vehicles, infrastructure and supply. The companies along with German policymakers, are working together to develop an integrated hydrogen ecosystem for heavy-duty transport. The initiative includes deployment of hydrogen refueling stations along key European routes and offering competitive hydrogen prices. This will help customers operate hydrogen-powered trucks at a competitive cost. Th companies will announce further details about the initiativ...

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CDMS 2026: Beijing Hyundai opens pre-orders for all-new Ioniq V SUV On August 21, Beijing Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd (Beijing Hyundai) announced that its all-new SUV, the Ioniq V, which made its appearance at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS), was available for pre-orders with pre-sale prices starting at CNY 119,900. The Ioniq V features a spacecraft-inspired exterior design that breaks away from the rounded, homogeneous styling commonly seen among ...

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CDMS 2026: BMW opens pre-orders for next-generation iX3 Long Wheelbase On August 21, BMW China announced that the next-generation BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase was available for pre-order. The model is offered in three variants—the 30L, 40L, and 50L—with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 269,900 to CNY 339,900. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2026, with the prices to remain unchanged at launch. As BMW’s first Neue Klasse model develo...

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ven-speed S tronic transmission. Audi Q5 2.0 TDI generates output of 150 kW and 400 Nm of torque. At the top of the range, the Audi SQ5 generates output of 270 kW and 550 Nm of torque, reaching 0–100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. It combines quattro all-wheel drive and S sport suspension. In South Africa, prices start at ZAR 1,295,000 for the Q5 S line 2.0 TFSI SUV and ZAR 1,365,000 for the Sportback version. Based on Audi South Africa press release...

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16.6 15.5 15.7 16.0 14.6 15.5 16.3 16.3 16.3 16.6 16.3 （Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis: BEA） U.S. vehicle sales in August saw strong growth in hybrid vehicle (HEV) demand, particularly among Japanese and Korean automakers, supported by persistently elevated gasoline prices linked to the Middle East conflict and an expanding lineup of hybrid models. Reflecting this trend, Hyundai announced plans to increase the sha...

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CDMS 2026: GWM launches new Ora 5 GT hatchback coupe On August 28, Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) announced the official launch of the new Ora 5 GT hatchback coupe. The model is available in internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid, and battery-electric versions, with six variants in total. Prices range from CNY 99,800 to CNY 143,800, with limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 89,800 to CNY 133,800. The Ora 5 GT features a low-...

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Slate Auto announces two cargo kits, including a high-roof option Slate Auto has reportedly confirmed during a recent event that it plans to offer cargo kit options for its Blank Slate electric pickups. With prices starting at about USD 3,000, the two kits will be available to all customers, including fleet operators. At least two kits will be offered, according to a person who attended a recent ride-along event in Portland, Oregon. During the ev...

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, comprising the Xiaomi Kunlun Platform, Xiaomi Kunlun HyperRange, and Xiaomi Kunlun Total Safety. Based on this architecture, Xiaomi unveiled its first range-extended SUV series, the Xiaomi SkyNomad series, comprising two models: the Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max and N70 Max. The two models have presale prices of CNY 299,900 and CNY 259,900, respectively, and are expected to be officially launched in September 2026. From Xiaomi HKEX announcements 1/2...

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Ola Electric, India launches S1Z electric scooter range with Bharat Cell LFP technology On August 28, Ola Electric launched the S1Z electric scooter range with prices starting at INR 80 thousand and going up to INR 100 thousand. The S1Z is the company’s first scooter range to use its indigenously developed Bharat Cell LFP battery technology and is developed at its Battery Innovation Centre and manufactured at the Ola Gigafactory in Tamil Nadu. ...

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Nippon Shokubai revises investment amount for new EV battery material plant and operation start date Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (Nippon Shokubai) has announced a partial revision to its plan to expand production capacity for electrolytes used in lithium-ion battery (LIB), such as those for electric vehicles (EVs). Investments are also likely to increase from its original plan due to rising prices, such as material costs. The company is currently c...

