Chinese brand Aion reveals UK launch plans

Aion will prioritise sustainable growth rather than chasing market share when it comes to the UK next year with a range of electric and plug-in hybrid models, bosses have said. The Chinese brand will give GAC – China’s fifth-largest car manufacturer – an official presence in the UK for the first time. It will arrive in the spring… Continue reading Chinese brand Aion reveals UK launch plans

Farizon van importer eyes UK expansion with new car deal

Jameel Motors, the UK distributor of Farizon electric vans, is already thinking of an expansion with a possible new car franchise. The Saudi Arabian firm is currently a major distributor for Toyota, Lexus and BYD in more than 10 countries, from Japan to the UAE, as well as Geely-owned Farizon in the UK.  According to CEO Jasmmine Wong, the… Continue reading Farizon van importer eyes UK expansion with new car deal

Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan

Ten years ago, streets in Kazakhstan were full of BMWs, Volkswagens, Mercedes and many other European car brands that have long been enjoying customer loyalty not only in Kazakhstan, but in the post-Soviet space in general. Today, one cannot miss the fact that Chinese-made BYD, Changan, Chery, Geely appear on the roads much more often.… Continue reading Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan

Eicher Trucks & Buses Advances Energy Efficiency Initiatives on National Energy Conservation Day

Eicher Trucks & Buses has announced a series of energy efficiency measures coinciding with National Energy Conservation Day, focusing on manufacturing operations and on-road fleet optimization. The company, a business unit of Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), operates over 387,000 connected vehicles that utilize predictive analytics through its MyEicher platform to improve fuel economy and… Continue reading Eicher Trucks & Buses Advances Energy Efficiency Initiatives on National Energy Conservation Day

Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BMW electric vehicle drivers are the latest to gain access to certain Tesla Superchargers in the US (through the North American Charging Standard, or NACS). That makes it the 15th auto brand to get access, either through NACS adapters or a built-in NACS charging port.… Continue reading Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284

Will Aptiv’s (APTV) New Electrification-Focused Director Shift Its Software-First Transformation Narrative?

Aptiv has appointed Wärtsilä President and CEO Håkan Agnevall to its Board of Directors, effective 10 December 2025, adding deep experience in electrification, automation, and global industrial technology leadership. Agnevall’s background in steering complex transformations at Wärtsilä and Volvo Buses brings boardroom expertise that aligns closely with Aptiv’s focus on advanced vehicle electronics and software-centric… Continue reading Will Aptiv’s (APTV) New Electrification-Focused Director Shift Its Software-First Transformation Narrative?

Volvo CE India Unveils Made-in-Bharat EC215 Excavator at EXCON 2025

Volvo Construction Equipment India demonstrated its commitment to the domestic market at EXCON 2025, presenting a range of locally developed products headlined by the new EC215 excavator. The EC215, manufactured in India, represents the company’s latest medium excavator designed specifically for the country’s infrastructure sector. Building on last year’s EC210 launch, the new model targets… Continue reading Volvo CE India Unveils Made-in-Bharat EC215 Excavator at EXCON 2025

@Geely: Kandi Technologies Announces Acquisition of Premium U.S. Electric Off-Road Motorcycle Brand Rawrr, Accelerating Multi-Brand Strategy

Jinhua, China, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (“Kandi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), a long renowned leader in all-electric personal transportation and utility vehicles, today announced that it has entered into an equity transfer agreement to acquire 100% of Rawrr Inc. (“Rawrr”), a premium electric off-road motorcycle brand in… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Technologies Announces Acquisition of Premium U.S. Electric Off-Road Motorcycle Brand Rawrr, Accelerating Multi-Brand Strategy

German FAZ: Tachograph 010325

Last roundBefore the evaluation criteria are tightened next year, the car manufacturers once again sent numerous cars to the Euro NCAP crash test. Of the 20 models in total, eleven received the maximum rating of five stars, nine had to settle for four. The five-star models were Deepal S05, Exlantix ET, Geely Starray EM-I, Hyundai Nexo,… Continue reading German FAZ: Tachograph 010325

German FAZ: Tachograph 010325

Last roundBefore the evaluation criteria are tightened next year, the car manufacturers once again sent numerous cars to the Euro NCAP crash test. Of the 20 models in total, eleven received the maximum rating of five stars, nine had to settle for four. The five-star models were Deepal S05, Exlantix ET, Geely Starray EM-I, Hyundai Nexo,… Continue reading German FAZ: Tachograph 010325