Lotus to introduce PHEV model in China in 2026 On December 12, Lotus Technology Inc. announced that its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model made its public debut on December 5, 2025, through inclusion in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the PRC’s new-vehicle catalogue. As the first PHEV in Lotus’ 77-year history, this marks a key milestone in the brand’s electrification roadmap. The official launch of the model in China is...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Rivian unveils custom silicon, next-gen autonomy, deep AI integration at Autonomy & AI Day On December 11 at its first Autonomy & AI Day, Rivian unveiled its proprietary, purpose-built silicon, outlined its roadmap for next-gen vehicle autonomy, and introduced an evolved software architecture underpinned by artificial intelligence (AI).    • At the heart of Rivian’s technology strategy is the Rivian Autonomy Processor (RAP1), a custom 5nm ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

was led by a global semiconductor leader, with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia joining as strategic investors. The lead investor's focus on advancing critical semiconductor technologies complements VisIC's proprietary D³GaN platform. HKMC's participation underscores its commitment to integrating GaN technology into mass-production EV platforms. The new capital will accelerate VisIC's roadmap, including the release of Gen3 750V GaN dice and power m...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

eo conference. Volkswagen outlined a multi-phase plan to grow in Egypt, beginning with contract manufacturing at the Egyptian-German Automotive Company (EGA). Later, the company aims to build a full automotive factory in the East Port Said industrial zone. The discussion also covered Volkswagen’s roadmap for localizing parts production, improving local supplier capabilities, setting up an R&D center to support technology transfer, and creating ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

South Korea announces plan to enhance the competitiveness of the domestic battery industry The South Korean government unveiled on November 28, 2025, the K-Battery Competitiveness Enhancement Plan to comprehensively support related areas from R&D, supply chain, and industrial infrastructure.  The government will establish a 2035 roadmap for the secondary battery industry and technology by the end of 2025 to present its R&D direction and technica...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

nd entry arm of Toyota, sent the same message in miniature. Its stand included mixed Small EV concepts, smart hybrids and Conventional Kei proposals under a theme of flexible answers for urban and regional users. None of these brands presented BEVs as the inevitable end point. Instead, they treated technology choice as a virtue in itself. It is a very different atmosphere from recent shows in Shanghai or Munich, where centerpiece products sit on ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Bentley revamps Beyond100+ strategy with extended hybrid lineup and new EV On November 5, Bentley Motors updated its Beyond100+ strategy, aligning it with current market trends and customer expectations. The plan includes a major transformation of the Crewe factory, securing Bentley’s long-term future and preparing it for the next generation of vehicles. The company’s revised product roadmap includes extending the range of internal combustion...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

nomous driving capabilities powered by the NVIDIA DRIVE AV platform.  In addition, Lucid aims to deploy a unified AI factory to build smart factories and transform their enterprise leveraging NVIDIA's Industrial AI platform with NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software libraries. Lucid's technology roadmap with NVIDIA begins with eyes-on, point-to-point driving (L2++) for its Gravity SUV. Lucid ultimately aims to offer the first true e...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Luxembourg, presented Luxembourg's national strategy for automated driving. This strategy reflects the government's ambition to make Luxembourg the first European country to allow the deployment of automated driving on its territory by 2028. This strategy is presented as an ambitious and structured roadmap. It will make automated driving a lever for economic diversification, job creation, and improvement of citizens' quality of life, while integr...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

Terranet, Sweden, presents roadmap for 2026 On October 17, Terranet announced that in 2026, it will focus on ongoing business development of BlincVision for automotive applications, targeting future volume production, developing solutions for non-automotive applications, and strengthening IP and patent protection.  In 2026, partners will continue evaluating the developed MVP in different environments and applications. The system will be tested i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

China Society of Automotive Engineers releases Technology Roadmap 3.0 for Energy Saving, NEVs On October 22, the China Society of Automotive Engineers (China-SAE) announced the release of the “Technology Roadmap 3.0 for Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)” (the Roadmap) at the 32nd China-SAE Congress & Exhibition (SAECCE 2025). Proposed in the Roadmap are the following seven overall objectives for China’s automotive industry by 204...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

Network Technology Roadmap for ICVs released On October 18, the “Network Technology Roadmap for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) (2025-2030)” (the Roadmap) was released at the closing ceremony of the 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference (WICV 2025). Proposed in the Roadmap is that by 2030, China will establish a comprehensive network system for multi-technology collaboration to fully meet the demand of vehicles for multi-...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

sights from past market performance. The company also plans to further expand its EV presence, including local CKD assembly, expected later in 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, the new BMW iX3 is planned for release and is expected to gain widespread popularity as the first Neue Klasse vehicle featuring technology inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse concept. The Vision Neue Klasse, recently showcased in Thailand until October 12, represents BMW’s roa...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

South Korea’s ASET raises funds to commercialize and mass-produce all-solid-state electrolyte films Several South Korean media sources reported that ASET, a South Korean electrolyte film manufacturer, had raised a fund of KRW 3 billion (JPY 330 million) in a pre-Series A bridge round. ASET is a startup that develops technology for all-solid-state and composite electrolyte films, offering improved fire safety and enhanced energy density. In Octo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

Renesas, Deepal to deepen cooperation Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas) signed a cooperation agreement and inaugurated a joint innovation center with Deepal in Chongqing. The agreement concerns multiple areas such as joint R&D, technology sharing, and market expansion.The two parties plan to launch in-depth cooperation on core technologies such as intelligent driving and New Energy Vehicle battery, motor, and electronic control systems, t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

IAA Mobility 2025: Hyundai unveils Concept THREE EV and European electrification roadmap On September 9, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled Concept THREE, its first compact electric vehicle (EV) concept under the IONIQ sub-brand, at IAA Mobility 2025. The company aims to expand into the European compact EV market.  The design features Hyundai’s Art of Steel philosophy, turning the strength and flexibility of steel into sculptural forms with precis...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

le (LV) sales, which rose by 5%. This reinforces the shift in consumer preference toward FHEVs amid ongoing BEV challenges. In Japan, the FHEV segment continues to grow steadily, supported by a strong and expanding line-up from domestic OEMs. Automakers are leveraging their deep expertise in hybrid technology as a transitional strategy while working to catch up with global peers in the BEV space. Unlike BEVs, which still face challenges around in...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Lumax Auto Technologies, India expands into China, launches SDV innovation arm SHIFT On August 7, 2025, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that its board of directors has approved the establishment of a branch office in China to explore new business opportunities and strengthen the company’s technological capabilities. The board also approved the creation of a technology centre, SHIFT (Smart Hub for Innovation and Future Trends), located...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Varroc Engineering, India forms ICE powertrain group, unveils three-year tech roadmap In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Varroc Engineering announced the formation of its ICE powertrain group, integrating expertise across starter motors, integrated starter generators (ISG), alternating current generators (ACG), valves, transmissions, and electronics. The group rolled out a 3-year technology roadmap focused on system-level innovation. Its key...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

performance neural compute, this platform will continue to evolve towards greater levels of capability. Rivian designed its second generation vehicles with an AI-centric approach, and with the fleet of second-gen vehicles growing rapidly, the data being collected is enabling an acceleration to its technology.  Rivian believes the combined strength of its perception platform and in-vehicle data infrastructure will enable it to build a Large Driv...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23