On December 18, Acconeer announced that it will demonstrate A212 multichannel radar sensor performance and capabilities at CES 2026. The A212 is a device with a 120-degree field of view and a world-leading angular resolution. It tracks multiple objects. It gives accurate tracking of every movement with 3-4 degrees of

On December 16, HighTec EDV Systeme and Intellias presented the integration of Rust into automotive applications within an AUTOSAR environment. This was completed through the combined use of the Intellias ECU Kit, HighTec’s compiler toolchain, RTOS, and software components from Vector Informatik.
Leveraging Infineon

On December 19, Rohde & Schwarz announced that it will present a powerful lineup of automotive test and measurement innovations at CES 2026. It will present advanced tools for inverter and battery management system characterization. The solution provides deep insights into switching behavior, EMI performance, and ele

On December 19, SKion GmbH entered into a binding agreement to acquire significant business units from the self-administration proceedings of BMZ Holding GmbH and BMZ Germany GmbH, Karlstein am Main (“BMZ Group”). The acquisition is subject to approval by the antitrust authorities. 
Previously, SKion has been a minor

On December 19, Cinemo launched its next-generation, AI-powered cockpit solutions – Cinemo ICO. The first product launched within the Cinemo ICO portfolio is Cinemo ICO MediaMind. It combines the latest agentic AI technology with Cinemo’s expertise in providing automotive-grade media management.
Cinemo ICO opens the

On December 16, NORMA Group announced that it has reached an agreement with the Group Works Council on a voluntary redundancy program in Germany. The agreement is valid for salaried employees of NORMA Group’s sites in Maintal and Marsberg, Germany. 
The purpose of the agreement is to generate savings in personnel cos

On December 16, Tretau announced expansion plans to establish its first manufacturing facility outside of Europe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Operating in the U.S. as Tau Wire Corp, it will invest more than USD 18 million and create over 70 new jobs in the next four years. It will help to serve local OEM customers in the

On December 17, Teradar joined AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, to help advance safety, perception, and reliability for next-generation ADAS and autonomous systems.
Through AUVSI, it plans to collaborate with industry leaders o

On December 18, multiple sources reported that the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment of Nigeria visited the Elizade JAC plant in Lagos. The Minister announced that Federal Government will support domestic investors such as Elizade JAC who are reinvesting their profits to expand operations and boost producti

On December 22, DFSK officially entered the Egyptian market. It will launch three products in the market, starting with model E5 PLUS. It will also introduce E5 and 600.  E5 PLUS and E5 offer practical and versatile electrified mobility, featuring the SERES Super Electric Hybrid System and long-range capabilities. 
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On December 21, Saipa Diesel, in a social media update, announced that it has started production of the GX560 heavy commercial vehicle. It is powered by a 14-liter 6-cylinder CUMMINS engine, which offers 560 horsepower and a torque of 2,650 Nm at 1,100 to 1,300 rpm. It has a ZF transmission and Dana axles. The produc

On December 19, Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Zhengzhou Nissan) announced the recent signing of a framework agreement on deepening cooperation in areas such as clean energy utilization, comprehensive energy services, green transportation, and vehicle procurement with CHN Energy Henan Electric Power Co., Ltd.

On December 18, Wuhan Weineng Battery Asset Co., Ltd. (Weineng Battery) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hefei Construction Investment & Holding Co., Ltd. (HCIC) and the Hefei Economic and Technological Development Area (HETDA).
The three parties will fully leverage their advantages in battery asset mana

On December 18, Cavan Auto, a Foton Motor subsidiary, introduced the Beacon, a forward-developed vehicle model built on the world’s first heavy-duty truck-dedicated intelligent platform with both hydrogen and electric modes.
The core advantage of the Beacon lies in a proprietary integrated platform compatible with ba

On December 18, the first 50 cooperative charging and battery swapping stations between Wuhan NIO Energy Co., Ltd. (NIO Energy), a NIO subsidiary, and Zhongan Energy (Anhui) Co., Ltd. (Zhongan Energy) were commissioned in Anhui.
NIO deployed 190 battery swapping and 215 charging stations in Anhui, of which the former

Robert Bosch LLC, a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, announced that it will unveil its new AI extension platform, an AI-enabled high performance computing unit for realizing an AI-powered cockpit, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, USA.
The platform is developed in collaboration with Microsoft and NVIDIA. It enables existing

Valeo Group (Valeo) has opened a new Power Tech Center of its Power Division in the Paris region, France.
The center brings together 400 experts from Valeo’s Drive and Thermal Management R&D teams under one roof. It is equipped with cutting-edge laboratories, test benches, and advanced wind tunnels to support low-car

The Regional Government of Castile and León announced Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin)’s Fourth Strategic Innovation Plan (2025-2027).
The plan involves an investment of around EUR 6.5 million, supported by a EUR 2.4 million grant from the Institute for Business Competitiveness (ICE).
The plan’s objective is to d

Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has received funding from the Ministry of Industry and Tourism (Spain) under the framework of PERTE VEC for its EUR 14.98 million investment plan to improve production and develop new components for electric and connected vehicles. The funding includes EUR 3.54 million in grant an

On December 19, Isuzu Motors Limited announces that it resolved to change Isuzu (China) Engine Co., Ltd., a local joint venture in Chongqing, China, operated with its business partners Qingling Motors (Group) Co., Ltd. and Qingling Motors Co., Ltd., from a consolidated subsidiary to an equity-method affiliate.
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