Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 opens in Yokohama, Japan Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama, organized by Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE) opened on May 27, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama. As with the previous version, the event is being held in a hybrid format, combining an online exhibition and an in-person exhibition in Yokohama. The online exhibition runs from May 19 to June 9, while the in-person event at...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

V-Green joins Vietnam Post to expand e-mobility infrastructure across Vietnam Announced on May 20, 2026, V-Green and Vietnam Post have agreed to expand an e-mobility infrastructure network across more than 13,000 Vietnam Post service points nationwide, including over 16,000 battery swapping cabinets and around 2,000 parking spaces integrated with electric vehicle charging stations. The rollout will span 34 provinces and cities, with an average di...

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Geely Farizon enters Swiss market through Europe’s Emil Frey Group On May 19, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a distribution agreement with Emil Frey Group in Hangzhou. Emil Frey Group became a Geely Farizon distributor in the Swiss market, which marks Geely Farizon’s entry into the market. Established in 1924, Emil Frey Group is engaged in areas such as passenger vehicles, commercia...

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XPeng sees first mass-produced Robotaxi roll off production line, with demonstration operation scheduled for H2 2026 On May 18, XPeng announced the roll-off of the first mass-produced Robotaxi at its Guangzhou Branch. The model will be available for demonstration operation in the second half (H2) of 2026, according to the head of XPeng’s Robotaxi division. Built on the GX, an XPeng flagship model, the XPeng Robotaxi is China’s first full-stac...

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Neolix opens world’s first automated charging, operations hub for autonomous vehicles with TELD in Qingdao On May 9, Neolix opened Tide-Island No. 1, the world’s first automated charging and operations hub for autonomous vehicles, with TELD in Qingdao, Shandong. Tide-Island, a one-stop automated facility tailored for autonomous vehicles, combines a stereo garage, an automated parking robot, and 100 automated charging robots to support fully a...

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Yutong Bus, CATL partner for expansion outside of China, HDT battery swapping services On May 13, Yutong Bus announced the recent signing of a memorandum of comprehensive strategic cooperation with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) in Ningde, Fujian. For this partnership, the focus will be on four core matters, namely, expansion outside of China, all-scenario electrification of commercial vehicles, battery swapping services for hea...

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On-site coverage: Kia Launches PV5 Electric Van in the Japanese Market ・ Kia PBV Japan (Kia PBV Japan Corporation), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz) that handles the import and sale of Kia brand vehicles in Japan, held a press conference on May 13 to commemorate the debut of the Kia brand in Japan, the first arrival of its PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) electric van lineup in Japan, and the opening of its first directly m...

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Honda Canada confirms EV production plans suspended indefinitely On May 14, Honda Canada confirmed it has indefinitely suspended its plans for a CAD 15-billion EV complex in Ontario. “Based on our revised strategic objectives, we have determined that an indefinite suspension of the value chain project is appropriate at this stage,” Honda said in its statement. Honda said it made the decision in response to evolving changes in business conditi...

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Adamas Motor to distribute EXEED vehicles in Bahrain On May 13, Adamas Motor Group signed its retail partnership agreement for the Bahrain market with EXEED during an official ceremony held at the manufacturer’s global headquarters in Wuhu, China. The new EXEED Bahrain operation is scheduled to officially open for trading by the end of July 2026 from a new showroom facility located at the Moda Mall in Manama. Adamas Motor is now accepting its f...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Mercedes-Benz Trucks inaugurates new Zarate Industrial Center in Argentina On May 8, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced the inauguration of its new Zarate Industrial Center in Argentina, thanks to an investment of USD 110 million. The facility is the first greenfield automotive project in Argentina in the past 15 years. The plant is designed as a specialized hub for truck and bus assembly, strengthening the country’s role within the global producti...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Einride, Sweden, to co-develop autonomous tracked vehicle On May 5, Einride AB announced that it will co-lead the development of an autonomous tracked vehicle capable of transporting standard EU pallets as part of an initiative to strengthen Sweden’s civil and military preparedness. The three-year project is led by the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) and supported by a consortium of about 40 public and private partn...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

Bosch and Chery expand cooperation for production of 48V vehicle architecture On April 24, Bosch (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Bosch) and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. signed a framework agreement for the collaborative development and mass production of a 48V vehicle architecture in China. The jointly developed 48V vehicle architecture boasts advantages such as high power, lightweight design, high integration, high reliability, and high scalability....

News  Updated at: 2026/05/04

Mitsubishi Electric and Foxconn considering alliance for joint operation of automotive equipment business Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) to explore the formation of a strategic alliance to jointly operate their respective automotive equipment businesses. Building on their existing relationship, the two compan...

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Nissan might transition to a distributor-based model in Argentina On April 24, Nissan Argentina announced that it is evaluating a change in its distribution model in the local market as part of its global restructuring strategy. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Grupo SIMPA and Grupo Tagle to analyze a potential transition to a distributor-based model. If finalized, the commercial operation in Argentina would be transferre...

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Bollinger Innovations’ EV trucks and manufacturing equipment selling at auction On April 27, Bollinger Innovations’ complete EV manufacturing operation, including late-model equipment and electric trucks made between 2021-2025, will be sold at an online webcast auction conducted by Maynards Industries on May 13, by court order. The sale of assets located in Oak Park, Michigan and Tunica, Mississippi, include twenty 2025 Bollinger B4 Class 4 a...

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Tupy launches battery recycling pilot plant in Brazil On April 14, it was reported that Tupy has advanced its entry into the battery recycling business by launching a pilot plant at the Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas, located on the University of São Paulo campus. The facility is designed to handle the full battery recycling process, including dismantling and grinding to obtain black mass, followed by hydrometallurgy to recover critical ma...

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Tesla Q1 results appear lackluster as focus grows in other areas On April 22, Tesla reported its results for the first quarter of 2026. While significantly below each of the last three quarters, company results showed improvement over Q1 2025. •    Automotive revenue, though down 8.2% from Q4 2025, was up 16.2% from Q1 2025 to USD 16.2 billion •    Total revenue, though down 10.1% from Q4 2025,  was up 15.8% from Q1 2025 to USD 22.4 bil...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

On-site coverage: Zeekr launches 8X plug-in hybrid SUV On the evening of April 17, Zeekr, a Geely sub-brand, held a launch event for the new plug-in hybrid SUV 8X at the Ningbo International Convention and Exhibition Center in Zhejiang Province, China. In the large venue by Dongqian Lake, immersive imagery presented on a 54m-wide giant screen, a dynamic LED stage, and several Zeekr 8X units driving onto the stage interpreted the brand's concepts ...

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[Exclusive Interview] Astemo : Next-Generation Chassis Technology Aiming to Provide New Value Astemo (Astemo, Ltd.) as a solution provider for the SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle) era, is making a major shift from providing individual components to delivering value across domains, including cloud integration. Its strength lies in its integrated control systems that utilize all aspects of perception, judgment, and operation, leveraging recognition-b...

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Humble Robotics surfaces with autonomous cab-less electric Class 8 hauler On April 21, San Francisco, California-based Humble Robotics announced it has raised USD 24 million in seed money as it introduces a new commercial vehicle concept, a fully autonomous, cabless, electric hauler designed for cost-efficient freight transportation unloading directly at the dock.  The Humble Hauler is an evolution of the classic tractor-trailer combo, designed ...

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