nd hybrid efficiency, including a Kia first electric-AWD (e-AWD) on a Hybrid SUV. The Seltos HEV will be available later in 2026. The 2.0-liter will be offered in LX, S, EX and X-Line, while the 1.6T will be available in X-Line trim only. The 2.0-liter and 1.6T are expected to arrive in the U.S. in Q2 2026. Pricing will be announced closer to their on-sale date. Newly available for the Seltos is a Multi-terrain AWD mode, and up to 8.1 inches of g...

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ure Polestar 3 vehicles at a single facility in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Additionally, Volvo Cars has agreed to convert approximately USD 274 million of its outstanding shareholder loan into equity in Polestar. It is also expected to undertake a further conversion of around USD 65 million in the Q2, 2026. The remaining USD 661 million shareholder loan has been extended to December 2031. These changes will improve Polestar’s financial positi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Yes, we believe it. By stably transmitting mmWave signals while significantly increasing layout flexibility, our solution allows greater freedom in module placement. This makes it possible to realize configurations that were previously difficult with conventional rigid waveguide or coaxial designs. Q2. Given that automotive platforms require precise RF performance despite vibration and temperature fluctuations, what qualification standards (AEC-Q...

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help move things forward. We developed several joint position papers together with the MNOs, GSMA and ACEA. In doing so, we acted as a mediator, helping bridge the automotive and telecommunications industries and enabling progress on the NG eCall transition where discussions had previously stalled. Q2. Which automotive use cases are gaining real traction now? A2. Especially in the area of road safety—the big focus is on delivering safety relate...

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lution plc is a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight, advanced technology automotive carbon fiber wheels. Carbon Revolution’s operations in Australia will continue through this period.  It is anticipated that the restructured Australian business can re-emerge in Q2 2026. The Company and its Australian Subsidiaries have entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with substantially all its senior secur...

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production forecast released March 31st, 2026. Change in Global Light Vehicle sales forecast The economic assumptions that currently underpin our LV market forecasts are that the current energy price shock will ease markedly beyond the next few months, with oil prices well below $100 per barrel for Q2 and finishing the year not far off levels seen before the crisis began. That would still impact CPI on a global basis, though the overall drag on g...

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Micron Technology CEO says cars will need 300 GB of RAM for L4 autonomy On March 18, Micron Technology announced its results for Q2 2026, reporting revenue of USD 23.86 billion, almost triple the USD 8.053 billion it posted for Q2 2025, and a USD 10.3 billion revenue jump just from the previous quarter. Net income reached USD 13.8 billion, compared to the USD1.58 billion from the same quarter in 2025. On the earnings call, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra att...

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" solutions to providing comprehensive, integrated "surface" solutions that include processes. It will be a year of evolution from an embedded software specialist to a "software ecosystem provider," aiming to become the number one platform provider for software integration platforms. (Related news) Q2. Technological innovations such as generative AI and physical AI are advancing, but what are the plans for next-generation mobility for the future ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

15% was enacted for the EU from August 1. One notable casualty of this action was the Dodge Hornet—a model built in Italy solely for US export—which ceased production after being rendered financially unviable. That said, the initial impact on US sales of EU-imported vehicles was negligible. In Q2 2025, sales edged up marginally by 0.4% YoY as dealerships ran through inventories that were not subject to the tariffs. In the second half of the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Leapmotor announces 2026 assisted driving technology plans On March 16, Leapmotor announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) its 2025 annual financial report, which contains assisted driving technology plans for 2026. In February 2026, Leapmotor rolled out CNAP (City Navigation-Assisted Driving) across B/C platforms for the first time, covering multiple Chinese cities. In Q2 2026, the feature will be available nationwide and...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

ng. In particular, in China, the shift toward domestic OEMs has intensified price competition, making it increasingly difficult to ensure profitability and maintain profit margins. The rapid rise of local competitors has also heightened the urgency for TPR to further strengthen its competitiveness. Q2. While conducting automotive-related business globally in 13 countries, which markets (countries) are considered important, and what are the strate...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Great Wall Motor partners with AVTOTOR to produce Tank 300 SUV in Russia On March 16, Great Wall Motor Rus entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with AVTOTOR to begin contract production of the Tank 300 SUV at AVTOTOR’s Kaliningrad production facility. The production of the Tank 300 frame SUV is scheduled to begin in Q2 2026. The vehicle will be offered in Drive, Premium, City Drive, and City Premium variants. It is powered by a 2.0-li...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

ieves the current debate around the 2030 and 2035 CO₂ targets risks becoming overly complex and restrictive. We argues that regulation should focus on lifecycle emissions rather than only tailpipe emissions and should avoid requirements that undermine global supply chains or technology openness?. Q2. What impact could the conflict involving Iran have on BMW’s supply chains and sales in the Middle East? What is the outlook for China and how do...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

year, the half-year sales volume grew by nearly 300% month-over-month. To date, Zeron has achieved in-vehicle application of autonomous driving technologies based on end-to-end multimodal large models and put such technologies into testing and operation. Regular autonomous driving is scheduled for Q2 2026. From a Zeron press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

y delivered significant cost improvements, including a 20% reduction in factory costs at our three largest German plants. However, our cost base in Europe remains too high. We must continue improving efficiency and competitiveness, particularly as competition from Chinese manufacturers increases.  Q2. What about the plants, especially Osnabruck and Zwickau, except for three major plants? What is the outlook for the U.S. business, including Scout...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

ay Traffic Safety ⁠Administration (NHTSA).  Ford is working to provide software as a remedy for this repair. When the remedy becomes available, Ford will notify customers to schedule a dealership appointment for repairs to be completed free of charge. The remedy is anticipated to be available in Q2 2026. (NHTSA documents from March 5, 2026)  (NHTSA documents from March 3, 2026) ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

sipation from the MOSFETs to the PCB. The devices feature an Arm Cortex-M23 core with a clock frequency of up to 40 MHz, integrated 72 kB flash memory, and 6 kB RAM. It has an AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification and support for ISO 26262 up to ASIL B. The MOTIX TLE9954QSW40-33 will be available in early Q2/2026. Based on Infineon Technologies AG press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

o a similar gasoline engine. The car has two fuel tanks: a 48-liter gasoline tank and a 50-liter LPG tank, giving it a total driving range of up to 1,400 km. The new version of the Symbioz starts at EUR 25,900, and orders for this engine start on March 6, 2026, with the first deliveries expected in Q2 2026. Based on Renault Spain press release...

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e advanced technology based on MEB platform. The model measures 4,336 mm x 1,809 mm x 1,540 mm (LxWxH) with a 2,766 mm wheelbase, and boot space is 385 litres. The model will be designed and developed in Barcelona, and the car will be produced in Zwickau plant, Germany. The production will start in Q2 2026, with the market launch planned for summer 2026. The new CUPRA Born offers a range of over 600 km, power up to 240 kW, and can accelerate from...

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Academy, which provides training programs, including the Land Transport Authority’s EV Specialist Safety courses, to help technicians develop skills for the transition to electric mobility. Operations have commenced, with additional specialized services expected to roll out progressively through Q2 2026. (From ComfortDelGro press release dated March 3, 2026)...

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