On January 29, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the updated S-Class luxury saloon.
The production of vehicles will begin in 2026 at the Sindelfingen plant, Germany. The flagship versions are built in Factory 56, a highly flexible facility where the S-Class, Mercedes Maybach S Class, and the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS are a

On January 29, cylib announced that it has completed a customer project, producing lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃) from end-of-life NMC lithium-ion batteries. The recycled material has been qualified by an international battery manufacturer and is now being used in the production of new electric vehicle batteries.
Due to

On January 29, Mercedes-Benz announced it is accelerating the development of a robotaxi ecosystem by positioning the new S-Class as the core platform for SAE Level 4 automated driving services.
The model was selected due to its fail-safe architecture, with redundancies in steering, braking, computing and power supply

Volkswagen is reportedly planning to rename the ID.4 electric crossover as the ID. Tiguan, in an attempt to give the model better name recognition and tie it to a popular ICE model. According to the IG Metall labor union, the name change will go into effect with the launch of a refreshed version of the ID.4. 
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On January 19, Talga Group Ltd announced the execution of a development agreement with V4Smart GmbH & Co. KG, a German-based innovator in high performance batteries co-owned by Porsche AG and VARTA AG Group. Talga and V4Smart will jointly develop and qualify Talga's high-performance graphite anode for integration int

On January 21, cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG announced that BRUSA HyPower AG, part of the BRUSA Group, is developing a fuel cell interface (FCI) for cellcentric. The fuel cell interface (FCI) is the DC/DC converter for the new cellcentric NextGen fuel cell system.
It converts the fuel cell voltage to the high-voltage gri

On January 28, VW Group China announced that it has started production of ID. UNYX 07, which is the first vehicle built on the new China Electronic Architecture (CEA), its first zonal electronic system. The model marks Volkswagen’s move into full SDV production in China, developed specifically for Chinese customers.

On January 28, Freenow by Lyft, US, and City of Hamburg, Germany, signed an MoU to support the introduction of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into Hamburg’s mobility system. This is Germany’s first city and private partnership to create a framework for using Level 4 autonomous taxis.
AV pilot testing will begin in Altona-

Continental AG (Continental) will provide its summer tires as original equipment (OE) for the new Audi A6. Audi has approved 2 options for its premium mid-size model: the SportContact 7 and EcoContact 6 Q. For winter driving, the WinterContact TS 870 P has also been approved.
The SportContact 7 delivers sporty, preci

On January 27, IAA TRANSPORTATION announced that halls at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 (September 15 to 20, 2026) are already partially overbooked. Around 23% of the registered participants will be attending the event for the first time.
The number of registrations for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 is approximately 11% higher t

On January 27, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations on a trade agreement between the EU and India.
It will support Germany as an export country and companies in the German car industry by gradually reducing tariffs on vehicles to 1

On January 27, CUPRA announced that it has joined VW Group’s Europe-wide road safety initiative to help make roads safer using real-world vehicle and traffic data.
CUPRA’s all-electric models, including Tavascan, Born, and future Raval, will share sensor and image data from everyday driving to improve driver assistan

On January 28, BMW unveiled the new all-electric MINI Countryman E and MINI Countryman SE All4, set to launch in March 2026. These models introduce major technology upgrades and improved efficiency.
The MINI Countryman E offers a driving range of up to 501 km, while the Countryman SE All4 delivers up to 467 km. The e

On January 28, BMW announced model updates for spring 2026.
BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 electric models will receive new silicon-carbide (SiC) inverters, which improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and increase driving range by over 40 km. The update applies to BMW iX1 eDrive20, BMW iX1 xDrive30, BMW iX2 eDrive20, and BMW i

On January 27, Mercedes Benz announced that the second model in Mercedes-AMG Mythos series is now undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden.
In a camouflage version, the vehicle is being tested near the Arctic Circle to prepare it for the toughest environments. Sweden’s frozen terrain allows engineers to test perform

AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive division of Continental) announced plans to reduce up to 4,000 positions globally by 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of its research and development (R&D) activities in a challenging market environment.
The reductions will affect locations in India, Singa

On January 26, Daimler Truck introduced Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, a new hydrogen-powered truck. As part of a small production run, 100 trucks will be built at the Wörth plant, Germany and will begin real-world use with customers from late 2026.
The new model builds on the strengths of the first GenH2 Truck. It s

On January 27, Audi announced that it is increasingly using AI in production and logistics. The company is expanding its own cloud platform and introducing AI applications for large-scale vehicle production by working with strong partners such as Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI).
Audi is rolling out its

On January 27, BMW Welt handed over the first BMW iX3 vehicles to customers in Germany. The event took place in the presence of the BMW CEO and Head of BMW Group Germany.
It is the first model of the Neue Klasse and features sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, offering up to 805 km range and 400 kW fast charging.

On January 22, CARIAD developed a new feature that can turn a car’s interior into a relaxing space, a work area, or a sporty cockpit, depending on the driver’s needs. These “experience worlds” are built on Android Automotive OS, making them easy to use across different vehicle types and equipment levels.
The system i