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IOL News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
EXCLUSIVE: Changan to launch more SUVs and range extender EVs in 2026
The Changan Hunter REEV will reach South Africa before the end of 2025. Image: Supplied Changan Automobile is returning to South Africa in the fourth quarter of 2025 with local distributor Jameel Motors set to offer five distinct models that cover the bakkie, medium SUV, compact sedan and EV sectors - click here to learn more about the initial line-up. That range is set to expand during the course of 2026 with additional Changan SUV models and another Deepal-branded electric vehicle (EV), Jameel Motors SA country manager Marinus Venter told IOL. On the SUV front, the midsize CS75 Pro that launches in late 2025, will be joined by a smaller SUV called the CS655. This model is about 30cm shorter than its sibling and it is set to compete with the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. Later in 2026, another new model called the CS35 will enter the hotly contested compact SUV space. These new models have not been revealed as yet, but more information will be released closer to launch. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Also on the cards for 2026 is a smaller electric crossover called the Deepal S05, which will slot neatly beneath the S07 that launches later this year. Both will be available in 'range extender' (RE-EV) format, featuring petrol engines that act as generators to extend the driving range. Venter believes this is the perfect solution for South African motorists, given the lack of EV-friendly infrastructure in the country. Venter also revealed that an RE-EV version of the Hunter one-tonne bakkie will form part of the initial range that launches in late 2025. The REEV looks bolder than the regular Hunter models. Image: Supplied The RE-EV boasts unique styling that sets it apart from the regular Hunter bakkies. Overseas, it's available in single motor (128kW) and dual-motor (196kW) variations. While the e-motors solely power the wheels, a 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine powers the 31 kWh battery once its plug-in charge has been depleted. The vehicle can cover up to 180km on electric power alone, Changan claims. Changan not chasing volume In a recent interview, CEO Marinus Venter told IOL that the local importer, Jameel Motors, is not chasing huge sales volumes, at least not initially. 'One thing we specifically want to do is build the brand, so we've not given ourselves any specific volume targets in the first three years,' Venter told IOL. Although the brand aims to sell around 500 units per month within two years, the main objective is to get the right products into the right segments, build the brand and get all the important elements set up correctly. Changan is a major player on the Chinese market, ranking third in terms of domestic sales in early 2025, behind BYD and Geely. The importer will follow a similar strategy with its dealer footprint, which is set to kick off with no more than 25 dealers at launch. This will be expanded as volume grows. Jameel Motors will use established organisations to handle its vehicle and parts logistics, Venter revealed. 'We're not going to try and reinvent the wheel or start everything from scratch and have those teething problems. We are locking into something that's already working to ensure that whatever we supply our dealers and our customers is something that they are used to from legacy brands.' The brand's fully stocked parts warehouses will be located in Gauteng, but nationwide deliveries will take place on a daily basis, Venter said. The Changan CS75 Pro will be the first SUV offered locally. Image: Supplied Changan has not ruled out producing vehicles in South Africa, but this would depend on future volume growth, Venter said. Interestingly, the Peugeot Landtrek is based on the Changan Hunter bakkie, which Stellantis plans to build in South Africa. However, Venter said it was unlikely that they would source bakkies from the local Stellantis operation as future versions of the Hunter and Landtrek would see a design divergence. Venter believes Changan's new styling direction will be particularly suited to South African tastes, as it's contemporary but not too futuristic. 'I think it will be an easy progression from a legacy brand into one of our vehicles, as opposed to jumping completely to something that is too futuristic.' More information on the new design directions, and upcoming products, will be released closer to launch. IOL Motoring
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
China and Global Automotive Display, Center Console and Cluster Industry Report 2025: Installation of Rear Entertainment Screens Have Doubled, with Second-row Roof Being the Main Installation Location
