Industry & MarketsUS House Passes Bill Mandating AM Radio in Every New Car, EVs Included
The US House passed a bill requiring AM radio in every new car sold in America, with no exemption for EVs. The measure now heads to the Senate.
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Industry & MarketsMcLaren Ends the Holdout: Its First SUV Is Now Official
McLaren confirms its first SUV in 63 years, ending a long-standing refusal and joining Porsche, Ferrari and Lotus in the performance SUV segment.
Industry & MarketsMcLaren's First SUV Confirmed: A New Chapter for the Supercar Brand
McLaren confirms its first-ever SUV, joining the high-performance luxury SUV segment dominated by Porsche and Lamborghini.
Industry & MarketsRam 1500 Pickups Recalled: Backup Camera Glitch Affects 239,000 Trucks
FCA US recalls 239,000 Ram 1500 trucks over backup camera failure. This follows a similar recall of 800,000 vehicles earlier this year.
Industry & MarketsBYD and CATL Reportedly Tapped for Xi's Washington Delegation
Reports suggest BYD and CATL may join Xi Jinping's business delegation to Washington, spotlighting the overlap between EV supply chains and US-China security tensions.
Industry & MarketsHyundai CEO Warns US May Face Chinese Car Influx Like Europe
Hyundai CEO José Muñoz warns the US could face a Chinese car surge similar to Europe's, urging supportive conditions for domestic automakers.
Industry & MarketsTrump Administration Rebrands Wind Power as "Aeromechanical Energy Systems" at DOE
The US Department of Energy has rebranded wind turbines as "aeromechanical energy systems," the latest twist in the Trump administration's ongoing criticism of wind power.
Industry & MarketsChina Rejects Voluntary Hybrid Export Limits to EU, Points to WTO Rules
China's commerce ministry rejects voluntary hybrid export limits to the EU, insisting any solution must comply with WTO rules.
Industry & MarketsUS House Votes 343-79 to Extend Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Through 2029
The House passed a bipartisan bill 343-79 to renew Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding through 2029, backing cleaner medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Industry & MarketsQuantron Teams Up with HyperView to Form China Joint Venture
Quantron and HyperView launch Quantron China to develop battery-electric and hydrogen commercial vehicles, with Foxconn as manufacturing partner.
Industry & MarketsXpeng Looks Beyond Volkswagen, Aims to Supply EV Tech to More Automakers
Xpeng plans to offer its EV platforms and software to more foreign automakers beyond Volkswagen, aiming to create new revenue streams.
Industry & MarketsToyota to Deploy 400,000 Factory Robots Starting 2028
Toyota plans to roll out 400,000 factory robots from 2028, using a learning-by-observation approach that generates training data without relying on simulation.
Industry & MarketsBYD Recalls Over 183,000 Older Tang and Qin Vehicles Over Brake Pedal Defect
BYD recalls 183,211 older Tang and Qin vehicles because brake pedal stoppers can break and detach, potentially leaving brake lights on without pedal input.
Industry & MarketsNio Recalls 686 Firefly EVs in China Due to Steering Sensor Defect
Nio recalls 686 Firefly EVs in China over a steering sensor manufacturing defect that could affect vehicle control. Affected models were built in late March and early April 2026.
Industry & MarketsBYD, CATL and Xiaomi Executives Tipped to Join Xi's US Delegation
Sources say executives from BYD, CATL and Xiaomi may join President Xi Jinping's US visit, putting China's EV and battery sector at the centre of the trip.
Industry & MarketsLi Auto Reportedly Follows Nio and Xpeng Into Tech Sales Revenue Push
Li Auto is reportedly splitting chip and silicon carbide units to seek outside customers and capital, following Nio and Xpeng into technology sales.
Industry & MarketsMarcopolo Re-enters Europe Through Chassis Partnership with Volvo Buses
Marcopolo is returning to Europe by sharing a bus chassis with Volvo Buses, a faster re-entry route than building new local partnerships from scratch.
Industry & MarketsScania's New China Venture Unit to Pilot Next-Generation Transport Models
Scania launches a China venture unit to pilot new transport models, using the demanding market to test emerging technologies and mobility concepts.
Industry & MarketsNeusoft and FAW Jiefang Unveil AI Truck Navigation at IAA
Neusoft and FAW Jiefang introduce an AI truck navigation system at IAA, targeting Europe's complex country-specific road compliance rules for commercial vehicles.
Industry & MarketsHonda India Dedicates INR4.5bn to New Bengaluru Parts Hub
Honda India invests INR4.5bn in a Bengaluru parts warehouse to boost aftermarket infrastructure and multi-segment service support.
Industry & MarketsNHTSA to Include Pedestrian Safety in 5-Star Ratings Starting 2027
NHTSA will add pedestrian protection to its 5-Star Safety Ratings from the 2027 model year, adding a new design factor to US vehicle homologation.
Industry & MarketsLeapmotor Debuts Two New Vehicle Platforms at 2026 Tech Day, Including a 12-Volt-Free EV Architecture
Leapmotor unveils two tech platforms at 2026 Tech Day, including a design that removes the 12-volt battery, set for validation in 2027 models.
Industry & MarketsBHP Pauses Electric Haul Truck Plans Over Charging Concerns, Fortescue Counters
BHP delays electric haul truck plans over charging time worries, while rival Fortescue says the miner is missing the point on electrification.
Industry & MarketsFortescue Eyes Electric Racing Grid Spot in Push to Ditch Fossil Fuels
Fortescue plans to enter a team in the world's biggest electric racing series, using the platform to showcase its rapid-charging technology and fossil-fuel exit strategy.