controlling the equipment and the operation panel for operating and stopping machines are connected in a virtual space to confirm the operation. As with the actual equipment, it faithfully reproduced the sensors' response, the pallet movement on which the product is placed, and even the effects of gravity when items fall from the conveyor. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 27, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Basemark, Finland, and Lucid Motors partner for augmented reality head-up display for Lucid Gravity On March 26, Basemark announced a strategic cooperation with Lucid Motors to bring Heads-Up (HUD) Augmented Reality to the Lucid Gravity’s user experience. The Gravity’s AR HUD hardware, feature set, UX, and UI design were developed in-house by Lucid. Working closely with Lucid, Basemark engineers used Basemark Rocksolid HMI tools to implement ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

0–100 km/h time of about 5.5 seconds with an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 580 km on a single charge. It comes with an 11kW home charger It is built on the TNGA GA-K platform with Lexus’ multi-path “Clean Tech x Elegance” philosophy, the eighth-generation ES combines a low-centre-of-gravity sedan stance, new-generation spindle body, DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive control, and enhanced structural. Its features include a 12.3-inch digital ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

drive unit. Lucid also previewed planned software and technology updates, including an in-vehicle AI assistant and autonomy roadmap, strategy to monetize software and services as it scales, and its strategic relationship with Uber to deploy Lucid Midsize platform vehicles at a scale similar to the Gravity robotaxi program. Lucid's new Midsize platform has been engineered from the ground up to reduce costs and start with pricing below USD 50,000....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Lucid Gravity receives Apple CarPlay, Android Auto through OTA update On March 11, Lucid Group announced it will start rolling out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via an Over the Air (OTA) software update to Lucid Gravity owners in North America. The update, contained in the latest version of Lucid UX 3.5, is scheduled to be deployed to Gravity customers in the Middle East and Europe in later in March.      • Apple CarPlay will allow iPhone u...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

nd up 98% to 17,840 vehicles in 2025  •  Vehicle production takes place in Casa Grande, Arizona, as well as preparation of SKD kits for final assembly in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia During 2025, Lucid:  •  Improved execution across manufacturing and operations by ramping Lucid Gravity and reducing per unit costs   •  Advanced long-term growth platforms in autonomy, robotaxi development, and software while expanding manu...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

Horse Powertrain invests EUR 45 million to increase cylinder head production in Valladolid plant, Spain On February 24, Horse Powertrain announced that it has invested EUR 45 million to expand its cylinder head casting operations at its Valladolid plant, Spain. The new aluminum casting facility will be the first in Spain to use the Tilting Gravity Die Casting (TGDC) process. This method makes stronger and more durable cylinder heads, which are im...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

will integrate technologies derived from FORVIA’s Transformer Seat concept, unveiled at Auto Shanghai in 2025. Features include intelligent seat adjustments that adapt to occupant body characteristics and driving conditions. The design also incorporates lightweight metal frames and near-flat zero-gravity chairs, intended to improve comfort while minimizing spinal and joint strain. (From a press release dated February 18, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

alization, automation, and portfolio rebalancing that are already underway. While tariffs remain a policy variable, their recurring and unpredictable nature is increasingly being internalized as a baseline assumption in production planning. Under these conditions, a continued shift in the center of gravity for production location and model allocation toward North America over the medium term cannot be ruled out. (GlobalData blog on February 6, 20...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

city 36.6 kWh thin lithium-ion battery under the floor, the models achieve a cruising range of 257 km in WLTC mode, without compromising loading space or usability. The models achieve maximum power of 47 kW and maximum torque of 126 Nm, with responsive acceleration performance. With a low center of gravity, handling stability has been improved. Vehicle rigidity is enhanced through BEV-specific structural reinforcements, while ride comfort is impr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

ompanied with a teaser image, that the company assembled the first prototype of its upcoming midsize SUV at the Casa Grande plant, Arizona. “Spent time in our prototype build area today watching the first full Lucid midsize vehicles come together,” Twork wrote on X. “Same Lucid DNA as Air and Gravity — space, efficiency, dynamics, and range — paired with dramatically improved manufacturability and cost structure”.  he model is confir...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

