n September 2025. The vehicle previews the future of Skoda’s estate models and represents a step forward in its Modern Solid design language, while also celebrating the brand’s 130-year heritage and focus on sustainability. The Vision O has a sleek, modern look with smooth lines, an aerodynamic shape, a steep front windscreen, and a sloping roof of Skoda estate cars. The name “Vision O” reflects the idea of circularity, focusing on recycl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

UK launches public consultation on self-driving passenger services On July 21, UK Roads Minister launched a public consultation on the new Automated Passenger Services (APS) permitting scheme. This will shape how self-driving taxis, private-hire vehicles, and buses are regulated in Great Britain. The focus will be on safety, innovation, world-leading rules, and accessibility. Self-driving vehicles aim to cut road collisions caused by human error...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/21

—including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), auto component manufacturers, policymakers, academia, and end users—to address challenges such as technological advancements and infrastructure development. Seven Sub-Committees, comprising experts from government, industry, and academia, will shape the roadmap with key milestones set for 2030, 2037, and 2047. Based on the PIB India press release (Release ID: 2145507)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

oods come from. The event brought together leaders from various sectors such as automotive, chemicals, energy, steel, and more, along with international trade associations i.e. ACEA, Eurobat, and others. As global supply chains grow more complex, the input from these industry stakeholders will help shape priorities, long-term goals, and key actions for the future of EU trade policy. The feedback will also contribute to the current review of the E...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

China’s June vehicle production, sales volumes increase 11.4% y/y, 13.8% y/y, respectively On July 10, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for June 2025. According to the CAAM, in the first half of 2025, China’s automobile market stayed in good shape, with multiple economic indicators growing by double digits year-over-year (y/y). Boosted by the national trade-in po...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

otors. Daido Electronics will invest about JPY 5 billion in its third head plant to increase the monthly production in three stages: to 45 tons by FY 2027, 90 tons by FY 2028, and 140-150 tons by FY 2030. Daido Electronics will improve the yields of the new production line by adopting a “near-net-shape forming method” that produces drive motor magnets that are close to their final shape. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

ion of the right-hand-drive model will begin in July. This marks the company’s first localized production outside of China. Indonesia is expected to become the X9’s leading market outside of China. Through a long-term, tech-driven partnership model, XPeng aims to pioneer AI-powered mobility and shape the future of smart transportation in Indonesia. In partnership with the Erajaya Group, XPeng is establishing a full-value-chain presence, from ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

s a strategic engineering service supplier to Volvo Cars. The relationship between the two companies is based on a shared understanding of values with the aim of driving technological progress and making a relevant contribution to a sustainable and safe future. In addition to the shared ambition to shape the mobility solutions of tomorrow, Volvo Cars benefits from the flexible access to resources of Bertrandt's internationally positioned teams of...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

cted as an excellent paper at the conference, the company said. This generative AI model can integrate and analyze text and image information to precisely convert only specific parts of the image. One example is the ability to change particular conditions, such as weather, time of the day, and road shape, based on a road image captured in daylight. The company plans to implement this solution across its data management to enhance productivity and...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

60: Under 2 seconds GM-estimated ¼ mile: Under 9 seconds There is no physical connection between the two power sources on ZR1X, and the electrified propulsion system does not require a plug-in as charging takes place through regenerative efforts from the front drive unit. While retaining the same shape and size of the E-Ray front drive unit, the ZR1X unit pairs strengthened internal components and improvements in energy deployment to generate a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

MAN Truck unveils ebus strategy and plans for fully automated bus On June 16, MAN Truck announced that it is moving forward with plans to develop a fully automated city bus by 2030 to help shape the future of urban mobility. To build expertise, the company is partnering with tech leaders and working on pilot projects such as MINGA, which tests automated ebuses in real-world conditions. MAN has also participated in other initiatives such as @City ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Cadillac launches top line LYRIQ-V in Europe On June 10, Cadillac unveiled the Lyriq-V to coincide with the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans race, where Cadillac has four specially prepared LMDh racecars entered. “The decision to unveil this model at Le Mans was intentional — a tribute to our racing legacy and a demonstration of how the insights gained on the track can shape the future of electric mobility,” said Pere Brugal, Managing Director an...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

ghting with animations along the dash and doors upon entry   •    A smoother ride with new bushings and suspension design   •    Adaptive driving beams   •    New exterior styling for Model S Plaid, optimized for high-speed stability (with deeper front-end air diffusers and boxier shape in the front end)   •    More space for 3rd row occupants and cargo in the Model X (Tesla posting with video on June 12, 2025)  ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

joined the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), further strengthening its presence in the local automotive industry. As a member of CAMPI, which accounts for over 92% of the country’s auto sales, VinFast will work alongside other leading automotive players to help shape policies, programs, and industry standards that support innovation and sustainable growth. The Vietnam-based EV maker’s membership in CAMPI hi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

belt, debuting in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026, uses real-time data from the car’s sensors to adapt to both traffic conditions and the person wearing it, offering better protection. The new multi-adaptive safety belt adjusts protection using data from sensors, based on a person’s size, shape, and seating position. It is achieved by increasing the number of load-limiting profile variations, which manage the force applied to the occupa...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

ions (CCS) operator of IACMI–The Composites Institute, to put the concept to the test with a 3D print a large battery enclosure mold, complete with intricate internal features. Using a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) additive manufacturing process at Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions, two near-net-shape dies were printed from stainless steel ER410 wire. The GMAW process uses an electric arc to melt a consumable wire electrode to build up metal l...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

p compared to the previous generation, with a wet grip rating of B under the European tire labeling. It will be available in 64 sizes from 16 to 20 inches, starting from July 2025. The CrossClimate 3 Sport is designed to support sporty and high-performance vehicles. Thanks to Dynamic-Response and V-Shape technologies, it provides precise handling in all road conditions, including wintry roads, with an A rating for wet grip. The tire will be avail...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

ansion and first center in the Nordic region. The new technology center is based in Lindholmen Science Park, will serve European OEMs and customers throughout the Nordic region. The center plans to grow quickly and aims to hire around 100 people within a year. The location supports KPIT’s goal to shape the future of mobility by working closely with clients, talent, and partners. Based on KPIT and Invest in Gothenburg press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

m impact, fire, and corrosion. It is significantly lighter than traditional metal alternatives and provides thermal insulation to improve energy management for a longer driving range. The plate can withstand extreme temperatures and meets the requirements for impact resistance. It springs back into shape without structural loss or deformation even after repeated exposure to stones and road debris. It is based on long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) tec...

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sign, a next-gen steering feel and contributes to comfortable driving. With the use of steer-by-wire system which controls the angle of the tires via electrical signals, it eliminates the need to turn the steering wheel multiple times, such as when making U-turns or parking. This realizes a stylish shape that resembles an airplane yoke. In achieving this design, Toyoda Gosei adopted the technology it has cultivated in ergonomics-based design for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14