On May 13, Mercedes-Benz announced that its new electric GLB sets a new standard for sustainable production, supported by a 360° Environmental Check and carbon-dioxide reduced supply chain. The company has already reduced carbon emissions in production by about 21% through close supplier collaboration, use of renewab

On May 13, MAN Truck & Bus unveiled the new MAN eTGM, a 16-tonne electric truck, at Transpotec Logitec 2026, Milan. It fills the gap between the smaller eTGL and the heavy-duty eTGX/ eTGS models, completing MAN’s electric truck range from 12 to 50 tonnes.
The truck uses shared electric technology from the eTGX and eT

On May 13, Solaris Bus announced that it is showcasing its new battery-electric midibus, the Solaris Urbino 10.5 electric, at Next Mobility Milano 2026, Italy, from May 13–16, 2026.
The bus has a 240 kW electric motor and high-energy density batteries with a capacity of up to 400 kWh, allowing it to run all day witho

On May 13, Toyota UK revealed the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux. For the first time, it includes an all-electric version along with a diesel 48V model. The new Hilux comes only in a Double Cab (five-seat) version. A two-seat version will be offered later in 2026.
The diesel 48V model is available in four grades: Acti

On May 12, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH presented two AEC-Q101 compliant 80V N-channel MOSFETs. The XPH2R608QB and XPH3R908QB are the first products from the latest-generation U-MOSX-H process. The products achieve low on-resistance (RDS(ON)). 
The RDS(ON) for the XPH2R608QB is 2.55mΩ (max.) with a total gate char

On May 13, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced a new software development agreement with a leading autonomous driving technology company to evaluate on-sensor LiDAR perception capabilities for the InnovizTwo lidar platform and deliver a development plan. 
The collaboration extends Innoviz's lidar embedded software to

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) has been chosen as the exclusive tire partner for the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster, with just 15 units planned.
The company has supplied two bespoke Potenza tire fitments designed for road and track use. It has developed Potenza Sport ultra-high-performance tires in sizes 26

On May 11, Ford officially announced that it entered the battery energy storage system (BESS) business with the introduction of the Ford Energy DC Block stationary battery, a standardized 20-foot containerized system that integrates advanced LFP prismatic battery technology, liquid-cooled thermal management and batte

On May 8, GM announced that new research from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) confirms the measurable progress of the advanced safety features in GM vehicles. GM’s safety and driver assistance features that come standard in U.S. models, even those under USD 30,000, include at a mi

On May 12, Henkel launched two new thermal interface materials for electric vehicle batteries: Bergquist TGF 2030APS, a silicone-free two-component thermal gap filler, and Loctite TLB 9270APS, a polyurethane-based two-component thermally conductive adhesive. 
With a thermal conductivity of 1.7 W/m · K, Bergquist TGF

On May 11, ElevenEs and CarbonX announced the continuation of their partnership into 2026. This new phase marks a transition from initial validation toward advanced industrial-scale testing, aimed at further strengthening the local supply chain for LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries in Europe.
Through its EdgeLab

Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that it will supply Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) system for ADAS functions in commercial vehicles to an Indian OEM. It will be manufactured at Valeo’s facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
The new version of VSS360 is designed specifically for the Indian market to meet the upcoming General Saf

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has secured a major contract from Stellantis in Europe for its integrated One4you offer.
It will supply a fully integrated rear module for the next generation of an electric SUV scheduled to begin production in the coming years. This project also marks OPmobility’s introduction

Valeo Group (Valeo) has joined the Global Impact Coalition (GIC)’s Automotive Plastics Circularity project to expand the coalition’s footprint across the automotive value chain.
The project has already demonstrated the technical feasibility of recovering plastics from end-of-life vehicles. Its next phase focuses on m

On May 12, Rivian introduced Rivian Assistant and Rivian Unified Intelligence unlock hands-free utility with Connect+. In its latest software update, the AI-powered Rivian Assistant will roll out to all compatible Rivian Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners who subscribe to Connect+ or are in an active trial.
Rivian has created an

On May 12, Aptiv PLC announced that Volvo Cars has awarded Aptiv’s Gen 8 radar platform for deployment in future cars, beginning in 2028. The platform will support a range of safety and driver assistance functions as both brands continue their work concerning software‑defined architectures.
“Aptiv’s Gen 8 radar platf

On May 12, Ouster, Inc., a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, announced its new Rev8 OS family of digital lidar sensors are qualified to run on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform for accelerating development and deployment of level 4 autonomous vehicles.
Featuring the world’s first native color lidar,

On May 12, u-blox announced the expansion of its automotive GNSS portfolio with the launch of two highly specialized modules: the ZED-X20K and the ZED-A20K.  Both modules feature pin-to-pin compatibility, enabling platform flexibility and simplifying product development. The ZED-X20K is designed for mass-market ADAS

On May 5, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation on tolling, including Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)-enabled tolling use cases. 
By aligning IBTTA’s leadership in tolli