May 15, 2026, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd posted sales of 6,464 units in Malaysia in April 2026, bringing cumulative sales to 21,924 units in the first four months of the year. Month-on-month performance has shown steady growth since January, supported by new model introductions and rising demand for electrified vehicles. UMW Toyota continues to pursue Toyota’s multi-...

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ll focus on recovering our market share. In the short term, three products will drive this recovery," said Karl Deppen, President and CEO of Archion. He indicated that the company plans to boost sales by leveraging Hino's light-duty and heavy-duty trucks launched in 2025, as well as the medium-duty model supplied by Hino to Mitsubishi Fuso on an OEM basis for launch in 2026. The target sales volume is 90,000 units from fiscal 2029 onward. It expe...

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Toyota sees strong demand for U.S.-made Tundra at company outlet, plans nationwide rollout after summer Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced on May 18 that orders for its US-made large pickup truck, the Tundra, rose to 20 to 25 units in a month after its launch. Currently, the model is sold only by Toyota Mobility Tokyo Inc. (TM Tokyo, Minato Ward, Tokyo), Toyota's directly managed sales company, and it is said that most customers who orde...

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Autoliv to provide numerical model for replicating human body behavior in collisions to Japanese automakers Autoliv, Inc. (Autoliv) announced its plan to roll out its numerical model that precisely replicates human body movements during collisions in the Japanese market. The company plans to strengthen its development support business centered on software and simulation, in addition to conventional hardware supply, and to deepen collaboration wit...

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Nissan introduces all-new Elgrand to the press, hoping to make presence in luxury minivan market Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) held a technical briefing and a test-drive event for the press to introduce its new Elgrand minivan that it will fully redesign in the summer of 2026. The new flagship model that will be fully redesigned for the first time in 16 years will offer improved riding comfort, quietness, and stable driving performance, and com...

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Renault announces name of upcoming pickup to be built in Argentina On May 18, Renault announced the name of its upcoming pickup model, Niagara, as part of its global product strategy aimed at expanding its presence outside Europe. The new pickup will be officially unveiled on September 10 in Argentina and is scheduled to go on sale in Latin America by the end of 2026. The model will be produced at the company’s plant in Cordoba, reinforcing the...

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DS Automobiles opens orders for DS N°7 model On May 18, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles opened orders for the new DS N°7, replacing the DS 7 and introducing updated design, electrified powertrains, and advanced driver assistance technologies. The range includes Hybrid and fully electric E-TENSE versions. The Hybrid delivers 145 hp, combining a 1.2-litre Miller-cycle turbo petrol engine with a 48V system and 0.9-kWh battery, offering CO...

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Volvo Cars announces North American debut of electric EX60 On May 18, Volvo Cars unveiled the all‑new EX60 in North America for the first time, debuting the highly-anticipated model in New York City and officially opening orders for U.S. customers. With its U.S. debut, the game‑changing EX60 is available to order now through authorized U.S. retailers and configure online. The 2027 Volvo EX60 starts at USD 58,400 (MSRP), with three powertrain ...

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Volvo Group North America makes a settlement with CARB over emission controls On May 18, Volvo Group North America announced it has reached a settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to resolve allegations regarding the description of certain emission controls on model year 2010-2016 engines installed in Volvo Group trucks that were sold in California.  Without admission of liability, Volvo has agreed to pay USD 12.5 million in ...

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ce AWD (with 656 hp) starts at USD 57,990, with a USD 53,990 Premium AWD trim (459 hp) following later in 2026. The Standard trim (350 hp) will arrive in 2027, with both RWD (USD 48,490) and optional AWD (USD 51,990)  variants.  All AWD trims will offers 330 miles of range, while the Standard RWD model enables 345 miles of range. (Rivian post on May 15, 2026)   (Rivian R2 website)...

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U.S. EPA proposes to delay Biden-era Tier 4 vehicle emission standards On May 14, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed a deregulatory action to delay the compliance deadlines for Biden-era emission standards for light-and medium-duty vehicles for two years until model year (MY) 2029 following the shift away from electric vehicles (EVs). The announcement is Part 1 of a comprehensive review of the Tier 4 stan...

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China Automotive Systems ships EPS systems to global automaker in Europe On May 18, China Automotive Systems, Inc announced that it has shipped the first batch of electric power steering (EPS) models for a global automaker's European division from the CAAS' factory. This EPS steering model will be featured in two new vehicle models in Europe, with more vehicle projects to follow. Annual sales volume is expected to reach approximately 300,000 unit...

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online auction event begins May 18, 2026.  Auction highlights include EV assembly and automation systems featuring robotic cells, conveyor-based production lines, and modular manufacturing systems. A centerpiece of the auction is the Manz battery production line. The auction will help to sell late-model, production-ready equipment from a recently outfitted facility designed for next-generation EV manufacturing. Much of the equipment was installe...

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