Volvo Cars to begin XC60 production in Ridgeville, South Carolina in 2026 On July 16, Volvo Cars announced it will add its best-selling XC60 mid-size SUV, in both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, to the production line at its assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.  XC60 production is scheduled to start at the U.S. plant in late 2026, joining the fully electric Volve EX90 flagship and Polestar 3 SUV. The XC60 has been the company’s b...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

VinFast to unveil new RHD EV at GIIAS 2025 in Indonesia Announced on July 15, 2025, VinFast has confirmed its return to the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025, taking place from July 24 to August 3. The company is preparing to introduce a “completely” new right-hand drive electric vehicle (EV) to the Indonesian market. With this new model, VinFast’s local EV lineup will grow to 5 models, joining the VF 3, VF 5, VF 6, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

Desay SV provides intelligent products for Chery’s Fulwin A9L sedan Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) provided provides a range of intelligent products such as a 15.6-inch 2K-resolution intelligent display and assisted driving cameras for Chery’s Fulwin A9L sedan. Specifically, the Qualcomm 8620 chip-based IPU13 assisted driving domain controller and the Qualcomm 8255 chip-based G9SH intelligent cockpit domain controller both ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Stellantis Japan releases fully redesigned Peugeot 3008 SUV with aim to increase new car sales Stellantis Japan Ltd. (Stellantis Japan, Minato Ward, Tokyo plans to increase new car sales of the Peugeot brand to 8,000 units in 2025, a 50% increase from 2024. The company, which recorded sluggish Peugeot car sales of approximately 5,000 units in 2024 due to insufficient product appeal, aims to recover its sales as early as possible to the level befo...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

BMW launches AI-Powered “Factory Genius” to speed up maintenance and troubleshooting globally On July 2, BMW launched "Factory Genius," an AI-powered maintenance assistant that speeds up troubleshooting by suggesting solutions within seconds, cutting down diagnosis time. Similar to a search engine, the tool scans internal data sources such as manuals, fault reports, and shift logs that are updated daily for quick, accurate answers. It doesn...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

X-Electrical vehicle enters Argentina On June 28, it was reported that the Italian-Chinese-Hong Kong company X-Electrical Vehicle (XEV) has entered the Argentine market with its mini electric model, the Yoyo Pro. It is designed in Italy and manufactured in China. The first units arrived in Buenos Aires, imported by Malek Fara’s company Black Sapphire, now the official representative of the brand in Argentina. The Yoyo Pro is a two-seater city c...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

bility, announced a partnership with Motovolt Mobility. The collaboration integrates Indofast’s battery-swapping infrastructure with Motovolt’s MVS7 electric scooter, aiming to address issues related to range, battery ownership, and vehicle affordability. Through the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, the battery is offered separately from the vehicle, reducing the upfront purchase cost of the MVS7. The electric scooter features a 2.5 kW peak...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

GWM launches Poer Sahar Hi4-T plug-in hybrid electric pickup truck On June 23, Great Wall Motor (GWM) launched the Poer Sahar Hi4-T, its first plug-in hybrid electric off-road pickup truck. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 228,800 and CNY 249,800, respectively. The Poer Sahar Hi4-T offers six exterior and two interior color options. It measures 5,440mm or 5,462mm long, 1,991mm or 1,992mm wide, and 1,945mm or 1,960mm high, with...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

All-new Hyundai Kona Hybrid SUV launched in Philippines Reported on June 20, 2025, Hyundai Motor Philippines has relaunched the Kona SUV as a hybrid model, marking the return of the popular nameplate with electrified power as standard. The all-new Kona HEV is offered in 2 variants, with prices starting from PHP 1.528 million. The 2025 Kona Hybrid powered by a 1.6L Smartstream G engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 141 hp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

GAC Toyota releases key transition achievements, phased business deployment On June 12, GAC Toyota released key intelligentization and electrification achievements and phased business deployment at its 2025 Technology Day event. GAC Toyota unveiled a multi-path product lineup including the following content. -          The next-generation Highlander and Sienna will be available in range-extended electric (REEV) variants, with competitive...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

