Aurora integrates new hardware, expands driverless trucking in Texas On October 28, Aurora Innovation announced the rapid expansion of its commercial operations by launching a second driverless route from Fort Worth to El Paso, Texas. This comes as the company surpasses 100,000 driverless miles with five driverless trucks on public roads and shares its plan to deploy hundreds of driverless trucks with its next-gen Aurora Driver hardware in 2026. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

JMS 2025: Honda debuts prototype of Honda 0 α and Super-ONE compact EV At the press briefing for the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025) being held at Tokyo Big Sight, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) Director, President and Representative, Mr. Toshihiro Mibe took the stage for the world premiere of the Honda 0 α, new SUV model for the Honda 0 Series, as well as Super-ONE Prototype, compact electric vehicle (EV). Featuring a sleek and sophisticate...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

Foretellix, Israel to integrate safety and validation toolchain with NVIDIA DRIVE AV platform On October 28, Foretellix announced the integration of its Foretify Physical AI toolchain with the NVIDIA DRIVE AV platform to enable advanced methods for training, testing, validation, and safety evaluation in autonomous driving development. This milestone expands a relationship that began with NVIDIA's investment in Foretellix's Series C funding. The i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

Inova Semiconductors, Germany and TactoTek, Finland, partner for advanced lighting solutions On October 22, Inova Semiconductors and TactoTek announced a partnership to accelerate the development of intelligent, space-efficient, conformal lighting solutions for the automotive sector. The collaboration combines Inova’s expertise in smart LEDs with integrated drivers and TactoTek’s patented IMSE technology, which enables electronics and lightin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/26

Ford execs look ahead to challenges after posting profitable Q3 results On October 23, after releasing Q3 financial results, Ford executives offered information on Ford’s moves forward after a challenging, but profitable quarter. Revenue in Q3 2025 was up 9.7% from the same period last year to USD 50.2 billion, while net income increased 174.3% YoY to USD 2.4 billion. Operating income increased 77.0% YoY to USD 1.6 billion, and adjusted EBIT wa...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/25

Jetour South Africa to launch T1 and T2 SUV on October 24, 2025 On October 16, Jetour South Africa announced that it will launch the T-Series SUV on October 24, 2025, for South African market. The T1 and T2 models will strengthen Jetour’s presence in the market. The T1 is an urban lite off-road SUV, ideal for city life and weekend trips, while the T2 is a slightly more rugged adventure SUV focused on comfort, safety, and smart off-road perform...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

Porsche unveiled new all-electric Macan GTS On October 21, Porsche unveiled the first all-electric Macan GTS, featuring the most powerful rear electric motor in the series. The rear motor is paired with a 900-amp silicon carbide inverter for high efficiency. It is combined with the front motor, which generates output ranging from 380 kW up to 420 kW with Launch Control, and 955 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, reachi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

KAMAZ showcases new K5 series trucks On October 21, KAMAZ showcased its latest K5 series of vehicles during Customer Day in Irkutsk, Russia. The event featured live demonstrations of KAMAZ-54901 tractor and its smaller version, the KAMAZ-54902, designed for short-haul trips up to 1,000 km. Guests also saw the new all-wheel-drive KAMAZ-65954 (6x6) tractor, which entered production in 2025. KAMAZ Trade and Finance Company and RusTrans LLC carried o...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Toyota unveils all-new Land Cruiser FJ off-road SUV On October 21, Toyota unveiled the all-new Land Cruiser FJ off-road SUV, with the Japan launch planned for around mid-2026. The all-new Land Cruiser FJ, with two rows for five passengers, combines a 2.7L 2TR-FE gasoline engine (maximum output 120kW, maximum torque 246Nm) with a 6 Super ECT transmission. The driveline is 4WD (part-time four-wheel drive system). The vehicle measures 4,575mm in len...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

