ers by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, aiming to commercialize it from fiscal year 2027 (starts in April 2027). With generative AI used in the infotainment system, the technology sets destinations according to the day’s schedule, and provides information on surroundings from images sent from automotive cameras. The AI Partner uses information about the driver and surrounding conditions to provide support that understands the driv...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

Japanese government requests direct fuel sales from oil manufacturers On April 9, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the minister in charge of securing stable supply of essential goods, Ryosei Akazawa, held the second meeting of the “cross-ministerial task force meeting to address the Middle East crisis” at METI. As a countermeasure, a written request has been sent to oil sellers to directly sell fuels, such as heav...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

Rivian R2 employee deliveries to begin soon, customer deliveries on track to follow Several sources have confirmed that Rivian sent an email on April 2 to its workers regarding the R2 employee delivery program. According to the email, all Rivian employees, as well as those working for the Rivian-Volkswagen Technologies (RV Tech), are eligible for the program, for a limited amount of vehicles. Rivian's software chief Wassym Bensaid also confirmed ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

Daimler Truck plans new assembly plant in Czech Republic to expand EU production network On March 31, Daimler Truck announced its plans to expand its European production network to better meet future market needs. The company plans to add a new assembly plant in Cheb in Czech Republic. Truck cabs will be painted and prepared in Worth, Germany and then sent to Cheb for assembly. If approvals are granted, construction is expected to start next year...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

tant data such as images from the car’s cameras, sensor data, and driving details like speed, direction, and steering angle. BMW protects privacy using a “privacy-by-design” approach. When possible, faces and license plates in images are automatically blurred inside the car before the data is sent to BMW’s servers. Based on BMW press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

(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 from cameras with language-based situational understanding to predict and execute actions. Unlike models where artificial intelligence (AI) learns data sent from sensors and controls driving, the VLA model controls driving based on a generative AI language model. The company trained a VLA model with a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ies from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). ELV centres first deregister, secure, and clean the vehicles by removing batteries, fluids, heavy metals, refrigerant gases, and deactivating pyrotechnic parts such as airbags. After dismantling the vehicle, usable parts are reused while the remaining parts are sent for recycling. Recycling parts are grouped into batches (for e.g., damaged bumpers) and stored until enough quantity is collected for efficient t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

AiDEN Auto, Volvo Trucks partner to deliver SENT compliance solution for Poland On March 5, AiDEN Auto announced a collaboration with Volvo Trucks to provide a regulatory compliance solution for truck drivers in Poland. The solution, developed through Volvo Group’s CampX innovation platform, addresses new SENT requirements and was brought from concept to pilot sales in under 12 months. The solution includes a driver application built into the t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

ered in four variants: HEV Pro, HEV Ultra, EV Pro, and EV Ultra.The model will be offered with hybrid (HEV) and battery electric (EV) powertrains. The HEV variant combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor, producing a total system output of 223 hp and 476 Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a 2-speed DHT hybrid transmission, with fuel consumption rated at 4.3 L/100 km. The EV version features a front-mounted e...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

MAN unveils TGX 41.640 heavy-duty tractor unit for 250-ton heavy loads On March 10, MAN Truck and Bus unveiled TGX 41.640 8x4/4, a heavy-duty tractor unit designed to carry extremely heavy loads. It can handle a gross vehicle weight of up to 250 tons and is capable of transporting very large equipment such as turbines. The main truck is built at MAN’s Munich plant, Germany. After that, it is sent to the MAN Truck Modification Center in Wittlich...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

EUR 41 million. The plant will handle both assembly and some earlier production processes, which could create 288 additional jobs once operations are fully running. However, with a workforce of 1,780 employees, about 400 redundancies are expected by the end of the year. Around 180 workers will be sent to other Stellantis factories temporarily, and some reductions may happen through voluntary retirement programs for those near pension age. Stell...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

HEV in all trims excludes destination charges of USD 1,545. The Telluride HEV combines the 2.5-liter turbo powertrain with a 1.65-kWh lithium-ion battery and electric motors to make a combined 329 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque.  The hybrid’s power is routed through a 6-speed automatic transmission, sent to an available all-wheel drive system. The hybrid comes standard with electric-Vehicle Motion Control (e-VMC), designed to provide improved hand...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

Tesla’s robotaxis reported 14 crashes in first eight months in Austin, Texas Tesla’s robotaxi business in Austin, Texas has been involved in 14 crash incidents over about eight months, according to data sent to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Tesla launched its limited robotaxi service in Austin in June with about a dozen cars accompanied by human safety monitors. Its first crash happened in July, involving p...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/21

setup reduces space use and throughput time by about one third. The system uses robots and a method called deflectometry. Black and white stripe patterns are projected onto the car body, and cameras scan the surface. Even small defects are detected by changes in the reflected stripe pattern and are sent directly to a computer system. The automated process ensures consistently high quality and makes it easier to track and fix surface issues. Based...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

crease of 31.1% to 42,115 units; BMW Group with a decrease of 23.2% to 7,461 units; and Mercedes with a decrease of 4.6% to 4,580 units. One of the reasons for the decrease in production is the deacceleration of U.S. market, where most of the exports of vehicles manufactured withing the country are sent to. “There is still concern in the United States about the increase in non-payments on auto loans, which exceed 5% and are considered a limitin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

factory involved in these talks, one person said. The two companies have also discussed the potential framework for shared vehicle technologies, including for automated driving, according to two different people. The talks centered on European manufacturing are more advanced, two people said. Ford sent a delegation to China in this first week of February to intensify discussions, which followed meetings at the end of January in Michigan between ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

nistry of Corporate Affairs on name availability, approval from shareholders, and approval from the Central Government (ROC). The company will also make consequential alterations to its Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association following the name change.  A postal ballot notice will be sent to shareholders seeking approval for the name change. Based on Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited's stock exchange notification...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

ump wrote. As part of that agreement, South Korea pledged to invest USD 350 billion in U.S. strategic sectors in exchange for reducing tariffs from 25% to 15% on vehicles and automotive parts beginning in November. Trump’s latest Truth Social posting comes two weeks after the Trump administration sent a letter to Korea asking the government to finalize implementation of the accord. Part of Korea’s efforts to attract a favorable deal came from...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

ge at its Puebla plant, according to the SITIAVW. The stoppage applied only to the second shift of the Assembly Area Nave 4, Segment 1 Jetta-Tiguan, while the rest of the plant’s auxiliary areas continued operating normally. The union stated that technical staff assigned to the affected area were sent on mandatory rest during the shift. No specific reasons for the stoppage were disclosed. There is no public statement made by Volkswagen de Méxi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

5, Malaysia’s Finance Ministry revealed that the scheduled January 2026 implementation of the open market value (OMV) excise duty revision (PU(A) 402/2019, which sets excise values for locally produced goods) has been postponed again. The new start date is now June 30, 2026, according to a letter sent to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) on December 23. Up to that point, no extra excise charges will be applied to the cost, overheads, o...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/29