Chevrolet launches new Spark EUV, Tracker, Onix and Onix Plus, and Captiva in Brazil and Argentina On July 25, Chevrolet kicked off the second half of 2025 by simultaneously unveiling five important vehicles: the new Onix, the new Onix Plus, the new Tracker, and the all-new Spark EUV and Captiva PHEV for Brazil and Argentina.    • The arrival of the new Tracker meant the upgrade of the Alvear Industrial Complex in Argentina. Highlights of the...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02

Li Auto launches Li i8 electric SUV On July 29, Li Auto launched the Li i8 mid-to-large-size battery electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 321,800 to CNY 369,800. The Li i8 adopts a yacht-styled exterior design and measures 5,085mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,740mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm. The Li i8 has a dual-motor 4WD layout, delivering a maximum total power of 400kW, a peak total torque of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Chery’s Exeed sub-brand releases official images of Sterra E05 range-extended electric SUV On July 29, Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, released official images of the Sterra E05 range-extended electric SUV. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Sterra E05 measures 4,780mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,725mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,800mm. The model is powered by a 115kW engine and a lithium-iron phosphate b...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

GlobalData blog: Tesla finally opens Indian map on its dashboard On July 15, 2025, the long wait ended for Tesla enthusiasts in India as the company officially opened its first showroom in Mumbai and began accepting orders for the Model Y. A second showroom is also set to open soon in Delhi, along with Superchargers in both cities. Back in 2021, Tesla established a subsidiary named “Tesla Motors India Energy Private Limited”. At that time, th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

June vehicle sales in Thailand up 5.1%, production up 12.0% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), June vehicle sales in Thailand increased 5.1% year over year to 50,079 units. June 2025 marked the third consecutive month of YoY growth, supported by the low comparison base and strong demand for electrified vehicles and pickup passenger vehicles (PPVs), driven in part by new model launches. In the first 6 months of...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

All-new Proton X50 SUV launched in Malaysia On July 24, 2025, Proton officially launched the all-new Proton X50 in Malaysia, with deliveries to early bird customers starting immediately after launch. Developed in partnership with Geely, this upgraded model features a bold design, enhanced ADAS Level 2, a 14.6-inch infotainment display, and the world’s first Bahasa Melayu voice command system, providing intuitive connectivity for Malaysian drive...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Geely’s Galaxy sub-brand launches 2026 E5 electric SUV On July 24, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, launched the 2026 E5 battery electric SUV. The model is available in two 530km-range and three 610km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 145,800. The 2026 E5 measures 4,615mm long, 1,901mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,750mm. The GEA (Global Intelligent Energy Architecture)-based 2026 E5 is equipped with an 11-in...

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Chery’s Jetour sub-brand unveils Shanhai L7 Plus plug-in hybrid electric SUV On July 24, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled the Shanhai L7 Plus midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The Shanhai L7 Plus is newly built on the Kunlun super hybrid platform. Equipped with a 1.5TGDI dedicated hybrid engine and a super continuously variable dedicated hybrid transmission, the model delivers a maximum total power of 265kW, a peak total torque of 530Nm, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Tesla CEO Musk gives update on affordable model plans During its Q2 2025 earnings call, Tesla revealed some new details regarding the production plans of the affordable vehicles at its Gigafactory Texas. In the Q2 release, Tesla said it successfully completed “first builds of a more affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025.” In the earnings call following, CEO Elon Musk confirmed these affordable ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

AGR Automotive, Russia presents its first TENET model, all-new T8 urban crossover On July 29, the new Russian brand TENET unveiled its first model, the TENET T8, a seven-seater urban crossover. The front of the TENET T8 features a large chrome-trimmed grille with a unique checkered pattern, giving it a bold and refined look. It comes with a high-tech LED headlights made from molded plastic, offering 50% lower energy use and 30% better illuminatio...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

GIIAS 2025: Nissan launches X-Trail e-POWER with e-4ORCE AWD SUV in Indonesia Announced on July 23, 2025, Nissan officially launched the X-Trail e-POWER with e-4ORCE at GIIAS 2025. The model is available at a special pre-order price of IDR 795 million (OTR Jakarta) for the first 500 customers. Equipped with Nissan’s exclusive e-POWER system and dual-motor e-4ORCE AWD, the SUV delivers up to 338 PS, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