KGM Motors UK unveils all-new Torres Hybrid On October 14, KGM Motors UK, formerly known as SsangYong, unveiled the all-new Torres Hybrid. The vehicle is priced at GBP 35,995. The new Torres Hybrid, developed in collaboration with BYD, is powered by the Dual Tech Hybrid System. The full hybrid setup combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine with in-series dual motors, delivering a total output of 130 kW through a 6-speed automatic e-DHT t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Hero MotoCorp, India launches in Italy with Pelpi International partnership On October 13, 2025, Hero MotoCorp announced its entry into Italy through a partnership with Pelpi International. Its initial distribution will focus on 36 dealerships across key Italian cities, with plans to expand to 54. The company will offer three Euro 5+ compliant models: Hunk 440, Xpulse 200 4V, and Xpulse 200 4V Pro. The Hunk 440 is priced at EUR 3,990, while the X...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

DiDi Autonomous Driving secures CNY 2 billion from Series D financing On October 11, DiDi Autonomous Driving secured CNY 2 billion from a Series D financing invested by a number of institutions including GAC Group. The proceeds will be used to increase investment in AI R&D and promote the application of Level 4 autonomous driving. Furthermore, a next-generation autonomous vehicle developed by DiDi Autonomous Driving and GAC Aion is scheduled for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

BMW Group India sold 11,978 units in January–September 2025 On October 10, 2025, BMW Group India reported sales of 11,978 units for the January–September 2025 period, reflecting a 13% yoy increase. In the third quarter ending September, sales reached 4,204 units, up 21% from the previous year, driven by adjustments in GST pricing and increased festive demand. Electric vehicle sales saw growth, with 2,509 electric BMWs and MINIs delivered (+24...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

(Combined Charging System). By combining MCS and CCS, Mercedes-Benz is researching future technologies while also improving today’s charging systems. ELF also explores bidirectional charging, where electricity can flow both ways i.e., from the grid to the car or back from the car to power homes (V2H), the grid (V2G), or devices (V2L). The findings are fed directly into the series development of future models. With ELF, Mercedes-Benz is also tes...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Munro Vehicles, Scotland secures new funding to boost production, expand facility, and create 300 jobs On October 7, Munro Vehicles, a Glasgow-based electric 4X4 manufacturer, announced that it has secured GBP 2 million in new funding from existing investor Elbow Beach and other partners. The investment will speed up production of Munro’s M-Series vehicles, built to meet the tough demands of the mining, defense, and construction industries. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

FORVIA HELLA supplies customized headlamps for VDL FUTURA 3 buses Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has secured another major order to supply its first fully customized headlamps to the new VDL Bus & Coach’s FUTURA 3 series, following its previous supply for the former VDL Futura 2 model. The FUTURA 3 bus will make its debut at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. VDL is the first bus manufacturer to apply these advanced lighting modules for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

Kia aiming to sell 2,000 units of new PBV series EVs in Japan in 2027 Kia Corporation (Kia), a group company of Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd., announced its latest business plan in the Japanese and other markets for its “Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV)” electric vehicle (EV) series that integrates a module concept. The company aims to globally sell 250,000 vehicles in 2030, including 135,000 units of the PV5 mid-size electric van, which will be relea...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Yutong launches EV Long-Life Tech and electric bus at Busworld Europe 2025 On October 3, Yutong Bus presented its electric buses, EV Long-Life Tech, and Link+ fleet management platform under the theme “Think Eco, Move Green” at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. Yutong Bus unveiled four battery electric bus series at Busworld Europe 2025, catering to multiple scenarios including urban trunk transport, intercity travel, and premium coach touris...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

Daimler Buses unveils electric eIntouro at Busworld Europe 2025 On October 3, Daimler Buses showcased its latest innovations at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.The company presented a range of models, including: Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, its first all-electric intercity bus in series production. It features an electric drive with LFP batteries and a central motor. It comes in two lengths, 12.18 meters and 13.09 meters, offering seating f...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

Rheinmetall wins series order for high-voltage contactors from major US automaker Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) has secured a new series order worth approximately EUR 60 million for its high-voltage contactors from a major US passenger car manufacturer. The contactors will be used in new 450-volt vehicle architecture. They enable the high-voltage system to be switched on and off reliably, ensuring safe and efficient vehicle operation, particularly...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03