BYD to introduce Ti7 as its first seven-seater car for UK On May 19, BYD announced the Ti7 for the UK market. The seven-seat SUV is 5,146mm long, 1,995mm wide, and 1,865mm tall. The Ti7 features BYD’s Dual Mode Performance (DM-p) plug-in hybrid powertrain. It has two electric motors driving all four wheels and a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine. It has an electric combined (WLTP) range of 79 miles. Further details, including pricing and s...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

ng Vietnam’s top 10 best-selling vehicles for the month. The Xpander led sales with 1,273 units, followed by the Xforce with 1,250 units. Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam also introduced the New Xforce 2026 in May, featuring a simplified three-variant lineup and new features including a power driver’s seat and a high-definition multi-around monitor. Meanwhile, the Destinator recorded 568 units sold in April, while the Triton and Attrage posted sales...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Nishi Tokyo City, Tokyo. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and presentations by the Executive Vice President of Kia Corporation (Kia), Mr. Sangdae Kim and Kia PBV Japan's President and CEO, Mr. Yasunari Tajima. ・ The first electric van models that Kia will be selling in Japan are the 5-seater compact passenger van "PV5 Passenger" (price: JPY 6.79 million) and the 2-seater cargo van "PV5 Cargo" (JPY 6.19 million). Regarding subsidies,...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Toyota UK unveils all-new Hilux with first-ever electric variant On May 13, Toyota UK revealed the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux. For the first time, it includes an all-electric version along with a diesel 48V model. The new Hilux comes only in a Double Cab (five-seat) version. A two-seat version will be offered later in 2026. The diesel 48V model is available in four grades: Active, Icon, Invincible, and Invincible X. The electric version comes ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Great Wall Motor to introduce WEY V9X crossover in Russia, completes winter testing On May 13, Great Wall Motor announced that it will introduce the six-seat WEY V9X crossover in the Russian market in the fourth quarter of 2026. It underwent extensive testing in various climates and road conditions to adapt it to the local market. The total duration of the tests was nearly three months. The 30,000-kilometer route covered city and regional roads, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

rrent models. The system uses driving data, sensor input and environmental information to detect critical situations at an early stage and initiates targeted, reversible protective measures. These include the automatic closing of windows and sliding roofs, as well as the anticipatory positioning of seat backrests. This early action helps improve safety by getting the car ready before a crash happens. All current MINI models also come with strong ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Audi reveals interiors of all-new Q9 model On May 12, Audi announced that its all-new Q9 model offers a spacious and premium interior designed for comfort on long trips. It can seat up to seven people and has easy access to the third row. For the first time, all doors are electrically operated, making entry and exit simple. The front seats feature ventilation and massage functions, while all seats have basic electric adjustment. The third-row sea...

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NDR Auto Components, India restructures portfolio with two slump sales and JV Investment On May 11, NDR Auto Components Limited announced that its board has approved the transfer of its Seat Trim business (related to certain models) via slump sale to its wholly owned subsidiary NDR Auto Components South Private Limited (NACSPL), at a valuation of INR 94.8 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by May 29, 2026. The company also appr...

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ZF Lifetec opens new sled facility in Czestochowa, Poland ZF Lifetec, a ZF subsidiary, announced that it has officially opened a new sled facility in its site in Czestochowa, Poland. The new facility enables dynamic seat belt testing under crash conditions during the development phase. It supports design decisions based on test data, accelerates development cycles, and increases product robustness. The close integration of physical tests, simulat...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

in April, VW fell 6.7% to 46,101 units (18.5% share), Mercedes rose 4.9% to 23,291 units (9.3% share), BMW fell 0.5% to 22,435 units (9.0% share), Skoda increased 12.2% to 21,192 units (8.5% share), Audi jumped 19.0% to 18,451 units (7.4% share), Opel increased 6.6% to 12,241 units (4.9% share) and SEAT dropped 13.9% to 11,771 units (4.7% share). Tesla’s strong performance in Germany continued in April, up 255.8% to 3,149 units (1.3% share). Am...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

