Blinq Mobility, India raises pre-seed funding to develop battery-swapping EVs On December 25, Blinq Mobility announced that it had raised INR 43 million in a pre-seed funding round led by 8i Ventures, with participation from IIMA Ventures, AIC Banasthali Vidyapith, and several angel investors. The company is developing modular electric cars designed for rapid battery swapping instead of plug‑in charging, and plans to use the funds to finalise i...

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Ola Electric, India sanctioned INR 3.7 billion PLI-Auto incentive for FY 2025 On December 25, 2025, Ola Electric announced that it had received a sanction order from the Ministry of Heavy Industries for approximately INR 3.7 billion under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components (PLI-Auto Scheme) for FY 2024-25. The sanction relates to demand incentives on the determined sales value for FY 2024-25 and authorises p...

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Astana Motors launches updated Haval H6 in Kazakhstan On December 12, Astana Motors announced the launch of the updated Haval H6 in Kazakhstan. The Haval H6 is offered as a five-seat model in Kazakhstan. The vehicle measures 4,703 mm in length, 1,886 mm in width, 1,730 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,738 mm. It is offered with two turbocharged engines, a 1.5-liter engine producing 184 hp and a 2.0-liter engine delivering 238 hp. The H6 also f...

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Drako Tech, US unveils DriveOS with HyperSafety On December 16, Drako Tech, US, introduced DriveOS with HyperSafety, the first single-ECU, hard real-time operating system in automotive industry. DriveOS combines all vehicle systems that controls, ADAS, and digital cockpit into one standard PC, lowering costs, speeding up development, and enabling secure OTA updates. It works with ICE, EV, and hybrid powertrains. HyperSafety is a new multi-layer s...

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CES 2026: POLYN Technology, UK, to present NeuroVoice Voice Activity Detection (VAD) chip On December 17, POLYN Technology announced that it will present a live NeuroVoice Voice Activity Detection (VAD) chip demo at CES 2026, highlighting the first practical application of its silicon-proven Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology.  The demo features POLYN’s first NASP chip, which performs always-on voice detection with microwa...

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MB RUS launches Foton View van in Russia On December 24, MB RUS JSC (part of the Avtodom Group of Companies), the exclusive distributor of FOTON pickups and vans in Russia, officially presented the FOTON VIEW van. It has a 2-liter turbodiesel engine, which generates 159 hp and 377 Nm of torque. The van's dimensions are 5,490 x 1,980 x 1,990 mm, with a wheelbase of 3,510 mm. The cargo compartment has a volume of 6.8 cubic meters. The new model is ...

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ciation (TAA) and CETIME Tunisia (the Technical Center for Mechanical and Electrical Industries) signed a strategic partnership agreement to support the development of the automotive industry sector in Tunisia. The partnership will support industrial companies through targeted technical assistance. It will promote industrial innovation, quality, and standardization. It will help to develop skills, human capital, and employability. It will enhance...

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vironments. BrightDrive focuses on validating and benchmarking selected Autoware components and E2E models under operational constraints. Areas of active validation include the validation of Autoware E2E models, including AutoSpeed, SceneSeg, and DomainSeg, under real-world operational constraints. It will also present collaboration with the Privately Owned Vehicles (PoV) Working Group to deliver reference implementations grounded in operational ...

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CES 2026: SAESOL Tech, Korea, to present next-generation V2X security technology On December 22, SAESOL Tech announced that it will unveil its next-generation V2X security technology, designed to protect vulnerable road users (VRUs), the "S2X VRU Client," at CES 2026.  The S2X VRU Client can be deployed across various devices, including vehicles, smartphones, and wearable devices. Key features include privacy protection through anonymous certifi...

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GlobalData blog: How the UK’s pay-per-mile tax could decelerate the shift to EVs The UK unveiled its 2025 Autumn Budget on November 26, 2025, with closing a £22 billion public finance gap seen as a significant focus. As part of this strategy, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) drivers are set to pay more tax. It raises the question of whether rising costs for Plug-in Vehicle (PEV) owners threaten the UK’s moment...

