n on high-performance computers in TRATON’s new vehicle architecture and support different hardware systems and global regulations. Testing of the first integrated hardware will start in April 2026, and the new system is planned to appear in trucks from 2028. The platform is developed as a white-box modular architecture, combining TRATON’s internal technology, Applied Intuition’s Vehicle OS for trucks, and trusted third-party and open-sour...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

its prior purchases from Motiv Electric Trucks, which merged with Workhorse in late 2025. Workhorse will deliver the step vans to Purolator throughout 2026. Headquartered in the Detroit area with a production plant in Indiana, Workhorse has manufactured more than 1,100 vehicles, electric step vans, box trucks and shuttles.  Its commercial-scale manufacturing facility in Union City, Indiana, is capable of producing up to 5,000+ vehicles per year ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

ified navigation, with integrated fuel and charging route planning for PHEVs and charger-focused routing for EVs. For Changan’s AVATR, features include real-time range tracking, route optimization, and charging alerts to support urban driving.  The platform is supported by 4 core components, MAP BOX, Service Box, AI BOX, and Net BOX, enabling global navigation data, localized digital services, multilingual AI interaction, and continuous connec...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

oduction of battery systems at its Martorell plant, Spain. These batteries will power electric models made there, including the VW ID. Polo. The battery systems use the VW Group’s Unified Cell, a global battery platform designed to work across different brands, regions and vehicle segments. The E-Box, known as the brain of the battery, is produced at SEAT & CUPRA’s El Prat Components facility, Spain. The Martorell battery plant can produce 1,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

01 to 14,000 pounds), based on whether they are equipped with things like airbags and advanced seat belts, this spring. At the same time, IIHS will be completing tests of crash avoidance capabilities on its track, with test results to follow later in 2026. IIHS will extend its evaluation efforts to box trucks and potentially tractor-trailers in subsequent years. IIHS also plans new evaluations of side underride guards on semitrailers, expanding i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

ht Package, and camp mode will be added to the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, along with a long version of the ID. Buzz Cargo. Volkswagen Transporter and Volkswagen Caravelle will get plug-in hybrid versions. Whereas, Volkswagen Crafter will also be offered in new versions, including a three-way tipper and a box body with a liftgate, mainly for business customers. Based on VW Commercial Vehicles press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Harbinger unveils HC Series Cab as BEV, PHEV at Work Truck Week 2026 On March 11, Garden Grove , California-based Harbinger unveiled the HC Series Cab, a new medium-duty low cab forward (LCF) work truck available in both all-electric and plug-in hybrid versions, at Work Truck Week 2026 in Indianapolis. Now available for orders, the truck is designed for commercial uses such as box trucks, flatbeds, and cargo bodies. The LCF design allows longer c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

20 minutes for the CLA 200 via a 240 kW DC fast charger. Equipment levels are similar across both variants, and buyers can tap the MB.CHARGE public network of more than 9,000 charging points plus intelligent navigation via MBUX Virtual Assistant to plan charging stops. A 22 kW ‘Mercedes-Benz wall box’ home charger will be available at INR 50,000, with a complimentary wall box for customers who pre-book, and deliveries are scheduled from end-A...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

(HMG). IDEMIA Secure Transactions will manage connectivity for HMG vehicles, including Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis, equipped with eSIMs across strategic markets around the globe. Deployment has begun in 2025, starting in the Middle East, where vehicles will be equipped with worldwide out-of-the-box connectivity, enabling seamless updates tailored to destination countries. By leveraging cutting-edge GSMA-certified technologies and its Connecti...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

’ primary sensor fusion requirements and enable machines to sense, think, act, and learn in the physical world." The fusion of the two California-based companies fuses industrial-grade Ouster digital lidar with StereoLabs ZED cameras to deliver seamlessly synchronized and calibrated data out-of-the-box, simplifying customer development while reducing costs with best-in-class customer support from prototype to production. (Ouster release on Febr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