The evolution of automotive displays is redefining intelligent cockpits, showcasing significant advancements and adoption trends. By 2024, the move towards cluster-free solutions, championed by Tesla and emulated by Chinese brands like Li Auto and Deepal, saw over 1.5 million sales. Rear entertainment displays have surged by 121.8%, primarily installed in mid-to-large sedans. Combined displays, particularly dual-display solutions, reached 3.378 million units. OLED technology is increasingly preferred, with significant strides in foldable and rollable displays enhancing vehicle interior design. Dublin, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Automotive Display, Center Console and Cluster Industry Report, 2025" report has been added to addition to cockpit interaction, automotive display is another important carrier of the intelligent cockpit. In recent years, the intelligence level of cockpits has continued to improve, and automotive displays are gradually breaking through the original layout, moving towards smarter and more advanced layout in solutions and display panel from the installation data, in 2024, more brands follow suit and adopt the cluster-free cockpit solution, the installation volume of rear entertainment screens doubled, and the installation volume of combined display (including dual-display and triple-display) continue to increase. Cluster-free is being deepened, and Chinese independent brands mostly use a combination of HUD and center console screenThe "cluster-free" craze led by Tesla continued to increase in 2024. In 2024, the sales of cluster-free models exceeded 1.5 million, a year-on-year increase of 50.0%. Among them, Li Auto's five models contributed a total of 32.4% of the market share. Deepal's three models contributed 7.9% of the market from Tesla's single center console screen solution, Chinese independent brands mostly use a combination of HUD and center console screen to replace the cluster. Representative brands include Li Auto and Deepal. Li Auto's full range of models use a solution of HUD + safe driving interactive screen + center console screen to replace the cluster; Deepal S07, Deepal S05, and Deepal L07 use an AR-HUD + center console screen solution to replace the installations of rear entertainment screens have doubled, with second-row roof being the main installation locationAccording to the data in 2024, the sales volume of new cars equipped with rear entertainment screens was close to 900,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 121.8%. in terms of vehicle types installed, mid-to-large-sized sedans accounted for 48.1% of these sales, serving as the primary driving force, followed by midsize SUVs at 17.0% and MPVs at 13.1%.From the installation location point of view, the second-row entertainment screens are mainly installed on second-row roof and behind the front-row center armrest. in terms of screen control, the second-row entertainment screens have developed a variety of control methods such as touch, voice, gesture, remote control, functional control screen, installation volume of combined displays (including dual-display and triple-display) continues to rise, with dual-display solutions accounting for more than 90%In 2024, a total of 3.378 million new cars equipped with combined display solutions were sold, of which nearly 250,000 were equipped with triple-display, a year-on-year increase of more than 200%. Specifically, the AITO M9 model alone contributed more than 60% of triple-display market share, while Voyah series accounted for nearly 20%.From the installation solution point of view, since the electronic exterior rearview mirror (CMS) was approved for road use, the first model adopting five-display solution, Lingxi L, was launched in September 2024. It adopts a five-display layout with three 12.3-inch displays + two 7-inch CMS display technology, the number of OLED models is increasing, and curved screens and curved-edge screens are being used in carsAutomotive display panels are gradually transitioning from LCD to OLED. in the field of OLED, curved OLED and curved-edge OLED have been installed in cars. Foldable OLED and rollable OLED have mature technical October 2024, Voyah Courage was launched. This model uses the industry's first curved-edge OLED display screen. Its' left can adjust the brightness, and the right supports volume adjustment. It is reported that this product comes from BOE Varitronix. Moreover, its center console screen supports left and right March 2025, Yangwang U7 was launched. This model uses a display combination of 23.6-inch LCD cluster + 12.8-inch OLED curved center console screen + 23.6-inch OLED co-pilot screen. This curved OLED center console screen was first used on Yangwang U8 in 2023, with a curvature of the supplier's perspective, there are mature technical solutions for foldable OLED and rollable OLED. Foldable and rollable displays were first used in the mobile phone field and quickly became popular. In recent years, many display suppliers have also launched their own rollable /foldable display products. Those displays benefit from the variability of their display form. They can be adjusted in the cockpit according to driving conditions and usage purposes, and can significantly improve interior design of the vehicle by minimizing the volume and installation Topics Covered: 1 Overview of Automotive Display Overview Overview of Automotive Display Technology Automotive Display Layout Automotive Display Technology Categories Comparison of Mainstream Automotive Display Technologies Mainstream Automotive Display Technology: LCD OLED AMOLED Display Technology Mini LED Display Technology Micro LED Display Technology Automotive Display Technology Evolution Global Automotive Display Panel Shipments in 2024 Overview of Automotive Display Layout Cockpit Display Layout: Split Display Split Display Application Case Combined Display Combined Display Application