TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 26th, SOUEAST held its 2024 Global Brand Launch Ceremony in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. During the event, SOUEAST introduced its flagship model, the Smart Premium D-Class SUV S09, to a global audience for the first time and announced the start of pre-sales in Uzbekistan.
Elegance and Ambition Like a Knight
S09, meaning "SOUL KNIGHT," symbolizes elegance and ambition like a knight. As the flagship model, the S09 boasts a bold and dynamic aesthetic while maintaining reliable, family-friendly attributes. It targets family users who value quality, individuality, and smart driving experiences.
High-End Customization Vibe for Luxury Flagship
The S09's body is designed with golden proportions, giving it a smooth and elegant look. It measures 4858mm * 1925mm * 1780mm, with a wheelbase of 2850mm. The S09 offers 6 paint color options, with carefully coordinated color combinations, that meet users' diverse needs. The front is dignified and modern, featuring a continuous LED headlight, and a U-shaped grille with 222 individual LED lights.
Inside the car, the S09 has a large and comfortable space, each row is spacious enough for the passengers, which is perfect for family traveling. The S09 can realize 5-seat and 7-seat free switching, so that the space is magical and changeable. In addition, the S09 is also equipped with EASY OPEN power tailgate, boss button and other advanced designs to embody luxury quality.
Exceptional Quality as the Standard for Its Class
The S09 also offers multiple powertrain combinations, including 1.6T+7DCT and 2.0T+7DCT/8AT, providing outstanding power.
It is worth mentioning that the PHEV version S09DM was also launched at the same time. The S09DM is equipped with a high-efficiency hybrid engine, with a thermal efficiency of 44.5%, and adopts a dual-motor drive technology, with the maximum power of the motor up to 199kW and a peak torque of 395N•m, realizing the excellent power performance of 0-100km/h acceleration in only 7.8 seconds.
The S09 features a smart cockpit powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. It includes a voice control system that supports 6 languages，offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the smart driving experience. Additionally, users can drive confidently with 16 ADAS features, such as ACC and AEB, ensuring safe long-distance driving.
SOUEAST S09 is a brand new product based on in-depth market research to meet different user needs. In the future, SOUEAST will continue to introduce more high-quality products.
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SOUEAST's Smart Premium D-class SUV S09 Launched Globally!
Recognition highlights advanced manufacturing capabilities at Rockwell's Singapore facility and the company's role in scaling AI-driven transformation
SINGAPORE, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced its Singapore manufacturing facility has been named a member of the Global Lighthouse Network by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The designation recognizes this facility for applying advanced technologies at scale to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality and workforce enablement.
Rockwell's Singapore site was recognized with distinction in the productivity category, reflecting its transformation into a highly flexible, data-driven operation. By deploying more than 50 digital and AI-enabled solutions - including intelligent automation, AI-driven quality control and predictive maintenance - the facility improved output efficiency, reduced defects and accelerated workforce onboarding.
"This recognition reflects how Rockwell is applying advanced automation technologies not just within a single site, but in ways that can scale across our global operations and for our customers," said Bob Buttermore, SVP and chief supply chain officer at Rockwell Automation. "We are focused on turning data into decisions and AI into outcomes - helping manufacturers build Factories of the Future that are more resilient, adaptive and productive."
According to the World Economic Forum, this latest cohort of Lighthouse sites demonstrates how AI is becoming embedded into core operations, enabling organizations to improve decision-making, accelerate innovation and continuously optimize performance.
Rockwell's participation in the Global Lighthouse Network connects the company to a global community of leading manufacturers advancing industrial transformation. Through this collaboration, Rockwell will share best practices and work alongside other Lighthouse members to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies across industries and regions.
"The world's leading manufacturers are no longer optimizing individual processes; they are reimagining entire operating systems," said Kiva Allgood, managing director, World Economic Forum. "The newest Lighthouse sites show how intelligence is becoming embedded into the fabric of operations, enabling organizations to respond faster, learn continuously and unlock new levels of performance across their value chains."
This recognition reinforces Rockwell's commitment to helping manufacturers move beyond pilot programs to scaled transformation, linking data, automation and AI to deliver measurable business outcomes.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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Rockwell Automation Singapore Site Named a World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse
