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BYD is planning to build three production facilities on a former Ford industrial site in Brazil: one for the production of electric and hybrid cars, one for chassis for electric buses and trucks, and a third that will process ...

Skoda electrifies Tour de France

This year’s Tour de France, which started on 1 July, marks Skoda’s 20th anniversary as the official main sponsor of the world’s most famous cycling race. This year’s 209 support and organisation vehicles are almost entirely electric. 207 of ...

Leopard 5. BYD Fang Cheng Bao SF EREV SUV got the official name in China

The Fang Cheng Bao SF EREV (range extender) off-roader from BYD got the official name in China. Now, it is called “Leopard 5” (豹5). Bearing in mind that we can translate “Fang Cheng Bao” (方程豹) as “Formula Leopard” or “Equation ...

China produced its 20 millionth new energy vehicle

As a silver GAC Aion Hyper GT rolled off the production line, China’s 20 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) was born. The ceremony was held in Guangzhou, China, with representatives from FAW, Dongfeng, SAIC, Changan, BAIC, BYD, Chery, JAC, Great ...

Norway: 12,801 BEVs registered over June

New registrations of electric cars in Norway continued to increase for the end of the first half of 2023. With 12,801 new electric cars, the result not only surpassed that of May, but also that of June 2022. The ...

Schaeffler opens R&D centre in Slovakia

The German automotive supplier Schaeffler has opened a new development centre in Kysuce, Slovakia. Here, the company is developing products and components for e-mobility as well as chassis applications that are used for automated driving, among other things. The ...

Huawei’s new AITO M5 SUV with 1,455 km range starts pre-sale at 35,800 USD

On July 2, Huawei-backed EV manufacturer AITO unveiled a new Standard Edition of its AITO M5 SUV. The pre-sale price starts at 259,800 yuan (35,800 USD) for the rear-wheel drive model and 279,800 yuan (38,500 USD) for the four-wheel drive model. ...

Chery’s Jetour Traveller light off-road SUV spied in China, available in ICE and PHEV

Recently, Jetour Traveller, a four-wheel drive off-road style SUV, was seen on Chinese streets. It is expected to launch later this month in July. Just like its name, the Traveller targets consumers who travel in light/normal off-road conditions; hence, this car ...

USA to subsidise electric vehicle manufacturers

The US government wants to invest two billion US dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate domestic production of electric and hybrid vehicles. Projects that help to preserve endangered jobs are to be prioritised. As announced by the ...

Toyota presents 2nd gen C-HR hybrids

Toyota has presented the second generation of its coupé-like SUV model C-HR. The car is now being offered for the first time as a plug-in hybrid in addition to three full hybrid versions. The new models get Toyota’s fifth-generation ...

Skora adds hybrid variant to second generation Kodiaq

Skoda has presented the second generation of its SUV model Kodiaq. The new edition of the Kodiaq will also be launched as a part-time electric vehicle for the first time. Skoda has now revealed the first concrete data on ...

China speed: Deepal S7 to launch on June 25, deliveries to start on June 30

Changan recently announced that it will launch Deepal S7 electric SUV on June 25, and deliveries will start five days later on June 30. As usual for Deepal, the S7 will come in three versions: all-electric, EREV, and hydrogen. The ...

VW opens German pre-order books for the Touareg R eHybrid

VW has started the pre-sales of the new Touareg R eHybrid in Germany. According to VW, the hybrid SUV features the most powerful drive of all series models by the company so far. Prices in Germany start from €93,870. ...

Rheinmetall presents new modular EV heat pump

The German defence company and automotive supplier Rheinmetall has presented a new heat pump for electric vehicles that is offered as a plug-and-play solution. The compact component is completely pre-assembled and filled. The system solution is designed for 400-volt ...

BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao SF winter testing pictures released, launch possibly delayed

BYD recently released winter testing pictures of its upcoming electric SUV, which will launch as the first vehicle under the new Fang Cheng Bao brand. The photos were taken in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, and many Chinese media call them spy ...

China: Purchase tax exemption for NEVs is extended

The Chinese government is extending the purchase tax exemption for New Energy Vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs and PHEVs) for another four years. It is currently the only incentive available for NEVs in China and was due to expire at the ...

