Industry & MarketsTata Motors Renames Passenger Vehicles as 'TATA.CARS' in Bold Brand Move
Tata Motors rebrands its passenger vehicle range as TATA.CARS, reversing typical brand strategy by using a colloquial name, impacting market positioning.
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Industry & MarketsNew Chinese Regulations Ease Design Constraints for Smart Vehicle Sensors
China's updated vehicle standards liberalize sensor size and placement, giving smart car designers more room for advanced ADAS and V2X hardware integration.
Industry & MarketsNissan Kicks e-POWER Launches in the Philippines: A Self-Charging Alternative to EV Infrastructure Challenges
Nissan Kicks e-POWER debuts in the Philippines, offering a self-charging hybrid alternative amid Southeast Asia's sparse EV charging infrastructure.
Industry & MarketsVolkswagen Unveils All-Electric California Camper Van with Off-Grid Power Capabilities
Volkswagen premieres the all-electric ID. California camper, leveraging vehicle-to-load to offer off-grid power that combustion RVs can't match.
Industry & MarketsMahindra Expands Battery-as-a-Service to Entire Electric SUV Lineup
Mahindra extends its Battery-as-a-Service program to all Electric Origin SUVs, betting on financing flexibility rather than price cuts to drive India's EV adoption.
Industry & MarketsBYD Aims to Bring Its Raccoon K-Car Tech to Global Small EV Market
BYD plans to use its Raccoon K-Car tech, developed in Japan, for small EVs in Europe and other markets, expanding its global compact EV lineup.
Industry & MarketsBYD Denza N8L EV Set for September Debut, Expanding Six-Seat SUV Range
BYD's Denza brand will launch an all-electric N8L in September, adding to its six-seat SUV lineup and featuring flash charging tech.
Industry & MarketsFAW-VW Unveils ID. AURA T6 with Localized Smart Tech, Targets China's EV Mainstream
FAW-Volkswagen opens pre-sales for the ID. AURA T6 at 135,900 yuan, offering up to 660 km range and local smart tech to win Chinese buyers.
Industry & MarketsQuestion of the Day: Are Recalls Becoming the New Norm?
Are vehicle recalls becoming too frequent? We explore the balance between safety and automaker accountability.
Industry & MarketsBMW's New Standard Safety Suite Makes Doors Smarter Than Ever
BMW's Neue Klasse models get standard active safety features, including a smart door that prevents opening until it's safe, signaling a shift from crash protection to accident prevention.
Industry & MarketsFord Energy Gets New President as Veteran Lisa Drake Retires
Dave Carroll becomes president of Ford Energy as Lisa Drake retires after 32 years with the automaker.
Industry & MarketsRivian CFO Departs Amid Ongoing Financial Challenges
Rivian's CFO Claire McDonough steps down on Oct. 30 after six years, as the EV maker continues to post net losses. Leadership change comes amid ongoing financial challenges.
Industry & MarketsHyundai's New Robotics Bet Signals Push for Non-Auto Revenue
Hyundai boosts robotics testing tenfold, targets U.S. production to diversify beyond autos.
Industry & MarketsIs the Crown Shifting? The Ever-Changing Battle for Global Auto Supremacy
From GM's dominant era to Toyota's rise and Volkswagen's charge, the global auto industry's top spot is more contested than ever. Who's next in line?
Industry & Markets2027 Silverado and Sierra Keep the 305-HP Duramax—and That's a Good Thing
GM keeps the 305-hp Duramax for the 2027 Silverado and Sierra, focusing on new V8s and a revised four-cylinder—and that's perfectly okay for truck buyers.
Industry & MarketsLotus Reports 63% Drop in H1 2026 Losses Amid Strategic Revamp
Lotus cuts H1 2026 losses by 63% thanks to cost-cutting measures and booming China sales, signaling a strong turnaround for the EV maker.
Industry & MarketsBYD's First-Half Profit Slips, But Export Growth Softens the Blow
BYD's H1 profit declines due to China's market woes, but strong overseas sales cushion the impact, revealing a broader trend among Chinese EV makers.
Industry & MarketsHyundai bets on hybrid expansion to drive US growth through 2030
Hyundai's 2030 roadmap focuses on hybrid models for US growth, but capacity plans are still vague.
Industry & MarketsLincoln Navigator Black Label Finally Lands in Canada
Lincoln expands its Black Label luxury trim to Canada with the 2026 Navigator, featuring exclusive materials and premium concierge services.
Industry & MarketsChery-JLR Joint Venture Unveils Freelander 8, Its First Model, on September 3
Chery-JLR's first Freelander 8 SUV launches on Sept 3, with pre-sales from 329,900 yuan (~$48,650) after incentives. A key milestone for the JV in China's premium EV market.
Industry & MarketsIM Motors Unveils All-New L6, Targets Tesla and Xiaomi in the Premium EV Segment
IM Motors launches the all-new L6 sedan in China starting at 199,900 yuan, rivaling Tesla and Xiaomi with up to 850 km CLTC range.
Industry & MarketsBYD Crosses 10,000 Ultra-Fast Chargers, Closing in on Ambitious Goal
BYD installs its 10,000th 1.5 MW ultra-fast charger, reaching halfway to its 2026 goal but needing to double installation pace.
Industry & MarketsGeely Xingyuan and BYD Qin L DM-i Flagged in China Quality Inspection Over Conformity Issues
Geely Xingyuan and BYD Qin L DM-i flagged in China quality review for wheelbase deviation and higher-than-declared fuel consumption.
Industry & MarketsBYD H1 Net Profit Drops 20.5% Despite Strong Overseas Sales
BYD's H1 net profit fell 20.5% as strong overseas growth and a higher gross margin couldn't offset weak China NEV sales and FX losses.