Embotech, Switzerland and CARIAD showcase safe autonomous driving in VW ID.3 On December 16, Embotech, Switzerland, and CARIAD announced that they have completed a proof of concept showing that Embotech’s Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) system works smoothly with CARIAD’s software. The test was carried out using a Volkswagen ID.3. The results show that production-ready autonomous driving and parking can operate safely and efficiently in c...

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MG might start production in Brazil in 2026 On December 11, it was reported that MG plans to begin vehicle assembly in Brazil as part of its renewed strategy in the country. According to the reports, MG will base its operation in Horizonte, Ceará, through an agreement with Comexport, owner of the former Troller plant now operating as Ceara Automotive Hub (PACE). The company already has a contract to assemble the Chevrolet Spark EUV in SKD format...

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Geely Farizon puts U11E new energy bus into operation in Beijing On December 10, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing Xingshunda Bus Co., Ltd. (Xingshunda Bus) in Beijing. The two companies also announced that the U11E new energy highway bus was put into operation. The U11E measures 10,895mm long, 2,550mm wide, and 3,375mm high, with a wheelbase ...

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Australian government sets review of Electric Car Discount scheme Announced on December 12, 2025, the Australian government under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released the terms of reference for the statutory review of the Electric Car Discount, which has been in place since July 2022.  The policy, which provides fringe benefits tax (FBT) and tariff exemptions, has helped accelerate electric vehicle uptake, expand consumer choice, and reduce ...

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Genesis G90s hands-off driver assistance radar affected by silver paint, recalled in U.S. On December 4, Hyundai announced that it is recalling certain G90 sedans painted in Savile Silver because the paint can trick the front corner radar sensors into falsely detecting a vehicle merging and triggering the brakes. While only affecting about 483 Genesis G90s from model years 2023 through 2026, the recall is noteworthy from the technical aspect. Th...

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Mobileye Drive system powers MOIA’s ID. Buzz AD for Ruter and Holo Ruter, the public transport agency of Oslo, and Holo, an autonomous vehicle (AV) operator, have collaborated with MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, to deploy the ID. Buzz AD equipped with the Mobileye Drive self-driving system. Operations are planned to start in spring 2026. This step follows two years of testing by Ruter and Holo of autonomous development vehicles with Mo...

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CES 2026: LG to unveil next-gen mobility tech powered by generative AI On December 11, LG Electronics announced it will unveil its new AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, January 6-9 in Las Vegas. Designed to run on automotive high-performance computing (HPC) systems, this innovative in-vehicle solution leverages generative artificial intelligence (AI) and is powered by Qualcomm Technologies Inc.'s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite. The LG AI Cabin Platform wi...

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NIO Energy, Optics Valley Transportation to co-build charging, battery swapping infrastructure On December 5, Wuhan NIO Energy Co., Ltd. (NIO Energy) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Wuhan Optics Valley Transportation Investment Co., Ltd. (Optics Valley Transportation) for in-depth cooperation in areas such as construction and operation of New Energy Vehicle charging and battery swapping infrastructure, innovative energy business ope...

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GlobalData blog: What is the current state of the BEV market in Europe? A year has passed since I wrote my blog on the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) slowdown in the EU. The situation at that time could be wrapped up by the old caption: “Instead of a boom, we are witnessing a series of closures, cancelations, anxiety, and a whole lot of uncertainty!”. However, since then, circumstances have improved in many respects, and most OEMs have respon...

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Toyota world premieres three flagship sports car models On December 5, Toyota announced that TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and the Lexus brand held the world premiere at Woven City in Susono city, Shizuoka prefecture, of TGR’s prototype models—the GR GT and GR GT3—as well as Lexus’ Lexus LFA Concept, a concept model for an electric sports car. Toyota is positioning these three newly unveiled models as its next flagship sports cars following t...

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CaoCao Inc., Dobot to jointly accelerate large-scale application of Robotaxis On December 2, CaoCao Inc. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dobot. Based on Robotaxi operations, the two companies will collaborate to expand the application scenarios and capabilities of robotic technology, enhance the intelligence levels of vehicle operations, improve operating service capabilities and efficiency, and accelerate the large-scale applicatio...

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Röchling supplies intrusion protection plate for major European OEM Röchling SE & Co. KG.’s Automotive division announced that it will develop and supply an intrusion protection plate to a major European OEM for an entire EV platform starting in 2027. The component will be used in several EV models and will be manufactured in sandwich construction made of thermoplastic composites with continuous glass fiber reinforcement (UD tapes). It provid...

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BAZ, Russia delivers S34A10 truck to Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg for arctic pilot testing On December 1, BAZ handed over its new S34A10 truck to Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg for pilot production in Novy Urengoy, Russia. The vehicle was handed over to Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg for trial operation after completing a difficult route. It will now be tested on the Arctic roads of the Yamburg field, where it will operate in the harsh conditions of the Far North....

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BMW Group sets new climate target for 2035 On December 2, BMW Group announced a new 2035 milestone to advance its decarbonization strategy, aiming to reduce CO2e emissions by at least 60 million metric tons compared to 2019 levels, an increase of 20 million metric tons more than its previous 2030 target. The strategy covers the entire vehicle life cycle and includes the vehicle supply chain, production, and use phase. Key measures include expandi...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: GAC OnTime presents Robotaxi+ strategy On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), OnTime, a GAC Group mobility platform, presented three core operations on autonomous driving commercialization, namely, online and offline Robotaxi services, intelligent driving data solutions, and an AI data service portfolio. In July, OnTime initiated the Robotaxi+ strategy. According to the plan...

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GlobalData blog: Optionality over obligation: the quiet message from the Japan Mobility Show 2025 Walking through the Tokyo Big Sight center in early November for the Japan Mobility Show 2025, you could feel two stories unfolding at once. On the surface, Japan’s hometown brands filled the halls with sharp concepts, plush interiors and a sea of “electrified” badges. However, underneath, something more cautious was just as clear—Japan still...

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Mikuni to strengthen electrified vehicle product business by cultivating thermal management-related field Mikuni Corporation (Mikuni) plans to focus on the development of new products in the field of thermal management to strengthen its electrified vehicle product business. The company will develop a thermal management module that realizes the most favorable temperature for the operation of products, such as drive batteries and motors, to propose...

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Thailand’s EV Board moves to prevent potential market oversupply Announced on November 25, 2025, the National Electric Vehicle Policy Board (EV Board) held its first meeting under the new government led by Prime Minister Anutin. The board was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti. Two key actions aimed at avoiding potential market oversupply include  Enhanced export credit: Reaffirming a July 30 decision, each exported ...

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Tata Motors validates Sierra’s passenger safety in real-world high-speed head-on crash test On November 25, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. announced the outcome of a head-on collision test for the Sierra SUV, conducted at 50 km/h with a 50% offset to replicate severe real-world accidents—especially relevant as over 40% of passenger-car fatalities in India result from car-to-car collisions. Each vehicle in the test included crash dummies:...

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Dürr builds turnkey paint shop for PT Handal Indonesia Motor Announced on November 12, 2025, Dürr is building a turnkey paint shop for the Indonesian car manufacturer PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM). Production is scheduled to start in fall 2025. The new paint shop increases HIM's capacity and allows it to serve a wider range of vehicle brands. It features the RoDip E system, which sets new standards in pre-treatment and electrocoating. Its con...

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