BYD-made Songsan SS Dolphin retro-roadster spotted on the streets in China

This is the 2021 Songsang SS Dolphin – a retro roadster inspired by Chevrolet Corvette 1954, also called C1. SS Dolphin is a plugin hybrid, and manufacturing was outsourced to BYD. As Songsang has no car-production license in China, SS ...

Changan Qiyuan A07 EV spy shots exposed in China. To compete with ID.7 and Model 3

On June 20, spy shots of a new mid-size sedan Changan Qiyuan A07 were exposed. Changan is a state-owned automaker, and Qiyuan (启源) is their entry-level series focusing on EVs and EREVs. The A7 is Qiyuan’s first car and will ...

BYD Song Plus Champion Edition launched in China. EV version starts at 23,700 USD

The BYD Song Plus Champion Edition was launched in the Chinese market in two variants: EV and PHEV. It is a facelift model of the well-known BYD Song Plus SUV that was one of the best-selling SUVs for several months ...

Next VW Tiguan generation to include revised plug-in hybrid

VW has announced the first details of the new generation of its best-selling Tiguan model over its final test drives: In its third generation with plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 ...

Bosnia and Herzegovina subsidises EV purchases

The government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has earmarked about half a million euros to promote the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles this year. Unlike last year, businesses can now also benefit from the scheme. The ...

BAIC Stone 01 hardcore EREV SUV with CATL’s battery exposed on Chinese MIIT, price starts at 42,000 USD

Recently, BAIC’s brand-new hardcore SUV called Stone 01 was exposed by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Stone 01 is expected to officially launch at the end of the year at the earliest, and will compete with ...

Geely Galaxy L6 was exposed by Chinese Government before the official launch

The Geely Galaxy L6 PHEV sedan has been revealed by the Chinese MIIT. It will become the cheapest sedan built on the CMA platform. worth mentioning that it shares the powertrain with the recently launched Galaxy L7 SUV. It means ...

Lynk & Co 08 is ready for the mass production in China. To hit the market soon

Lynk & Co 08 basic information Lynk & Co 08 powertrain Editor’s comment The Lynk & Co 08 midsize fastback SUV with a plug-in hybrid system from Geely and Volvo is ready for the mass production in China as ...

Great Wall Motors’ new Haval Xianglong off-road SUV exposed on Chinese MIIT

Haval’s upcoming Xianglong SUV was exposed on the Chinese MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) declaration database. B26 was previously announced as the internal codename. Xianglong (翔龙) is a new hard-core off-road SUV under the brand’s Dragon series. It ...

Vauxhall confirms Astra Electric prices in the UK

Vauxhall has confirmed prices for the Astra Electric with prices starting from £39,995 OTR. In addition, the hybrid Astra Sports Tourer GSe is now available to order, starting from £43,250. The Astra Electric is available in two trim lines ...

Geely’s Galaxy L6 sedan to unveil on June 15, may have up to 1,300km range

Recently, Geely released a teaser image of its brand-new upcoming Galaxy L6 plug-in hybrid sedan. Geely will officially unveil the car on June 15th. The official launch and delivery start dates are set for the third quarter of this year. ...

Xiaomi-related Rox EREV SUV was spied in China without camouflage. Ready to rival G-Class

Briefly about Rox brand Rox SUV spy shots, video and new info Editor’s comment The Rox off-road SUV was spied in China without camouflage. It is a full size SUV from the company, closely connected to the Roborock vacuum ...

Lynk & Co 09 five-seater SUV official pics revealed, available in ICE and PHEV versions

This is the new Lynk & Co 09 five-seater SUV. It will officially launch on June 15. Currently, the car is available in 6-seater and 7-seater models. The five-seater adds a new exterior color called Deep Sea Blue, but its ...

BYD pickup truck interior was exposed by the international delegation. First video

BYD pickup truck exposed in video More spy shots and info about the BYD pickup truck Editor’s comment The upcoming BYD pickup truck’s interior was exposed by the international delegation. They have filmed a short video of driving the ...

NEV registrations continue to rise in China over May

Sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China increased again in May. Around 717,000 of the so-called New Energy Vehicles (NEV) were sold, according to data published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). As reported, 636,000 ...

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