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CDMS 2026: Chery launches all-new Fulwin T7 battery-electric SUV On August 26, Chery’s Fulwin New Energy Vehicle (NEV) series announced the official launch of the all-new Fulwin T7 battery-electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 97,900 to CNY 118,900 and limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 94,900 to CNY 115,900. As Chery’s first model developed for global markets from the outset, the F...

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CDMS 2026: BYD’s Fangchengbao debuts Fangcheng S GT shooting brake, showcases Fangcheng S On August 20, Fangchengbao brand announced it had opened pre-orders for its all-new battery electric models, the Fangcheng S and Fangcheng S GT, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 230,000 to CNY 280,000. Both models were showcased at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS), where the Fangcheng S GT made its offline debut. The interiors of both models were a...

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Toyota to continue bearing inflation costs in H2 FY 2026 considering Middle East and other situations On August 27, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced plans to continue absorbing inflationary costs—such as rising raw material prices—for parts purchased from suppliers in the second half of fiscal year 2026 (H2 FY 2026, from October 2026 to March 2027), based on the worsening Middle East situation and the impact of Kumamoto Earthquake....

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CDMS 2026: BYD opens pre-sales for all-new Da Han EV large flagship sedan On August 21, BYD Company Limited (BYD) announced that the Da Han EV, an all-new large flagship sedan, opened for pre-sale at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS). The model is available in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) versions, with three variants in total and pre-sale prices ranging from CNY 249,900 to CNY 299,900. The Da Han EV measures 5,256 mm in len...

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CDMS 2026: BAIC’s Beijing Off-Road launches all-new Taitan 700 luxury range-extended SUV On August 25, Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd (BAIC Group) announced that the Taitan 700, an all-new luxury range-extended SUV from BAIC Group Off-Road Vehicle Co., Ltd (Beijing Off-Road), was officially launched in Beijing. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 279,800 to CNY 379,800 (limited-time promotional prices: CNY ...

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l based on the company’s ADAPT multi-new-energy-vehicle platform. Under the limited introductory Battery-as-a-Service programme, the EV starts at INR 1.4 million plus 4.90 INR/Km battery rental, while the PHEV starts at INR 2.18 million plus 3.20 INR/Km battery rental. For full vehicle ownership, prices start at INR 1.95 million for the EV and INR 2.57 million for the PHEV. The Hector Tomahawk measures 4,745 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, 1,770 mm hig...

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AIC Motor) on August 21, its MG brand officially launched the all-new MG 07 coupe, offering both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrains. The model is available in seven variants, priced between CNY 108,900 and CNY 159,900, with limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 105,900 to CNY 156,900. The MG 07 measures 4,886 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,478/1,485 mm in height, with a wheelba...

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e X-series models over the next three years. The Yijing X9, a flagship SUV jointly developed by Dongfeng Motor and Huawei Qiankun, was also showcased at the motor show. All variants come standard with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 and feature a four-LiDAR perception system. Presales began on August 18, with prices starting at CNY 299,800. Orders reached 16,217 units within 12 hours of the start of presales. Dongfeng eπ showcased models including the eπ ...

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e CPCA, August is not traditionally a peak season for China’s auto market. With the summer heat compounded by typhoons and other extreme weather conditions, overall market volume remains low, although momentum for a recovery is gradually building. ICE vehicles remain under pressure from high fuel prices and aging product lineups and are expected to continue posting a substantial y/y decline. By contrast, new structural growth drivers are emergi...

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GlobalData blog: Crisis? What crisis? The puzzling case of strong US sales Tariffs. Slumping Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales. Soaring gasoline prices. Geopolitical instability. Rock-bottom consumer confidence. An affordability crisis for new vehicles. All these factors are at work in the US Light Vehicle (LV) market in 2026. And yet, sales are holding up remarkably well. Admittedly, volumes were down by 2.7% year-on-year (YoY) through the fi...

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