FAW-VW launches Sagitar S sedan On April 1, FAW-VW launched the Sagitar S sedan. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 79,800 to CNY 105,800. The Sagitar S measures 4,702mm long, 1,815mm wide, and 1,484mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,688mm. The Sagitar S features a front-engine FWD layout. Equipped with a powertrain comprising either an 81kW/141Nm 1.5L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 118kW/250Nm 1.5...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Tundra 1794 Edition is 12 million yen (including tax), and the Highlander Limited ZR Hybrid is 8.6 million yen (including tax). The target monthly sales volume for nationwide launch is 80 units and 40 units, respectively. Furthermore, Toyota stated that it will begin sales of the Camry, a mid-size sedan produced at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant, as soon as preparations are complete. By bringing these three U.S.-produced models to Japan, Toyota ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

GAC Toyota launches bZ7 electric sedan On March 29, GAC Toyota launched the bZ7 mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan. The vehicle model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 229,800. The bZ7 measures 5,130mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,506mm, 1,500mm, or 1,491mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,020mm. Powered by a single 207kW/320Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 71.35kWh or 88.13kWh lithium-iron phosph...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

FAW-Audi launches next-gen Audi A6L sedan On March 25, FAW-Audi launched the next-generation Audi A6L sedan. The vehicle model is available in one 3.0T and three 2.0T variants, with prices ranging from CNY 322,900 to CNY 435,900. The next-generation Audi A6L measures 5,142mm long, 1,874mm wide, and 1,464mm or 1,450mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,066mm. The next-generation Audi A6L is built on the PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) platform, with so...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

elped to bring about the joint venture’s fifth straight profitable quarter at the start of 2026. Key features of the three-year plan include: SAIC-GM will invest over USD 1.4 billion to upgrade existing models and develop next-generation products. Focus on core nameplates like the Buick LaCrosse sedan and Cadillac XT5 crossover will include localized electrical and digital architectures in 2026, including a China-developed software-defined coc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Mercedes-Benz unveils refreshed Maybach S-Class with mild-hybrid engines On March 24, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new generation Maybach S-Class Sedan. It comes with updated six- and eight-cylinder engines. In some markets, V12 engine is still available. The engines have been redesigned to meet future emission rules. The top model in Europe and some other markets, the Maybach S 680, uses an upgraded V8 engine which generates output of 450 kW and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

vited to the China Development Forum 2026 and delivered a speech. At the forum, new cooperative results between Mercedes-Benz and Tsinghua University were unveiled. A multimodal large model co-developed by the two parties over a long-term will be applied to Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation S-Class sedan for launch in 2026. Based on the multimodal large model, the high-end rear-row entertainment system of the S-Class sedan will deeply integrate n...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Xiaomi EV launches facelifted SU7 electric sedan On March 19, Xiaomi EV launched the facelifted SU7 mid-to-large-size battery electric sedan. The vehicle model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 219,900 to CNY 303,900. The facelifted SU7 measures 4,997mm long, 1,963mm wide, and 1,445mm or 1,460mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The SU7 and SU7 Pro variants are equipped with a rear 235kW/505Nm permanent magnet synchro...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

BIMS 2026: MG IM5 premium intelligent e-sedan officially launched in Thailand On March 24, 2026, the MG IM5 officially launched in Thailand at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), branded as “The First Premium Intelligent e-Sedan.” The model is priced from THB 1.5499 million, following an earlier preview of its key features. The MG IM5 integrates smart technologies, rigorous safety systems, advanced handling, and high-performance...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Lexus India’s launches its first all-electric sedan for INR 9 million On March 20, Lexus India launched the ES500e, its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for the Indian market, for INR 9 million. It is powered by a 74.68 kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 252 kW of output, all-wheel drive, and a claimed 0–100 km/h time of about 5.5 seconds with an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 580 km on a single charge. It comes with an 11...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

