Toyoda Gosei's NanoTerasu reach points to goals beyond what a midsize automotive supplier can build as in-house capability Toyoda Gosei and Tohoku University have established a joint research center focused on developing high-performance rubber, plastic and other functional materials...
The Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid SUV (Chery Group) launches on the Italian market in two Essence and Elegance trim levels and will be available for order in Italy from July 2026. The Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid SUV is offered...
TomTom transit and NEMT guidance signals expand beyond the in-car navigation market where it has built its reputation TomTom and Transit Technologies announced a partnership that integrates TomTom Orbis Maps and Live Traffic into the Transit Technologies platform, serving...
Lotus introduces the Eletre X, a new hybrid version of the Hyper-SUV and the first model based on the brand's proprietary X-Hybrid architecture. Orders have been open in Italy since June, with prices starting from €99,990, while the first...
The Angers investment shows that complex optical manufacturing can be feasible in France; this is a test case for European industrial policy Valeo is completing the €45 million (US$51.75 million) modernization of its Angers lighting plant in France, carried...
Global suppliers that previously operated parallel SPC systems will benefit most from AIAG and VDA reaching a common standard The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) have jointly published a harmonized handbook for...
Samsung SDI's AI-driven ambition shows battery makers increasingly competing on software and intelligence as much as chemistry Samsung SDI held a 56th anniversary ceremony at its Giheung headquarters; where President and Chief Executive Officer Joo Sun Choi told employees...
The product feature that justifies Clean Motion's entry into the Gulf is not price or range, but a solar roof that charges on the go. Clean Motion has signed a distribution agreement with Averroes Tech Manufacturing, giving the Dubai-based...
Iveco's shared ambition for premium is as much a cultural reset as its product claim, and the Iveco Experience 2026 is prime evidence that Iveco is launching its Model Year 26 range of trucks and vans at the Iveco...
With the A110 Future, Alpine is putting its brand at risk on whether true EV performance can replace the combustion sports car experience. Alpine has introduced the A110 Future, the development vehicle for the third-generation A110, ahead of the...
190 million barrel finding transforms EV adoption from climate target to measurable European energy security tool A joint analysis by E-Mobility Europe and Ember finds that meeting the EU's 2030 electric vehicle (EV) deployment targets could avoid imports of...
European Supplier Convention frames faSTLAne 2030 as a supply chain charter, not just a corporate strategy document Stellantis held its European Supplier Convention in Paris on June...
Kharkhoda's scale signals India's transformation from a protected domestic market to a cornerstone of Suzuki's global manufacturing strategy (Photo: Press Information Bureau) Maruti Suzuki India opened its Kharkhoda plant in Haryana, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...
Rivian raised its full-year delivery forecast on July 2 to 65,000-70,000 vehicles, up several thousand from the previous range of 62,000-67,000; Thereafter, both...
According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), Chinese automobile manufacturers surpassed Japanese brands in the European passenger car market for...
The United States has refused to renew its long-running trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, opting instead for annual reviews rather than committing...
Vehicle simulation tools are advancing faster than the physical prototypes they aim to reduce, narrowing the gap further VI-grade has released version 2026.2 of its simulation software suite with updates covering vehicle dynamics, drive-in-the-loop testing, noise, vibration and harshness...
The new diesel engine at IAA signals that Renault Trucks will not abandon its internal combustion customers as electrification matures. In addition to its electric product range extending from urban delivery to long-haul applications, Renault Trucks will make the...
MG's Swiss move reveals tension between European ambitions and the practicalities of building market infrastructure from scratch MG Motor has established MG Motor Switzerland GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary with direct responsibility for sales, aftersales and brand operations in...
A €5 billion semiconductor factory in Europe signals the continent is serious about taking back supply chain dominance for critical chips Infineon Technologies has opened its Smart Power Factory in Dresden ahead of schedule, completing a €5 billion ($5.8...
Autonomous vans move from concept to boardroom priority as Stellantis reshapes commercial vehicles around logistics ecosystems Stellantis Pro One will premiere the Box-on-Wheels autonomous concept and stage the first live appearance of the Smart Compact Van at the IAA...
Le Mans is proving to be a useful proving ground for Hyundai's effort to demonstrate the commercial viability of hydrogen at scale Hyundai Motor Group used hydrogen logistics, wearable robotics and the Genesis Box Buggy Concept at the 24...
