ESTEO, Russia unveils first SUV ESTEO MX On May 12, the new Russian brand ESTEO unveiled its first model, the mid-size premium SUV MX. The full-cycle production of the MX will take place at AGR Holding’s high-tech plant in Shushary, Russia. The new ESTEO MX is scheduled to launch in the Russian market in the summer of 2026. The ESTEO MX features a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel driv...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

AMP IT raises fund to expand EV charging as a service in Switzerland and international markets On May 12, AMP IT, a Geneva-based energy and mobility company, announced the completion of a new funding round to accelerate the deployment of its private EV charging and energy management platform across Switzerland and international markets. The latest funding round, supported notably by the Swiss Technology Fund, brings AMP IT’s total funding to EU...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Proton expands Singapore EV lineup with eMas 5, gains Category A COE eligibility Reported on May 11, 2026, the Proton eMas 5 officially launched at Car Expo in Singapore as the brand’s second EV after the eMas 7. Distributed by Vincar Group, the EV is available in a sole Premium variant priced at SGD 159,988 inclusive of COE, while buyers at the event received a SGD 5,000 promotional discount. The Singapore-spec version mirrors the Malaysian mo...

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China’s April vehicle production, sales volumes decrease by 1.7% y/y, 2.5% y/y, respectively On May 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for April 2026. According to the CAAM, China’s April vehicle production and sales volumes dipped year-over-year (y/y), with the cumulative declines narrowing further. The domestic market required a boost, while the export market...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

GlobalData blog: Auto China 2026: Huawei’s ascent from backend supplier to automotive industry front-runner The 2026 Beijing Auto Show stands as a vivid barometer of reshaping power dynamics in the global automotive industry, with exhibition space allocation directly reflecting the shift of industrial discourse power.  As the undisputed flagship exhibitor, Huawei—encompassing the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, Qiankun Intelligent Aut...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Auto China 2026: SAIC-VW launches ID. ERA 9X range-extended electric SUV On April 25, at the Auto China 2026 event, SAIC-VW launched the ID. ERA 9X flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 359,800. The ID. ERA 9X adopts a 2+2+2 seating layout and measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. The ID. ERA 9X features a 4WD layout...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

BYD, Amap partner for FLASH Charging deployment in China On April 30, BYD announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Amap in Beijing. With the combination of BYD’s high-density FLASH Charging station network covering the whole of China and Amap’s precise positioning and real-time data capabilities, users can immediately locate nearby BYD FLASH Charging stations for ultra-efficient energy replenishment services by s...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

Aurora, Hirschbach sign MOU to scale autonomous fleet to 500 trucks On April 30, Aurora Innovation announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand its partnership with strategic partner Hirschbach Motor Lines. The plan outlines a path for Hirschbach to own 500 Aurora Driver-powered trucks, with first deliveries to begin in 2027. Plans call for Hirschbach to subscribe to Aurora’s Driver as a Service (DaaS) model, where customers have con...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Mercedes-Benz increases all-electric GLC EV production at Bremen plant On May 6, Mercedes-Benz announced the production ramp-up of the all-new electric GLC at its Bremen plant in Germany, marking a key step in the company’s electrification strategy. The model, which debuted in September 2025, is being manufactured alongside combustion-engine, hybrid, and electric vehicles on the same production line, highlighting the plant’s flexibility and i...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

