Industry & MarketsGeely's Farizon Brand Brings Three Electric Vans to IAA Debut
Geely's Farizon makes its European debut at IAA with three electric vans, citing a five-star Euro NCAP score and IVOTY runner-up finish.
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Industry & MarketsChinese Auto Chipmaker SemiDrive Raises New Capital as Shipments Top 14 Million Units
SemiDrive secures fresh funding as its cumulative automotive chip shipments pass 14 million units, with products reaching over 90% of Chinese automakers.
Industry & MarketsNio ES9 Nears 30,000 Deliveries as Flagship Push Gains Momentum
Nio's ES9 is expected to reach 30,000 cumulative deliveries this week, adding momentum to the brand's flagship lineup in China's premium EV segment.
Industry & MarketsMusk's Boring Company Pushes Austin-San Antonio Hyperloop Vision Again
The Boring Company revives a Hyperloop proposal linking Austin and San Antonio, but past announced projects have often failed to get built.
Industry & MarketsChina's Agricultural Drone Fleet Operates at Roughly 30 Times U.S. Scale
China began 2026 with about 309,000 plant-protection drones and logged some 203 million hectare-treatments in 2025 — roughly 30 times U.S. agricultural drone activity.
Industry & MarketsLincoln Nautilus: The Hidden Cost of Its Foreign Assembly
Lincoln's Nautilus is built in China, and that affects repair costs and resale value. Here's what buyers need to know before purchasing.
Industry & MarketsHonda CR-V Surges Past Toyota RAV4 as Production Woes Hit Rival
Honda CR-V overtakes Toyota RAV4 in sales amid production issues, signaling a potential shift in the compact SUV market.
Industry & MarketsChery Reportedly Studies Bringing Omoda and Jaecoo Back Home to China
Chery is reportedly weighing whether to launch its export-focused Omoda and Jaecoo brands in China, aiming them at the premium segment to lift domestic sales.
Industry & MarketsCalifornia Diesel Prices Hit $10 a Gallon as Some Stations Run Dry
California diesel prices reach about $10 a gallon and social media reports suggest some stations have run out of diesel entirely, adding pressure on drivers.
Industry & MarketsSkoda's Klaus Zellmer Named New Volvo CEO as Hakan Samuelsson Steps Aside
Klaus Zellmer, current Skoda CEO, will replace Hakan Samuelsson as Volvo's chief executive, according to Automotive News.
Industry & MarketsVolvo Taps Škoda's Zellmer to Lead Turnaround as New CEO
Volvo Car appoints Škoda boss Martin Zellmer as its new CEO to steer a major restructuring and sharpen its electrification strategy.
Industry & MarketsVolvo Cars Names Klaus Zellmer as New CEO, Succeeding Jim Rowan
Volvo Cars appoints Klaus Zellmer as CEO, succeeding Jim Rowan. The leadership change comes as the automaker accelerates its electric vehicle strategy.
Industry & MarketsDongfeng Pushes Into Humanoid Robots, Targets Factory Trials This Fall and Human-Level Skills by 2027
Dongfeng will test humanoid robots in its factories from October for sorting and quality checks, with small-batch trial production planned by year-end.
Industry & MarketsToyota Reportedly Prepares Extended-Range EV Production in China by 2027
Toyota plans to start EREV production in China in April 2027, targeting 400,000 units by 2028, according to a Nikkei Asia report.
Industry & MarketsWhat Makes a Bentley-Certified Body Shop Different?
Bentley-certified body shops meet manufacturer standards for training, equipment, procedures and parts. Here's why that matters for collision repairs.
Industry & MarketsBHP's 4,400 hp Battery-Electric Locomotives Prove Themselves After a Year in the Pilbara
BHP says Wabtec's 4,400 hp FLXDrive battery-electric locomotives have proven ready for prime time after nearly a year hauling iron ore in Australia.
Industry & MarketsWorld's First Self-Loading Bulk Carrier Promises to Cut Freight Emissions by Half
The MV Yampu, the world's first self-loading bulk cargo vessel, uses onboard technology to cut freight emissions by half during port operations.
Industry & MarketsTelematics, Dashcams and Maintenance Logs: The Hidden Backbone of Fleet Crash Investigations
Telematics data, dashcam footage and maintenance records are reshaping how fleet vehicle crashes are investigated, establishing fault and liability.
Industry & MarketsHyundai CEO Warns Cheap Chinese EVs Could Soon Reach US Shores
Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz warns the US could be next to face a wave of cheaper Chinese EVs as BYD and others expand globally.
Industry & MarketsDelivan Aims for 100+ UK Dealers to Sell Electric Vans
Delivan, Chery's commercial vehicle brand, targets over 100 UK dealers and debuts production electric vans at IAA Transportation to grow in Europe.
Industry & MarketsTen Practical Tips to Simplify Your Cross-Country Road Trip in the U.S.
Discover ten practical ways to make a long-distance drive across the United States smoother, from route planning to packing smart and budgeting.
Industry & MarketsVolkswagen Dealers Top Pied Piper Service Scheduling Study
Volkswagen dealers lead Pied Piper's service scheduling study, with Volvo, Acura, BMW, Mazda and Nissan also strong. Aftermarket shops beat dealers on phone booking.
Industry & MarketsHacked Oil Tankers Approached US Coast, Prompting Federal Response
FBI and Coast Guard investigate hacked oil tankers near US coast after intrusions disrupted navigation and propulsion systems on at least one vessel.
Industry & MarketsVolvo Targets Doubled Profit Margins with New Vehicle Push
Volvo aims to double profit margins with a new vehicle lineup and regional electrified cars, leveraging Geely synergies.