Honda to increase investment in U.S.-based Helm.ai for next-gen AD/ADAS On October15, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will make an additional investment in Helm.ai, a Redwood City, California-based startup, that has key strengths in AI technologies advanced through unsupervised learning, to further enhance its development of next-gen end-to-end (E2E) autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Honda will apply t...

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vanced driver assistance system. Comprising 27 sensors including 1 LiDAR, 3 millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars, as well as an Nvidia Orin-Y chip with a computing power of 200 TOPS, the system supports all-scenario features such as HNOA (Highway Navigate on Autopilot), end-to-end CNOA (City Navigate on Autopilot), and cross-floor memory parking. From a Chery press release and information on the Chery website...

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CEATEC 2025 digital festival opens CEATEC 2025, a comprehensive exhibition of digital technology, started at Makuhari Messe in Mihama-ku, Chiba City on October 14 under the “Innovation for all” theme. About 810 companies and organizations, approximately the same number as last year’s, are exhibiting their technologies. Mobility-related displays include autonomous driving and development support technologies. There are also three special exh...

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tablish two new companies: one for upstream production processes that form circuits on silicon wafers, and the other for downstream production processes that cut off wafers to complete products. Rohm will introduce a new management system for its ten production sites including its Shiga Plant (Otsu City) and four group companies’ plants. The new upstream production company will manage seven sites, and the downstream production company will mana...

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75 jobs in engineering, operations, and advanced manufacturing by 2027. The partnership announcement builds on the previous collaboration between GSDC and Niron Magnetics, as the two organizations were instrumental in Niron Magnetics being able to locate its Plant 1 in Sartell. Working closely with city, state, and federal partners, Niron Magnetics and the GSDC will now formally partner to ensure the project delivers long-term benefits for the re...

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y that makes data processing for autonomous driving up to 90% more energy-efficient and 10x faster than current systems. It improves recognition of traffic signs, lanes, and vehicles even in poor visibility. Vision Iconic comes with advanced Level 2 driving capabilities, offering smooth handling in city traffic with cooperative steering and acceleration. Future versions could move toward Level 4 automation, allowing full relaxation on highways an...

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howcasing a range of innovative models, including newly developed Grand Toro XL, Citiport 12 Class 2, and electric vehicles, Novociti Volt, Citivolt, and Novo Volt. The Grand Toro XL is the redesigned version of Anadolu Isuzu’s Grand Toro, which now comes with 41 seats and increased luggage capacity. The model features larger dimensions, advanced technology, low emissions, an eco-friendly engine, and enhanced safety. The Citiport 12 Class 2 i...

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BYD completes testing of Brazilian SkyRail project, delivers Sao Paulo’s first 22m-long electric bus On October 9, BYD announced the recent completion of testing of the SkyRail project for Metro Line 17 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as well as the delivery of the city’s first 22m-long electric articulated bus powered by a blade battery. The 6.7km-long Line 17 monorail adopts BYD’s SkyRail system and related core technologies, while featuring 14 fiv...

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ility to change color, will be installed on all four sides of the building. The building includes a seven-story atrium capped by a skylight and the headlight cover of a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette. The move to Hudson’s Detroit marks GM’s return to Woodward Avenue, near its first headquarters in the city, at 127-129 Woodward Avenue, from 1911 to 1923. GM relocated to the famous Albert Kahn-designed General Motors Building at 3044 West Grand Boulev...

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brands, such as ALO and Tecovas.  Completed portions of the Hudson’s Detroit office building include a seven-story atrium set to offer food and beverages, a recreation area, and underground parking. A rooftop lounge and event venue are scheduled to open in 2026, providing panoramic views of the city. The entire building is expected to be open in 2027. The development stands on the site of the historic former J.L. Hudson Department Store that ...

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e market, and promote digital transformation. Registration records will now be linked to the VNeID app, removing the need for paper documents and improving administrative efficiency.  The fee reduction applies nationwide, with particularly significant savings for residents in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Experts highlight that the measure helps maintain buyer confidence, sustain market demand, and aligns with the government’s broader goals of a...

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-be-revealed mid-size EV pickup starting in 2027 using a new production process, it will not be the company’s only plant to see investment and upgrading in that state. The Ford Kentucky Truck plant will also be getting some upgrades soon, according to the local Courier Journal which reported that city work permits were issued in August regarding property east of the facility, which builds the larger Ford Super Duty trucks, Ford Expedition SUV, ...

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optimal allocation and efficient use of resources. Additionally, the optimization of production sites and logistics networks will improve costs, quality, and lead times. By the end of 2028, the five domestic truck production sites will be consolidated into three locations: Kawasaki Plant (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Koga Plant (Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture), and Nitta Plant (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture). Hino’s Hamura plant will be tr...

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Japan’s Logistics and Road Transport Director-General indicates possibility of further action on EV Motors Japan In an interview with the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun and other media, Mr. Dai Ishihara, Director General of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Road Transport Bureau, stated about EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EV Motors Japan, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City), which has been ordered by the Ministry to con...

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00-V system, delivering 480 kW power and 5,100 Nm torque. Its advanced powertrain offers up to 550 km range on a single charge and supports ultra-fast charging to reduce downtime. The ED12 all-electric double-decker bus can carry up to 126 passengers and provides up to 560 km range per charge under city conditions. It is built with a lightweight 6000-series aluminium-alloy body and features a 10-layer battery safety system. Based on CRRC EV press...

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and Air sedan, as compared with 2,781 units in the same period in 2024 before production of the Gravity began. During Q3 2025, Lucid produced 3,891 vehicles at its assembly plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, with more than 1,000 additional vehicles built for final assembly at its King Abdullah Economic City Plant in Saudi Arabia.  In comparison, Lucid produced 1,805 vehicles in Q3 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Lucid produced...

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TEMSA, Turkiye unveils Avenue Neo and new Prestij at Busworld 2025 On October 4, 2025, TEMSA unveiled its new Avenue Neo electric city bus at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The company also debuted New Prestij, making its European debut at the event. The Avenue Neo is a new 9-meter electric bus which is built on the MD9 Electricity platform. It is powered by a TM4 265 kW electric motor and a 384-kWh battery system with liquid cooling. The b...

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Kanagawa Prefecture to collect information on companies that accept workers leaving Nissan Kanagawa Prefecture has announced a plan to establish a scheme to gather information on companies that are willing to accept workers leaving Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) due to the vehicle production halt at the automaker’s Oppama Plant (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture). With the vehicle production stoppage at the Oppama Plant, some workers will be ...

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Aichi Steel’s Chita Plant to commercialize hydrogen gas combustion Aichi Steel Corporation (Aichi Steel) announced that some steel material heating furnaces located in its Chita Plant (Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture) will bring hydrogen gas combustion into commercial use. The Chita Plant plans to install new hydrogen production equipment by 2030, which will annually supply 1,600 tons of hydrogen. This will allow the plant to reduce 10,000 tons of...

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Blink Charging receives EV infrastructure contract for Richmond Blink Charging Co. announced that it has won a contract to develop an EV charging network for the City of Richmond. Blink will work with four other vendors to provide public charging solutions for Richmond residents and visitors. Under the contract, Blink will work with the City of Richmond to identify charging infrastructure needs and deploy infrastructure throughout the city. Blink...

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