LG Energy Solution told EV battery supply deal cancellation by Ford LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LG Energy Solution), an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd. (LG Chem), announced that Ford Motor Company notified the company that the automaker will terminate an electric vehicle (EV) battery supply contract. LG Energy Solution signed contracts with Ford in October 2024 to supply 34GWh of batteries between 2026 and 2030...

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Anderson for the top job by giving him a massive portfolio that serves as a trial by fire. Since joining in June 2025 as executive vice president, global product, and chief product officer, Anderson has been tasked with overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle for both ICE- and electric-powered vehicles, including hardware, software, services and user experience. Anderson is well-known in the EV community. Before joining GM, Anderson designed...

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Ficosa expands mirrorless camera monitoring systems to commercial vehicles Ficosa International, S.A. (Ficosa) has announced the expansion of its mirrorless business line into the commercial vehicle segment, reinforcing its leadership in camera monitoring systems (CMS). The company will transfer its expertise in camera-based rearview systems to sectors such as trucking. The CMS solution replaces traditional rearview mirrors with high-precision ca...

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CAMPI-TMA reports Philippine vehicle sales at 37,352 units in November 2025, down 8.7% YoY Reported on December 19, 2025, data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed total vehicle sales of 37,352 units in November 2025, down 8.7% from 40,898 units a year earlier. Passenger car sales dropped 24.2% to 7,456 units, while commercial vehicle sales went down by 3...

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UK vehicle production decreases 14.3% to 65,932 units in November On December 19, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for November decreased 14.3% over the previous year to 65,932 units. Passenger car production was down 1.7% to 63,126 units and commercial vehicle production was down 78.0% to 2,806 units year over year (y/y).Vehicle exports down 21.2% (y/y) to 49,907 units and d...

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ion. The project aims to create “Autonomous Driving Truck Implementation Guidebook (tentative name)” and “Road Map for Level-4 Autonomous Driving Truck Introduction (tentative name) and to promote wider adoption through the standardization of specifications and rules. The project is joined by commercial vehicle manufacturers and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho). It will focus on the practical implementation of highway transportatio...

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GAC Commercial Vehicle partners with Guangzhou’s Baiyun District, raises CNY 300 million On December 17, GAC Commercial Vehicle signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Baiyun District People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality and an investment agreement with a local financial company. Under the investment agreement, three state-owned companies in Baiyun District supported GAC Commercial Vehicle in thoroughly developing the new e...

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China releases 80th list of NEVs eligible for preferential tax policy treatment On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 80th list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 593 vehicle models on the list in total, including 13 energy-saving and 580 NEV models. The vehicle models on the list are energ...

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VWCO finds new importer in Costa Rica On December 15, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announced that Grupo Purdy has become the new importer of VW Camiones y Buses in Costa Rica, as part of its strategy to expand in Central America. The partnership is supported by investments in infrastructure, technical training, inventory, and the strengthening of a national service network to support commercial vehicle operations across the country. Grupo Purd...

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ity (RTA), launched Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai through the Uber app. WeRide Robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas in Dubai. Riders can book a WeRide Robotaxi by selecting the “Autonomous” option on the Uber app. The service currently operates with a vehicle specialist on-board to ensure safety and reliability, paving the way for a fully driverless commercial service in early 2026. Based on WeRide ...

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ety Centre covers an initial investment of over CNY 2 billion, a land area of around 45,000 square meters, and a floor area of 81,930.75 square meters. It integrates passive safety, active safety, assisted driving simulation, and cybersecurity tests for passenger (sedans, SUVs, MPVs, and New Energy Vehicles) and commercial (light- and heavy-duty trucks and buses) vehicles, and is compatible with test safety regulations in countries and regions su...

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Changan Auto to enter Italian, Spanish markets with BEV, PHEV models According to multiple press releases dated December 15, Changan Auto is poised to enter the Italian and Spanish markets. To be launched first are two battery electric vehicle (BEV) models, with their plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variants expected in 2026. In the Italian market, Changan Auto will introduce the Deepal S05 and S07 battery electric SUVs, with respective starting p...

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DFCV sets sales target for 2026 at 176,000 units On December 12, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) announced the recent holding of a 2026 partner conference in Chongqing. In 2026, DFCV will center on “sales scale expansion” and “profitability enhancement” to strive for an annual sales target of 176,000 units. Furthermore, DFCV will develop and launch 214 new products encompassing the tractor, freight vehicle, engineering vehicl...

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Russian vehicle sales decrease 1.6% in November 2025 The 141,999 new vehicles sold in Russia in November 2025 represented a decrease of 1.6% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on December 12. The 1,330,935 new vehicles sold in the first eleven months of 2025 represented a decrease of 21.2% over the same period in 2024. Passenger car sales in November 2025 represented a 5.7% increase to 126,127 unit...

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ry. Under the agreement, the partnership mainly involves strengthening supply chain collaboration in areas such as supply of key battery materials and optimization of warehousing and logistics systems; advancing the application of zero-carbon solutions in scenarios such as logistics transportation, commercial vehicle electrification, and industrial and commercial energy storage; and exploring application directions for the integration between EI ...

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Geely Farizon puts U11E new energy bus into operation in Beijing On December 10, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing Xingshunda Bus Co., Ltd. (Xingshunda Bus) in Beijing. The two companies also announced that the U11E new energy highway bus was put into operation. The U11E measures 10,895mm long, 2,550mm wide, and 3,375mm high, with a wheelbase ...

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EVE Energy holds Open Source Battery media day event EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy) held the first Open Source Battery media day event in Jingmen, Hubei to introduce the battery brand vision, development strategy, and technology routes.Proposed at the event were three-step development goals for the Open Source Battery on commercial vehicle transport capacity and lifecycle value, namely, achieving global technology leadership by 2026, global pr...

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Hyundai Vietnam announces sales of 5,463 vehicles in November 2025 (down 47.0% YoY) On December 10, 2025, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported that Hyundai’s total sales in Vietnam reached 5,463 vehicles in November 2025, a 47.0% YoY decline.The Hyundai Creta led November sales with 1,236 units, followed by the Tucson with 1,003 units. The Hyundai Accent ranked third with 656 units. The Hyundai Grand i10 placed fourth with 360 units, while the ...

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China’s November vehicle production, sales volumes increase by 2.8% y/y, 3.4% y/y, respectively On December 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for November 2025. According to the CAAM, the November production and sales performance remained good, both achieving year-over-year (y/y) growth despite the relatively high base in the same period in 2024. Amid a series o...

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Dongfeng Trucks Xinjiang launches X7-C platform for heavy-duty engineering vehicles On December 6, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) announced the launch of the X7-C, a new platform developed by Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Xinjiang Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Trucks Xinjiang) for heavy-duty engineering vehicles. In addition to exterior upgrades, the X7-C has been comprehensively optimized in many specifications. The platform will further enhan...

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