will lead discussions with U.S. counterparts. Carney said Canada also plans to pursue additional trade agreements next year and has updated provincial leaders on the talks. The U.S. has raised concerns ahead of the USMCA review, including Canada’s dairy policies, restrictions on alcohol, digital services laws, and some provincial procurement measures. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said issues involving Mexico will also be part of th...

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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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l mobility journey. This collaboration brings together FAW’s engineering capabilities and Western Auto’s strong local presence, enabling them to deliver dependable commercial vehicles and aftersales support. Established in the year 2000, Western Auto has been a reliable provider of products and services across a wide spectrum of industries and commercial sectors. Based on Western Auto social media updates...

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utput value of CNY 36 billion since 2025, including nearly CNY 20 billion in the WEDZ. On the same day, six Yuechuang Tech business divisions signed agreements on cooperation in areas such as powertrains, energy ecosystems, thermal management systems, intelligent driving, and automotive aftermarket services with the WEDZ. From a DFMC press release and Hubei Provincial People’s Government press releases 1/2...

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c mobility solutions in the Philippines. Joint initiatives will focus on deploying electric vehicle fleets, expanding charging infrastructure, and introducing sustainable transport programs across public and private sectors. The collaboration targets large-scale applications, including ride-hailing services, logistics operators, transport corridors, and government fleets, alongside the phased development of a nationwide charging network. These ef...

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new areas of business, we will be engaged in all sorts of mobility, such as human monitoring, smart infrastructure assets, and transport mobility. In creating the future of these areas, the company will collaborate with Mitsubishi Electric's digital platform, Serendie, which creates cross-business services by making use of data. Furthermore, we will jointly create new value together with customers and partners by leveraging Mitsubishi Electric M...

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-wide display with a new operating concept and the AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in the iX3. BMW is the first carmaker to integrate Amazon’s Alexa+ technology into its vehicles, enabling more advanced voice interaction. The feature will also be demonstrated at Amazon’s Devices & Services Exhibit. BMW iX3 introduces new design and technology that will influence BMW’s future lineup. These technologies will be rolled out across...

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by 2030.  Yandex's ML model, based on the analysis of anonymized data on cities, traffic patterns, and user habits, will help forecast charging demand and select specific zones for the construction of new charging stations. Yandex will also add information about Rosatom's charging stations to its services.  Based on Rosatom press release...

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aiMotive, Hungary, and Macnica, Japan, partner for AI-powered data virtualization On December 11, aiMotive partnered with its Japanese distributor, Macnica, to introduce a new data collection and processing environment powered by the aiData Platform. This platform enables advanced services such as 4D automated annotation and digital twin generation from camera and LiDAR sensor data. aiMotive and Macnica will support the Japanese automotive indust...

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rformance through NVP-based sodium-ion pouch cells under the ANRF, MAHA EV project, with laboratory-scale validation completed and field testing currently in progress. Voltasun, a materials-to-cells startup specialising in battery active materials, cell manufacturing, consultancy, scale-up, and R&D services. The collaboration will be executed in two phases: Phase I covers the supply of 80 pouch cells by ARCI and performance validation with feedb...

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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 directly within the vehicle, without disrupting the driving experience. (From a press release dated December 16, 2025)...

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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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lans to first roll out the business for buses and robot (autonomous driving) taxis in collaboration with automakers, autonomous driving system developers, transportation companies, and local governments. NTT Mobility will also collaborate with other NTT group companies to provide autonomous driving services that satisfy local needs, develop common operating support systems, standardize work operations and improve their efficiency. It plans to est...

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e country. Grupo Purdy will offer VWCO’s Delivery, Constellation, and Meteor truck families, as well as the 17.260 urban bus model, targeting logistics operators, public transport providers, corporate fleets, and independent carriers. The company highlighted its focus on providing full aftersales services, including maintenance, repairs, and parts supply, backed by trained technical teams and a growing nationwide dealership network. VWCO stated...

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nology is a key enabler of the connected car experience.  For drivers and passengers, it supports high-speed in-car Wi-Fi, seamless streaming and app updates, and wireless map or software downloads. For automakers, WLAN supports the delivery of over-the-air updates, subscription-based infotainment services, and data uploads.  Based on Nokia press release...

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cedes-Benz VLE combines the smooth ride and handling of a limousine with the flexibility of an MPV. It offers up to eight seats and a modern, innovative interior. The VLE lineup will include practical models for families and active lifestyles, as well as premium versions designed for luxury shuttle services. Based on Mercedes-Benz press release...

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Japan’s next transport policy basic plan to aim to utilize 10,000 autonomous vehicles for transportation services The Japanese government will revise its “basic plan on transport policies” by the end of March 2026 (end of FY2025). Over the next five years, the government aims to eliminate “transportation gap” areas and promote the utilization of digital technology. It will also utilize about 10,000 autonomous vehicles for transportation...

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ce as part of its long-term strategy. The aim is to become more competitive, innovative, and sustainable. As part of this process, up to 2,500 jobs could be reduced. These changes are intended to simplify processes, speed up decision-making, and focus more on markets and future growth areas such as services, digital business, global growth regions, and new technologies. In the coming weeks, Voith will review different options together with employ...

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Aurobay Technologies expands digital transformation partnership with HCLTech, India On December 15, 2025, Aurobay Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, expanded its IT partnership with HCLTech to cover SAP, Siemens Teamcenter PLM, and related integration services in Sweden and China. HCLTech will manage and optimise these systems using its AI Force platform, with the scope spanning SAP operations, engineering systems, integration services...

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neer Corporation announced it is developing an AI agent with Microsoft Foundry for next-level in-vehicle infotainment (IVI). While Pioneer has collaborated with Microsoft since 2023, in this latest collaboration, Pioneer uses Microsoft Foundry to enhance the user experience (UX) of its products and services. This AI agent provides improved versatility and expandability, facilitated by its scalable design and Microsoft’s AI and cloud technologie...

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