n of multimedia systems and display screens for its vehicles. Moskvich also signed an agreement with the Karachay-Cherkess Republic to support ecotourism and improve logistics operations for local businesses. The company also partnered with the Republic of Mordovia to introduce an electric vehicle car-sharing service and promote cleaner urban transportation. Based on Moskvich press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

BMW unveils new M2 with M xDrive AWD for first time On June 2, BMW unveiled the new M2, a compact performance car with M xDrive all-wheel drive for the first time. The production will take place at the San Luis Potosi plant, Mexico, starting in August 2026. The car will go on sale in major markets, including the USA, Germany, and China, in late summer 2026. It uses a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine with a new “M Ignite” combustion system...

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.     •  With its partner Dongfeng, Stellantis will produce two Peugeots and two Jeep models for sale in China and other regions. The company also intends to create a European joint venture with Dongfeng, 51% Stellantis-owned, to collaborate on distribution, engineering, sourcing and capacity sharing at the Rennes (France) plant.     •  In partnership with Tata, Stellantis is enhancing its competitiveness in Asia Pacific, Middle East ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

Zenrin’s high-precision map selected for JVC KENWOOD’s new car navigation system Zenrin Co., Ltd. (Zenrin) announced that its high-precision map data has been adopted for the new model of JVC KENWOOD Corporation’s (JVC KENWOOD) "Saisoku Navi" car navigation system. Zenrin also officially announced that it will begin providing its "Zenrin Navi Connect" smartphone application that links with the car navigation system and provides seamless gui...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

AUMOVIO’s CoSmA digital access solutions certified by Car Connectivity Consortium AUMOVIO SE announced that its CoSmA cloud solutions and CoSmA IDL (interoperability device list) vehicles have been officially certified under the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) digital key standard. The certification confirms that AUMOVIO’s CoSmA solutions are secure, interoperable, and future-ready for digital access. CoSmA cloud solutions support key featu...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

’s work in next-generation 5G enabled connected vehicle platforms. Wind River, a long-established leader in intelligent edge software, is playing a key role in enabling cooperative safety functions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). At MWC 2026, the company demonstrated an advanced C-V2X sensor-sharing use case powered by 5G and mobile edge compute, highlighting how real-time environmental data can be exchanged between vehicles to enhance dr...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

GWM presents Tank and Haval models in Turkmenistan On April 2 and 3, multiple sources reported that Great Wall Motors (GWM) displayed TANK 300, TANK 500, and ‘Haval’ models at the ‘Cooperation and Development’ International Exhibition in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. GWM expects that the share of Chinese cars in the Turkmen market will grow over the next two to three years. The company also plans to launch a car finance scheme in the near futur...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

Tesla begins Robotaxi rides without safety monitors in Austin, Texas On January 22, Tesla CEO ‌Elon ‌Musk said ‌that the company ‍has started Robotaxi rides ‌in Austin without safety monitors ⁠in the car. In his post, Musk shared a video of someone riding in a Robotaxi without the usual safety monitor in the front passenger seat. “Just started Tesla Robotaxi drives in Austin with no safety monitor in the car,” Musk said on X, as w...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

hicles from evolving cyber threats and delivering secure, future-ready mobility solutions. As part of its implementation, Huf conducts thorough risk assessments across its products, including its “Phone as a Key” initiative, proactively addressing vulnerabilities in hardware, firmware, and data sharing. The company also collaborates with the Car Connectivity Consortium to enhance security measures, ensuring digital keys remain safe from misus...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Tensor and GreenMobility to deploy 2,000 autonomous vehicles in Denmark On November 21, Tensor and GreenMobility A/S, Scandinavia's largest EV car-sharing operator, announced a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a potential strategic collaboration. The parties are discussing the future purchase and deployment of up to 2,000 Tensor Robocars in Denmark, with an initial rollout envisioned to begin in Copenhagen. The Tensor Robocars are de...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Imagry and Carguru to launch autonomous mobility public transit roboshuttles in Latvia On November 12, Imagry announced a strategic partnership with Carguru, Latvia’s car-sharing service. Together, they will integrate Imagry’s AI-based autonomous-driving technology into passenger vehicles to create roboshuttles. This initiative expects to reduce accidents caused by human error, lower CO₂ emissions, and attract investment, create high-tech j...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Honda and Haga Town, Tochigi Prefecture, to test car sharing using cooperative intelligence-equipped EVs On October 25, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Haga Town, Tochigi Prefecture, will start a joint verification of renting out electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with Honda’s original “Honda CI” cooperative artificial intelligence for car sharing. Two official vehicles owned by Haga Town will be lent out to tourists and residents. The test...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

