s 75.7%.In the first eleven months of 2025, total vehicle production decreased 16.7% (y/y) to 710,298 units. The passenger car production was down 9.4% to 665,235 units, commercial vehicle was down 62.0% to 45,063 units.Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said Car production is normalising following August’s cyber incident and, with the manufacture of a new EV model starting this week in Sunderland, the sector can look forward with some optimism. Growth is...

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nd partners’ vehicles, offering customers new, added value, based on in-car digital experiences and efficient remote support. (Masayuki Itakura, Innovation Project Manager; Atsushi Maehara, Key Account Manager) Q3. In the age of SDVs, how are you responding to security and safety concerns such as cyber attacks in terms of mobility? A3. Valeo has positioned itself as a leader in automotive cybersecurity by heavily investing in advanced, security...

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ths of 2025, total vehicle production decreased 17.0% (y/y) to 644,366 units. The passenger car production was down 10.2% to 602,109 units, commercial vehicle was down 60.1% to 42,257 units. Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Another difficult month for UK vehicle production as the impact of the earlier cyber attack continued to be felt. Growth is on the horizon, however, and Government has recognised the automotive industry as a pillar of national st...

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end-to-end support to OEMs, covering concept design, embedded electronics, software development, and scalable production, with a focus on fast innovation and automotive‑grade reliability. It aims to integrate hardware, software, and manufacturing into one setup to help OEMs roll out intelligent, cyber‑secure connected vehicle platforms. Based on ConnectM Technology Solutions' social media update...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

GlobalData blog: Cybersecurity risks inside the powertrain: why EVs need defence at the motor level The powertrain in modern EVs has become a cyber-physical system where software controls motion. Think about driving an Electric Vehicle (EV) on a connected highway. It would be smart, efficient, and always talking to cloud systems, chargers, and sensors. Now imagine how that same car could suddenly speed up or slow down because a malicious command ...

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Toyota Thailand shares key details of Hilux TRAVO and TRAVO-e ahead of Motor Expo showcase Announced on November 10, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand revealed key details of the all-new 9th-generation Hilux TRAVO, following its global premiere in Thailand. Developed under the theme “Tough & Agile,” the new model features a bold “Cyber Sumo” front design inspired by the Shikiri stance, expressing strength, stability, and balance. The Hilux TRAV...

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n Martin expects its wholesale volumes for FY 2025 to fall by a mid-to-high single-digit percentage compared to FY 2024 (i.e., 6,030 units), due to ongoing global economic challenges i.e., U.S. tariffs, China’s new ultra-luxury car taxes, and possible supply chain issues especially after a recent cyber incident at a major UK carmaker are continue to impact the market. The company expects stronger results in Q4 2025 and beyond, supported by an e...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

y) to 582,250 units. The passenger car production was down 8.4% to 543,099 units, commercial vehicle was down 58.1% to 39,151 units. Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "September’s performance comes as no surprise given the total loss of production at Britain’s biggest automotive employer following a cyber incident. While the situation has improved, the sector remains under immense pressure. The Industrial Strategy, launched by the Prime Minister, ...

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Chery's Omoda unveils C4 cyber-mecha crossover According to the press release from Omoda Russia on October 20, Omoda Russia unveiled the C4 mecha crossover previously known as C3 at the Omoda and Jaecoo International Customer Summit. Omoda C4 features a bold “cyber-mecha” design, defined by sharp, angular lines and a lightning bolt motif that runs through its headlights, sides, and rear. With this model, Omoda highlights personalization throu...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

tion, this i.MX 952 family integrates an EdgeLock Secure Enclave (Advanced Profile) which supports both classic cryptography and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to protect devices from quantum attacks. It meets security standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 21434 and IEC 62443, European Cyber Resilient Act and Euro NCAP. It is expected to begin sampling in 1H/2026. (From a press release dated October 21, 2025)...

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for digital transformation (DX) such as the establishment of data sharing foundations. The two companies will offer a service that combines a controller unit that can be added to existing production facilities with IT solutions, improves operating efficiencies through data sharing, and strengthens cyber-security measures. Omron Corporation and NTT Docomo Business will also collaborate with automakers and Tier-1 parts suppliers to expand sales an...

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JLR announces phased production restart and supplier financing following cyber incident On October 7, JLR announced the next steps in the phased restart of its operations, along with a new financing solution to support the cash flow of qualifying JLR suppliers, as the company resumes production of its world-class vehicles following a cyber incident. JLR will begin a phased restart of its manufacturing operations on October 8, 2025. The production...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

hicle health monitoring. ECOLIFE e12 incorporates a proprietary ADAS with obstacle detection, error correction for safe transit, and a suite of safety features including Advanced Emergency Braking (AEBS), collision warning, lane departure alerts, pedestrian and cyclist safety, blind spot detection, cyber protection, speed assistance, fire detection/suppression, and a 360-degree camera. To strengthen European operations, JBM EV has established its...

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UK Government offers JLR with GBP 1.5 billion loan guarantee to support supply chain On September 28, the UK Government announced it will support Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a loan guarantee of up to GBP 1.5 billion, providing certainty to its supply chain following a recent cyber-attack. The loan, backed by UK Export Finance under the Export Development Guarantee, will be repaid over five years and will strengthen JLR’s cash reserves to suppo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

overnment cannot forecast the U.S. Trump administration’s moves and will step up efforts to avoid a rehash of an argument over high tariffs. The CEV subsidies are determined individually by assessing companies and vehicles in several categories such as vehicle performance, maintenance system, and cyber security measures. The program provides up to JPY 900,000 for the purchase of an EV and JPY 2.55 million for an FCV. The U.S., however, regards ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

JLR, UK extends production halt till October 1, 2025 On September 23, JLR announced that it has extended the ongoing halt in production until October 1, 2025, following the recent cyber incident. The company has informed that the decision was made to provide clarity for the coming week as it continues its investigation and works on a phased restart of operations. Additionally, Business Secretary Peter Kyle and Industry Minister Chris McDonald met...

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JLR extends production halt until September 24, 2025 On September 16, Jaguar Land Rover informed that the ongoing halt in production due to the recent cybersecurity incident has been extended until September 24, 2025. The forensic investigation into the cyber incident is ongoing, and the company is thoroughly assessing the various stages needed for a controlled restart of its global operations, a process that will take time. Based on JLR press re...

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Aston Martin to adopt Pirelli Cyber Tyre technology for future models Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has agreed to collaborate with Aston Martin on integrating Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre technology into Aston Martin’s future vehicles. Cyber Tyre is the world’s first system that collects real-time data from sensors embedded directly in the tires, processes it using Pirelli’s proprietary software and algorithms, and communicates with the vehicle...

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Jaguar Land Rover announces data breach due to cyber incident On September 10, JLR announced that it has been working around the clock with third-party cybersecurity specialists to restart its global applications in a controlled and secure manner. The company believes that some data may have been affected and has informed the relevant regulators. The forensic investigation is continuing, and the company will contact individuals if it is determin...

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e research and development activities in several advanced areas. These include initiatives under the National Quantum Mission as they pertain to mobility, applications for flexible electronics, and new blockchain technology use cases. The collaboration will also address secure software development, cyber forensics, cryptography, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) research and validation, as well as digital cockpit and human-machine interface (HMI) sys...

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