Industry & MarketsPorsche exits Bugatti Rimac as HOF Capital deal closes, shifting ownership to Rimac Group and financial investors. This change could reshape Bugatti's future strategy.
Industry & MarketsDaimler Truck Defence and PGZ agree on domestic engine assembly in Poland, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains in defence procurement.
Industry & MarketsWiTricity opens a Florida lab for wireless EV charging, arguing driverless fleets need automatic charging to be truly autonomous.
Industry & MarketsHere-SBD index puts US EV openness at 53%, with charging build-out rather than vehicle pricing seen as the force shifting driver attitudes nationwide.
Industry & MarketsZF's transmission enters Japan's coach market through Hino's S'elega, marking the supplier's expansion beyond trucks in a market dominated by domestic competitors.
Industry & MarketsHorse Powertrain opens North America office in Michigan to support hybrid vehicle demand, positioning itself in a resurging market.
Batteries & ChargingDongfeng will unveil a 350 Wh/kg solid-liquid hybrid battery in October and start installing it in mass-produced vehicles in Q4, an executive said.
Industry & MarketsMercedes-Benz Trucks delivers eActros 600 fleet to Amazon, highlighting that fleet electrification depends on charging infrastructure as much as vehicles.
Industry & MarketsPony.ai outlines its Doha robotaxi progress at the AEMOB forum, testing whether its China-developed autonomous model fits different regulators and riders.
Industry & MarketsHyundai Motor Group has signed a letter of intent with the African Development Bank, aiming to expand beyond vehicles into battery supply chains and hydrogen across Africa.
Industry & MarketsMicware and MulticoreWare sign MOU to collaborate on ADAS and edge AI, signaling Micware's expansion beyond infotainment and the evolving domain focus of Tier 1 software suppliers.
Classic CarsA working Sega Ferrari F355 Challenge Deluxe arcade cabinet from the 1990s is now for sale, offering a rare chance to own an iconic racing game with authentic motion simulation.
Industry & MarketsEVgo will install about 400 fast-charging stalls at Regency Centers shopping plazas, betting on retail foot traffic instead of highway roadside sites.
Industry & MarketsFord defends its Chinese partnerships, arguing that licensing CATL technology differs from dependence, amid US scrutiny of such collaborations.
Industry & MarketsIVEX raises €5m to expand independent safety testing for driver assistance systems worldwide, betting on demand for third-party validation outside OEM relationships.
Industry & MarketsThe Trump administration publicly criticizes Ford for its Chinese partnerships, signaling a tougher stance on China ties in the auto industry.
Industry & MarketsWashington is naming Ford directly in its China security scrutiny, signaling a more targeted US approach to automakers' exposure to the Chinese market.
Industry & MarketsYutong expands its T-Series lineup for Europe with the new T14 coach, featuring a DAF-ZF-Bosch hardware architecture aimed at winning over operators.
EV NewsJeep's all-electric Recon impresses on-road but stays true to its off-road roots, with typical EV caveats. Here's what early driving reviews reveal.
Industry & MarketsKia extends its GT badge to EV3, EV4 and EV5 in Europe, testing whether the performance label still carries weight in mainstream electric models.
EV NewsBYD sold 189,466 vehicles outside China in August, up 134% year-over-year, as the automaker sets even loftier goals for 2027.
Industry & MarketsLi Auto to launch i9 flagship electric SUV on September 16, featuring rotating zero-gravity seats and a Home version for family comfort.
Classic CarsA 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, kept in one family since new, is now for sale. A low-mileage, unmodified survivor from the era of Smokey and the Bandit.
Industry & MarketsAvatr's flagship T09 SUV appears in a China filing with a triple-motor plug-in hybrid powertrain and a 71.24-kWh battery offering 300-330 km of electric range.