U.S. Federal Reserve reports 5.2% drop in auto, parts manufacturing in January On February 14, the U.S. Federal Reserve released its Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization report for January 2025 showing that: Industrial production (IP) increased 0.5% in January, primarily reflecting gains of 0.2% in the output of aircraft and aircraft parts. As a large component of IP, manufacturing output declined 0.1% in January, held down by a 5.2% d...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

Hyundai’s Supernal, Blade Urban Air Mobility partner to explore network models On October 24, Supernal LLC, Hyundai Motor Group's (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. announced a partnership at 2024 NBAA-BACE to explore opportunities to develop AAM networks and fleet operations.  As part of the three-year agreement, Supernal and Blade will leverage each other's expertise in aviation, technology and infr...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/26

Toyota to invest additional USD 500 million in Joby Aviation On October 2, Toyota Motor Corp. and California-based Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced that Toyota will invest an additional USD 500 million to support the certification and commercial production of Joby's electric air taxi. The investment, which will be made in two equal tranches, with the first tranche targeted to...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

CDMS 2024: XPeng AeroHT exhibits flying cars, performs first demonstration flight On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), XPeng AeroHT exhibited flying cars and performed the first demonstration flight in Chengdu with an X2 flying car, displaying future urban low-altitude mobility application scenarios. On August 29, XPeng AeroHT forged a strategic partnership with Sichuan General Aviation Investment Management Co., Ltd. (SGAIM)...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

GAC Aion Quark Electric Drive 2.0 comes off production line On August 24, GAC Aion announced that the Quark Electric Drive 2.0, a next-generation high-performance integrated electric drive, came off the production line. The electric drive is about to be featured in GAC Aion models. The Quark Electric Drive 2.0, an amorphous carbon fiber motor employing aircraft carrier-grade technologies and materials, delivers a maximum motor efficiency of 98.5%...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

Hyundai’s Supernal, Sigma Air Mobility collaborate on eVTOL market development On July 23, Washington D.C.-based Supernal LLC (Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Air Mobility company) and Sigma Air Mobility (a Luxaviation Group company) announced a joint effort to identify and develop targeted markets for future AAM infrastructure and investments, targeting key markets in South and Southeast Asia and potential opportunities in Southern Europe.  Th...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/24

ty of 200Wh/kg, a capacity of 200kWh, and a range of 500km at 80km/h, and an 8-year or 800,000-km warranty. It is applicable in scenarios such as medium- to long-haul transportation, or those with high frequency of use and inconvenience in charging.  Employing thermal diffusion-free technology and aircraft-grade thermal insulation materials, both editions have passed extreme testing and verification to enable a significantly lower product failur...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

40th Thailand Motor Expo runs under “Mobility: Imagination and Beyond” concept From November 30 to December 11, 2023, the 40th Thailand Motor Expo will be hosted in Bangkok with the concept of “Mobility: Imagination and Beyond”. The 40 car brands from 11 countries and 23 motorcycle makers from 7 countries joining this event include Aion, Audi, Bentley, BMW, BYD, Changan, Ford, Great Wall Motor, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lot...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/29

Investment Ltd. (SAIL) and Apollo Future Mobility Group Ltd. (AFMG), the HiPhi A integrates HiPhi’s forward-looking in-house developed technologies and AFMG’s top supercar design elements to present a highly futuristic visual effect, while realizing for the first time the volume application of aircraft-grade TC4 alloy in the interior and exterior of a vehicle. The HiPhi A is the first to be powered by a HiPhi in-house developed electric driv...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/17

Hyundai's Supernal, Honeywell develop ground control for uncrewed eVTOL aircraft On October 16, Honeywell and Hyundai Motor Group's Supernal announced a breakthrough collaboration to develop a ground control station designed to enable pilotless Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.  This strategic collaboration will empower Supernal's flight test program, allowing remote pilots to safely monitor and command aircraft while also accessing real-t...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/17