B and C platforms in China. Supplied systems include long-range radar, airbag control unit (ACU), electric parking brakes, integrated brake systems, and crash satellite sensors. High-volume C platform SUV models, such as the C10, C11, and C16, will feature AUMOVIO’s latest generation of MK C2 one box brake system, while selected B platform models will use AUMOVIO’s electric parking brake. The project’s development time was approximately sho...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

strength from the edge (780MPa to 1.5GPa), we achieved an 11% reduction in penetration compared to conventional infrared heat treatment. We believe this is the world's first structural component featuring a continuous strength gradient. It enables efficient energy absorption, protecting the battery box and occupants. Furthermore, as an integrated hot-stamped component, it also meets cost reduction requirements. Note: Image 4. The technique was ap...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

le HIPPO anchors the tractor portfolio. Both are built on Ashok Leyland's AVTR modular truck platform and powered by an A-Series 6-cylinder 8.0-litre engine delivering 360 HP and 1,600 Nm of torque over a wider rpm range. TAURUS features a 430 mm diameter clutch, heavy-duty 9S 15409 synchromesh gearbox, heavy-duty rear-mounted air intake system with elevated snorkel height, hub reduction rear axle, and a 9mm thick frame. Load body options include...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

iland sustained strong momentum following the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo.  In December 2025, the company registered 745 units of the Chery V23 EV, propelling the brand into Thailand’s Top 5 electric vehicle brands by registrations and reinforcing its position as the country’s No. 1 box-shaped electric vehicle.  Since official deliveries began in October 2025, nearly 3,000 Chery vehicles have been delivered by year-end. Chery Tha...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

he technology to sort shredder dust, called ASR (Automobile Shredder Residue), and utilize it as recycled resin base material was introduced. In typical recycling of vehicles, after removing detachable parts (such as engines, tires, batteries, etc.) from scrapped cars, the bodies are pressed into a box shape. Normally, the pressed material is separated into metal and shredder dust, and the shredder dust is used as a heat source in a blast furnace...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

tive and sustainable paint shop for CEER, the first Saudi automotive company and Saudi-born EV brand. AGVs will transport car bodies flexibly between stations based on demand in the modular system. The latest application technology paints the interiors and exteriors of electric vehicles in the same box. In addition, there will be a box for a fully automatic two-tone application without overspray. The plant uses digital solutions from Dürr’s DX...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Honda to continue sales of gasoline-powered mini vehicles beyond 2030 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has reviewed its plan for its mini vehicle lineup to be fully electric by 2030. It will continue sales of gasoline models and maintain a gasoline-powered variant of the N-Box, its best-selling model. Mini vehicles accounted for more than 40% of Honda’s FY 2024 total vehicle sales in Japan. In the Japanese market, where the proliferation of electr...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

any also qualified for a USD 1.36 million Rural Jobs Tax Credit (RJTC) and USD 3.65 million as part of New Mexico's High-Wage Jobs Tax Credit program. In return, GreenPower will offer dealer-level pricing to the state for a lineup of Class 4 all-electric commercial vehicles, with options including box trucks, refrigerated trucks, passenger vans, buses, utility trucks and stakebed trucks. (GreenPower release on January 8, 2026) ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/10

Honda N-Box tops 2025 new vehicle sales in Japan for fourth year in row According to 2025 new car sales by model in Japan announced by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association on January 8, in the consolidated rankings of mini vehicles and registered vehicles (vehicles other than mini-vehicles), Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s N-Box mini vehicle maintained the top position for the fourth year...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

nctions. This reduces the need for multiple electronic control units, lowers system costs, and helps speed up vehicle program launches. The integration allows OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to quickly access a ready-to-use in-cabin sensing solution during early evaluations. The software works out of the box with minimal setup, reducing integration time and helping bring safety-critical features to market faster. Renesas will host invitation-only demon...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07