ered: 73.7 kWh and 97.2 kWh usable capacity. The FWD Long Range version achieves up to 740 km WLTP combined range, while fast charging up to 160 kW enables 20% to 80% recharge in 27 minutes.  DS N°7 incorporates advanced systems such as DS PIXELVISION adaptive headlights, DS DRIVE ASSIST 2.0 with semi-autonomous level 2 functionality, DS NIGHT VISION and the 16-inch DS IRIS SYSTEM 2.0 with integrated ChatGPT. Electric versions add EV Routing, P...

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eveloped Potenza Sport ultra-high-performance tires in sizes 265/30 ZRF21 on the front and 355/25 ZRF22 on the rear. These tires features Bridgestone's Run-Flat Technology (RFT), combining high-speed performance with steering response and precision. This fitment is also paired with a new-generation semi-slick Potenza tire developed using Bridgestone’s motorsport expertise to deliver track-level grip performance while remaining fully homologated...

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Audi launches updated 2026 Q5 and SQ5 lineup in Brazil On May 8, Audi Brazil announced the launch of the 2026 Audi Q5 and Audi SQ5, highlighting new technologies, expanded equipment and enhanced semi-autonomous driving systems.  The Q5 now uses the updated 2.0 TFSI EA888 evo5 engine producing 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, up from 265 hp and 370 Nm previously. Paired with a seven-speed S tronic transmission and quattro ultra-all-wheel drive, it ac...

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Tesla gets order for 370 Semi trucks from WattEV in California On May 5, WattEV CEO Salim Youssefzadeh announced one of California’s largest electric freight deployments, an order for 370 Tesla Semis valued at roughly USD 100 million. The trucks will be built at the new dedicated facility at Gigafactory Nevada. The first 50 trucks will arrive in 2026, with the full fleet expected by the end of 2027. Delivery of the first 50 Semis coincides with...

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Aeva delivers Atlas C lidar samples to DTNA for autonomous truck production On May 6, California-based Aeva announced it has delivered initial C-sample units of its Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR sensors to Daimler Truck North America and Torc Robotics, marking a major milestone in the companies’ collaboration for the future production of SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 semi-trucks. The C-sample delivery represents a critical step toward the deployment of ...

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K2, UAE, presents X01 SUV, plan to assemble it in Abu Dhabi On May 4, multiple sources reported that K2 announced the THEEB brand and its first vehicle, the X01 mid-size off-road SUV. The X01 is designed in the UAE and intended for assembly at a semi-knocked-down facility in Abu Dhabi. The X01 is available in three configurations. The vehicle will have a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine paired with a 19.45 kWh plug-in hybrid electric system. Based o...

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Mansour Automotive and Asaka Motors announce JV in Uzbekistan to assemble vehicles On April 28, multiple sources reported that Mansour Automotive Group and Asaka Motors announced a joint venture, ASMAN AUTO, in Uzbekistan. They will invest USD 120 million over the next five years. The project initially involves establishing a semi-knocked-down (SKD) assembly line at the Asaka Motors plant, followed by a transition to completely knocked-down (CKD)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/04

Tesla officially announces first Semi truck off high-volume production line Making it official on April 29 on social media ⁠platform X, Tesla posted an image from the new facility at Gigafactory Nevada showing what it says is “First Semi off high volume line”. The company’s website currently notes that “Deliveries Start in 2026”. The dedicated plant at Gigafactory Nevada opened in March, with the company saying then that meaningful ou...

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in debt funding from Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investing. The facility will support the expansion of Battery Smart's battery-as-a-service (BaaS) infrastructure and strengthen its network of partner-led battery swapping stations across key urban and semi-urban markets in India. Since its launch, Battery Smart has scaled to over 1,600 partner-led stations across 50 cities. The funding will be used...

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y Texas.  On Tesla’s Q1 earnings call, Musk tended to downplay the pace of production, for different reasons. “Whenever you have a new product with a completely new supply chain, new everything, it’s always a stretched-out S curve, so you should expect that initial production of Cybercab and Semi will be very slow, but then ramping up, and going exponential towards the end of the year,” Musk said.  Addressing the FSD software that makes...

