CUPRA unveils eco-friendly 3D-knitted seats made from recycled ocean plastics On March 25, CUPRA unveiled the CUP Bucket seats for the Raval model, which are made using advanced 3D knitting technology. For the first time in the automotive industry, a seat cover is created as one seamless piece using 3D knitting technology. The process produces zero waste and uses recycled, recyclable materials made locally. The entire process is handled by a sing...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Alabama to build small modular reactor power plants and USD 33 billion in natural gas generation facilities in Pennsylvania and Texas. The two leaders discussed the threat posed by restriction of strategic supply chains, including critical minerals, and reaffirmed near-term initiatives to expand research and supply chains for key infrastructure and industries.    • Under a new Memorandum of Cooperation, the two nations will accelerate joint ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

GlobalData blog: Will the Iran crisis derail the European truck market’s recovery in 2026? Since Israeli and US missile strikes on Iran began on 28 February, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has jeopardised global oil and gas transport and is resulting in sharply spiking oil prices that are translating into soaring fuel and heating oil prices. More than a quarter of all sea-borne crude oil is transported via the Strait of Hormuz (~...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Foton Motor, SPG Logistics to co-build new ecosystem integrating manufacturing, logistics On February 13, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. (Foton Motor) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Shandong Port Land-Sea International Logistics Group Co., Ltd. (SPG Logistics), followed by the inauguration of a joint venture (JV) between the two companies. The two companies will leverage the JV to establish a closed-loop acros...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

line-up will include the fully electric mid-size SUV Zeekr 7X, the Zeekr 001 shooting brake, the compact SUV Zeekr X, and the all-new Zeekr 7GT. All Zeekr models are designed at the brand’s Global Design Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, and are based on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA).  Based on Jameel Motors press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

SOUEAST to introduce S08 DM model in UAE On February 2, SOUEAST announced that it will reveal its new model, the S08 DM, during Dubai Fashion Week (DFW). The S08 DM is designed as a 7-Seat Urban Comfort SUV, featuring the innovative “Mountain and Sea Symbiosis Aesthetic Design” that emphasizes a wide-body, luxurious silhouette. Based on SOUEAST press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

Faraday Future announces FX Super One deliveries in UAE On January 29, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc., a California-based electric mobility company, announced that it held an FX Super One co-creation delivery ceremony for the UAE Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and a local automotive service provider Blue Sea Auto.  The FX Super One deliveries represent an important step in advancing the company’s 2026 UAE sales and delivery plan...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

d (PIF), Lucid’s largest shareholder, has invested over USD 8 billion to assist in construction and operation of the new facility.  As part of its Vision 2030 economic plan, Saudi Arabia plans to reduce its reliance on oil by boosting non-oil GDP. It is establishing an auto export hub on the Red Sea by attracting brands like Lucid and Hyundai with tax exemptions and a 0% customs duties for imports in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) like King Abd...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

g the exhibition, the company also shared its latest advances in EAI robotics, generating strong interest from participating companies. UMEX 2026 is a leading Middle East event focused on advanced mobility solutions, unmanned systems, AI-driven technologies, and future systems across air, land, and sea. Based on Faraday Future press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

building is listed for lease. ONE says it is now finished retooling to make a new type of lithium iron phosphate battery cell at the Van Buren Township facility. The new type of batteries are "engineered for extreme operating environments," ONE said, for defense drones, underwater systems and deep-sea mining platforms. (Detroit News article on January 21, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

Zeekr unveils 8X plug-in hybrid electric SUV On January 9, Zeekr, a Geely sub-brand, unveiled the 8X flagship plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The 8X, the second flagship SUV model built on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) super hybrid architecture, measures 5,100mm long, 1,998mm wide, and 1,780mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,069mm. 5- and 6-seater options are both available. Equipped with a 205kW engine and a ternary lithium battery, the...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

000 in 2025. Tourism growth could also support car demand, with expanded travel programs for both local and foreign visitors seen as an indirect boost to sales. On the supply side, Toyota said border tensions with Cambodia have disrupted parts shipments, forcing the company to reroute components by sea, increasing costs and delivery times to its Thai assembly plants. Even so, Toyota reaffirmed its commitment to Southeast Asia under the Thailand P...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

WIA is also unveiling the Dual Constant Velocity Joint, which features two constant velocity joints connected in series to expand the maximum steering angle dramatically, and the Active Roll Stabilizer (ARS), which minimizes a vehicle’s body roll on curved roads using the Series Elastic Actuator (SEA) mechanism. Hyundai WIA is also exhibiting the Wheel Disconnect System (WDS), which can disconnect the vehicle's drive axle from the wheels as nee...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

GlobalData blog: Optionality over obligation: the quiet message from the Japan Mobility Show 2025 Walking through the Tokyo Big Sight center in early November for the Japan Mobility Show 2025, you could feel two stories unfolding at once. On the surface, Japan’s hometown brands filled the halls with sharp concepts, plush interiors and a sea of “electrified” badges. However, underneath, something more cautious was just as clear—Japan still...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Southend-on-Sea City Council, UK plans 3,000 new chargers On November 18, Southend-on-Sea City Council announced a partnership with Zest to install over 3,000 public chargers across the city. The project starts early next year. The new network will include a mix of lamp posts, fast, and rapid chargers to suit different drivers' needs. The project is supported by GBP 1.4 million from the Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fu...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Zeekr launches 7X model in Colombia On November 10, it was reported that Zeekr officially launched the 7X in Colombia during the Bogotá Motor Show. The mid-size model from Geely’s premium brand is available in Sport, Premium and Flagship versions and emphasizes design, performance, and technology. The 7X, built on Geely’s SEA3 platform, measures 4.78 m long, 1.93 m wide and 1.65 m high, with a 2.90 m wheelbase. The Sport and Premium versions...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Egypt and South Africa discuss cooperation for automotive industry On November 9, the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt met with the Minister of Trade and Industry of South Africa to discuss cooperation in the fields of automotive manufacturing, establishing logistics zones, and linking them by sea.  The Egyptian minister expressed Egypt’s desire to cooperate with South Africa in the automotive industry, transfer expertise and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

luminum van and a flatbed. The vehicle can travel 250km on a single charge, while maintaining a payload capacity of about 1 ton. It can be driven with a regular driver's license. In addition to being equipped with many safety and comfort features such as an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), seat ventilation, seat heaters, and a large monitor, the vehicle also supports V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) as external power suppl...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

f September 30, 2025, there were 191 truck-specific operational hubs, 157 general hubs suitable for trucks, and 135 more truck-specific hubs under development. These hubs are placed along major routes, allowing drivers to charge during rest breaks without losing productivity. For example, the North Sea–Baltic corridor has 13 dedicated stations (7 still being built), while the Rhine–Alpine corridor also has 13 (3 under construction). There are...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Presented by Marianne Johnson and David Foutz of Cox Automotive)     •    Future of Air: Electrification in Aerospace (presented by Ken Karklin, CEO of Pivotal.aero, on how lessons from urban air mobility and aerospace engineering are moving from concept to reality)     •    Future of Sea: Reinventing Boating with ARC Boats CEO Mitch Lee discussing electrification     •    Are We There Yet? A State of Play on Autonomous Vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26