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JAC Motors Returns to IAA with Four EV Models for Europe

JAC Motors returns to IAA with four electric models for Europe, as Chinese commercial vehicle brands use trade shows to win fleet operator trust.

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Geely Hosts CCC Plugfest to Tackle Digital Key Interoperability in Asia-Pacific

Geely hosts CCC Plugfest to advance digital key interoperability in Asia-Pacific, where China's 58% installation rate drives the need for universal standards.

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Changan Debuts SDA Pilot ADAS with Three Capability Tiers

Changan launches SDA Pilot ADAS in three capability tiers, signalling the Chinese OEM's push to bring advanced driver-assistance tech to mass-market vehicles.

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Alexander Dennis Wins £57m Liverpool Metro Bus Deal

Alexander Dennis wins a £57m contract to supply buses for Liverpool's Metro, leveraging its mixed low- and zero-emission lineup ahead of fully electric mandates.

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Tata Motors Launches €14.1 Per Share Tender Offer for Iveco Group

Tata Motors has opened a tender offer for Iveco Group at €14.1 per share, aiming to acquire its European commercial vehicle network and build global scale.

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Tesla's FSD Supervised Gains Emergency Self-Activation Feature

Tesla's latest FSD Supervised update introduces emergency self-activation, blurring the line between supervised autonomy and independent system action.

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Manila’s Ride-Hailing Expansion Opens Only for EVs as Philippines Pushes 2040 Goal

Manila opens new ride-hailing slots exclusively for electric vehicles, reinforcing the Philippines’ 2040 EV target and reshaping TNVS fleet rules.

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Rivian Streamlines In-Vehicle Software Across Its Fleet

Rivian unifies software across Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, tackling the complexity of long-term software-defined vehicle management.

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Beijing Auto Show Returns in March 2027, Keeping Its Alternating Rhythm With Shanghai

The Beijing Auto Show will return in March 2027 as a specialized themed exhibition after the April 2026 full-scale event, continuing its alternation with Shanghai.

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Tesla Rolls Out End-of-Quarter Price Cuts in China as Deliveries Slow

Tesla offers limited-time discounts in China: 10,000 yuan off Model Y and 5,000 yuan off Model 3, as local deliveries decline near quarter-end.

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Voyah Dream 9 MPV Opens Pre-Sales in China with Huawei Tech at $63,420 Starting Price

Voyah starts pre-sales for the Dream 9 MPV in China at $63,420; features Huawei ADS 5, HarmonySpace 6, and four LiDARs.

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Stellantis Pushes Back Hybrid Jeep and Electric Ram Again

Stellantis delays Jeep Grand Wagoneer Hybrid and Ram 1500 REV again, citing production issues. New timelines uncertain as EV competition heats up.

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Volkswagen Expands Restructuring: Up to 50,000 Jobs at Risk, Model Lineup to Halve by 2035

Volkswagen advances restructuring that may cut up to 50,000 jobs and halve its model lineup by 2035, with North America shifting to higher-margin vehicles.

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Would You Buy a Volkswagen Pickup? The Case for a New Player in America's Truck Market

Volkswagen might be tempted by America's profitable pickup market. Would a VW truck win you over? Join the debate.

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Hyundai's Global Data Strategy Is the Engine Behind Its Software-Defined Future

Hyundai is leveraging data from millions of vehicles to build a 'data flywheel' that accelerates Level 2+ autonomous driving and AI-powered infotainment development.

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2027 Range Rover Electric Debuts with $180K First Edition, Arrives Later Than Expected

The 2027 Range Rover Electric launches with a $180K First Edition, supporting Tesla Superchargers and 3-ft wading. Arriving later than planned, it merges luxury with EV practicality.

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US Auto Lobby Pushes for Total Ban on Chinese Vehicles

A major US auto lobby asks Congress for a permanent ban on Chinese connected vehicles, parts, and software, citing national security and industry protection.

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Li Auto Launches New L9 in UAE, Expanding Middle East Presence

Li Auto's L9 SUV launches in the UAE at around $87,100, with climate-specific adjustments, marking the brand's strategic Middle East expansion.

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Volkswagen and Union Agree: Deeper Cuts Needed to Secure Future

Volkswagen and its union agree to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030 to ensure competitiveness amid industry upheaval, marking a major restructuring effort.

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JLR's Defender Defense Division Debuts with Wolf Series II, Challenging Military Vehicle Norms

JLR's Defender Defence Division launches Wolf Series II, targeting the military vehicle market with a modern, rugged platform that challenges incumbent suppliers.

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Nio CEO William Li: Market Fails to See Value in AI and Energy Ventures

Nio CEO William Li argues the market undervalues the company, overlooking its AI and energy businesses, despite a healthier financial state than in 2021.