Case Integrated Display Integrated Display Application Case 2 Automotive Display Layout, Technology and Application Trends Automotive Display Layout Trends in Major Application Scenarios Center Console Screen Main Layout of Cluster Center Console Integrated Display + CMS Cluster Center Console Screen Layout: Discrete Cluster + Center Console Layout Is Still the Mainstream Co-pilot Screen Main Configuration of Co-pilot Screen Co-pilot Screen: Remote integrated Screen Threshold for installing A Co-pilot Screen Has Dropped to 100,000-150,000 Yuan Installations of Co-pilot Screens Have Been Greatly increased Summary of Some Models with Co-pilot Screens, 2024 - Feb. 2025 Rear Entertainment Screen Behind the Headrest of Front Driver/ Co-Pilot Seat Rear Ceiling Screen Other Layout Methods Trends of Rear Entertainment Screen Layout: Differentiated by Vehicle Model Cabin Space Summary of Models Equipped with Rear Entertainment Screens Installation of Rear Entertainment Screens in China's Passenger Car Market in 2024: Concentrated in High-priced Luxury SUVs and MPVs Trends of Automotive Display Technology Development Trend of Automotive Display Technology Under The Intelligent Cockpit Global Shipment Trends of Different Automotive Display Technologies Comparison Between Automotive Mini LED Camp and OLED Camp Trends of OLED Automotive Display Technology Advantages of OLED Automotive Display Technology Classification of Automotive OLED Backplane Technology Iteration Process of OLED Automotive Display Size Automotive Display Panels Are Transitioning from LCD to OLED Global Automotive OLED Market: Samsung Display and LGD Dominate Summary of OLED Product Applications of New Models Launched in 2024 Summary of OLED Automotive Display Supplier Deployment Trends of Mini LED Automotive Display Technology Mini LED Automotive Display Supply Chain Mini LED Automotive Display Technology Advantages Mini LED Automotive Display Technical Difficulties Mini LED Automotive Display Backlight Module Technology Route Combination Comparison of Major Mini LED Driving Technologies Hindrance for Mini LED Large-scale Installed in Cars Opportunities and Directions for Mini LED Installed in Cars OEMs and Panel Manufacturers Are Actively Deploying Mini LED Backlight Automotive Displays, Driving The industry Chain Summary of Models with Mini LED Automotive Display Summary of Mini LED Automotive Display Suppliers' Deployment Trends of Micro LED Automotive Display Technology Micro LED Process Challenges Micro LED Automotive Display Technology Advantages Main Advantages of Micro LED Displays Five Major Technical Challenges of Micro LED Automotive Display Micro LED Automotive Display Application Trends Micro LED Automotive Display Technology Continues to Advance Summary of Micro LED Automotive Display Installation Summary of Micro LED Automotive Display Suppliers' Deployment Forward-looking Applications of Automotive Display Covers Anti-Peep Privacy Technology, Transparent Display, Rollable /Foldable Display, One Screen with Multiple Viewing Angles, P2P Display, etc. 3 Automotive Display Data instillation of LCD Clusters in Passenger Cars in China Instillations and Instillation Rate of LCD Clusters in Passenger Cars in China Market Share of Domestic Passenger Car Full LCD Cluster Suppliers: By Size Instillations and Instillation Rate of Full LCD Cluster in Passenger Cars in China (by Model and Price Range) Instillations and Instillation Rate of Full LCD Cluster in Passenger Cars in China (TOP 15 Brands) Instillations and Instillation Rate of Full LCD Cluster in Passenger Cars in China (TOP 15 Models) Proportion of LCD Cluster Suppliers in Passenger Cars in China Installation of Cluster-free Models instillation of Co-pilot Screens in Passenger Cars in China instillation of Combined Display in Passenger Cars in China installation of Rear Entertainment Screens in Passenger Cars in China 4 Global Automotive Display System Tier 1 Suppliers Continental Denso Visteon Bosch FORVIA Marelli Desay SV ADAYO Hangsheng Electronics Huawei Tianyouwei Electronics Mobis Yuanfeng Technology Others Appotronics Harman 5 Global Automotive Display Panel Suppliers JDI LG Display Tianma Microelectronics BOE TCL CSOT AU Optronics innolux Corporation Visionox HIWAY Technology HKC Huaqin Technology Beidou intelligent Connected Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. 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Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Fast Lane: Mazda 6e to launch in S'pore in 2026, Deepal S05 made in Thailand, Neo Aeronautics flying car takes off
