ich includes INR 21.67 billion in capital expenditure. This R&D expenditure represents approximately 3% of the company’s total turnover. It also introduced several new technologies during the year. These include a 3-in-1 E-drive system for battery electric vehicles, a battery disconnect unit with smart fuse, a high-power onboard charger application for EVs, Mars roof technology, multi-step regenerative braking, a pillar-to-pillar three-screen d...

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he next three years. Saudi Arabia’s automotive market offers strong potential, driven by high vehicle ownership (1.8 vehicles per household) and a young population (70% under 35). SOUEAST’s NEV and intelligent tech expertise align with the Kingdom’s transport upgrades.  The S09 is a flagship smart premium D-class SUV. It has a 2.0T turbocharged engine. Its dimensions are 4,858mm in length, 1,925mm in width, and 1,780mm in height, and a 285...

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rpio-N SUV. The new ADAS features are introduced in the premium Z8L variant, with prices starting at INR 2.14 million for the 7-seater. The Level 2 ADAS suite in the Scorpio-N includes features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, smart pilot assistance, lane departure warning, lane keep assistance, traffic recognition, and high beam assistance. In addition, the SUV also offers ...

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Comau unveils new smart automation solutions at Automatica 2025, Germany On June 24, Comau unveiled its wide range of new products aimed at making automation smarter, more mobile, and easier to use for all industries at Automatica 2025 from June 24–27 in Munich. MyCo series of six lightweight collaborative robots: designed to work safely with humans, they offer payloads from 3 kg to 15 kg and are ideal for businesses of any size, regardless of...

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XPeng X9 electric MPV launched in Indonesia; Local production to begin in July Announced on June 19, 2025, XPeng officially held the launch event for its flagship smart electric MPV, the X9, in Indonesia and revealed that local production of the right-hand-drive model will begin in July. This marks the company’s first localized production outside of China. Indonesia is expected to become the X9’s leading market outside of China. Through a lon...

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GWM Indonesia launches Thailand-made ORA 03 EV, local assembly to follow Announced on June 26, 2025, GWM Indonesia has officially launched the ORA 03, a smart and stylish all-electric vehicle that blends retro-futuristic design with advanced technology. The ORA 03 is now available at a price of IDR 379 million. A special early bird offer brings the price down to IDR 369 million, valid until GIIAS 2025 concludes on August 3. Customers who place th...

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EQT to sell Pioneer Corporation to CarUX, subsidiary of Innolux Corporation, Taiwan On June 26, EQT announced that BPEA Private Equity Fund VI and BPEA Private Equity Fund VII (EQT) have agreed to sell Pioneer Corporation for USD 1.1 billion to CarUX, a leading innovator in smart cockpit solutions and a subsidiary of top panel supplier based in Taiwan, Innolux Corporation.  After the transaction, CarUX and Pioneer aim to deliver a more comprehen...

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udio Osaka, a new software development operation in April 2025, at the Grand Green Osaka, a commercial complex located in Umeda area. The new studio houses teams responsible for technologies realizing SDVs, including automated driving, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), various apps such as smart cabin apps, SoC (System on Chip) and the vehicle OS. Honda plans to further enhance the studio to have approximately 500 associates, which makes...

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Valeo Smart Safety 360 selected by European premium automaker for Level 2 driving and parking system Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that it will supply its Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) ADAS solution to a European premium OEM. Production is scheduled to start in 2026. VSS360 is a scalable, cost-effective system that integrates driving and parking functions, allowing OEMs to remove individual ECUs while maintaining minimal impact the vehicle arch...

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EMO.energy, India launches NEXO for last-mile deliveries with solar and smart batteries On June 25, EMO.energy, a Bengaluru-based startup, launched NEXO, a vertically integrated energy ecosystem tailored specifically for the last-mile delivery segment. The solution aims to enhance energy efficiency and reliability for quick-commerce operations by unifying solar energy, battery storage, and fast-charging infrastructure. NEXO integrates solar power...

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has received accreditation from Germany’s national accreditation body, DAkkS, recognizing the company’s engineering capabilities in functional safety, expected functional safety, and AI safety. Geely Auto is creating a strong AI safety system using advanced technology, efficient processes, and smart partnerships. This system covers everything from functions and software to hardware, chips, and the supply chain. Based on Geely Auto press rel...

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All-new Hyundai Kona Hybrid SUV launched in Philippines Reported on June 20, 2025, Hyundai Motor Philippines has relaunched the Kona SUV as a hybrid model, marking the return of the popular nameplate with electrified power as standard. The all-new Kona HEV is offered in 2 variants, with prices starting from PHP 1.528 million. The 2025 Kona Hybrid powered by a 1.6L Smartstream G engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 141 hp...

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lso available as a passenger transport version called the eVito Tourer. The eSprinter vans are built in the Dusseldorf plant, Germany, and are available with three battery capacity sizes, offering a range of up to 484 km of range. Both models come with the standard MBUX multimedia system, including smart navigation with charging stop and charging support (MB.CHARGE Public), and upgraded safety and driver-assist features. Based on Mercedes Benz pr...

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JOYNEXT, China showcases smart vehicle tech at 2025 Automotive Electronics Congress, Germany On June 18,  JOYNEXT, China, announced that it will showcase its SDV solutions with a live demo using a test vehicle at the Automotive Electronics Congress on June 24 - 25, 2025, in Ludwigsburg. The event focuses on innovations in automotive electronics. This year’s theme is “Navigating through Global Complexity: Architecture and Platform Solution fo...

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AVTOVAZ, Russia partners with Sber, and Rostelecom to develop smart car solutions and digital infrastructure On June 20, AVTOVAZ signed a memorandum of cooperation with Sber and Rostelecom at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The agreement aims to jointly develop digital solutions for cars using the Russian Aurora mobile operating system. The partners will focus on creating software to manage car systems, using AI technologies, an...

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e event was held at Centro Citibanamex, unveiling three new models as part of its Latin American expansion. Soueast introduced the S06 i-DM, a C-class hybrid SUV with a 114 km electric range and over 1,000 km combined range, featuring L2 autonomous driving and intelligent safety systems; the S07, a smart urban SUV with luxury connectivity and full ADAS; and the S09, a D-class premium SUV powered by a 2.0-liter Turbo engine, designed for families ...

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AvtoVAZ, Russia partners with Smart Driving Lab to advance vehicle digitalization for LADA models On June 18, AvtoVAZ JSC and Smart Driving Lab signed a memorandum at SPIEF 2025 to strengthen their strategic partnership in the field of vehicle digitalization. The agreement outlines continued collaboration on the development, implementation, and promotion of telematics and digital services for both current and future LADA models. The partnership f...

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bus is BYD's first 12- meter city bus that uses blade battery chassis technology. B12.b is optimized for high-frequency and high-intensity urban bus operation scenarios. Additionally, the company announced that it will collaborate with more local partners in the future to deliver efficient and smart transportation solutions for both urban and intercity networks in Europe. Based on BYD press release...

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JAC ships RF8 model to Mexico for Latin American debut On June 16, JAC announced the overseas debut and initial delivery of its next-generation smart MPV, JAC RF8. The first batch of vehicles was shipped from China to Mexico represents the RF8’s entry into the Latin American market, where it will begin official terminal launches in Mexico and other countries across the region starting next month. Built on JAC’s proprietary MUSE architecture, ...

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own resources will also benefit from the project’s findings. A separate R&D project will explore how lab data can improve production settings. This is important because production data alone isn't enough to fully understand certain processes, such as calendering. By combining real-time data with smart models, battery production is expected to become more efficient. The upgraded CellLab will also support deeper research in the future. Based on ...

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