a massive portfolio that serves as a trial by fire. Since joining in June 2025 as executive vice president, global product, and chief product officer, Anderson has been tasked with overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle for both ICE- and electric-powered vehicles, including hardware, software, services and user experience. Anderson is well-known in the EV community. Before joining GM, Anderson designed, developed and launched several industr...

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Hubject and Numocity partner to develop charging networks in India, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East On December 17, Hubject announced a partnership with Numocity, a leading eMobility software platform provider. This partnership integrates Hubject's ISO 15118-based Plug&Charge technology into Numocity's charging management platform, enabling CPOs and eMobility Service Providers to benefit from a single contract to offer seamless, automated charging ...

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ional retail footprint, increase brand visibility, and accelerate new product development and launches.  The electric motorcycle maker aims to achieve cost‑of‑goods‑sold break‑even by March 2026 and targets EBITDA break‑even by 2027 as it scales its network to 150 exclusive showrooms and service centres by March 2026 and 500 outlets over the following two years across India.​ Oben’s operations are based on a vertically integrated ...

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Exicom, India rolls out Exicom One service for large scale EV charger deployment On December 18, 2025, Exicom Tele-Systems Limited launched Exicom One, a turnkey EV charging deployment and operations solution that bundles site assessment, civil and electrical work, charger installation, backend software, and ongoing operations and maintenance into a single service for CPOs, fleets, and EV manufacturers. The offering is intended to support large r...

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Appning by FORVIA partners with Radioline to offer personalized in-car recommendations Appning by FORVIA has collaborated with Radioline, Europe’s premier radio and podcast aggregator, to enhance the in-car content experience. Appning’s service on demand platform will be integrated into Radioline’s automotive application. This integration enables car manufacturers and application developers to offer context-aware, value-adding services dire...

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Hyundai to launch rural mobility service in Japan to boost awareness and car sales ahead of L4 autonomous driving South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) will introduce a new mobility service for rural areas in Japan as early as 2026. The company plans to offer on-demand bus services primarily in areas where public transportation is declining, combining its proprietary fleet management system with its vehicles. Initially, the servic...

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VWCO finds new importer in Costa Rica On December 15, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announced that Grupo Purdy has become the new importer of VW Camiones y Buses in Costa Rica, as part of its strategy to expand in Central America. The partnership is supported by investments in infrastructure, technical training, inventory, and the strengthening of a national service network to support commercial vehicle operations across the country. Grupo Purd...

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bai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai through the Uber app. WeRide Robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas in Dubai. Riders can book a WeRide Robotaxi by selecting the “Autonomous” option on the Uber app. The service currently operates with a vehicle specialist on-board to ensure safety and reliability, paving the way for a fully driverless commercial servi...

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January 2024 in Wanouchi, Gifu Prefecture. The company is working to achieve local production and consumption of renewable energy through the development of a microgrid by building a regional power transmission network and storage facilities. This is based on initiatives such as MaaS (Mobility as a Service) that uses electric buses. - MarkLines visited the YSMC Head Office Factory in May 2024.The YSMC Head Office Factory uses solar panels and gre...

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TomTom’s mapping service adopted for Honda’s ADAS TomTom International BV (TomTom), a Dutch car system maker, announced that its real-time mapping service and driving support area management technology have been adopted for Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s “Honda Sensing 360+” advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). Through TomTom’s cloud-based ADAS solutions, high-precision real-time map data will be provided to vehicles. This enables the d...

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GM Korea commits USD 300 million to secure long-term production in Korea On December 15, multiple sources reported that GM Korea will invest USD 300 million in its production facilities in Korea. The move is widely seen as an effort to dispel withdrawal rumors that resurfaced this year amid U.S. tariff measures and the closure of company-run service centers. On the same day, GM Korea held the “GM Korea Operations 2026 Business Strategy Conferen...

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HOLON leverages PTC’s Windchill+ for autonomous urban shuttle development PTC announced that HOLON, a subsidiary of the Benteler Group, has used its Windchill+ product lifecycle management (PLM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution to develop the HOLON urban, an automotive-standard autonomous Level-4 electric vehicle (EV). HOLON has replaced manual, paper-based processes with this cloud-based PLM to create a fully digital product development e...

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Honda Vietnam announces sales of cars and motorbikes in November 2025 Announced on December 10, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales performance for November 2025. Based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors, HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 208,521 units, down 5.6% YoY. Meanwhile, automobile sales totaled 3,986 units, down 14.0% YoY. (From Honda ...

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r, and better” technical systems. The systems aim to cover logistics vehicles and heavy-duty trucks with an 18-minute fast charging solution; leverage LMX materials and integrated technologies to improve low-temperature performance, reduce weight, and increase battery capacity; and extend battery service life and lower lifecycle costs by technological means. 12 core technologies will be integrated for enhancement of vehicle operating economy an...

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anese subsidiary of U.S.-based MapBox Inc., which handles map information development platforms, has started “Japan Weather Layers (JWLs) specifically tailored to the Japanese market. JWLs provide complicated weather data in a standardized layer format. Mapbox Japan will promote JWLs to OEMs as a service that improves safety and user experience (UX). In Japan, there is great public interest in weather information such as rain cloud radar and is...

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offering launching in early 2026. Autonomy+ will be priced at USD 2,500 (one-time) or USD 49.99 per month and will deliver continuously expanding autonomous capabilities.    • Rivian revealed Rivian Unified Intelligence (RUI), a shared multimodal AI architecture that supports vehicle features, service operations, predictive maintenance, and customer tools. Central to RUI is the Rivian Assistant, a next-gen voice interface launching in early ...

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Peterbilt introduces new electric medium-duty Models 536EV, 537EV, 548EV On December 9, Peterbilt announced the expansion of its EV lineup with all-new medium duty models, including Models 536EV, 537EV and 548EV. The all-new Models 536EV and 537EV are engineered for regional delivery as well as service and utility trucks, while the new Class 8 Model 548EV supports 4x2 tractors and vocational configurations. They feature a distinctive exterior loo...

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n Dettingen unter Teck in Baden-Württemberg. The official rollout in Germany and Austria is planned for the first quarter of 2026, with more European countries added later that year. By 2030, the network is planned to have over 3,000 fast-charging points across Europe. The new Semi-Public Charging service lets companies open their depot chargers to other truck operators during non-busy hours. Daimler Truck connects all partners and offers a Euro...

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lineup. This initiative will enable real-time data logging, over-the-air (OTA) software enhancements, predictive maintenance, and secure OTA diagnostics. By incorporating Sibros’ Deep Connected Platform, Ampere e-bikes aim to benefit from scalable, cloud-based connectivity, empowering riders and service teams with insights into usage patterns, battery health, and operational analytics.  Based on Sibros press release ...

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turing, Yanfeng Automotive will leverage Alibaba Cloud’s full-stack cloud technology to establish a digital production system to enhance production efficiency and process management at its plants across the globe. For management operations, the two companies will collaborate to strengthen digital service capabilities, improve collaboration and decision-making efficiency, and establish a scalable digital management system. (From an Alibaba Cloud...

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