Honda to exhibits concept models at Japan Mobility Show 2023 On September 26, Honda announced to show the lineup of a wide variety of motorcycles, automobiles, power products, aircraft and other products at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show. (Press days: October 25-26, Public days: October 28 – November 5, 2023)With the booth theme of the “Honda DREAM LOOP,” the company will make a world premiere of SUSTAI...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/26

The front looks sharp, combining digital split headlights with triangular black areas. It presents a low center of gravity and a sporty appearance. It is equipped with a color-contrasting floating roof and large aerodynamic wheels. The eQ7 is powered by a new-generation oil-cooled flat wire 3-in-1 motor, delivering a maximum power of 155kW. The vehicle adopts a rear-motor and rear-wheel-drive layout. It measures 4,675mm long, 1,910mm wide and 1,...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/24

Cleveland-Cliffs introduces MOTOR-MAX electrical steels for high frequency motors On December 13, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced that it is introducing the MOTOR-MAX product line of non-oriented electrical steels for high frequency motors and generators in the North American market. Cleveland-Cliffs’ MOTOR-MAX High Frequency Non-Oriented Electrical Steels (HF NOES) brand of electrical steels are designed for high-speed motors, EV traction mot...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/15

 BRP Inc., Canada completes acquisition of Great Wall Motor Austria GmbH On July 27, BRP announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Great Wall Motor Austria GmbH, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motor. This leading EV R&D centre based in Kottingbrunn, Austria, specializes in e-drive systems and transmissions. All employees will be taken over.BRP-Rotax is welcome these new highly skilled colleagues and looks forward...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/28

Toyota Europe shortlists five start-ups under “Startup Accelerator” On June 29, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that five startup finalists pitched their innovative solutions for Sustainability and Mobility for All at a Demo Day pitch of the second edition of Toyota’s Startup Accelerator. The event marked the culmination of a year-long journey that started in July 2021 with an open call to recruit startups from TME, in collaboration wit...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/01

Honda introduces initiatives in new areas including eVTOL and small rocket On September 30, 2021, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced the technology development direction the company is currently pursuing for the challenges Honda is taking on in new areas while leveraging its core technologies.To make the mobility in the skies Honda realized with its original HondaJet even more accessible for more people, Honda is developing its eVTOL (electric Vert...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/01

MG Motor to launch Gloster in India on September 24, 2020 On September 22, MG Motor India announced that it will launch India's first autonomous level-1 premium SUV, the MG Gloster on September 24, 2020.It has first in the segment features like front collision warning, blind spot monitor, auto park assists, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control. The name ‘Gloster’ pays homage to MG’s British genes and stands for being bold, st...

News  Updated at: 2020/09/23

MG Motor lists SUV Gloster for India On June 27, MG Motor India announced its upcoming SUV Gloster in its website. MG Motor unveiled this vehicle at Auto Expo 2020. This vehicle will mark the MG Motor entry into the luxury SUV segment in India.The name ‘Gloster’ pays homage to MG’s British genes and stands for being bold, sturdy, reliable and versatile. Gloster was a British jet-engine aircraft prototype and the name is a nod to great Bri...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/29

Bridgestone to supply Alenza 001 tires for Toyota C-HR EV and Izoa EV Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Bridgestone) announced that its Alenza 001 tires will be applied on the C-HR EV and Izoa EV SUVs launched by GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. and Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., respectively. The two SUV models will be equipped with Bridgestone’s 215/60R17 Alenza 001 tires. The Alenza 001 tires are dedicated products for SUVs and includ...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/21

Indian Auto Expo 2020: MG Motor presents SUV GLOSTER and MPV G10  On February 7, MG Motor unveiled its luxury SUV Gloster and the luxury MPV G10 which are headed to the Indian market. The launch of Gloster and G10 will mark its entry in the luxury SUV and MPV segments respectively. The Gloster will be a benchmark for luxury SUVs in India with its launch later in 2020 and G10 will also follow soon. The name ‘Gloster’ pays homage to MG’s ...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/10