ar solutions, and the manufacturer of the Apollo lidar sensor, announced that it will demonstrate the Apollo long-range sensing solution at CES 2026 from January 6 – 9, 2026. AEye’s Apollo lidar sensor is a software-defined, long-range solution capable of detecting objects at distances of up to one kilometer in a compact form factor that allows for behind-the-windshield integration. In addition to these automotive-focused demonstrations, AEy...

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Ola Electric, India founder sells small stake to clear INR 2.6 billion loan On December 16, 2025, Ola Electric Mobility Limited announced that its founder-promoter has sold a small part of his personal shares one time to fully repay a promoter-level loan of INR 2.6 billion, which will free up the 3.93% shares that were pledged. After this, the promoter group will still own around 34% of Ola Electric, and the company has said there is no change in...

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its headquarters in Lippstadt, Germany. ForWave7HD HRR is a key technology for automated driving systems at SAE Level 2+ and 3. It is based on a modular and scalable platform approach that can support up to 32 transmit and 32 receive channels. It features an improved angular resolution of less than one degree, a detection range of up to 400 meters, an expanded field of view, and optimized close-range detection. These capabilities enable the radar...

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fety and security. We anticipate that this will support safe driving and improve comfort. In addition, we will establish a de facto standard for personalized, value-added solutions in collaboration with Seeing Machines of Australia. In addition, by collecting data based on core technologies and components such as inverters and motors, and linking that data to Mitsubishi Electric's digital platform, Serendie, we will be able to use data assets in ...

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king - notably new funding, modernised trade deals and efforts to reduce energy costs. The growth this package seeks to create, however, would be undermined if the UK becomes the main unintended victim of new EU local content requirements. We must instead work on a pragmatic and inclusive approach, one which protects and enhances competitiveness across the European automotive ecosystem."(SMMT press releases on December 19, 2025)...

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or electric vehicle (EV) purchases from JPY 900,000 to JPY 1,300,000 and lower the cap for fuel cell vehicle (FCV) purchases from JPY 2,550,000 to JPY 1,500,000. This will reduce the variance between subsidies for EVs and FCVs, which Washington highlighted during the US-Japan tariff negotiations as one of the non-tariff barriers, to JPY 200,000. The CEV subsidies are determined individually after evaluating companies and vehicle models based on m...

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tests. Due to learning in a simulated environment, the models can be quickly adapted to new traffic situations without requiring extensive real-world data collection, thus significantly cutting development time and costs. Reinforcement Learning offers the ability to integrate all these aspects into one system. The results directly feed into prototype development and have the potential to accelerate the introduction and adoption of automated drivi...

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Stellantis to showcase 62 vehicles from 11 brands at Brussels Motor Show 2026, Belgium On December 18, Stellantis announced that it will participate in 102nd Brussels Motor Show with 11 brands, including Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot, Maserati, and Stellantis Pro One for commercial vehicles. The group will display 62 vehicles, covering a wide range of mobility needs, from city transport to commercial and goods mov...

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of series production, which will start in summer 2026. The plant follows BMW’s iFACTORY approach, with the new body shop and assembly line fully digitally planned. The press shop and paint shop are also connected to BMW’s Virtual Factory, enabling early virtual testing. Within 18 months, around one-third of the plant has been rebuilt. Old buildings were removed, and new assembly, logistics center, and body shop facilities were added, while th...

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radar portfolio expands to include a camera-based driver monitoring system. The company's ADAS portfolio is centered on its ASPER 79 GHz radar platform, which aims to fulfill a host of short and mid-range ADAS functionalities with the same hardware module, which covers a field-of-view of 180° with one radar chip. This approach offers auto manufacturers the possibility of simplifying their architecture by replacing up to 12 ultrasonic sensors, fo...

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ur district, Tamil Nadu, with a planned investment of about INR 2 billion to scale its aluminium die‑casting capacity. The expanded plant will house new High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) machines ranging from 1,400 to 4,400 tonnes, enabling production of conventional internal combustion engine components, EV parts, and large structural castings under one vertically integrated facility. A new shed of nearly 13,000 sq. metres is planned to accommo...

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Exicom, India rolls out Exicom One service for large scale EV charger deployment On December 18, 2025, Exicom Tele-Systems Limited launched Exicom One, a turnkey EV charging deployment and operations solution that bundles site assessment, civil and electrical work, charger installation, backend software, and ongoing operations and maintenance into a single service for CPOs, fleets, and EV manufacturers. The offering is intended to support large r...

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FAW Hongqi launches HS6 PHEV flagship SUV On December 16, FAW Hongqi launched the HS6 PHEV large 5-seater flagship SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 178,800 to CNY 228,800. The HS6 PHEV measures 4,925mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,740mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,925mm. The HS6 PHEV features the Honghu hybrid platform. Equipped with a 110kW/225Nm 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine, a 168kW/340Nm pe...

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icable to both conventionally fueled vehicles and EVs. PhiGo Pro+ introduces an end-to-end model on top of the BEV algorithm to support CNOA (City Navigate on Autopilot) with low computing power. PhiGo Max, an end-to-end all-domain urban autopilot solution for more advanced applications, features a one-stage end-to-end scheme of multi-modal cognitive reasoning and world model-based prediction and deduction. It employs two high-performance computi...

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NTT Mobility aiming to realize practical use of more than 1,000 autonomous vehicles in 2030s On December 17, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) held a press briefing about NTT Mobility, Inc. (NTT Mobility), its wholly-owned subsidiary for promoting practical use of the autonomous driving business, and announced its plan to operate more than 1,000 units of Level 4 autonomous vehicles (fully autonomous driving under certain conditions...

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software product designed to unify and simplify automotive communication across all vehicle domains. The middleware is the next modular solution from the MotionWise family. It enables OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to implement all relevant communication use cases at both the ECU and vehicle level with one off-the-shelf product for accelerating the transition to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). MotionWise Communication is based on modern communicati...

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2025 China Auto Software Conference officially opened On December 15 and 16, the 2025 China Auto Software Conference (CASC) was held by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Shanghai International Automobile City (Group) Co., Ltd. in Jiading, Shanghai. With the theme of “Building a New Ecosystem with Software, Envisioning the Future with AI”, the 2024 CASC has one closed-door session, one conference forum, four thematic forum...

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urement to manufacturing and use, and through to the management of end-of-life tires. Under the auspices of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), it brings together the ten leading tire companies, which jointly represent more than 60% of global tire production capacity. As one of the founding members of TIP since 2005, Continental will continue to contribute resources and its expertise, especially in tire and road wear p...

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Mexican tariffs shake domestic market On December 12, it was reported that Mexico’s decision to impose higher tariffs on products originating from Asian countries without trade agreements, particularly China, effective January 1, has intensified a debate within the domestic market, revealing clear opposing positions across industries, especially the automotive one. Supporters of the measure argue it is necessary to protect national production. ...

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Renault announces Twingo E-Tech electric details On December 16, Renault announced the launch details and pricing for the new Twingo E-Tech electric. The Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is powered by an 82 hp electric motor paired with a 27.5 kWh battery, delivering a driving range of up to 263 km. The powertrain is optimized for urban use, offering zero tailpipe emissions and features such as one-pedal driving on higher trims to improve efficienc...

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