ACEA announces major recommendations for upcoming Commission’s Automotive Package On December 1, the Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) listed five major recommendations for the upcoming Commission’s Automotive Package.  ACEA suggested a bolder approach to regulatory simplification in the automotive sector, supported by dedicated industrial policy tools and synchronised with key demand-side stimu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

mpanies. We interviewed Yoshitaka Suitou of the Public Relations Section of the Corporate Planning Office of JTEKT. Q1. In the concept of your booth there is the phrase “the excitement of moving”. What does this mean? A1. Steering and driving itself are made easier by applying steer-by-wire technology. This technology reduces the burden of driving and ultimately makes car travel more enjoyable and exciting. This is one example that we mean. Q...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

China to mandate minimum vehicle 0-100km/h acceleration time of 5s China’s National Public Service Platform for Standards Information (NPSPSI) recently announced that the Ministry of Public Security is soliciting public opinions on the “Technical Specifications for Safety of Power-driven Vehicles Operating on Roads” (the Draft). One new technical requirement is proposed to be added to the Draft, that is, passenger vehicles, upon power-on or...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

Tesla’s backup plan for Cybercab includes steering wheel, pedals In Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk laid out plans to begin production soon on the driverless Cybercab, saying the company plans to build millions of these two-seat EVs at Gigafactory Texas starting in 2026, each priced under USD 30,000, that have no steering wheels and pedals. Tesla has now admitted it may have to fit the Cybercab with conventional controls if it wants t...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

JMS 2025: Lexus unveils six-wheeled LS Concept, redefining LS as Luxury Space On October 29, Lexus Chief Branding Officer Simon Humphries took the stage at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9) being held at Tokyo Big Sight and unveiled the LS Concept minivan. He began by explaining that with the Century brand at the top of Toyota's products, Lexus will become the center of luxury and will be...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Malaysian Automotive Association welcomes govt.’s move on lemon law Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) expressed support for the government’s announcement on the amendment of the Consumer Protection Act 1999 to include a lemon law. The move follows a six-month feasibility study in 2024, which highlighted the need for a dedicated legal framework to address gaps in automotive consumer protection. No timelin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Philippines’ DOE clarifies xEV number coding exemption in Metro Manila On October 8, 2025, the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) clarified that owners of electric vehicles do not need additional certification to qualify for the number coding exemption on Metro Manila roads. This statement responds to a recent advisory from the Philippine National Police–Highway Patrol Group, which suggested that certification from the DOE was required...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Vietnam’s government lowers costs for first-time vehicle registration amid slowing auto market On October 3, 2025, the Vietnamese Government issued Decision No. 1891/QĐ-TTg, effective September 3, 2025, to simplify administrative procedures under the Ministry of Public Security.  One of the main measures is a 30% reduction in fees for first-time vehicle registration and number plates when applications are submitted through the national public...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

rough tacking operations.” The goal behind this process is a faster build rate to lower costs.  “In described examples, a modular vehicle architecture allows for the assembly of a vehicle in sections, which are then joined in a final assembly operation. This approach eliminates the traditional need for welding stamped panels and applying secondary coatings or painting at the full vehicle assembly level. Instead, the vehicle can be constructe...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

ingent of Chinese OEMs were present, including Aito, BYD Auto (BYD and Denza), Changan (Avatr and Deepal), Chery (Jaecoo and Omoda), Dongfeng (Forthing), FAW (Hongqi), GAC Group (GAC and Aion), Leapmotor, and Xpeng. In addition, there was an increased cohort of European manufacturers, with the only notable absentees being Stellantis (excluding Opel) and Tesla. As an industry analyst at the show, my main purpose was to gather as much information a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Anhui Province opens six expressway sections for ICV testing According to multiple press releases dated September 10, Anhui Province recently opened six expressway sections for the testing of intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs). Under the principles of “well-equipped road facilities, completely no tunnels, few long-slope road sections, and low traffic volumes”, Hefei City designated specific expressway sections with a total mileage of 156.2...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

IAA Mobility 2025: ProLogium, Taiwan, signs MoU with Rimac Technology On September 8, ProLogium Technology and Rimac Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the IAA Mobility Show. The platform integrates ProLogium’s “Superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery”. Rimac Technology will bring its expertise in designing scalable, high-performance battery packs.  They will work on developing a battery pack ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy announces AV framework to modernize safety standards On September 4, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching three rulemakings to modernize Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for vehicles with automated driving systems.  These changes will deliver on the agency’s Automated Vehicle Framework, which is part of Duffy’s i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

an took the stage in a room that will be purposed as a customer center and potentially a delivery location, and reiterated the company's plan to start production beginning in Q4 2026. The company is currently considering the idea of customers taking delivery of their EV pickups at the plant. Barman noted that, unlike traditional pickups built with up to 6,000 parts, the Slate will be assembled with just 600 parts. The Blank Slate has roll-up wind...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

ges, the battery-electric vehicle market share remains low i.e., about 15% for cars, 9% for vans, and 3.5% for trucks. Some EU markets are showing signs of progress, but many customers remain wary of switching to alternative powertrains. To boost EV adoption, stronger and longer-term incentives are needed, such as cheaper charging, subsidies, tax breaks, and better city access. Supporting multiple technologies, not just EVs, will help consumers s...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Stellantis unveils Leapmotor C10 all-wheel drive with 585 hp electric SUV On August 6, Stellantis unveiled the new Leapmotor C10 with 81.9kWh AWD, a powerful electric SUV that will debut at the Zurich Auto Show in October 2025. It is designed for drivers who want more range, faster charging, and strong performance without sacrificing comfort. The model features next-gen technology and an 800V platform. It comes with dual motors, all-wheel drive, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

almost 2.2 million units, but its volumes have declined every year since, falling to just 1.29 million units in 2024. Meanwhile, its market share also slumped from almost 13% in 2019 to 8% in 2024. As a result, Stellantis has slipped behind competitors such as Hyundai Group and Honda Group, and is now only the sixth-bestselling OEM in the US. Results in the first half of 2025 suggest that there is no immediate relief on the way for the Detroit-b...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

Stellantis’ Mobilisights partners with Hiboo, France for hardware-free fleet monitoring solution On July 9, Stellantis announced that its connectivity platform, Mobilisights has partnered with Hiboo, French based machine data platform, to offer smarter and easier vehicle management. Mobilisights provides vehicle data directly from Stellantis-connected cars, while Hiboo turns this data into useful insights for businesses. Through the partnership...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Wh capacity. These batteries use nickel, manganese, and cobalt. Starting in 2025, the eCitaro fuel cell bus will offer a new "H2 Mode," allowing it to run fully on hydrogen in certain cases. In this mode, the fuel cell will act as a range extender which charges the battery while driving, so there's no need to plug in during stops. From 2026, all eCitaro models will get NMC4 batteries, offering higher capacity, longer range, and faster charging up...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Geely says no new plant in Indonesia; Local assembly proceeds with partner Reported on June 13, 2025, Geely confirmed it will not build a new manufacturing plant in Indonesia, aligning with its global decision to halt the construction of new facilities and the expansion of existing ones due to what it describes as “serious overcapacity” in the global automotive industry. Nevertheless, Geely remains committed to the Indonesian market. The comp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16