Thai auto sector encourages B20 diesel amid energy security concerns Announced on May 20, 2026, the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAI), together with the Department of Energy Business and oil distributors, held a press conference confirming that B20 diesel can be safely used in 1,135 vehicle models without affecting engine performance or manufacturer warranties. The compatible models cover brands including Great Wall Motor, Chevrolet, Toy...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

s recognized that the vehicles, features like Pro Power Onboard, and software it provides to construction fleets, utility crews and rescue workers through Ford Pro are the heavy-duty solutions they need to modernize their own vehicle fleets.  Some governments currently use Ford vehicles for security, including military transport in Ford Ranger vehicles and the company’s Police Interceptor solutions. In ongoing talks with defense depar...

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ooperation agreements with Tsinghua Unigroup for in-depth cooperation on automotive-grade chips, intelligent cockpits, autonomous driving, industrial investment, and a vehicle-cloud ecosystem. BAIC Group will leverage Tsinghua Unigroup’s core strengths in chip design, computing power, information security, and digital infrastructure to establish a full-link cooperative system spanning technological R&D, supply chain guarantees, industrial inves...

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lead products to generate profit, noting it has secured USD 70 million in financing over the past two months to fully support Phase 1 of its EAI robotics strategy through 2026. Faraday Future has increased its 2026 humanoid and bionic robot shipment target from 1,000 to 1,500 units, with education, security, and research identified as key early markets. Once the company secures strategic or long-term investment sufficient to fully fund mass produ...

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improved. The entire lineup includes eight years of complimentary OnStar Basics services, providing remote diagnostics and access to the myChevrolet app for functions such as remote locking and vehicle location. Customers also receive up to three months of the Protect plan, which adds emergency and security services plus onboard Wi-Fi. (Chevrolet Brazil on May 15, 2026)...

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eholding in VECS from 51% to 74%, with iTriangle's stake reducing to 26%. The transaction is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. VECS, incorporated in May 2023 and operational since August 2024, is engaged in connected vehicle services including IoT, telematics, EV compliance, fuel and cargo security, and driver state monitoring systems. VECV cited the need to develop and implement cost-effective, innovative connected solutions and take an...

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ddition, the company has established a dedicated PBV plant and a PBV conversion center in South Korea. Mr. Tajima, President of Kia PBV Japan, said, "We believe that the reason the PV5 is held in high regard in Korea and Europe is not only due to the quality of the product, but also to the sense of security provided by our service quality. Kia PBV Japan aims to establish the Kia brand in Japan by focusing on both product quality and service quali...

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U.S. House introduces bipartisan Connected Vehicle Security Act banning Chinese vehicles On May 11, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act in the U.S. House Representatives, which aims to prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles, software, and hardware linked to China and select other countries.  The House bill fol...

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vernments from further oil shocks, but in 2026 most of the affordable, readily available EVs capable of meeting that demand are Chinese. Each month that Europe sees an acceleration in electrification, Chinese manufacturers capture greater market share. The Middle East conflict has shown that energy security and industrial sovereignty are not the same goal. The IAA is intended to reconcile the two, but it will not take effect before 2027 at the ea...

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expertise to study how to make hydrogen supply to Hamburg commercially viable, with a target to start operations in the early 2030s. This builds on their earlier agreement to develop a Germany–Japan hydrogen supply chain and aims to expand their global hydrogen activities while supporting energy security and reducing emissions. MB Energy will use its experience in fuel supply, trading, and logistics, along with its network of filling stations,...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

ens to expand vision AI software capabilities and accelerates system-level vision solutions. Vision AI software plays a critical role in interpreting and processing visual data from cameras and sensors widely used in in-cabin automotive sensing, traffic and infrastructure monitoring, and safety and security systems. Based on Renesas press release May 7, 2026...

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right, straight body stance and the user-centric interior manifest a concise, rugged, and reliable design direction for future Jetta products. Regarding intelligentization, Jetta released the in-house developed Jiesi architecture platform, which, with technologies including a high-speed network and security encryption, supports features such as an AI cockpit, urban assisted driving, and OTA updates. Jetta also forged in-depth partnerships with co...

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METI considering measures to promote use of bioethanol derived from domestically produced biomass, stimulate investment for economic security and decarbonization Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is considering a program to support the widespread adoption of bioethanol produced from domestically produced raw materials. The ministry plans to implement support measures, including budgetary provisions, to ensure that the price...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

strial systems. The partnership brings together HighTec’s safety-qualified LLVM-based toolchains for Rust and C/C++, and SiFive’s safety-focused RISC-V IP.  The HighTec Rust and C/C++ toolchain is qualified according to the highest functional safety standard ISO 26262 up to ASIL D and the cybersecurity standard ISO 21434. Built on advanced LLVM technology, the toolchain supports SiFive’s advanced RISC-V IP and tuned performance enhancement...

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regulatory issues, including whether to prescribe a specific C-V2X standard, certification requirements for OBUs and RSUs under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) regime, standardization of the higher-layer ITS communication stack, and establishment of a PKI-based security and authentication framework. Based on the PIB India press release (Release / TRAI consultation paper...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

e-defined vehicle (SDV) development by simplifying software and hardware integration for smart, safe, and secure mobility.  TrustMotion continues to support OEMs, Tier-1s, chip manufacturers, as well as third-party software partners to advance SDV capabilities while providing full confidentiality, security, and data protection. The product portfolio consists of system-level solutions, software products such as its MotionWise modular safety middl...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Ford Spain has scheduled five new production stoppages in May and June 2026, at its Almussafes plant in Valencia, Spain, under the RED employment scheme. The RED plan was introduced in December 2024 and is designed to protect jobs until a new multi-energy vehicle begins production. It includes job security and retraining for workers. The shutdown plan was shared with employee representatives during a meeting on April 29, 2026. In May 2026, both ...

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feng that serves users and creates value. The second “3” refers to three plans: the “Tianyuan Intelligence” plan, the “Tianjing Zero-Carbon” plan, and the “Tianji Voyage” plan. "4" represents four ecosystems: Build a technological innovation ecosystem, an industrial and supply chain security ecosystem, a smart mobility ecosystem, and a coordinated ecosystem for self-owned and joint-venture brands. The final “3” refers to three...

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Nidec submits revised improvement plan and status report to Tokyo Stock Exchange On April 27, Nidec Corporation (Nidec) submitted a revised version of its improvement plan and status report regarding suspected improper accounting practices to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). Following the TSE's designation of Nidec as a Security on Special Alert in October 2025, the company submitted the improvement plan in January 2026. Based on subsequent invest...

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System Requirements Assistant, and a Product Validation Assistant. Through these agentic workflows, Valeo aims to augment its engineers by automating complex processes and accelerating time-to-market for autonomous mobility solutions, while keeping a human in the loop to ensure optimal quality and security. (From a press release dated April 22, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23