Faraday Future studies FX Super One MPV production at Hanford, California plant On August 1, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that its newly-unveiled First Class EAI-MPV model, the FX Super One, is beginning its trial production phase at the plant in Hanford, California, primarily focused on planning and verifying production processes, operational workflows, and quality standards.  In parallel, engineers and production staff at...

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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...

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BMW Steyr plant, Austria begins production of Gen6 electric motors for Neue Klasse models On August 1, BMW Steyr plant, Austria started mass production of the new electric motor for the upcoming Neue Klasse models. This marks the plant’s first time producing a fully electric drive system, which will be shipped to other BMW production sites. The Steyr plant will produce all major parts of the new electric drive—rotor, stator, transmission, and...

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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...

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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...

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Chuo Spring doubles its FY 2030 operating income target to JPY 9.1 billion Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. (Chuo Spring) aims to generate an operating income of JPY 9.1 billion in FY 2030, which is more than double its current operating income. Following the accident involving an explosion at the company’s Fujioka Plant (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) in March, the company will increase its investment to secure safety, while it will also actively spend m...

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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...

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Tesla’s affordable Model Y images leaked and reported Recent sightings of prototypes of the affordable Model Y have been leaked and reported on by some media outlets. Comments note that while a front bumper camera is retained, the continuous light strip across the front fascia has been removed, and the headlights have been repositioned higher, giving the vehicle a look more similar to the Model 3. In the rear, the new taillight design replaces ...

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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...

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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, ...

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Caio launches eMillenium BRT electric articulated bus in Brazil Caio announced the launch of the eMillenium BRT, a 100% electric articulated bus developed for operation in urban transport environments, as part of the celebration of its 80th anniversary. The European-inspired technical design of the eMillennium BRT allows future adaptations to different driving platforms, according to the strategy and needs of each customer. Among the main differe...

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WeRide and Uber expand Robotaxi operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE On July 29, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. started operating their Robotaxis on Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Integrated Transport Centre. The expanded service is expected to double ride volumes, now covering about half of Abu Dhabi's core areas. The WeRide and Uber aim to continue growing their fleet to hundreds of Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, with ...

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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...

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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, ...

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Hyundai WIA begins mass production of automotive air-conditioning systems Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it has developed automotive air-conditioning systems, including air-conditioners and heaters, and begun mass production. The company’s air-conditioning systems will be fitted on Kia Corporation’s PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). For the Kia PV5, Hyundai WIA will also supply integrated cooling water modules that will be responsible ...

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Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for Kia Tasman South Korea's Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. will start supplying the Crugen HT51 as original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation’s Tasman pickup truck. This tire will be fitted on the Tasman export models for the Australian, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African markets in addition to the model for the South Korean market. The Crugen HT51 is an all-weather, on/off-road tire designed to ensure stable driving...

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Proton Malaysia establishes PICSB to drive tenfold export growth over 5 years Announced on July 28, 2025, Proton Holdings Berhad, Malaysia, has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB), led by CEO Edmund Lim Meng Thong, to spearhead its global expansion. The new company aims to increase Proton’s export sales tenfold within five years, focusing on expanding in the Global South while maintaining exis...

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CITIC Dicastal participates in WAIC 2025 CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd.  (CITIC Dicastal) participated in the World AI Conference 2025 (WAIC 2025) with exhibits such as AI use cases at its Moroccan plant, the AluFeather robotic skeleton framework model, and colorful wheels. On January 14, 2025, CITIC Dicastal’s Moroccan plant was selected as a global “Lighthouse Factory”. By applying “Internet+ Intelligent Manufacturing” advanced technology,...

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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/...

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