es for electric vehicles. The total length of its production lines is 2.5 kilometers. The construction area is over 23 hectares. In total, more than 20 buildings and structures have been constructed on the site. A high degree of automation – about 90% of all processes – will enable a production speed of 1 cell per second. Based on Renera press release ...

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tantial portfolio of patents essential to the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standard, alongside cellular standard essential patents (SEPs), underpins the advanced features that define modern driving. WLAN technology is a key enabler of the connected car experience.  For drivers and passengers, it supports high-speed in-car Wi-Fi, seamless streaming and app updates, and wireless map or software downloads. For automakers, WLAN supports the delivery of over-the...

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Infineon and Lenovo, China, expand cooperation for autonomous driving and SDV On December 16, Infineon Technologies AG and Lenovo expanded their collaboration to accelerate the next level of autonomous driving. Lenovo’s autonomous driving domain controller units AD1 and AH1 will take advantage of Infineon’s AURIX family of microcontrollers to supportADAS, energy efficiency, and high-speed data exchange across in-vehicle networks. The joint so...

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nies), the exclusive distributor of FOTON pickups and vans in Russia, announced that it will officially present the new generation FOTON VIEW van on December 24, 2025. The car is certified for the Russian market with a 2-liter turbodiesel engine producing 159 hp, which can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic. The vehicle's gross vehicle weight is 2,490 and 3,100 kg. The van has an overall length of 5,490 mm and is avail...

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TIER IV, Japan, invests in Taiwan-based autonomous driving startup Turing Drive On December 16, TIER IV announced investment in Turing Drive, a Taiwan-based startup specializing in autonomous driving systems for geofenced areas and low-speed operations. The companies have established a capital and business alliance. TIER IV heads the development of Autoware, the world's leading open-source software for autonomous driving. TIER IV's Pilot.Auto sof...

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cold conditions, a moderate reduction of around 16%. Good cabin pre-heating and heat retention help limit the range loss, but charging performance was weaker than claimed. Fast charging from 10–80% took about 8 minutes longer than BYD’s stated 32 minutes, resulting in a poor rating for charging speed. CUPRA Born, with a 60 kWh battery, was more affected by cold weather. Its mixed driving range fell sharply from 328 km in warm conditions to 22...

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began production of the Moskvich M70 and M90 C-SUV and D-SUV crossovers at its plant. Built on a new platform, the Moskvich M70 and M90 models are powered by turbocharged engines, with 1.5- and 2.0-liter options for the M70 and a 2.0-liter engine for the M90. Both vehicles are equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Moskvich M90 will feature all-wheel drive, while the Moskvich M70 will feature front-wheel drive. This model will al...

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s) and commercial (light- and heavy-duty trucks and buses) vehicles, and is compatible with test safety regulations in countries and regions such as China, Europe, the U.S., and Southeast Asia. -          The 293.39m-long indoor car crash test track features deceleration for higher initial speeds and adjustable deceleration ranges to support a variety of tests. It meets the requirements for commercial vehicle accelerated crash tests, as ...

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  Honda continues to enhance its SDV development capabilities and cost competitiveness with an even greater sense of urgency. It is essential for Honda to lead the transformation of Astemo, its important partner, so that Astemo can pursue the establishment of a business structure that enables high-speed, high-efficiency development of AI and software technologies. Honda will acquire shares of Astemo, thereby changing the shareholding structure t...

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GMC begins Canyon AT4X 2026 sales in Mexico On December 10, it was reported that GMC began commercialization of the new Canyon AT4X 2026 in Mexico, introducing the AT4X sub-brand to the local market. The GMC Canyon AT4X 2026 off-road pickup truck is powered by a 2.7-liter TurboMax engine delivering 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It features a 4WD system with a two-speed transfer case, payload ca...

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EV charging subsidies in U.S. paused by Trump now return Funds from the USD 5 billion NEVI charging infrastructure program that Joe Biden’s administration created to speed EV adoption are flowing again after the Trump administration froze the funds at the start of 2025. In June, a federal court overturned the suspension and the government overhauled the program to streamline applications and rules around how the charging money could be deploye...

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Voith Group, Germany plans reduction of up to 2500 jobs On December 9, Voith Group, Germany announced that it is reviewing changes to its organization and workforce as part of its long-term strategy. The aim is to become more competitive, innovative, and sustainable. As part of this process, up to 2,500 jobs could be reduced. These changes are intended to simplify processes, speed up decision-making, and focus more on markets and future growth ar...

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AB Dynamics, UK launches GST 120 Plus for Euro NCAP 2026 ADAS testing On December 8, AB Dynamics, UK, launched the GST 120 Plus, the first ADAS target platform able to meet the higher speed requirements of Euro NCAP’s 2026 tests. It is a self-driving platform that carries a full vehicle target for ADAS and autonomous testing and works with DRI’s Soft Car 360 target. It is based on the existing GST 120, the new Plus version is specially design...

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1 passenger minibus in Moscow, Russia. The full-cycle production of the Sollers SF1 minibus is scheduled to begin at Sollers Yelabuga plant in the first quarter of 2026. The Sollers SF1 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that provides 136 hp of power. It is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox and meets Euro 5 emission standards. The Sollers SF1 minibus can seat six passengers in a 2+2+3 seating layout. Based on Sollers ...

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manufacturing directly. The move highlights a collaboration that extends beyond a traditional customer–supplier arrangement into a business model in which the client participates in every stage of the process, from chip design to plant construction, production line configuration and packaging, to speed up feedback cycles. The meeting took place as Samsung prepares to start full-scale production of advanced chips at the KRW 50 trillion (USD 34 b...

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hs. The website of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) shows that the ID. UNYX 07 measures 4,853mm long, 1,852mm wide, and 1,566mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,826mm. Powered by a 170kW motor and a Gotion High-tech lithium-iron phosphate battery, the model delivers a top speed of 160km/h. From multiple press releases and an MIIT press release...

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(Xingshunda Bus) in Beijing. The two companies also announced that the U11E new energy highway bus was put into operation. The U11E measures 10,895mm long, 2,550mm wide, and 3,375mm high, with a wheelbase of 5,500mm. Powered by a 200kW/2,800Nm motor and a 255.48kWh battery, the model delivers a top speed of 100km/h and a range of 300km. Starting with the large-scale application of highway buses, the partnership between the two companies will exte...

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5,125mm long, 1,985mm wide, and 1,522mm or 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,010mm. The Passion L features a dual-motor intelligent 4WD layout. Equipped with a new 105kW/220Nm 1.5T Lanhai Power hybrid engine, the model delivers a total system power of 485kW, a total system torque of 915Nm, a top speed of 200km/h, and a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 4.8s. A 63kWh 5C ternary lithium battery mated to an 800V fast-charging platform completes t...

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ities. The full Proton line-up was displayed, including the all-new Saga, and a model making its public debut ahead of its early-2026 launch. The showcase also featured technical presentations, panel discussions, and interactive experiences such as test drives and taxi rides on Proton’s semi high-speed test track, underscoring the engineering progress achieved through the DRB-HICOM–Geely partnership. (From Proton Malaysia press release (I / I...

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icles (SDVs). For example, by integrating real-time weather data with high-precision maps and traffic data, various functions can be realized. From a safety perspective, the integrated system can predict a section in which hydroplaning is likely to occur from the precipitation, road conditions, and speed, giving a warning or urging deceleration. It can also identify areas with poor visibility due to fog or heavy rain, providing information for de...

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