On December 23, Renault announced that it has set a new EV efficiency record with its Filante Record 2025 concept car. During a test on December 18, 2025, at UTAC’s circuit in Morocco, the car drove 1,008 km without recharging at an average speed of 102 km/h.
The 1,000 kg vehicle completed the run under 9 hours and 5
On December 22, CARIAD announced that it has filed more than 1,000 patents in 2025. The company recorded a 17% increase in new patent applications, with over 250 patents filed worldwide, marking its highest annual total so far.
Most of the patents focus on automated driving, digital user experience, cloud and connect
On December 17, CustomCells announced that, after completing major restructuring, the company is shifting its focus toward specialized battery solutions for demanding defense applications and high-performance motorsports.
CustomCells uses its strong expertise, infrastructure, and deep technology base to develop and p
Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation (Baolong Auto) signed a memorandum of cooperation with Infineon in Shanghai for further strengthening of technological synergy and resource integration as well as collaboration on intelligent automotive solutions. Previously, the two companies partnered for products such as tir
GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor at General Motors.
According to a recent report, Barra is “gauging” Anderson for the top job by giving him a massive portfolio that serves as a trial by fire. Since
On December 19, Michelin and Sonatus announced they will showcase predictive tire health and maintenance at CES 2026, demonstrating how software-defined vehicles can deliver real-time, in-vehicle tire intelligence.
By combining Michelin’s SmartLoad and SmartWear models, which analyze dynamic driving factors like lo
On December 16, the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Egypt approved Prometeon Tires Company's request to establish a new project within the special free zones system, with investments of USD 300 million. The company will produce tires for heavy transport vehicles, engineering equipment, and agricultural tractors, an
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it will premiere its new “Active Noise Reduction" software function for the chassis at CES 2026, with series production scheduled to begin in 2028.
The solution, part of ZF's Chassis 2.0, reduces in-vehicle tire noise without requiring additional damping hardware. It uses the
Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that it will showcase its latest technologies for smarter, safer, and more sustainable mobility at CES 2026.
The company will demonstrate the Valeo SDV ecosystem, which features an entire range of solutions, from advanced sensors to high-performance computing units and a full-stack softw
On December 12, it was reported that Forthing, an emerging brand of China’s Dongfeng Motor Group, officially entered the Argentine market through local importer and distributor Oriente Motors, launching an initial lineup of four models.
The Forthing T5 arrives in three different powertrains: The MT version features a
Autoliv announced the opening of a new plant of Autoliv (Hefei) Vehicle Safety Systems Co., Ltd. The new plant, an intelligent manufacturing site for steering wheels, is Autoliv’s second Chinese plant specializing in steering wheel manufacturing. At the new site, a digital production management model is introduced to
On December 17, PowerCo SE officially started operations at its Salzgitter gigafactory, Germany, and produced the first Unified battery cells made entirely in Europe.
The new cells will now be supplied to VW Group brands for final road testing and are expected to be launched next year in the Electric Urban Car models
Continental AG (Continental) has been re-elected as co-chair of the Tire Industry Project (TIP) for the period from 2026 to 2029.
TIP is the global tire industry's leading forum for sustainability issues. It encompasses all phases of the tire lifecycle, from raw material procurement to manufacturing and use, and thro
The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. Marklines interviewed the President and COO of NHK Spring Mr. Kazuhisa Uemura.
The theme of the company’s booth was "Crafting the Future with Pride". At the center of NHK Spr
On December 10, it was reported that GMC began commercialization of the new Canyon AT4X 2026 in Mexico, introducing the AT4X sub-brand to the local market.
The GMC Canyon AT4X 2026 off-road pickup truck is powered by a 2.7-liter TurboMax engine delivering 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed aut
The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. We interviewed Shigeaki Kurokawa, Deputy General Manager of the Development Department.
Toyoda Gosei’s exhibit was designed to enable attendees to experience four key concept
Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. has signed an investment agreement regarding the construction of a new tire plant in Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, with the governments of Jeollanam-do and Hampyeong-gun. Under the agreement, the company will invest KRW 660.9 billion (JPY 72.7 billion) to secure an annual production c
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