Industry & MarketsJLR Announces 4,000 Job Cuts to Tackle Mounting Challenges
JLR confirms 4,000 job cuts through a voluntary program for management and salaried employees, aiming to complete reductions within two years amid significant challenges.
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Industry & MarketsXiaomi's Autonomous Driving Chief Departs to Launch Robotics Startup
Xiaomi's L3 autonomous driving lead leaves to start a robotics venture, raising questions about the company's self-driving progress and talent retention.
Industry & MarketsPR Veteran Steve Turner Shares What Actually Works in Automotive Communications
Steve Turner of Solomon Turner PR joins the podcast to discuss which PR tactics work, the growing role of AI, and how to measure real results.
Industry & MarketsCarvana Turns Stellantis Dealers Into National Competitors, Leaving a Service Gap
Carvana's nationwide Stellantis dealer network opens up remote sales but leaves a service gap, presenting an opportunity for traditional Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealerships to capture maintenance and repair business.
Industry & MarketsFord EcoBoost Coolant Issue Draws Attention from Federal Safety Regulators
Ford's 2.0L EcoBoost coolant intrusion complaints have caught NHTSA's attention, potentially opening a federal review of the long-standing issue.
Industry & MarketsJunkyard Gem: 1985 Nissan Sentra Deluxe Wagon Defies the Odds
A 1985 Nissan Sentra Deluxe Wagon, loaded with options and kept in near-perfect condition, is found in a Denver junkyard, offering a nostalgic look at 1980s economy cars.
Industry & MarketsBMW's Neue Klasse iX3 Electric SUV Spotted in Chinese Regulatory Filings Before November Launch
BMW's Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV enters Chinese regulatory filings ahead of November deliveries, with long-wheelbase pre-orders starting at 269,900 yuan ($39,810).
Industry & MarketsBYD Targets 2.5 Million Overseas Sales by 2027 as Logistics Take Center Stage
BYD aims to export 2.5 million vehicles by 2027, with overseas factories and logistics — not demand — seen as the key challenge. Its 2026 target rises to 2 million.
Industry & MarketsShanghai Auto Show 2027 Dates Confirmed, Organizers Add Embodied AI Pavilion
Shanghai Auto Show 2027 is scheduled for April 23-May 2, with 400,000 sqm of exhibition space and a new embodied AI zone planned.
Industry & MarketsVW ID. Polo Order Books Signal Europe's Appetite for Small EVs
A ten-month waiting list for the Volkswagen ID. Polo suggests European buyers are eager for affordable small electric cars, a segment that has lagged behind premium EVs.
Industry & MarketsChina's Auto Market Sees 11th Straight Monthly Decline as Exports Accelerate
China's car sales drop for the 11th month in a row, but NEV penetration hits a record high and exports surge, offering a mixed picture for automakers.
Industry & MarketsTesla's China Retail Deliveries Slip Again in August, Down 12.4%
Tesla's China retail sales fell 12.4% in August, the third straight monthly decline, with January-August volumes down 12.44% year on year.
Industry & MarketsMAN, RMMV and WB Group Forge Defence Alliance, Boosting Poland's Manufacturing Role
MAN partners with RMMV and WB Group in a European defence alliance, as its €1.2bn Kraków investment and STAR revival highlight Poland's growing manufacturing clout.
Industry & MarketsBMW's New 3 Series Internal Combustion Lineup Wraps Up Testing at Miramas
BMW completes Miramas test phase for new 3 Series ICE variants, showcasing software-driven performance features like Drift Moment on the M350 xDrive.
Industry & MarketsSensata Unveils OmniNode to Simplify Commercial EV Charging Architecture
Sensata launches OmniNode, a new solution for commercial EV charging, targeting heavy-duty platform power distribution challenges as fleets electrify.
Industry & MarketsHirain and Arbe Robotics Secure Level 3 Imaging Radar Contract in China
Hirain and Arbe Robotics sign a Level 3 imaging radar deal in China, marking a shift from capability demos to series-production commitments.
Industry & MarketsAntolin Partners with UltraSense to Develop Solid-State HMI for Cars
Antolin partners with UltraSense to develop solid-state HMI systems, replacing mechanical controls with software-configurable touch surfaces for vehicles.
Industry & MarketsMotional Releases Open-Source Dataset to Tackle AV Reasoning Gaps
Motional open-sources nuReasoning, an edge-case dataset for autonomous vehicle reasoning, to improve AV safety and foster industry collaboration.
Industry & MarketsNew Data Reveals Half of UK Councils Still Without Kerbside EV Chargers
Analysis shows about half of UK councils have no on-street EV charging, exposing uneven access for households without private driveways.
Industry & MarketsAutoliv and Toyota Join Forces on Virtual Crash Testing
Autoliv partners with Toyota to commercialize simulation data for virtual safety testing, expanding beyond hardware and advancing digital validation in vehicle development.
Industry & MarketsInceptio Hits One Billion Kilometres in Autonomous Trucking
Inceptio passes one billion kilometres in autonomous trucking, holding over 90% of China's market and turning scale into a structural advantage.
Industry & MarketsHimax Introduces Single-Chip eDP TDDI Solution for Large Smart Car Displays
Himax launches single-chip eDP TDDI solution for large smart car displays, simplifying designs and boosting performance for next-gen in-vehicle infotainment.
Industry & MarketsDacia Spring's Second Generation Aims to Anchor Europe's 2030 EV Strategy
Dacia's second-generation Spring, built in Slovenia and priced under €20,000, is set to support the brand's EV push toward 2030.
Industry & MarketsHonda Becomes First Automaker to Achieve 5-Star Rating in FIA Road Safety Index
Honda becomes the first automaker to earn a five-star score in the FIA Road Safety Index, setting a new benchmark for industry safety management.