of next-generation optical technologies and consolidate its research and development functions located in different places, will introduce devices that can control and analyze light at nano-scale levels and enhance the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI). It has consolidated the company’s basic development functions from its Tsuruoka Factory (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture), Hatano Factory (Hatano City, Kanagawa Prefecture), and Yok...

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China releases mandatory national standards for auto steering systems On December 2, China’s National Public Service Platform for Standards Information (NPSPSI) announced the release of the “Basic Requirements for Automotive Steering Systems (GB17675-2025)” mandatory national standards (the Requirements), which will come into effect on July 1, 2026. The Requirements were drafted by several automakers and related institutions, including SAIC...

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uced the NORA EV in Pakistan, a small four-seat, quadricycle-style electric car aimed at short urban trips and use in dense traffic. The vehicle uses a battery of about 9.36 kWh with a stated range of roughly 120 km per charge, a 4.7 hp motor, and AC home charging in around 6–8 hours. It includes basic equipment such as air-conditioning, Bluetooth audio, a 7-inch reversing screen, a reverse camera, power windows, and alloy wheels.​ An officia...

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ime-to-market. They are co-developing an evaluation bundle that uses MICROSAR Switch components and integrates them into Condor Mini devices. Their source-code collaboration also ensures MICROSAR Switch integration on Realtek devices. The resulting evaluation software for MICROSAR Switch, featuring basic functions, will be presented at the Automotive Ethernet Congress (AEC) 2026 in Munich, Germany. (From a press release dated November 28, 2025)...

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Toyota to revamp connected service price system to charge by function Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will revamp its connected service price system for its new RAV4 that will be launched soon. The automaker will introduce a new price system that does not have a basic fee but charges by function, such as a navigation function and drive recorders used in connection with smartphones. Together with the introduction of its “Arene” in-vehicle ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

with long bonnets, dramatic lighting signatures and high-tech cabins. Yet one key detail was missing from many of the display boards—there was no fixed powertrain label. When speaking with engineer staff, the reasoning was consistent. These vehicles are intentionally “multi pathway”. The same basic package, they argue, could take an efficient ICE, a classic hybrid, a PHEV, a battery pack or even a hydrogen fuel cell system, depending on mar...

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omakers a common language to navigate fragmented approaches, avoid costly missteps, and make smarter strategic decisions. It defines 4 distinct phases of evolution based on a global survey of 647 automotive experts across North America, Europe, and Asia. The first phase, connected (2026–2027), is basic connectivity with minimal user benefits and limited revenue beyond traditional vehicle sales, and most of OEMs are currently in this phase. The ...

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ecently established a wholly-owned subsidiary named Beijing Ling’ai Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of CNY 50 million. The new company’s business scope covers R&D of automotive parts, sales of intelligent automotive devices, development of software, development of AI basic software, and IoT (Internet of Things) application services. From multiple press releases...

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e, with a 52.0 kWh battery, remains more practical. It achieves 304 km in warm conditions and around 196 km in cold mixed driving. On motorways, it manages 193 km in the cold. Green NCAP rated its efficiency as ‘Adequate,’ while the lighter Inster earned a ‘Good’ rating. Dacia Spring uses a basic PTC heater with ceramic elements. It warms the cabin to 16°C fairly quickly, but the footwells stay cold. Because of its small battery, pre-war...

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ommunications Group Jilin Co., Ltd.‌ (CMCC Jilin) and China Mobile (Suzhou) Software Technology Co., Ltd. (CMSoft‌) in Changchun. Under the agreement, the three companies will deeply integrate FAW-VW’s profound accumulation in automobile R&D, manufacturing, and marketing with China Mobile’s basic technical capabilities of “cloud-network integration and digitalization-intelligentization combination” to conduct cooperation in areas such...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

Basic Energy joins Ayala’s ACMobility to expand EV charging network in Philippines Announced on October 23, 2025, the Philippines’ PSE-listed Basic Energy Corporation (BEC), through its wholly owned subsidiary Basic Energy Renewable Corporation (BERC), has teamed up with ACMobility, the Ayala Group’s mobility platform, to develop and operate EV charging stations at selected Total-branded locations. The first sites include the South Luzon Ex...

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Automobile + AI” thematic sessions for thorough discussions on the application of AI in all scenarios such as the driving, cockpit, and power domains. In addition, nearly 100 thematic forums and technical seminars, which concern automotive energy saving technology, NEV technology, ICV technology, basic common technology, vehicle integration performance technology, and intelligent equipment manufacturing technology, will be held during the SAECC...

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t Mobility), with a registered capital of CNY 10 million. Luxeed Intelligent Mobility is wholly owned by Anhui Luxeed New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., a Chery subsidiary. Luxeed Intelligent Mobility’s business scope covers technical services, development of AI application software, development of AI basic software, sales of New Energy Vehicles, and sales of batteries. From multiple press releases...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

rs ST9 is an all-wheel-drive pickup truck, with a payload capacity of up to 1 ton. It is equipped with a modern 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 224 hp of power. The gearbox is an eight-speed automatic with a torque converter. The Sollers ST9 comes with a wide range of features. Its basic safety setup includes a 360-degree camera, four airbags, seat belt reminders, ABS with EBD, ESC, VDC stability control, brake override system (B...

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ment of intelligent driving technology with ultra-low costs, high safety, high reliability, and high availability to accelerate the commercialization of Robotaxis and deliver industry benchmark products. The two companies will, under the premise of commercial mutual benefit, work together to create basic large vision, speech, and language models for vertical fields and explore the innovative application of cutting-edge technologies, such as world...

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ry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Safety Requirements for Combined Driver Assistance Systems for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs)” (the Requirements), mandatory national standards, for public comments until November 15. The Requirements are for Category M and N vehicles with basic single-lane combined driver assistance systems, basic multi-lane combined driver assistance systems, and autopilot combined driver assistance sy...

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n of an open system. METI aims to realize the early development of highly cost competitive SDVs by promoting government-led collaboration among companies. More specifically, METI is considering many ways such as the standardization of application programming interfaces (API) that connect in-vehicle basic operation systems (OS) with applications, joint development of “middleware” for applications to use OS functions, and establishment of an op...

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Toshiba Electronic Devices and SICC reach basic agreement on expansion of SiC power semiconductor wafer procurement Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba Electronic Devices) announced that it has reached a basic agreement with SICC Co., Ltd. (SICC) on the expansion of procurement of high-quality, high-performance silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor wafers. The two companies will also cooperate in improving the characteri...

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Built on a modular system, the inverter can be used in various models starting from entry-level cars i.e. VW ID. Polo, CUPRA Raval, and ŠKODA Epiq (shown in IAA Mobility 2025) to future high-performance cars with over 500 kW output. Software is key to unlocking the potential of power electronics. Basic software runs the hardware, handles communication, evaluates sensors, and ensures security functions such as the immobilizer. Application softwa...

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Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu Kosan, and Sumitomo Chemical agree on integration of general-purpose plastic businesses On September 10, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Mitsui Chemicals), Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Idemitsu Kosan) and Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Chemical) announced that they have reached a basic agreement on the integration of their businesses for general-purpose plastics that are used in products such as automobiles. They aim to int...

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