HONGQI reveals specification of new premium liftback H6 in Russia On June 5, HONGQI announced trim levels and prices for the new HONGQI H6 model, a high-status D-class liftback. It will enter the Russian market in two trim levels: Deluxe and Dynamic. Both trim levels are equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a power of 245 hp and a torque of 380 Nm. The all-aluminum engine is equipped with a timing chain drive with a silent ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Hyundai Motor launches all-new Nexo FCEV midsize SUV On June 10, Hyundai Motor Co. began sales of its second-generation hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the all-new NEXO midsize SUV, in Korea, unveiling key features and pricing for the fully redesigned model. The upgraded NEXO was first unveiled last April at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show and represents the first full redesign of Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered SUV since its debut in 2018....

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

rmatik GmbH (Vector) has achieved ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) Capability Level 3 following an independent assessment of its embedded software development processes for the embedded software product MICROSAR Adaptive. The assessment was carried out by external assessors, covering all areas along the V-model, based on the VDA scope. Capability Level 3 was achieved in process areas MAN.3, SUP.1, SUP.8, SUP.9, SUP.10, SPL.2, and SWE.1 to SWE.5. The SWE...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Hyundai launches new generation Kona model in Brazil On May 26, Hyundai officially launched the new generation of the Kona Hybrid SUV in Brazil, with sales starting June 5. Offered in Ultimate and Signature trims, the fully hybrid model features a 1.6-liter gasoline engine combined with an electric motor, delivering 141 hp and 27 kgfm of torque. It achieves up to 18.4 km/l in city driving and 16 km/l on highways. Both versions come with a six-spe...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

BMW introduces major updates across models for summer 2025 On May 28, BMW announced that it is rolling out updates across its lineup, including improvements in electric drive technology, digital features, and standard equipment starting summer 2025. BMW X1, X2, and 2 Series Active Tourer will get new exterior and interior options. The BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupé will come standard with heated front seats and an alarm system. BMW i4 will...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

RIZON expands all-electric truck sales in Canada On May 23, RIZON Trucks announced that the city of Colwood has become the first municipality on Vancouver Island to deploy a RIZON all-electric truck, a Class 4 medium-duty e16M model, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable operations. The delivery caps a busy month for RIZON, which also completed truck handovers in Vancouver and Quebec. RIZON Truck Canada launched in Canada in...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

Nissan planning to manufacture new model in Mexico On May 21, Verenisse Ruíz Sánchez, head of the CATEM union of Nissan Aguascalientes, confirmed that Nissan's A2 plant in Mexico is preparing to add a second vehicle to its production line. Ruíz Sánchez emphasized there have been no layoffs and production targets remain stable. She stated the plant is ready to begin manufacturing a new model, pending final marketing and commercial decisions. W...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

bZ5 electric SUV rolls off production line at FAW Toyota NEV Plant On May 16, FAW Group announced the roll-off of the bZ5 intelligent electric SUV, an FAW Toyota locally developed key model, at the FAW Toyota NEV Plant. The bZ5 is equipped with: a 1.44-square-meter panoramic glass sunroof with Low-E and Ag2 coatings, offering ultraviolet and infrared ray isolation rates of 99.98% and 99.3%, respectively; the Toyota Space intelligent cockpit with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa microbus receives update meeting new fuel efficiency standards in Japan On May 19, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced an update on Rosa microbus, which meets the 2025 heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency standards in Japan. Dealership will start receiving the updated model starting from May. Updated Rosa will be available in short body, long body, and super long body on 2WD model, while 4WD model will h...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

Subaru considers U.S. production amid tariffs, changing markets On May 14, while delivering financial results for the recent fiscal year, Subaru CEO Atsushi Osaki, said the company expects a USD 2.5 billion impact from U.S. tariffs in the current fiscal year if it does not take any mitigation steps. The company is now considering ways to ramp up output of U.S.-made vehicles. Subaru’s plant in Lafayette, Indiana, produced over 345,000 vehicles i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/17