BYD launches Sealion 06 SUV On July 24, BYD launched the Sealion 06 midsize SUV. The model is available in three DM-i (plug-in hybrid electric) and EV (battery electric) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 139,800 to CNY 163,800. Adopting the Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Sealion 06 measures 4,810mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,675mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. The Sealion 06 DM-i has an FWD layout and is powered by a 74kW/...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Leapmotor launches B01 electric sedan On July 24, Leapmotor launched the B01 intelligent battery electric sedan. The model is available in one 430km-range, three 550km-range, and two 650km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 89,800 to CNY 119,800. Adopting a technology- and nature-inspired aesthetic design, the B01 measures 4,770mm long, 1,880mm wide, and 1,490mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,735mm. The B01 is equipped with the Leapmotor P...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Kinetic Engineering, India launches new DX EV scooters range On July 28, Kinetic Engineering Ltd. (KEL) announced its re-entry into the two-wheeler market with the launch of the all-new Kinetic DX EV range through its electric vehicle manufacturing subsidiary, Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd. (KWV). The model lineup includes the Kinetic DX priced at INR 111.5 thousand and the Kinetic DX+ priced at INR 117.5 thousand. The scooters are equipped with a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

GWM launches P300 LS range in South Africa On July 25, GWM South Africa launched the new GWM P300 LS range, replacing the previous P-Series Black Edition LS. The pricing of the new LS model range starts from ZAR 529,900, while the 4x4 version is priced at ZAR 579,900. The new P300 LS is equipped with a 2.4-litre turbo diesel engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission that produces 135 kW of power and 480 Nm of torque. The vehicle also fe...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

GIIAS 2025: Italdesign - Indonesian govt. unveils Project i2C design concept of national e-SUV On July 23, 2025, the Indonesian government, in collaboration with Italdesign, unveiled the i2C at GIIAS 2025. The i2C is developed on an existing EV platform, marking a key step in the joint effort to create Indonesia’s first indigenous passenger vehicle. This concept fully electric 6/7-seater SUV is designed to meet institutional needs while suppor...

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Maextro S800 sedan makes debut of Huawei’s ADS 4 solution On July 23, Maextro announced that the Maextro S800 sedan, the first cooperative model between JAC Group and Huawei, makes the debut of Huawei’s ADS (Advanced Driving System) 4 solution. The Maextro S800 employs an all-directional stereoscopic perception system with 36 assisted driving sensors including one 192-line LiDAR, three high-precision solid-state LiDARs, and five 4D millimeter...

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FAW-VW starts accepting pre-orders for new Talagon SUV On July 21, FAW-VW started accepting pre-orders for the new Talagon mid-to-large-size SUV. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 299,900 and CNY 319,900, respectively. The new Talagon has been comprehensively optimized to the mobility requirements of Chinese family users, with a body length of 5,168mm and a wheelbase of 2,980mm. The new Talagon is equipped with a 5th-generation...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Tesla operating profit down 42.5% in Q2 2025 On July 23, Tesla delivered its financial results for Q2, with net income falling 16.3% to USD 1.2 billion, on revenue of USD 22.5 billion, down 11.8% from the same period in 2024. Operating income fell 42.5% to USD 923 million, resulting in a 4.1% operating margin, and adjusted EBITDA was down 7.4% to 3.4 billion in Q2. The company noted its decline in Q2 due in great part to lower automotive deliveri...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Piaggio Vehicles, India launches 2025 Ape E-City Ultra and FX Maxx electric three-wheelers On July 23, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) unveiled its 2025 Apé Electrik EV range, introducing the new Apé E-City Ultra and the updated Apé E-City FX Maxx, both electric three-wheeler vehicles. The Apé E-City Ultra is priced at INR 388 thousand and comes with a 10.2 kWh LFP battery and intelligent telematics. It offers a range of 236km, peak power of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24