FAW-Eastern Europe to supply BESTUNE T77 crossovers to Yandex Drive, Russia On August 19, FAW-Eastern Europe and Yandex Drive signed a contract for the supply of BESTUNE T77 crossovers. Users will be able to rent them in Moscow, as well as in other regions of Russia. The first 150 cars in the maximum PRESTIGE PLUS configuration are already available for trips in the capital.Soon, other T77 trim levels will appear in Yandex Drive car sharing: LUXU...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Lyft completes acquisition of FREENOW multi-mobility platform On July 31, 2025, Lyft, Inc. announced that it had completed the acquisition of FREENOW, a mobility-as-a-service platform with operations focused primarily in Europe. FREENOW is a taxi app that provides access to multi-mobility options including taxis, private vehicles, car sharing, e-scooters, and e-bikes within a single app. The acquisition creates one of the largest global multi-mob...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

motor vehicles on public roads. This form of remote control, known as "teleoperation," allows a person to operate a vehicle from a control station located outside the vehicle. The remote-control technology can also support the use of self-driving vehicles. It opens new possibilities, especially for car sharing, where vehicles could be remotely driven to the next customer. It could also lead to remote-controlled taxis that work on demand without a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Tesla officially launches robotaxi service in Austin, Texas On June 22, Elon Musk announced on social media the official start of operations for Tesla’s robotaxi service platform with no driver in Austin, Texas. This is the first time Tesla is allowing driverless Robotaxis to pick up members of the public and take drive around via the ride-sharing service, though earlier trials included someone in the drivers’ seat. The rides, with about ten ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Stellantis’ Free2move partners with Ample to launch fast battery-swapping EVs in Madrid On June 12, Stellantis’ Free2move collaborated with Ample to bring battery-swapping technology to Madrid’s car-sharing market. The partnership aims to make EV use easier and promote sustainable city travel. Free2move will launch a fleet of Fiat 500e cars fitted with Ample’s swappable battery packs. These batteries can be fully exchanged in under 5 minu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Cinemo, Germany to provide infotainment solutions technology for Mahindra electric SUV range On June 12, Cinemo announced that Mahindra has selected it as the infotainment technology provider for its range of electric-origin SUVs (eSUVs). Mahindra will integrate Cinemo’s CARS Connect Suite to deliver premium bring-your-own-device (BYOD) media experiences for its customers. Notably, the project progressed from kick-off to production in just six ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Renault launches Europe’s first large-scale V2G car-sharing in Utrecht, Netherlands On June 5, Renault, MyWheels, and We Drive Solar, announced its partnership with the Municipality of Utrecht, to launch Europe’s first large-scale Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) car-sharing service. The project helps support a cleaner, more efficient energy system in a city where 35% of rooftops already have solar panels. Using V2G technology, EVs can store solar energ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Exicom, India launches DC fast charger Harmony Direct 2.0 On May 22, Exicom launched Harmony Direct 2.0, its next-generation DC fast charger. It has Harmony OS, India’s first indigenously developed charger operating system. Harmony OS puts intelligence at the core, automating charger-to-car-to-cloud interactions. The charger is uniquely equipped with sensor-based diagnostics.  Harmony Direct 2.0 introduces groundbreaking efficiency through dyn...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23