The electric Mazda 6e is expected to be in Singapore in the second half of 2026. PHOTO: MAZDA Fast Lane: Mazda 6e to launch in S'pore in 2026, Deepal S05 made in Thailand, Neo Aeronautics flying car takes off Incoming: Mazda EV The Mazda 6e electric saloon is the European version of the China-only EZ-6, and it is slated for launch in Singapore and the United Kingdom in the second half of 2026. While the car will be built in China through a joint venture between Mazda and Chinese state-owned company Changan, it will be further tuned to suit European taste for the export market. This is in terms of the steering, suspension and pedal calibration. On the outside, the 6e is about the same size as the Toyota Camry, though its wheelbase, at 2,895mm, is 70mm longer than the benchmark saloon. This should translate to a significantly more spacious cabin than Mazda's current contender in the segment, the 6 Sedan. In terms of driving range, the 6e can travel up to 552km before its batteries need to be recharged. 'Sawadee' car for Singapore Changan's new Thai factory will produce the Deepal S05 (pictured here on a production line in China) for markets such as Singapore. PHOTO: JONATHAN NG The first made-in-Thailand Deepal S05 rolled off the assembly line at Changan's factory in Rayong on May 16 to mark the factory's official opening. This is the first overseas electric vehicle factory for Changan, which is a state-owned car company. Changan joins Chinese rivals including BYD, MG and GAC to have manufacturing operations in Thailand. Besides Deepal, the plant will also produce cars under the Changan, Deepal and Avatr brands. The factory has workshops for welding, painting, general assembly and batteries, among other functions. The annual production capacity is expected to double from 100,000 units to 200,000 units by 2027. The S05 is a mid-sized electric sport utility vehicle competing against the likes of the BYD Atto 3. Expected to be launched in Singapore later in 2025, the S05 will likely come from the Rayong factory. Made-in-Singapore flying car to take flight in US The Crimson S8 'flying car' will take to the skies in 2026, albeit only in the US. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO Home-grown aeronautical company Neo Aeronautics is aiming to make its 'flying car' available for rental to tourists and adventure seekers in 2026 at clubhouses set up in scenic and tourist spots in the US. The Crimson S8 is a compact machine that can fit into a standard parking space. Four pairs of electric propellers mounted on carbon fibre arms enable it to take off and land like a helicopter. The S8 will undergo further development before launching in the US in 2026. There are currently no plans to launch the Crimson S8 in Singapore. Virtual self-driving grand prix racing in UAE Come November, 10 research teams, including one from Singapore, will compete in the autonomous racing league at the Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE. PHOTO: A2RL Singapore will be among 10 countries competing at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League Car Championship on Nov 15. This will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Singapore's entry is a collaboration between Nanyang Technological University and UAE-based technology group Kintsugi. The teams will compete to develop the autonomous driving system to extract maximum performance from the Dallara Super Formula SF23 racer on track. The vehicle is similar to the one used in the 2024 event, but with upgraded sensors and systems. New for 2025 is A2RL Sim-Sprint, a virtual racing series to speed up the refinement of autonomous vehicle algorithms. The organiser says this extends A2RL into a year-round development ecosystem. Go to to learn more about the autonomous racing series. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Car review: Deepal S05 and E07 bound for Singapore later in 2025
CHONGQING – As a brand under Chinese state-owned automotive giant Changan, Deepal is positioning itself as a label that focuses on digital technology. It made its foray into Singapore in March with the S07, a mid-sized electric sport utility vehicle (SUV). During a visit to the motor show in Shanghai in April, The Straits Times test-drove two models slated to join the Singapore line-up in the coming months, the S05 compact SUV and the E07, an unusual SUV-meets-truck concept. Deepal S05 The sporty-looking S05 is slightly bigger than the BYD Atto 3, measuring 4,620mm in length, 1,900mm in width and 1,660mm in height . Its distinctive features are its slim headlights and sweeping rear LED strip integrated into the tail lights, similar to the Porsche Macan. The overall design is tasteful but conventional, making it challenging to differentiate it from the already crowded compact SUV space. Like many new electric vehicles (EVs), the cabin is designed with minimalism that gives the feeling of spaciousness. A 14.5-inch centre-mounted touchscreen dominates the dashboard with no instrument cluster. Like Deepal's S07 sold in Singapore, the screen swivels towards the driver when the car is started. The cabin has a high-quality feel, with most surfaces clad in soft synthetic leather. The seats are comfortable and adjust easily to provide good driving posture. What I find interesting on the steering wheel are the thumb toggle switches that look uncannily like those on other Chinese EVs, including the Zeekr X. Are the manufacturers sharing parts to save on cost? The back of the S05 is roomy and seats three people comfortably. Creature comforts include two USB ports, air-conditioning vents and a fold-down centre armrest with cupholders. The boot space is nothing to shout about at 492 litres, which is class-competitive. It is big and accessible enough for weekend groceries. Based on the short drive on the test track in Changan's facility in Chongqing , the S05 leaves a good first impression. It is not overwhelmingly powerful, but the pick-up is brisk. The 177kW motor powering the rear wheels delivers a 0-100kmh timing of around 7.5 seconds. Slamming on the light-feeling brake pedal from 70kmh or so brings the 1.6-tonne car to a halt confidently . Around corners, the