Audi brings Digital Matrix LED headlights to U.S. on new Q9 flagship SUV On May 21, Audi USA announced that its adaptive driving beam (ADB) Digital Matrix LED headlights will be available to U.S. customers for the first time on the all-new, full-size, 2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9 flagship SUV models when they arrive at U.S. dealers later in 2026. Digital Matrix LED technology continuously shapes the light pattern in real time, keeping more usable light o...

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Mercedes-AMG unveils all-new, all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe On May 20, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the all-new, all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe, built on its advanced AMG.EA electric platform. It introduces a new high-performance electric drive system for the first time in a production EV. The vehicle measures 5,094 mm in length, 1,959 mm in width, 1,411 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,040 mm. The model has two versions i.e., AMG GT 55 and AMG GT 63. P...

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Audi to unveil A2 e-tron as new entry level electric model in 2026 On May 20, Audi announced that it is planning to unveil the new Audi A2 e-tron in the fall 2026 as an entry-level electric model. It will be produced in the Ingolstadt plant, Germany. The prototype camouflaged A2 e-tron is being tested in different conditions, including snow, wind tunnels at Audi Technical Development in Ingolstadt, Germany, and on public roads, to make sure it pe...

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Skoda unveils all-new Epiq electric SUV based on MEB+ platform On May 19, Skoda unveiled Epiq, the all-new electric SUV. It is the brand’s first model built on the new MEB+ platform and also its first front-wheel-drive EV. The MEB+ platform uses lighter batteries, which helps reduce energy use. The SUV measures 4,171 mm x 1,798 mm x 1,581 mm (LxWxH), with a wheelbase of 2,601 mm. Skoda Epiq comes with two battery options i.e., a smaller 38.5 kW...

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HERE Technologies launches Location Reasoning for real-world AI decisions HERE Technologies (HERE) has unveiled HERE Location Reasoning, a geospatial grounding solution engineered to help AI models, agentic systems, and enterprise deployments deliver deterministic, location-aware decisions in real-world environments. The solution combines HERE’s map data, live traffic, and road intelligence. It offloads spatial computation from the language mod...

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Li Auto launches next-gen Li L9, its first EI-powered REEV SUV On May 15, Li Auto launched the next-generation Li L9, its first EI (embodied intelligence)-powered range-extended electric (REEV) SUV. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 459,800 and CNY 509,800, respectively. The Li L9 adopts a 6-seater layout and measures 5,255mm long, 2,000mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,125mm. The Li L9 features a dual-motor inte...

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GWM WEY launches V9X plug-in hybrid electric SUV On May 18, WEY, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the V9X large plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 349,800 to CNY 389,800. The V9X measures 5,205mm or 5,299mm long, 2,025mm wide, and 1,825mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm or 3,150mm. The V9X features an intelligent 4WD layout. Equipped with a 2.0T engine and dual motors...

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XPeng sees first mass-produced Robotaxi roll off production line, with demonstration operation scheduled for H2 2026 On May 18, XPeng announced the roll-off of the first mass-produced Robotaxi at its Guangzhou Branch. The model will be available for demonstration operation in the second half (H2) of 2026, according to the head of XPeng’s Robotaxi division. Built on the GX, an XPeng flagship model, the XPeng Robotaxi is China’s first full-stac...

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Zenrin’s high-precision map selected for JVC KENWOOD’s new car navigation system Zenrin Co., Ltd. (Zenrin) announced that its high-precision map data has been adopted for the new model of JVC KENWOOD Corporation’s (JVC KENWOOD) "Saisoku Navi" car navigation system. Zenrin also officially announced that it will begin providing its "Zenrin Navi Connect" smartphone application that links with the car navigation system and provides seamless gui...

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ECARX and May Mobility to develop, grow autonomous ride-hail fleet On May 19, ECARX Holdings, a London, UK-based automotive intelligence company, announced a strategic framework agreement with Ann Arbor, Michigan-based May Mobility, to bring ECARX’s intelligent driving capacity to May Mobility’s future autonomous fleet for scaling ride-hail deployment.  The partnership has identified a third-party vehicle platform for initial targeted deploy...

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Hesai, China, to support Mercedes-Benz programs in Europe and China, updates about new wins On May 19, Hesai Group announced that it has been selected as the strategic LiDAR partner and confirmed supplier for Mercedes-Benz models, enabling Level 3 autonomous driving. The new supply agreement supports Mercedes-Benz programs in Europe and China, with LiDAR production supported by Hesai’s new Galileo manufacturing center in Thailand. Hesai ATX LiD...

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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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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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Archion, Hino–Mitsubishi Fuso JV, targets over 50% domestic share; Challenges Isuzu group’s stronghold Archion Corporation (Archion), a joint venture between Hino Motors Limited (Hino Motors) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus), aims to achieve a market share of over 50% in the domestic Japanese market in and after fiscal 2029. It anticipates that the impact of consolidating development, purchasing, a...

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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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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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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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