to lead the market, with sales reaching 3 million units, followed by the B- and D- segments which will each exceed 1.5 million units by the end of the decade, as shown in the chart below. Leading European OEMs are broadening their hybrid vehicle lineups—especially Mild Hybrids (MHEVs), alongside Full Hybrids (FHEVs) and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs)—in order to meet consumer demand and comply with CO2 emissions regulations, while also managing the...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

Uno Minda, India to take full control of traction motor JV, approves investment in EV subsidiary On December 1, Uno Minda Limited announced that its Board of Directors had approved the acquisition of the entire 49.90% equity stake held by Buehler Motor GmbH in Uno Minda Buehler Motor Private Limited (UMBM), making UMBM a wholly owned subsidiary of Uno Minda. UMBM currently manufactures traction motors based on electronically commutated DC (EC‑D...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Ford EV truck postponement results in legal fight between program suppliers A lawsuit resulting from Ford Motors’ change of plans for a new EV truck was filed in Oakland County Circuit Court. Nexteer is being sued by tier-two supplier Swoboda Inc., after Ford decided to postpone its next-generation P800 TE1 full-size electric pickup program until at least 2028. Swoboda, a German supplier with a factory in Kentwood, Michigan, sued its tier-one c...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

specific U.S. cities where it will launch Robotaxi next. After launching in Austin, Texas, in late June and San Francisco Bay Area of California a few weeks later, Tesla has been attempting to expand its Robotaxi service to new states and cities in the U.S. The Robotaxi ride-hailing service details change with each jurisdiction it operates, as regulations vary.     • In Austin, Tesla operates the Robotaxi service with a safety monitor that d...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

Honda FY2025 H1 operating profit down 41.0%, lowers full-year outlook due to tariffs and chip shortage On November 7, Honda announced its earnings results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY2025). For the first six months of FY2025, Honda’s consolidated sales revenue decreased by 1.5% year-over-year (YoY) to JPY 10.6 trillion and operating profit was down 41.0% YoY to JPY 438.1 billion. Factors contributing to the change...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

BMW Group’s deliveries increased by 2.4% YoY to 1,795,734 units. In this period, electrified models accounted for 26.2% of total sales, increased from 23.3% in 2024, with BEVs representing 18.0%, also increased from 16.8% in 2024. For the fiscal year 2025, the BMW Group is confirming its adjusted full-year guidance as of October 7. Despite weaker demand in China’s fourth quarter, the company still anticipates slight overall sales growth for 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

a single-motor (160kW/280Nm) FWD system, delivering a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 7.8s. A 35.95kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery completes the powertrain, with a charging time of 40 minutes from 30% to 80% state-of-charge (SoC). The standard-range variant is powered by an intelligent hybrid full-time 4WD system with P1, P3, and P4 motors (270kW/470Nm in total), delivering a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 6.4s. A 25kWh lithium-iron phos...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

tep back, contract manufacturers left idle Companies such as Magna Steyr in Austria, Valmet Automotive in Finland, and VDL Nedcar in the Netherlands traditionally built additional models for Europe’s automakers. These included low-volume projects or temporary runs when in-house plants operated at full capacity. Today, however, consolidation sweeps across the industry and the phase-out of many Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle lines leave...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

CARIAD builds unified Software Stack with global partnerships for VW brands On September 11, CARIAD developed a software that leads this change by driving innovation, guiding customer decisions, and giving Volkswagen Group a strong advantage. The key to this transformation is the Group Software Stack, a toolkit of core software technologies and architectures used across brands and regions. It is developed in-house for full control but also streng...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

and adaptive air suspension. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 280 km/h, or 305 km/h with an optional package. Regarding safety, the RS Q8 Performance is equipped with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist with emergency assist, lane change and rear traffic assist, exit warning, Audi Pre Sense front and rear, 360° camera, Full LED Matrix headlights, OLED taillights, and Park Assis...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with a power of 150 hp. The engine is paired with a 7-speed robotic gearbox. It will have a 2,670 mm wheelbase. The TENET T7 crossover was created with a deep understanding of the Russian climate and operating conditions. It will have a curved panel that combines two full-color 12.3-inch HD screens to form a single digital space. The car acts as an intelligent assistant thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 8155 proces...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Sono Motors, Germany rebrands as SonoSolar to lead solar mobility integration On August 3, Sono Motors GmbH announced its rebranding to SonoSolar. This change finally reflects the completion of its strategy shift back in 2023, concluding its history as a solar car OEM and marking a clear next chapter in its evolution as a leading solar technology provider. Legally, it remains Sono Motors GmbH, but it will operate and communicate under the brand n...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

Hyundai introduces updated 2026 KONA with more power in Europe On August 1, Hyundai introduced an updated 2026 KONA model, launched in line with the new Euro 6E-Bis standard, offering more power across both gasoline and hybrid versions, with no change in price. The updated KONA model offers increased power across the entire range. The 1.0 T-GDI turbo gasoline engine with a manual transmission now delivers 115 hp of power output, up from 100 hp. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

n rural areas, helping people who can't drive and improving local transport links. The consultation comes after the government decided to fast-track self-driving vehicle trials to spring 2026. These trials will be the first to run without a safety driver and may allow public booking through apps. A full rollout could happen after the Automated Vehicles Act is fully implemented from the second half of 2027. Speeding up these pilots supports the go...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/21

l models produced locally. However, this target represents only a small fraction of Thailand’s annual vehicle sales, which totaled 566k units in 2024 and nearly 1 mn units in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the limited scope of the program may not be sufficient to drive substantial change in the overall industry. Additionally, high household debt, coupled with the prevailing economic climate, may deter consumers from taking on ad...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

rice increases ranging from USD 1,500 for base Select Standard Range models to USD 2,500 for Select Extended Range models in the U.S. market. A Ford spokesperson represented the increases as “usual” mid-year pricing actions, “combined with some tariffs we are facing. We have not passed on the full cost of tariffs to our customers.” Regarding production, “We do not plan on making any adjustments to lowering the production of vehicles and...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

GM’s EV-only plan for Orion Assembly Plant could change On April 29, a report said that General Motors is reevaluating the vehicle segment and powertrain types slated for production at its Orion Assembly Plant and may not exclusively produce fully electric vehicles after its retooling, citing two people familiar with the matter, as GM adjusts production to address consumer demand. GM planned to relaunch the Orion plant after a USD 4 billion ret...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

onents plant in Rochester, New York, that their hours will be reduced as they move move to a shorter work week as it adjusts EV production volume at several other facilities. In a statement, GM described the layoffs as tied to a “supply chain constraint”. From December 2024 to date, this latest change has brought the total of part-time and full-time employees who have been laid off or had their positions scaled back at the plant to 200 of the...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

Renault to take full control of Indian manufacturing operations, amends new alliance agreement On March 31, Renault Group announced that it will acquire Nissan's 51% stake in their joint venture, Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL). This transaction will give Renault full ownership of RNAIPL upon completion, which is expected by the end of H1 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. The deal includes two key components: a share pur...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

minimum charging time of 12 minutes from 10% to 80% SoC, a CLTC range of 680km, and a power consumption of 15.6kWh/100km. The 2025 G9 adopts the XPeng AIOS cockpit, which contains a Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8295P high-performance chip, dual 14.96-inch 2.4K-resolution intelligent displays, a 10.25-inch full-LCD instrument panel, and the Xopera 2.0 audio system as standard. The model comes standard with the Turing AI Intelligent Driving System with du...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18