ive schemes in 2026-27 to support the continued uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. All schemes will be delivered by Energy Saving Trust and will operate in tandem with existing UK Government EV incentives. The schemes will focus on improving access to public, workplace, and home charging, with targeted support for rural and island communities, lower-income households, households without off-street p...

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collaboration enables broadcasters to launch branded radio apps directly inside cars without needing to create or maintain automotive software. This simplifies in-car app deployment and reduces costs for broadcasters. Radioplayer has developed its Broadcaster Apps platform, enabling broadcasters to publish their content for deployment in the Appning store, while Appning tests, certifies, and distributes these apps across more than 40 automotive b...

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char.gy to install 1,500 charging points in Isle of Wight, UK On March 30, char.gy received a major contract from the Isle of Wight Council to deliver a large-scale expansion of public EV charging infrastructure. As part of the Government-backed Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) program, char.gy will design, install, and maintain a network of over 1,500 public EV chargepoints. The rollout is supported by GBP 1.625 million in LEVI fundi...

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des the repeal of Law 16,789, enacted in 1965 under Arturo Illia, which mandated that government agencies prioritize vehicles manufactured within the national automotive industry. If approved, the reform would allow imported vehicles to compete under the same conditions as locally produced units in public procurement processes. Authorities argue that removing this restriction would improve efficiency in the use of public resources and reduce admi...

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WeRide, Grab debut Singapore’s first Ai.R autonomous ride service in a residential estate Announced on April 1, 2026, WeRide and Grab began public operations of the Ai.R autonomous ride service in Punggol, marking Singapore’s first deployment in a residential estate. The rollout follows trials since January 2026 involving over 1,000 passengers, with the fleet logging 30,000 km safely.During the initial phase, Safety Operators remain onboard; ...

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e a sport chassis with specially tuned throttle response, steering, and electronic stability control (ESC). Engineers tested these systems at the Nürburgring to ensure the best setup for the production version, which will be the most powerful Corsa ever made. The all-electric vehicle will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show from October 12 to 18, 2026. More details will be revealed soon. Based on Stellantis press release...

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rgeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The new rules introduce a temporary flexibility for manufacturers to comply with their 2030 CO2 emissions reduction targets. The amendment does not alter the long-term reduction targets. The regulation will now be published in the Official Journal of the EU and will enter into force 20 days later. The existing EU law sets the first-ever CO2 emissions reduction t...

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Turing succeeds in VLA model-based autonomous driving on public roads for first time in Japan Turing Inc. (Turing), a developer of autonomous driving systems based in Ota Ward, Tokyo, announced that it has successfully conducted public-road testing of autonomous vehicles using a Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model, a form of physical AI. This marks the first public-road trial in Japan using a VLA model. The VLA model integrates visual information ...

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Hyundai to debut “something big” at New York International Auto Show On March 30, Hyundai announced that it will unveil a major world debut during a press conference on April 1 at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, which will be broadcast to the public via livestream on social media. In a teaser video, Hyundai signaled that “Something big is coming”. Whether this world premiere introduces a next-generation EV or flagship SUV, or p...

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ly evaluate the technology under real traffic conditions. They will focus on operational safety, system stability, integration into existing traffic and control structures, passenger acceptance, and cost efficiency and scalability. The insights gained will form the basis for potential future use in public transportation and other applications such as logistics and agriculture. This initiative is part of the PoQuaSIA research project, which is fun...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Hino marks "Restart Day" after certification fraud Four years have passed since the revelation of Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino)’s engine certification fraud. The company designated March 4—the day it publicly announced the fraud—as its “Restart Day” and has been conducting activities to once again confront the facts of the fraud and ensure thorough compliance with laws and regulations. To build a corporate culture that prevents recurrence, t...

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s demonstration operation project, the vehicles are from three Level 4 autonomous driving companies, namely, White Rhino Zhida (Beijing) Tech Co., Ltd. (Rino.ai), Zelos (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. (Zelos), and Neolix Huitong (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (Neolix), with participation of Zhongshan Public Transportation Group, SF Express Zhongshan Branch, and China Post. Related services span various areas, such as express logistics, last-mile de...

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Tesla estimates its Q1 deliveries at 365,645 units, down 12.6% from Q4 2025 On March 26, Tesla published its latest company-compiled delivery consensus of sell-side analysts as a preview to its actual Q1 2026 results. Tesla had done the same ahead of releasing actual Q4 2025 figures as a way of tempering analysts’ expectations before making its quarterly report public. The figures show Tesla Q1 2026 deliveries coming in at 365,645 units, down 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

the Automotive News Global Industry Outlook, the event will bring together senior leaders from manufacturing, policy, media, and retail to address a period of uncertainty and transition for the global auto sector, while examining the forces that are reshaping the industry.  Moderated by KC Crain, publisher of Automotive News, the panel includes José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, John Bozzella, president and CEO of the All...

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anagement system of the Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO). By linking the data held by both parties, they will enable charging at optimal times and contribute to reducing electricity costs for corporate customers. In addition, Mitsubishi Motors, using this initiative as a starting point, will publish its application programming interface (API) to energy management operators and other entities to promote data integration with vehicles. Infor...

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‑chargers, and energy‑storage systems. The collaboration, announced at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi, focuses on product and system‑level integration rather than a joint venture structure and aims to support India’s energy‑transition programmes, such as rooftop solar and public and commercial EV charging, by enabling higher efficiency, lower losses, and higher power density compared with conventional silicon‑based so...

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Verne partners with Pony.ai and Uber to launch Europe’s first robotaxi service On March 26, Verne partnered with Pony.ai, and Uber Technologies, Inc. to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service, starting in Croatia with initial deployment activities. The initial deployment work, including public-road validation is already underway. Under the collaboration, Pony.ai will provide its self-driving system, Verne will manage and operate th...

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Einride, Sweden, publishes voluntary safety self-assessment for autonomous heavy-duty trucks On March 25, Einride AB published its Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment (VSSA), making it the first operator of SAE Level 4 cab-less trucks to do so. Einride’s VSSA details the safety framework supporting its autonomous technology platform, which integrates its AI-powered optimization software, Saga AI, with the Einride Driver, a vehicle-agnostic autonom...

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GlobalData blog: GlobalData revises forecasts down on Middle East conflict The conflict in the Middle East has continued to be a focus of concern through March 2026, and certainly since GlobalData’s Global Light Vehicle Sales Forecast (G LVSF) was published on March 10th, 2026. At the time of the G LVSF publication, we had reduced the forecast for the next few years to capture the evolving events.That adjustment focused on lowering the Middle E...

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help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. The truck grant will offer savings of up to GBP 81,000 off the heaviest zero emissions trucks, covering up to 40% of the cost. The van grant will continue to offer discounts of up to GBP 5,000 off the cost of electric vans. Businesses and public authorities could also save up to GBP 1 million, covering up to 70% of the cost, when installing charging infrastructure for vans, coaches, and...

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