UK passenger car sales up 24.0% in April 2026, rebounding from last April’s tax changes UK passenger car sales increased 24.0% year-on-year to 149,247 units in April 2026, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on May 5. Year-to-date sales were up 9.0% with 764,101 cars registered in the first four months of 2026. The increase reflects a rebound from an unusually weak April last year, when buyers p...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Mercedes-Benz opens orders for new electric C-Class in Europe On May 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that its new electric C-Class is now available for order following its global debut. The model, initially offered as the C 400 4MATIC electric, delivers a driving range of up to 762 km (WLTP) and features an 800-volt architecture that enables fast charging, adding up to 325 km of range in just 10 minutes.  The vehicle combines high performance with co...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Auto China 2026: FAW Hongqi showcases 27 models; Tiangong “S-concept” makes global debut On April 24, FAW Hongqi announced its participation in Auto China 2026, presenting a lineup from its three sub-brands: Hongqi, Hongqi Tiangong, and Hongqi Golden Sunflower. The event marked the global debut of the Hongqi Tiangong "S-concept", alongside the unveiling of three key models: the new-generation H9 luxury flagship sedan, the new-generation H7 lu...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

OMODA reveals new C4 hybrid, South Africa launch planned for H2 2026 On April 30, OMODA South Africa revealed the new OMODA C4, which made its global debut at the Beijing International Auto Show, China. It will launch in South Africa in the second half of 2026 with ICE and hybrid options. The vehicle uses OMODA’s “Cyber Mecha” design, giving it a bold and futuristic look. Its design details include sharp front lighting and sculpted body lin...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

Omoda confirms Omoda 4 SUV for Argentina in H2 2026 On April 27, it was reported that Omoda confirmed that its new Omoda 4 SUV will enter the Argentine market in the second half of 2026, as part of its broader international expansion strategy. The model was unveiled during the Chery International Business Summit, held alongside the Beijing Auto Show 2026, highlighting the brand’s rapid growth and ambition to scale from one million cumulative sa...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Geely Auto and AutoWallis announce distribution agreement for Austria On April 23, AutoWallis signed a distribution agreement with Geely Auto. The agreement covers the Austrian distribution rights of the Geely brand. AutoWallis will start distributing Geely’s fully electric E2 and EX5 models, as well as the plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i model, in Austria in the second half of 2026. With this step, AutoWallis further expands its portfolio in terms...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Auto China 2026: Dongfeng Motor launches its “DF Advance 2030” plan; EQ-REBORN concept car makes global debut On April 24, Dongfeng Motor announced that it is showcasing 26 products, 13 technology exhibits, and one new concept vehicle at Auto China 2026, and officially released its “DF Advance 2030” plan. The 2030 plan can be summarized as “13343”: “1” refers to one goal: by 2030, Dongfeng aims to achieve 5 million units in globa...

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Auto China 2026: Lynk & Co GT concept makes global debut; Lynk & Co 10+ and 10 open for pre-sale On April 24, Lynk & Co showcased its full product lineup at Auto China 2026. As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, Lynk & Co unveiled the GT concept sports car “Time to Shine”. At the same time, Lynk & Co opened pre-sales for its first “+” series new energy model, the Lynk & Co 10+, along with the Lynk & Co 10, with pre-sale prices star...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Audi to start production of Q3 and all-new A2 e-tron at Ingolstadt plant, Germany On April 23, Audi announced that it will start production of the Audi Q3 C segment SUV in Ingolstadt, Germany in mid-2026 in collaboration with Audi Hungaria in Gyor, Hungary. The vehicle bodies for the additional volume will be manufactured in Gyor and then painted and assembled in Ingolstadt. Audi is also preparing the plant to produce the all-new fully electric C...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Mazda to end sales of Mazda2 in Japan as early as July Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) will end sales of its Mazda2 compact car in Japan as early as July 2026. Mazda is not likely to introduce a successor to the model in Japan for the time being. The Mazda2 played a key role in broadening Mazda's appeal as an affordable compact car, but sales had been sluggish in recent years due to its long model lifecycle. Mazda will continue the production and...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Rocklink India opens lithium-ion battery and rare earth magnet recycling plant On April 23, 2026, Rocklink India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Germany-based Rocklink Group, established its first integrated recycling facility at UPSIDC Industrial Area, Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh. The facility has an initial lithium-ion battery recycling capacity of 10,000 tonnes per year and a rare earth magnet dismantling and processing capacity of 60 t...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23