Industry & MarketsFAW-VW Gears Up for ID. AURA T6 Electric SUV Launch on September 20
FAW-VW will launch the ID. AURA T6 electric SUV on September 20, with pre-sales having started on August 28 at prices from 135,900 to 169,900 yuan.
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Classic CarsÜberleben's Kräftig Grip Ferro Rod: A 20,000-Strike Survival Tool for the Road
Überleben's Kräftig Grip ferro rod fire starter is rated for 20,000+ strikes, a durable spark tool for drivers and overlanders far from help.
Industry & MarketsNio's Onvo Brand Adds Starlight Styling Package to L80 Lineup
Onvo introduces the Starlight styling package for its L80, adding blue paint and 21-inch wheels at a promotional price of 10,080 yuan through September 30.
Industry & MarketsRoland Berger Projects EUR 20 Trillion Technology Market by 2040
Roland Berger forecasts emerging technology markets will grow nearly tenfold to EUR 20 trillion by 2040, reshaping the global industrial landscape.
Industry & MarketsTomTom and citiEU Strengthen Alliance for Smarter European Traffic Planning
TomTom expands partnership with citiEU to leverage real-time traffic data for improved urban mobility planning across Europe.
Industry & MarketsToyota and Iveco Join Forces on EU-Backed Hydrogen Truck Project
Toyota and Iveco collaborate on the EU-funded EMPOWER project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell truck, addressing range anxiety in heavy-duty transport.
Industry & MarketsTraton Opens One OS Platform to Suppliers via Red Hat Partnership
Traton is opening its One OS platform to partners through a new Red Hat deal, a move aimed at scaling its supplier ecosystem and broadening software access.
Industry & MarketsMicroVision Debuts Configurable Lidar Perception Platform at IAA 2026
MicroVision unveiled a modular lidar Perception Platform at IAA 2026, signaling a move toward configurable sensing architectures for automakers.
Industry & MarketsVWCV Puts Fleet Uptime Front and Center with Connect Pro at IAA 2026
VWCV will center its IAA 2026 exhibit on Connect Pro, a fleet-focused connected services platform built around uptime and predictive maintenance.
Industry & MarketsNissan Rethinks Japan Production With Three-Hub Strategy Amid Currency Swings
Nissan plans a three-hub Japan production setup targeting around one million vehicles a year, citing export resilience and yen volatility as key drivers.
Industry & MarketsLeapmotor B03X Hits European Market at €24,900, Targeting Compact EV Rivals
Leapmotor B03X launches in Europe at €24,900 with 382 km WLTP range and 16-minute rapid charging, taking on compact EV rivals.
Industry & MarketsStellantis and UQI Robotics Unveil Box-on-Wheels Concept at IAA
Stellantis and UQI Robotics showcase a Box-on-Wheels autonomous delivery concept at IAA, testing whether China's models fit European conditions.
Industry & MarketsNissan Revives Pixo Nameplate for New A-Segment Electric City Car
Nissan confirms the Pixo name for its new A-segment all-electric city car, with a September milestone looming in Europe's crowded compact EV market.
Industry & MarketsForvia Hella Debuts iPDM and EnergyCore Power Solutions at IAA 2026
Forvia Hella unveils iPDM and EnergyCore at IAA 2026, with the iPDM's fail-operational design keeping safety-critical fleet functions alive during electrical faults.
Industry & MarketsFAW Trucks Brings Five Models to IAA Transportation 2026, Highlights 1,000 A Charging
FAW Trucks exhibits five models at IAA Transportation 2026, featuring 1,000 A CCS2 and Megawatt Charging to boost Europe's heavy EV shift.
Industry & MarketsFord Bets $1B on Kentucky Paint Shop as Part of Broader $5B Investment
Ford invests $1B in a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant, part of a $5B commitment covering EVs, battery storage, and traditional production.
Industry & MarketsStudy Shows Truck Safety Systems Can Prevent Pedestrian Collisions
A study finds truck ADAS can achieve 100% pedestrian emergency braking, potentially accelerating calls for mandatory safety tech in commercial vehicles.
Industry & MarketsRenault's Niagara Pickup Aims at Latin America, Marking First Big Step for futuREady Strategy
Renault's Niagara pickup, built in Argentina for Latin American buyers, becomes the first large-scale proof of its futuREady strategy beyond Europe.
Industry & MarketsHonda Xcelerator Invests in Iron Nitride Magnet Developer, Betting on Rare-Earth-Free Motors
Honda Xcelerator backs a developer of iron nitride magnets, aiming to reduce EV motor reliance on rare-earth materials and gain supply chain leverage.
Industry & MarketsHyundai Motor India Accelerates Electrification with 600 DC Fast Chargers and Affordable EV
Hyundai Motor India plans 600 DC fast chargers nationwide and a mass-market EV, boosting India's electric mobility ecosystem.
Industry & MarketsAptiv's Smart Camera Hits Mass Production, Targeting Euro NCAP Standards for Chinese NEV
Aptiv's smart camera enters mass production for a Chinese NEV maker, aiming to meet Euro NCAP safety standards and testing Tier 1 supplier influence.
Industry & MarketsVerra Mobility's AI Tool Cuts Fleet Compliance Delays by 80%
Verra Mobility says its new AI title and registration system trims fleet delays by 80%, as compliance lag gets treated as lost revenue.
Industry & MarketsToyota Fuel Cells Power Scania's Hydrogen Truck Trial Across Europe
Scania and Toyota launch a 40-truck hydrogen fuel cell trial in European logistics, testing real-world performance under the Pilot Partner programme.
EV NewsChina's New 5-Year Plan Targets 70% Plugin Vehicle Sales by 2030 — Already Hit 61% in August
China's latest 5-year plan aims for 70% plugin vehicle sales by 2030, with August already seeing 61% — far ahead of the US.