Industry & MarketsHonda is selling swappable batteries to US airports, targeting ground equipment without building the vehicles. A component-first strategy that expands beyond cars.
Industry & MarketsPorsche exits Bugatti Rimac as HOF Capital deal closes, shifting ownership to Rimac Group and financial investors. This change could reshape Bugatti's future strategy.
Industry & MarketsDaimler Truck Defence and PGZ agree on domestic engine assembly in Poland, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains in defence procurement.
Industry & MarketsWiTricity opens a Florida lab for wireless EV charging, arguing driverless fleets need automatic charging to be truly autonomous.
Industry & MarketsHere-SBD index puts US EV openness at 53%, with charging build-out rather than vehicle pricing seen as the force shifting driver attitudes nationwide.
Industry & MarketsZF's transmission enters Japan's coach market through Hino's S'elega, marking the supplier's expansion beyond trucks in a market dominated by domestic competitors.
Industry & MarketsHorse Powertrain opens North America office in Michigan to support hybrid vehicle demand, positioning itself in a resurging market.
Industry & MarketsMercedes-Benz Trucks delivers eActros 600 fleet to Amazon, highlighting that fleet electrification depends on charging infrastructure as much as vehicles.
Industry & MarketsPony.ai outlines its Doha robotaxi progress at the AEMOB forum, testing whether its China-developed autonomous model fits different regulators and riders.
Industry & MarketsHyundai Motor Group has signed a letter of intent with the African Development Bank, aiming to expand beyond vehicles into battery supply chains and hydrogen across Africa.
Industry & MarketsMicware and MulticoreWare sign MOU to collaborate on ADAS and edge AI, signaling Micware's expansion beyond infotainment and the evolving domain focus of Tier 1 software suppliers.
Industry & MarketsEVgo will install about 400 fast-charging stalls at Regency Centers shopping plazas, betting on retail foot traffic instead of highway roadside sites.
Industry & MarketsFord defends its Chinese partnerships, arguing that licensing CATL technology differs from dependence, amid US scrutiny of such collaborations.
Industry & MarketsIVEX raises €5m to expand independent safety testing for driver assistance systems worldwide, betting on demand for third-party validation outside OEM relationships.
Industry & MarketsThe Trump administration publicly criticizes Ford for its Chinese partnerships, signaling a tougher stance on China ties in the auto industry.
Industry & MarketsWashington is naming Ford directly in its China security scrutiny, signaling a more targeted US approach to automakers' exposure to the Chinese market.
Industry & MarketsYutong expands its T-Series lineup for Europe with the new T14 coach, featuring a DAF-ZF-Bosch hardware architecture aimed at winning over operators.
Industry & MarketsKia extends its GT badge to EV3, EV4 and EV5 in Europe, testing whether the performance label still carries weight in mainstream electric models.
Industry & MarketsLi Auto to launch i9 flagship electric SUV on September 16, featuring rotating zero-gravity seats and a Home version for family comfort.
Industry & MarketsAvatr's flagship T09 SUV appears in a China filing with a triple-motor plug-in hybrid powertrain and a 71.24-kWh battery offering 300-330 km of electric range.
Industry & MarketsThe Trump administration has publicly criticized Ford for its business partnerships with Chinese firms, signaling rising tensions over US automakers' ties to China.
Industry & MarketsThe Trump administration has raised 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to China, adding political pressure to the automaker's global supply chain strategy.
Industry & MarketsThe Trump administration has expressed 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to China, according to CNBC, adding pressure on US automakers navigating trade tensions.
Industry & MarketsJaguar Land Rover cuts 4,000 UK jobs — roughly 12% of its British workforce — as the government confirms no bailout will be provided.