car feels nimble with some body roll. The S05 will be in Singapore by the last quarter of 2025 . It will likely come with 99kW of power to join the already crowded space of EVs that qualify for the Category A certificate of entitlement (COE). Take it as a win for consumer choice. Deepal S05 Price: Sub-$190,000 with COE before rebates (estimated for 99kW version) Motor: Permanent magnet synchronous with a 68.8kWh lithium-ion battery Transmission: Single-speed, automatic rear-wheel drive Power: 177kW (as tested) Torque: 320Nm 0-100kmh: 7.5 seconds Top speed: 180kmh Power consumption: 12.5kWh/100km Charging capacity: 168kW DC; 7kW AC Agent: DPL Premium Automobiles Deepal E07 Hybrid concept: The Deepal E07 combines the idea of a premium SUV with an open-deck pick-up. PHOTO: JONATHAN NG The Deepal E07 is a fine example of how Chinese auto manufacturers are experimenting with hybrid-use vehicles. This car's headline feature is that it is a cross between an SUV and a utility vehicle, or what the Australians affectionately refer to as an 'ute', with a loading deck that can be left open. Especially when viewed from the side, the E07 gives off Tesla Cybertruck vibes, with its heavily raked and flat rear glass panel – which serves as the tonneau cover – that meets a vertical tailgate. Pushing a sequence of buttons on the side of the cargo area will electrically retract the glass panel and open the tailgate, converting the E07 into its ute configuration. There are 638 litres of boot space. To maximise capacity to a more than respectable 1,860 litres, the rear seats can be folded and the glass separating the cabin from the boot retracted. The maximum payload weight in the boot is 300kg, which is quite low for a car designed to haul cargo, but the option to have an open deck makes it convenient to carry bulky items such as bicycles and furniture. Apart from the unusual cargo area arrangement, the area between the headlights on the car in China is actually a customisable digital message board. I am not confident the authorities in Singapore will allow such a feature. The overall design is reminiscent of a coupe-inspired SUV, with muscular wheel arches and flared bumpers, so it looks sophisticated yet rugged . It is a big car, comparable with large seven-seater SUVs like the Mazda CX-90, with a length of 5,045mm, width of 1,996mm and height of 1,680mm. Minimalist design: Funky colour aside, the E07's interior is elegantly simple with a screen that tilts towards the driver on start-up. PHOTO: JONATHAN NG The E07 tested is fitted with orange and black soft plastics across the cockpit and panels. The comfortable seats are wrapped in a matching synthetic leather. Apart from the steering-mounted gear selector stalk and indicators, the car functions are controlled and displayed on a large 15.4-inch infotainment screen mounted in the centre of the dashboard. Acceleration is punchy on the rear-wheel drive, single-motor 252kW version tested. This is enough to propel the car from 0-100kmh in 6.7 seconds – not bad for a ute. Steering is precise and not too overly assisted, and the ride is plush. The E07 comes with air suspension with height-adjustable air springs, which soak up the jarring bumps on the test track's metal grating obstacle. The Deepal E07 has two variants. The rear-wheel drive model has a 252kW motor with 342Nm of torque, while the all-wheel drive version adds an extra motor, raising the total power output to 440kW and 645Nm of torque. Deepal E07 Price: Just over $200,000 with COE before rebates (estimated) Motor: Permanent magnet synchronous with a 70.6kWh lithium-ion battery Transmission: Single-speed, automatic rear-wheel drive Power: 252kW Torque: 342Nm 0-100kmh: 6.7 seconds Top speed: 201kmh Power consumption: 14.2 kWh/100km Charging capacity: 240kW DC; 7kW AC Agent: DPL Premium Automobiles Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
Chinese carmaker Changan to start EV sales in 10 European markets this year
MAINZ, Germany, March 21 (Reuters) - China's Changan Automobile ( opens new tab plans to enter 10 markets across Europe this year with local EV models, it said on Friday, becoming the latest Asian carmaker to tap the home of heavyweights such as Volkswagen and Stellantis. The group showcased its electric SUV Deepal S07, its first model for the European market, which starts at 45,000 euros ($48,775), at an event in Mainz, Germany, on Friday. Changan said it will launch the SUV Deepal S07 from April in Norway, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, and then in Britain in June and other markets later in the year. A Deepal S05 model will also launch later this year followed by the Changan E07 by early 2026, the carmaker said, adding that it also plans to sell hybrid cars in Europe from 2026. Changan also plans to build a sales and services network across Europe, with more than 1,000 dealerships, but did not give a time frame. The company has production plants in China and Thailand and cars sold in Europe will be imported from there. In 2024, Changan was the world's No. 16 automaker with sales of just over 2.2 million vehicles, according to car industry analyst Felipe Munoz. Apart from its own brands, Changan also has joint venture brands with companies including Ford and Mazda. The carmaker exports to over 60 countries and regions, it said. (This story has been refiled to add detail in the headline)