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king, and tire wear. The Electromechanical Lifter is integrated into the shock absorber to adjust vehicle height via a lightweight, oil-free actuator engineered for vehicles, such as performance cars and sporty SUVs. The Hybrid Electromechanical Suspensions combines full-active front actuators with semi-active rear dampers under ECU control to enhance the driving experience while maintaining cost efficiency. The system builds on the Fully Active ...

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Thailand deepens U.S. semiconductor investment talks, including automotive applications Announced on April 20, 2026, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and BOI led talks in the U.S. to attract semiconductor investment, including applications relevant to the automotive sector (especially EVs and automotive electronics), as well as advanced manufacturing systems. Discussions with U.S. chip and automation firms highlighted Thailand’s strengths as ...

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it is actively working to increase capacity. Tesla has begun ramping its new battery and material factories, including LFP cells in Nevada, and cathode material and lithium refining in Robstown, Texas.  Tesla said it has prepared lines for start of production of Megapack 3, Cybercab and the Tesla Semi in Q1, and expects volume production of all three later in 2026. Tesla noted it has expanded the unsupervised Robotaxi operation area in Austin, ...

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onstrations across Detroit, generating approximately 300 kWh of clean energy, enough to power an average U.S. home for 10 days, and producing 20 kilograms of hydrogen from ammonia.  •    Civilized Cycles – A Detroit-based manufacturer of ultra-light electric cargo vehicles, with its patented Semi-Trike as a practical alternative to gas-powered delivery vans, most recently has sold one to Detroit-based company Grounded EVs, where it will be...

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er refining. The technology captures volatile organic compounds through an encapsulated process and advanced waste gas treatment systems. On the rare earth side, the facility handles permanent magnet alloys, including NdFeB, SmCo, and AlNiCo, commonly used in electric motors and generators, through semi-automated dismantling lines. Rocklink India is also extending its Magcycle reverse logistics model, operational in Europe since 2018, to the Indi...

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Sailun Tire, China, to expand radial tires production capacity in Egypt On April 20, multiple sources reported that Shams El Sherouk Tyre Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sailun Tire, is investing USD 285.43 million to expand the production capacity of radial tires in Egypt. The company is currently constructing a project with an annual production capacity of 3 million semi-steel radial tires and 600,000 all-steel radial tires. The investm...

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over 1-tonne payload, 3.5-tonne towing capacity and permanent four-wheel drive. Deliveries will commence in May 2026. The new Isuzu D-Max EV is available in extended cab and double cab configurations. It is based on the latest generation Isuzu D-Max strengthened ladder chassis. It has a new De-Dion semi-independent suspension system, contributing to a reduction in cabin noise and vibration under full acceleration by up to 10%. Its price starts fr...

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Tesla to debut production-spec Semi at ACT Expo 2026 On April 12, Jason Gies of the Tesla Semi team announced that the production version of the electric Class 8 truck will make its public debut at the ACT Expo 2026 in Las Vegas (May 4–7), where licensed CDL holders can test drive the truck, while other attendees may join ride-alongs. Tesla’s Semi Truck Engineering Director, Dan Priestley, will also speak, signaling a technically focused show...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/18

ssenger and cargo segments, with six variants across four series. In the passenger segment: the P50 series (P5009, P5012) targets intra-city and contract carriage with ARAI range of 213 km and 272 km, priced at INR 311,908 and INR 369,301 respectively; the P70 series (P7009, P7012) serves urban and semi-urban shared commuting with 182 km and 259 km range, priced at INR 323,001 and INR 363,062; the P90 series (P9018), an extra-large people carrier...

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’s Phase-2 and Sector 60 industrial areas. The situation turned violent, with incidents of stone-pelting, arson, vehicles being set on fire, police action, and arrests. In response, Uttar Pradesh revised wages on April 14. Unskilled workers in Noida and Ghaziabad will now earn INR 13,690 per month, semi-skilled workers INR 15,059, and skilled workers INR 16,868. However, these remain below Haryana’s levels and workers’ demands of INR 18,000...

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