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ssion (JFTC) issued a recommendation to Toyodenso Co., Ltd. (Toyodenso) in Minato Ward, Tokyo, a manufacturer of automotive electrical components, requesting measures to prevent the recurrence of violations to the Japanese Subcontract Act. The company had unfairly returned the products delivered by its subcontractors. Regarding metal dies, it also forced subcontractors to store them free of charge. This is the second time for the company to recei...

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Toyota Tsusho to make additional investment of up to JPY 8 billion in Australian subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) announced on December 24 that it has decided to make an additional investment in its Australian consolidated subsidiary. To expand its mobility business in Australia, it will invest up to AUD 79 million (JPY 8.09 billion). This substantial investment will exceed 10% of Toyota Tsusho’s capital, making the subsidia...

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Naxatra Labs, India raises pre-series A funding for EV motor production On December 24, Naxatra Labs, an Ahmedabad-based deeptech company developing high-efficiency electric motors for EV and industrial applications, raised USD 3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Rainmatter, with participation from individual investors from Paytm, Delhivery, and Ather Energy. The company plans to use the funding to accelerate R&D, add new product lin...

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Kia India commences production of all-new Seltos SUV On December 23, 2025, Kia India announced that it had started production of the all-new Seltos at its Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh plant, with prices to be announced on January 2, 2026. The new Seltos is built on Kia’s India-first global K3 platform and comes with three engine options: Smartstream G1.5 gasoline, Smartstream G1.5 T‑GDI gasoline, and 1.5 CRDi VGT diesel, paired with 6MT, 6iMT, I...

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UzAuto Motors launches updated Chevrolet Traverse in Uzbekistan On December 24, UzAuto Motors launched the updated Chevrolet Traverse as part of its continued efforts to expand its model range. The updated front and rear design, along with the new 18-inch wheels, enhances the vehicle’s modern look. The updated Traverse is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 328 horsepower. It is paired with a reinforced suspension...

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LEPAS showcases L8 PHEV in Milan, Italy On December 23, LEPAS, the NEV brand under Chery Group, showcased its flagship model, the LEPAS L8, at Piazza Gae Aulenti in Milan, Italy. LEPAS L8’s features calm and refined interiors, smart layout and thoughtful design. Beyond the cabin, the LEPAS L8 also features 6.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, allowing it to act as a mobile power source. It offers 1,300 kms of driving range. The Lepas L8 is th...

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SuperPanther rolls off first eTopas 600 production batch for Europe On December 24, SuperPanther announced that the first small production batch of the eTopas 600, developed in partner with Steyr Automotive, has successfully rolled off the production line. The first batch has also received Germany’s national single-vehicle approval, confirming it is fully compliant, production-ready, and ready for real-world operation in Europe. The company wil...

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CES 2026: Geopost Vision, France, and Nextbase, UK, partner on mapping and smart mobility in Europe On December 22, Geopost Vision announced a partnership with Nextbase for high-frequency street-level imagery. They will unveil their combined camera and fleet-data innovation at CES 2026. The partnership is already active in 10 European countries and will expand to 20 countries by 2026. Geopost Vision is leveraging Nextbase’s in-vehicle hardware ...

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CES 2026: Donut Lab, Finland, and WATT, UK, partner for in-wheel motor and inverter On December 16, Donut Lab and WATT Electric Vehicle Company (WATT) announced a partnership. It combines WATT’s ‘module-to-chassis’ integrated battery platform with Donut Lab’s in-wheel motors. The two companies will show a functional prototype skateboard platform at CES 2026. WATT’s PACES (Passenger and Commercial EV Skateboard), a low-volume aluminium p...

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CES 2026: XING Mobility, Taiwan, to present immersion-cooled battery technology On December 23, XING Mobility announced that it will showcase the world’s first immersion-cooled 800V high-voltage DC BBU, alongside Project V, an all-electric concept car from the British sports car brand Caterham, developed using its immersion-cooled battery technology, at CES 2026.  Project V, adopts XING Mobility’s IMMERSIO CTP module-free immersion cooled te...

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