for battery electric vehicles, and the Rhino S solid-state battery offering a cell energy density of 400Wh/kg (still evolving towards 600Wh/kg) and a range of over 1,500km. Chery Auto’s product plans are as follows. -          Both the new QQ3 hatchback and the Fulwin A9 battery electric sedan will adopt a Rhino E variant with a 70kWh capacity and a 195Wh/kg cell energy density. -          The new Fulwin T9L midsize SUV schedu...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

oming Q9 three-row SUV will be first Audi to be launched in the U.S. before rest of world. The three-row Q9 large SUV is a model that its U.S. dealers have been asking for to compete against comparable models from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Separately, Audi USA spokesman has assured dealers that the A8 sedan and its sporty, V8-powered S8 sibling would remain on sale in that market for "quite some time, and there is no end date defined yet.” Concern...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

BMW unveils all-electric i3 Neue Klasse, deliveries begin this autumn On March 18, BMW revealed the second Neue Klasse model i.e., the all-new i3 50 xDrive, a D-segment electric sedan  following the all-new iX3, a D-segment electric SUV. It has dual motors (front and rear), which generate output of 469 hp and 645 Nm of torque. BMW i3 based on the 3 Series will be built at BMW’s Munich plant. Production starts in August 2026, with deliveries b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Geely Galaxy releases official images of Xingyao 7 plug-in hybrid electric sedan On March 17, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, released official images of the Xingyao 7 plug-in hybrid electric sedan. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Xingyao 7 measures 4,958mm long, 1,915mm wide, and 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,852mm. The Xingyao 7 is equipped with the e-AWD system, an 82kW engine, and a lithium-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

BYD debuts new Seal 08 plug-in hybrid electric sedan On March 6, BYD debuted the Seal 08, a new Ocean-series flagship plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The Seal 08 adopts the Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 design concept. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the vehicle model measures 5,150mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm. The Seal 08 is equipped with a 115kW engine, either a single...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply Ventus S1 evo3 high-performance sports tires to Mercedes-Benz Motor Co., Ltd. as original equipment (OE) tires for the partially-altered S-Class, the German automaker’s flagship sedan. The 19-inch Ventus S1 evo3 to be installed on this model features a balanced combination of excellent grip, handling, quietn...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Changan upgrades four models in Mexico On March 14, it was reported that Changan launched four new upgraded models in Mexico: the CHANGAN ALSVIN PLUS sedan and three SUVs: the CS35 MAX, CS55 PLUS, and CS75 PLUS. The launch coincided with a 287 km test drive across the Yucatan Peninsula, part of the 2026 Changan Global Testing Season, covering highways, coastal roads, and rural terrain from Cancun to Playa del Carmen. The CS55 PLUS, powered by the...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle to release Roewe i6 gasoline sedan, MG 4X electric SUV On March 11, SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle announced release plans for new Roewe and MG vehicle models. In 2026, SAIC Roewe’s 20th anniversary, the brand will release the Roewe i6 gasoline sedan in April. A launch event for detailed strategic plans will be held on April 21. SAIC-MG will release the MG 4X battery electric SUV with a family exterior design language...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

EV production programs in the U.S., Sony Honda Mobility announced only that it will present a “AFEELA Prototype Tuned Up by Hajime Sorayama” exhibit at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo starting March 14 through May 10. No mention has yet been made about a change in plans for the AFEELA 1 electric sedan that is based on the platform of the cancelled Honda EVs and being manufactured at the East Liberty Assembly Plant in Ohio. Honda meanwhile is c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Volvo Cars introduces Volvo ES90 in South Africa On March 11, Volvo Cars South Africa introduced the fully electric flagship E segment sedan Volvo ES90 to the local market.  The Volvo ES90 is built on SPA2 platform and features an advanced 800-volt electrical system that enables faster charging and improved efficiency. It is powered by a 92-kWh battery, offering a claimed driving range of up to 755 km (WLTP). The vehicle measures 5,000 mm in len...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12