Maserati unveils MCPURA supercar at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK On July 10, Maserati unveiled its new MCPURA supercar at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK. The model is an evolution of the MC20 model. The model comes with 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine, which generates output of 630 hp and 720 Nm of torque. Its innovative Formula 1-inspired pre-chamber combustion system with twin spark plugs gives it great power and efficien...

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MG Motor unveils IM5, IM6, and new EV concepts at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed On July 10, MG Motor showcased two advanced EVs, including the sleek MG IM5 executive saloon and the MG IM6 SUV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The MG IM5 Long Range features a 100-kWh battery that offers up to 655 km of driving range. The vehicle, built on an 800V architecture, supports fast charging and can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 17 minutes. It can...

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XPENG debuts G6 and P7+ at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed On July 10, XPENG showcased its all-new G6, along with the P7+ fastback sedan, its first AI-defined electric vehicle, at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new G6 features a sleek design and advanced technology, including an 800V LFP battery that allows ultra-fast charging. It now uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with 68.5 kWh for the Standard Range and 80.8 kWh for the L...

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Zeekr unveils technologies for 9X SUV poised for pre-orders at end of August On July 9, Zeekr held an event to unveil the SEA-S luxury super dedicated hybrid architecture based on an electric architecture. The architecture is for the 9X SUV, a model poised for pre-orders at the end of August. The SEA-S, the world’s first full-stack 900V hybrid architecture, makes the global debut of a megawatt-level hybrid electric drive, delivering a maximum p...

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Mazda unveils third generation CX-5 SUV in Europe On July 10, Mazda unveiled the third generation of the CX-5. The SUV pairs e-SKYACTIV G 2.5 G gasoline engine, which is the single type offered, with SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed automatic transmission. M Hybrid version, powered by Mazda's 24 V mild hybrid technology, will be offered in Europe, Japan, and other markets. SKYACTIV-Z, which is under development to achieve ideal combustion, will be introduc...

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Eye-Net, Israel completes trial of V2X collision prevention technology in France On July 9, Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd. has completed the first phase of a mobility trial in Bordeaux, France. The trial is conducted in collaboration with Renault Group, Orange S.A., Keolis Bordeaux Métropole Mobilité, Bordeaux INP, Allianz SE, and Eviden. In the first phase, Eye-Net’s vehicle...

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Honda Brazil reports 33% sales increase during H1 2025 On July 7, Honda Automóveis do Brasil announced a 33% year-over-year sales growth for the first half of 2025, outpacing the national market average of 5% and marking its best first semester in five years. This strong performance is driven by a renewed portfolio, notably the HR-V, which became the best-selling Honda model in Brazil and achieved a global sales record of over 6,000 units in Jun...

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Aston Martin unveils Vantage S On July 9, Aston Martin unveiled the new Vantage S, the most performance-focused model in its sports car lineup. It features more power, sharper handling, and unique design updates, setting a new standard for Aston Martin’s front-engine sports cars. The model is powered by an upgraded 4.0-litre V8 Twin-Turbo engine, which generates output of 680 PS and 800 Nm of torque. It accelerates 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds becaus...

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Quebec relaxes ZEV mandate, cites ‘new market realities’ On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Under current legislation, ZEVs must account for 32.5% ...

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Eye-Net, Israel completes first phase of POC project with European OEM for V2X technology On July 7, Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., has completed the first phase of a paid proof-of-concept (POC) project with a top European vehicle OEM to validate the performance and compatibility of its V2X technology with the OEM’s vehicles for potential commercial integration.  The goal of ...

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Michelin develops CrossClimate 3 Sport tire for new Alpine A390 all-electric sport fastback Michelin has developed and supplied a dedicated version of the new CrossClimate 3 Sport tire for the new Alpine A390 all-electric sport fastback. The vehicle will be equipped with 245/45 R20 103V XL tires, featuring an exclusive “A39” marking to denote the custom-engineered design for this specific model. Specially developed for high-performance sport...

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Ebusco, Netherlands announces loan restructuring deal On July 7, Ebusco announced an agreement on the restructuring of loans that were due mid-August 2025. The company reported that CVI Investments (managed by Heights Capital) and Kabuto Technology have agreed to take over the full loan positions currently held by ING Bank and Rabobank, totaling about EUR 12.8 million. These loans are due on August 14, 2025. If the transfer of the loans goes thro...

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Momenta, Qualcomm to co-develop ADAS solutions Momenta launched pioneering cooperation with Qualcomm on the development of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solutions based on the Snapdragon Ride chip family.  The cooperation will involve the Snapdragon 8797, 8650, 8620, and 8775 chips. The two companies will co-develop mass-produced solutions with high cost performance. This June, a Snapdragon 8620 chip-powered 7V1R solution will reach ...

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Mahle holds technical seminar at Weichai Power Mahle held a technical seminar at Weichai Power to exhibit nearly 20 innovative products in the fields of hydrogen energy, electric drive systems, and thermal management and conduct in-depth exchanges on topics such as supporting components for natural gas engines and high-efficiency diesel engines, as well as the New Energy transformation of commercial vehicles. The hydrogen engine on display employ...

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Odysse Electric, India launches Racer Neo electric scooter at INR 52 thousand On July 7, Odysse Electric Vehicles launched the Racer Neo, an upgraded version of its Racer electric scooter, priced at INR 52 thousand for the graphene variant and INR 63 thousand for the Lithium-ion version. The scooter falls under the low-speed electric vehicle category, powered by a 250W motor with a top speed of 25 km/h, requiring no license or registration. The R...

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Ettifos, Korea secures funding for Global V2X expansion On July 2, Ettifos announced that it has secured USD 11 million in its Series B funding round. It has raised USD 6 million led by LB Investment, with participation from L&S Venture Capital, Kyobo Securities, and KR Ventures. An additional USD 5 million is expected to be raised from several other investment firms by the end of July 2025. The finding will be used to mass produce its C-V2X hard...

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Maserati announces world debut of three supercars at Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK On July 7, Maserati announced that it will unveil the world debut of a "new and authentic expression of energy" crafted in the Maserati way. The debut will take place at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will be held from July 10 to 13, 2025, completing a journey that began in Modena, Italy. The Maserati GranCabrio, Maserati GT2 Stradale, and Maserati MCX...

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Formosa Smart Energy, Taiwan and SKB Group, Poland partner on electric buses and charging systems On July 2, SKB Group announced that it has signed an agreement with Formosa Smart Energy, Taiwan. The agreement will focus on building a platform for electric buses, creating pilot projects and demonstration centers in Europe, commercialization of intelligent charging systems with V2G function, development of modular energy storage systems, and integ...

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XPeng launches G7 electric SUV On July 3, XPeng launched the G7 intelligent battery electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 195,800 to CNY 225,800. Adopting an aircraft-inspired exterior design, the G7 strikes a balance between technological aesthetics and visual tension, with suspended frameless rearview mirrors and a rear assisted driving indicator light. It measures 4,892mm long, 1,925mm wide, and 1...

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GAC Group exports 50 Aion V SUVs to Hong Kong On June 30, a launch ceremony for the Guangzhou-Hong Kong Automobile Export Express Line was held at Guangzhou’s Nansha Automobile Port, where 50 Aion V SUVs were loaded onto the Sui-Gang Auto 01 ro-ro ship for transportation to Hong Kong and, in the next few days, delivery to local users. In the past, it usually took nearly 14 working days to complete the customs clearance and license plate registr...

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