ration stated that Chinese operations were to only follow local instructions. The Current State of Play ACEA, the European automakers lobbying group, issued a statement on October 15, 2025, projecting that the company’s stocks of chips may only last a few weeks. They also stated that the issue is cross-industry affecting many suppliers and practically all its members. Therefore, it is likely that production stoppages will occur if a quick resol...

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re, upgrades vehicles to “all-domain intelligent agents” through the sharing of large central models, a linkage between data and ecosystems, and a synergy between intelligent agents. The Yuanjing Intelligence architecture enables integration at three levels, namely, cockpit-driving integration, cross-ecosystem AI integration, and real world-virtual world integration. BAIC Arcfox’s new Alpha T5 makes the debut of the world’s first cockpit-...

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it submitted its last, best and final offer to the union on September 17 and would not continue bargaining. The union sent a counterproposal to VW on October 15 and addressing 14 bargaining priorities tied to job security, wages and health care. The Chattanooga plant, which builds the Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and ID4 electric compact has 3,200 hourly workers. VW reduced ID4 production in September as a result of weak demand. (multiple sources on...

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ject implementation through in-depth technological integration and a coordination mechanism to promote the full adoption of the latest Huawei intelligent technologies into DFMC vehicle models under the project. To date, a DFMC team on the DH project has established an efficient synergy with Huawei across the entire process from R&D to marketing. To further consolidate the effectiveness of the collaboration, the two companies will establish a norm...

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r display, augmented-reality head-up display, and Bang & Olufsen 3D audio with 16 speakers. Regarding safety, the vehicle features front, side, rear, and curtain airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with emergency assist, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, among other systems. The SQ6 Sportback e-tron is priced from BRL 684,990. (Audi Brazil on October 24, 2025)...

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Customization Service, the project will introduce 100 exclusive paint colors over the next three years, co-developed with leading global coatings suppliers. PPG was selected as a key partner in the program and contributed to the development of the first five custom colors. By combining knowledge of cross-industry color trends with advanced digital visualization tools, PPG helps automotive manufacturers develop vehicle colors aligned with the late...

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ork-zone alerts, and connected-assisted driving. Additionally, demonstrations also showcased how C-V2X enhances vehicle awareness under challenging weather conditions. SIAC, AUMOVIO, and China Unicom showcased C-V2X vehicle networking applications based on 5G-A network. Leveraging the 5G-A network, cross-operator real-time sensor information sharing between vehicles and on-demand information distribution between vehicles and infrastructure are ac...

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ECARX supports UK launch of Geely EX5 with Antora and Cloupeak solutions On October 24, ECARX Holdings Inc. announced that its AI-enhanced Antora 1000 computing platform and Cloudpeak cross-domain software stack will drive the launch of Geely Galaxy EX5 in the UK. This marks the start of the large‑scale deliveries of these solutions in core European markets.   Antora 1000 is integrated with the 7nm SE1000 SoC developed by SiEngine. With ISO 26...

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ers of equipment, software, and system solutions, with Changan Auto as chair, the China-SAE as vice-chair and secretariat, and 12 companies including FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, GAC Group, Geely, Great Wall Motor, Seres Group, CATL, Weichai Power, and Huawei as vice-chairs. By building a cross-industry, cross-disciplinary, and cross-enterprise collaborative innovation platform, the Alliance will organize and launch key tasks, such as t...

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s a driving range of up to 1,287 km. Inside, the vehicle features a 27-inch dual digital display for infotainment and driving data. It also includes the MG Pilot safety suite with features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, and rear cross traffic alert, helping it earns a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating. It is MG’s second hybrid model in the region, with prices starting at around...

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Chery Tiggo 8 achieves 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating On October 20, Chery Russia announced that Tiggo 8 crossover has earned a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, confirming its strong passive and active safety features. It scored 82% for adult protection, 85% for child protection, 80% for vulnerable road users, and 78% for driver assistance systems. Its safety is built on a robust body structure, with 65% high-strength and hot-formed steel, providi...

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-on-year increase. Both Toyota and Lexus achieved record performances, with Toyota maintaining its position as the second best-selling brand in Europe. EVs accounted for 77% of total sales, 5% more, as BEV sales grew by 41% and PHEV surged by 209 percent. Toyota sold 865,401 units, led by the Yaris Cross, which dominated the B-SUV segment with an 11% share, followed by the Yaris, Corolla, Toyota C-HR, RAV4, and Aygo X. Toyota Professional sales r...

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ams OSRAM and Nichia sign broad patent cross-license agreement for LED and laser components ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) has signed a comprehensive cross-license agreement with Nichia Corporation (Nichia), covering thousands of patent-protected innovations in LED and laser technologies. The agreement grants both companies mutual access to each other’s patents for nitride LED and laser components and, for the first time, covers advanced LED packages...

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a, but a U.S. launch is not expected for a couple of years. Estrada said VW continues to view EVs as the future of mobility despite recent challenges in the segment. VW Canada is also facing steep tariff costs as the trade war between the U.S. and Canada goes on. Imports of the ID4, Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, face a 25% Canadian countertariff. Despite this, Estrada said VW’s lineup faces limited impact, with i...

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aints when available. Rig3R extends geometric foundation models such as VGGT with the advantage of rig awareness, leveraging rig information when available, and inferring rig structure and calibration when it is not. Rig3R demonstrates strong pose estimation and dense 3D reconstruction performance across a wide range of rig configurations and environmental conditions. Rig3R produces stable trajectories with low drift, tight cross-view alignment, ...

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for Adult Occupant Protection, 81% for Child Occupant Protection, 76% for Vulnerable Road Users, and 74% for Safety Assist. Volkswagen Group submitted several popular combustion models for assessment. The Audi Q3 was tested for the first time, while the Škoda Octavia, Volkswagen Golf, ID.4, and T-Cross were reassessed under 2025 protocols. The Q3, Octavia, ID.4, and Golf all earned five-star ratings, while the T-Cross received three stars. Addi...

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of torque, paired with a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission, achieving a combined fuel economy of 15.3 km/l. In the i Grand Touring MHEV trim includes Bose 12-speaker audio, leather seats, and i-Activsense safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Priced below MXN 500,000, it competes with models like the Volkswagen Jetta, Kia K4, and Toyota Corolla Hybrid, standing out for ...

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Comprising 27 sensors including 1 LiDAR, 3 millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars, as well as an Nvidia Orin-Y chip with a computing power of 200 TOPS, the system supports all-scenario features such as HNOA (Highway Navigate on Autopilot), end-to-end CNOA (City Navigate on Autopilot), and cross-floor memory parking. From a Chery press release and information on the Chery website...

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ines a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, full wireless connectivity, OTA updates, and a Harman Kardon sound system. Regarding safety, the Tonale achieves a five-star Euro NCAP rating and offers Level 2 driver assistance with adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind-spot and cross-path detection, and semi-automatic parking. The revised lineup now consists of Tonale, Sprint, Ti, and Veloce trims while the Milano Cortina 202...

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VW to produce HVs in Brazil from 2027, but continue importing hybrid engines until 2031 On October 7, it was reported that VW will produce its first hybrid vehicles in Brazil starting in 2027, with the next-generation T-Cross and Nivus SUVs to be manufactured in São Bernardo do Campo (SP). The first hybrid technology introduced in Brazil will be the mild-hybrid (MHEV) 48V system, paired with the 1.5 TSI Evo2 engine, an evolution of the 1.4 TSI n...

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