Lucid CEO acknowledges Gravity software issues at launch, resultant fixes At CES 2026, Lucid interim CEO Marc Winterhoff addressed the many software issues the company encountered as it was developing and launching its Gravity flagship SUV. The Gravity had launched with significant software problems, most notably glitching screens and a key fob that often failed to be recognized, sometimes preventing drivers from starting the vehicle. These issue...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

       • Ram 1500 Hemi came in second with 114 points        • Ram 2500 was in third with 99 points North American Utility Vehicle of the Year    • Hyundai Palisade took the title with 270 accumulated points        • Nissan Leaf was second with 135 points        • Lucid Gravity came in third place with 85 points Vehicles were judged by 50 professional automotive journalists from a wide variety of print, online, radio ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Trimble, US, delivers lane-level precision to Lucid Gravity electric vehicles On January 6, Trimble announced that its positioning technology will supply crucial data used by the navigation and driver assistance systems in the new Lucid Gravity. By integrating Trimble RTX and ProPoint Go technology, Lucid Gravity becomes the first EV to feature a resilient positioning engine in a system that can enable centimeter-level accuracy even in tunnels, p...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

HERE supplies navigation SDK and ADAS data to Lucid Gravity and Air HERE Technologies (HERE) announced that its navigation SDK is incorporated into the Lucid Gravity and Air models for in-vehicle navigation, the Lucid mobile application, and web planning. The Lucid Gravity and its navigation features were presented at CES 2026. HERE SDK supports Lucid’s custom EV routing features, providing intelligent planning for range and efficiency, as well...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

olution (up 11.1% to 96.9 GWh, 9.3% share), CALB (up 42.0% to 50.9 GWh, 4.9% share), Gotion (up 77.8% to 44.9 GWh, 4.3% share).  SNE Research views the current situation and outlook as follows. By the end of 2025, the global electric vehicle (EV) battery market continued to grow, but the center of gravity of that growth became increasingly concentrated in China. As the expansion of domestic adoption and price competition progressed simultaneousl...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

CES 2026: Lucid, Nuro, and Uber unveil global robotaxi ahead of 2026 production On January 5, the Lucid Group, Nuro, Inc., and Uber Technologies unveiled the production intent vehicles that will be used in their global robotaxi service, introducing the Uber-designed in-cabin rider experience for the first time at CES 2026. Autonomous on-road testing of Lucid Gravity SUVs already began in December 2025, an important milestone in the validation of...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

Lucid Q4, full year 2025 production and deliveries up significantly with Gravity SUV On January 5, Lucid Group announced production and delivery totals for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, showing significant gains over 2024 with the beginning of production and sales of its Gravity SUV.  During Q4 2025, Lucid produced 8,412 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, up 116.2% compared to Q3 2025, and up 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

Stellantis Malaysia launches all-new Leapmotor B10 e-SUV Announced on December 10, 2025, Stellantis Malaysia launched the all-new Leapmotor B10, a C-segment electric SUV. Built on the LEAP3.5 architecture with CTC 2.0+ integration, the B10 measures (LWH) 4,515x 1,885x 1,655 mm with a 2,735-mm wheelbase. It offers a lower center of gravity, 50:50 weight distribution, and a rigid 36,360 Nm/deg body. Its lightweight rear-wheel-drive motor delivers 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

herit the HIMA’s family front fascia design, measuring around 5.2m long and 2m wide. The Luxeed V9 will be built on the Huawei DriveONE 800V silicon carbide power platform and equipped with a 192-line LiDAR, the Huawei Giant Whale battery system, a soft-close automatic front trunk, front-row zero-gravity seats, and two rear-row under-seat drawers. From multiple press releases...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11