NEX secures exclusive rights to distribute BAW M8 EV in Thailand Reported on May 5, 2026, Thailand SET-listed NEX Point Plc (NEX), an EV company affiliated with Energy Absolute Plc, has signed an agreement with Chinese automaker Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) to become the exclusive distributor of the 7–9-seat BAW M8 EV in Thailand, marking its expansion into the passenger MPV EV segment. Pricing for the BAW M8 is expected to be announced in Ma...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

d that passenger car registrations of 106,862 units in April 2026 represented an increase of 8.4% over April 2025. For the period from January to April, the cumulative total reached 407,389 units, representing a 7.8% increase from the same period in 2025. Toyota sales increased 2.8% to 8,519 units, SEAT sales increased 23.4% to 6,895 units, VW sales increased 8.3% to 6,703 units, Peugeot sales increased 18.3% to 6,440 units and Renault sales decr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Lucid reports USD 780 million EBITDA loss in Q1, suspends 2026 production guidance On May 5, Lucid Group announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.Lucid produced 5,500 vehicles at its plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, up 149% from Q1 2025 and delivered 3,093 vehicles, flat compared to Q1 2025. February delivery timing was affected by a seat supplier issue resolved during the quarter. •    Revenue of USD  282.5 milli...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Feytech–Wuhu Ruitai JV plans Q3 2026 start of seat production for Chery models in Malaysia Reported on May 4, 2026, Malaysia’s Bursa-listed Feytech Holdings Bhd said its joint venture with China’s Wuhu Ruitai Auto Parts Co Ltd, FTRT Autoparts Sdn Bhd, is gaining traction within the local automotive supply chain. The venture is scheduled to start seat production in Q3 2026, supporting two current Chery models along with two upcoming launches...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

Feytech subsidiary lands new MYR 96.83 million seat cover supply deal from Proton On May 4, 2026, Bursa-listed Feytech Holdings Berhad (Feytech) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gosford Leather Industries Sdn Bhd, has been awarded a contract from Malaysian automaker Proton to supply seat covers for an upcoming model. The company noted that the deal builds on a long-running collaboration with Proton, dating back to 2012. Production is s...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

SEAT Martorell plant starts battery production for Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo EVs On May 4, SEAT & Cupra announced that its battery assembly plant in Martorell, Spain, called Workshop 20, supports the VW Group’s MEB platform. It builds batteries for Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo. Each battery has 468 parts. The cells act like the heart, the aluminium case is like the skeleton, the EBOX works as the brain, and the outer covers act like skin. The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/04

Ultra, its most premium and advanced version yet. It will come with a plug-in hybrid (P550e) and a V8 (P615) engine, with a fully electric version planned later this year. The model features a unique sound system called SV electrostatic sound technology for the first time, along with Body and Soul Seats (BASS) and a Sensory Haptic Floor to create a rich, immersive audio experience. The Electrostatic Sound system features 21 lightweight thin film...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

ecture. It delivers an electric range of 700km, with the four-wheel drive variant accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5 seconds. The EXEED brand showcased eight models including the X-CONCEPT concept car, ES7 GT, EX9 and EX7. As the brand’s future flagship model for unmanned mobility, the 3-seat X-CONCEPT features a streamlined design and a full-width wind tunnel structure, boasting a strong sense of technology. In addition, the iCAR bran...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Tachi-S to acquire automotive seat and interior businesses of Toyo Seat and Nanjo Auto Interior Tachi-S Co., Ltd. (Tachi-S) announced that it will acquire the automotive seat and interior businesses of TOYO H&I Co., Ltd. (TOYO H&I). TOYO H&I will establish a new company to which the businesses will be transferred, and Tachi-S will acquire the shares of the newly established company. This acquisition is a part of the mid-term management plan of Ta...

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crossover. The new crossover has significantly increased in size.  Compared to the TENET T4, the T4L is 186 mm longer, 50 mm taller, and has a 40 mm longer wheelbase. This brings the model's overall dimensions to 4506 x 1828 x 1701 mm, with a 2650 mm wheelbase.  These changes have increased rear-seat passenger space, and trunk capacity has increased by 135 liters. The T4L is also certified for use with a towing hitch with a maximum towing capa...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29