has developed an unmanned hybrid-electric vehicle platform for defense customers and military applications.  Sold under the Harbinger Praesidia name, the company's new defense unit provides unmanned vehicles can be used for military logistics, battlefield communications, troop transport, perimeter security, and counter-drone operations. Harbinger Praesidia is working with government customers and defense contractors to configure the unmanned pla...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/16

lectric vehicle lineup. The B-segment prototype presents a refreshed design direction from the earlier EM-O concept and incorporates a range of AI-based driver-assistance technologies. These include live navigation support, real-time traffic information, EV charging point guidance, enhanced vehicle security functions, and automated parking assistance. The system is also linked with Perodua’s P-Circle digital ecosystem. (From Perodua press relea...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/12

ack for roughly 70,000 units (i.e., below the target of 100,000+). Frequent stoppages are worsening the situation, and the bodyshop is also closed on Saturdays, which was not part of the original plan. FIOM-CGIL union is planning a protest on June 15, asking for new models, more investment, and job security. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

accelerator that supports advanced radar interference mitigation and enables anti-jamming functions, ensuring reliable operation in congested radio frequency (RF) environments. In addition, it is supported by NXP’s radar software and enablement ecosystem, including radar SDKs, safety frameworks, security components, and development tools. (From a press release dated June 9, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

"software-defined vehicles" to "AI-defined vehicles". Several ecosystem partners have already introduced on-device AI agent solutions based on the platform, including ArcherMind's Yinghuo Claw, Megatronix's MegaClaw, and ThunderSoft's AquaClaw. The ecosystem initiative adopts a six-layer safety and security framework covering vehicle control levels, user authorization, privacy protection, and other key aspects of AI deployment in vehicles. (From ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Sollers, Russia launches production of vehicle safety components at Ulyanovsk plant On June 8, Sollers started serial production of passive safety system components, including steering wheels, airbags, and control units, at its industrial site in Ulyanovsk, Russia. The project is being implemented with support from the Industrial Development Fund (IDF). The Security System Components (SSC) facility has a full component production cycle, including...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

fter President Trump voiced his displeasure with the bridge earlier this year, but invitations for the ribbon-cutting event were sent out on June 8 after a conversation between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles, according to the sources. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified to Congress last week that while "There's still negotiations between Canada and the United States that's...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

ars to redesign both hardware and software. The result is a modular system that can be used in small cars and scaled up to high-performance vehicles with over 500 kW output. The inverter software has two layers. The basic software works like an operating system, handling communication, sensor data, security features such as immobilizer, diagnostics, and system checks. Then, on top of this is the application software, which controls the motor and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

Trump signs order to strengthen customs enforcement On June 3, President Trump issued a new order to strengthen customs enforcement.The Order directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to strengthen requirements for importers of record (IORs), including:     • increasing bonding requirements and requiring IORs to maintain a minimum level of domestic assets, bonding, or both    • subjecti...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05

d accidents worldwide. Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) aim to mitigate these risks by leveraging AI, predictive analytics, cameras, radar, LiDAR, and advanced sensor fusion technologies. While AI offers faster reaction times and continuous monitoring, it raises new concerns about system reliability, cybersecurity, and public confidence. The most significant changes in autonomous mobility begin at SAE Levels 3–5. At Level 3, vehicles can operate indep...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

nearly 38 years of operations in the Philippines, including local vehicle production by Toyota Motor Philippines and transmission exports by Toyota Aisin Philippines, which have cumulatively exceeded USD 3.8 billion. Toyota also promoted wider biofuel adoption as part of decarbonization and energy security efforts. (From an article of CarGuide.PH and an article of Philstar)...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

excessive supply system is in place. On the other hand, in anticipation of increasing demand for a wide range of electrified vehicles and AI (artificial intelligence) data centers, the focus will be on both output performance and capacity. In addition, considering the growing importance of economic security, the ministry intends to promote the growth of Japanese companies across the supply chain, including in materials and manufacturing equipment...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

ddition, the IM LS9 Hyper is the first model to feature SAIC’s Hurricane tri-motor system. Developed in collaboration with the Purple Mountain Laboratories, it also debuts an “intrinsic safety” technology that extends vehicle safety beyond physical protection to include information and system security. The 100 millionth customer is Cao Xudong, CEO of Momenta, one of SAIC’s key strategic partners in intelligent driving. Intelligent driving...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Trump issues proclamation temporarily amending tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper On June 1, U.S. President Trump signed a proclamation amending his Section 232 national security tariffs on some aluminum, steel and copper imports. The proclamation: Adjusts the tariffs on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters, as well as other equipment, like residential heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, to from 25% to 15%.  Exp...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

NVIDIA Jetson, including next-generation platforms such as Jetson Thor, into commercially supported AI platforms for the next generation of intelligent systems. The partnership includes long-term support for NVIDIA’s Yocto Project-based platforms to deliver commercial-grade lifecycle management, security updates, and ongoing maintenance; a production-ready foundation for Jetson Thor; a Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)-ready Yocto platform; and align...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

U.S., Mexico conclude first round of trade talks on autos, metals On May 29, the U.S. Trade Representative's office announced that negotiators for the U.S. and Mexico concluded their first ‌bilateral negotiating round to revise the USMCA in Mexico City. During the first round, negotiators discussed priority issues related to automotive rules of origin, steel and aluminum, and economic security. The USTR said the two countries are also working t...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

also accelerating investments in renewable energy, electric mobility, modern public transport, and energy infrastructure to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The President announced that the Government is in the process of buying 3,000 electric vehicles through the Ministry of Interior for use by security and administration officers. He also announced that the first 100,000 electric vehicles to be imported to Kenya, whether for public service o...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/01

or core components such as power batteries and drive motors, and advance the formulation and revision of standards for EV charging and battery swapping. Accelerate the development and iteration of standards related to driving automation, connectivity functions and applications, information and data security, resource management and information services, automotive software, automotive data, and vehicle-road-cloud integration. Formulate and revise...

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er 90% of sintered NdFeB (neodymium-iron-boron) magnets, widely viewed as the highest-performance class due to their magnetic strength. This concentration increases vulnerability to price volatility, export controls, trade barriers, and geopolitical disruption. For many OEMs and governments, supply security is now a practical constraint shaping technology strategy. On the other hand, the most established magnet-free option is the AC Asynchronous ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/01

iew of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). •    On May 28-29, Deputy United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jeff Goettman will lead a U.S. delegation to Mexico City for the first bilateral negotiating round with Mexico, which will feature negotiations on topics of economic security and rules of origin for key industrial goods. •    On June 16-17, the two countries will hold a second round of negotiations in Washingto...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29