On February 10, lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to advance an automotive safety bill that would require manual releases in new vehicles with electrically powered door handles.
The Securing Accessible Functional Emergency Exit Act, or SAFE Exit Act, was forwarded to full committee during a markup

On February 10, the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) said it is proposing to boost U.S. content in federally funded EV charging stations from 55% to 100% and require them to be produced in the U.S., which could pose significant hurdles for use of the funds.
During the Biden administration, the Transportation Depa

While Stellantis announced on February 9 that it was selling its 49% stake in the NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, Ontario to partner LG Energy Solution, it is not pulling back on its EV and battery research facility in the city, according to Lou Ann Gosselin, Stellantis’ head of communications in Canada.
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On February 11, Menarini S.p.A, Italy, announced that it is expanding its bus range as it moves into 2026. The company now has a stronger structure, higher production capacity, and a growing product lineup to compete in a changing market.
The development of new electric and CNG buses has started earlier than planned.

On February 10, BYD Auto released official images of the Song Ultra EV, an all-new electric SUV under the Dynasty series.
The exterior of the Song Ultra EV adopts a design philosophy that blends Eastern aesthetics with contemporary styling, featuring a floating roof for a high-tech appearance. The vehicle measures 4,

On February 3, Stellantis Mexico announced the introduction of Leapmotor to the Mexican market, expanding its EV portfolio.
During 2026, Leapmotor plans to launch the B10, C10, and C16 SUVs in Mexico. The compact B10 delivers 215 hp and up to 900 km of range, while the mid-size C10 offers the same output with a range

Reported on February 10, 2026, FAW Group Import & Export Co., Ltd. (FAWIEC) has signed a distributor agreement with Metro Group Thailand, forming a strategic partnership focused on the HONGQI brand to pursue in-depth collaboration in automotive sales, marketing, and after-sales services in the Thai market. The first

On February 10, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) presented its all-new 2027 Highlander ahead of sales start in late 2026, continuing into early 2027.
With seating for up to seven, the latest Highlander is also Toyota’s first three row battery electric vehicle (BEV) for the U.S. market and the first BEV assembled in

On February 10, Mazda UK announced that Mazda6e EV will arrive in UK this summer with a new single 78 kWh LFP battery specification. It is priced at GBP 38,995 for Takumi and GBP 39,995 for Takumi Plus.
While Europe gets two battery choices, the UK model uses one battery option. The vehicle features a rear-wheel-driv

On February 10, Kia Europe conduced real-world performance for Kia EV2 prototype model at the Norwegian Automotive Federation (NAF) El Prix Winter Test. It covered 310.6 km in extremely cold conditions, with temperatures as low as -21°C in Norway’s Jotunheimen mountains.
The tested EV2 GT-line prototype had a 61.0kWh

Announced on February 5, 2026, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) officially launched the Suzuki e VITARA SUV at the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), marking the brand’s first BEV in Indonesia.
The e VITARA is built on Suzuki’s newly developed HEARTECT-e platform, engineered specifically for electric vehi

Announced on February 5, 2026, Wuling Motors unveiled the Wuling Eksion for the first time in Indonesia at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026, ahead of the full specification and pricing details to be announced closer to its official market launch.
The Eksion marks the first time a family-oriented SUV

Tesla has updated its official Semi website with final specifications for the production version of its all-electric Class 8 truck, available in Standard Range and Long Range trim levels, as customer ordering approaches. With the "Deliveries start in 2026" message, the Semi is expected to enter volume production in H

On February 10, New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., announced that Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has ordered 75 Xcelsior hybrid-electric forty-foot transit buses and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG battery-electric forty-foot transit buses. 
The purchase will be supported by federal, sta

On February 9, BMW Group announced that it is strengthening its long-term partnership with E.ON by launching Germany’s first commercial V2G offer. After announcing it at IAA Mobility 2025, private customers can now order the full package which includes the BMW Wallbox Professional, an E.ON V2G electricity tariff, and

On February 9, Ferrari revealed the interior and name of its first all-electric sports car, called Ferrari Luce, meaning “light” in Italian.
The launch took place in San Francisco, which was hosted by Ferrari along with LoveFrom, US. The company worked closely with Ferrari on every aspect of the car’s design. The int

On February 10, Valmet Automotive Plc and Jeti Industries Ltd signed a preliminary agreement to begin serial production of modular electric buses at Valmet Automotive’s plant in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The deal, if finalized, would mark the first production of electric buses under a contract manufacturing model.
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The Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026 event in Pune provided clear signals on how upcoming vehicle launches and market growth in India are likely to evolve over the next few years. While the event was technical in nature, its emphasis on validation, safety, and digital engineering offers an

On February 7, Avatr unveiled the specifications of the Avatr 06T, a new vehicle model developed with Huawei.
Positioned as a versatile sports sedan, the Avatr 06T adopts a futuristic aesthetic exterior design and measures 4,940mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,455mm, 1,475mm, or 1,495mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,940mm.