10% to 70%) to around 30 minutes and improve overall performance. The upgrade applies to all registered orders and reflects VinFast’s commitment to customer feedback and product development. Deliveries will be delayed by approximately 4 months, with the new target set for December 2025. Customers who prefer not to wait may transfer their deposit to another model or request a full refund with bank interest. All associated costs will be fully cov...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

ansmission is available on the Kenworth T380 and T480, when matched with the PACCAR PX-9 engine.The PACCAR PX-9 can be specified with peak horsepower ranging between 260- and 380 for on-highway and vocational use; up to 450 hp with 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque for fire service vehicles. “For customers who prefer an AMT (automated manual transmission) over an automatic option, the TX-12 PRO is the solution,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assista...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

n extra inch of ride height and a controlled ride on and off the road•    underbody protection at the front and rear of the vehicle to protect vital components when offroad•    a 3.0-liter EcoBoost engine that delivers 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque, or a 2.3-liter EcoBoost option for those who want a balance of performance and efficiency.•    an intelligent drivetrain with standard 4-wheel drive (AWD) with a Torsen limited-slip diffe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

ogether 6-8 Atlanta-based drivers to discuss Lyft's upcoming autonomous rides launch with May Mobility later this summer. Even as AVs offer new choices for riders, Lyft recognizes that drivers will always be essential to the rideshare community, since they help passengers with luggage, assist those who need a hand, share local insights about a city, and provide human connection.  Lyft envisions that a hybrid network will be complex, with many ph...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

the ORA 03, a smart and stylish all-electric vehicle that blends retro-futuristic design with advanced technology. The ORA 03 is now available at a price of IDR 379 million. A special early bird offer brings the price down to IDR 369 million, valid until GIIAS 2025 concludes on August 3. Customers who place their orders now can expect delivery around August. In terms of performance, the ORA 03 boasts a driving range of up to 400 km (NEDC) on a f...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

ct (EVIDA). The number of EV brands and models in the market continues to grow. As of June 2025, the DOE recognizes 739 BEVs, 75 PHEVs, 95 HEVs, and 83 LEVs (light electric vehicles). There are 169 accredited Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) providers nationwide, consisting of 64 operators (who manage charging services), 57 service providers (who handle installation and maintenance), and 48 suppliers (who offer EVCS equipment). Charging s...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

a EV super coupe for its official European premiere at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed in Goodwood, UK, July 10-13. Following its premiere, the Kaveya, with estimated pricing from EUR 350,000, will embark on a tour of its expanding European dealer network, visiting prospective clients and those who have placed deposits. The Karma Kaveya, which is draped in carbon fiber bodywork with butterfly doors with up to 1,000 hp of pure electric power, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

sly, NSK used graphs to visualize a dedicated database and reports of data. At the same time, the application presents sentences summarized by the generated AI, making it easy for users to check the data they want to look up. It has provided the new application to more than 5,000 employees in Japan who are involved in design, production, and quality assurance. NSK plans to expand the use to outside Japan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Sh...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

pendent outside directors and former management members for worsened business conditions and submitted unscheduled motions. Five items were proposed by shareholders, including a revision of the compensation system for directors, all of which were rejected. Nissan’s former President Makoto Uchida, who was repeatedly asked to explain about the deteriorated financial performance, did not comment. Out of the twelve board members, eight independent ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

ed to the demanding requirements of the mobility, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and defense industries. Novacium has also decided to accelerate the industrial deployment of its technology by shifting toward large-scale production. Novacium has partnered with a leading industrial player, who rapidly integrated the GEN3 silicon-based anode into its manufacturing line. Initial industrial production has yielded cylindrical cells in both t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

early-stage development and innovation in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) space. The centers are strategically located to enable close collaboration with European OEMs and global automotive enterprises, offering nearshore support. Currently, the new centers are staffed by over 100 professionals, who will work in coordination with TCS’s global team of more than 2,000 SDV engineers. This talent pool will drive the development of future automot...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

of the 12-volt auxiliary battery being discharged below 8.4-volts at the time the car is turned off and if the driver or front passenger exit the front doors using the mechanical inside release handles, the electronic door latches may remain locked when they are re-closed, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat. Owners will be notified to take their vehicle to a Ford dealer...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

SMATA union halts production at several plants in Argentina On June 19, it was reported that Argentina’s mechanics union SMATA halted production at several auto plants for the second time in ten days in support of former president Cristina Kirchner, who is serving a six-year sentence for corruption confirmed by the Supreme Court. The strike affected the morning shift at Ford Pacheco, Mercedes-Benz in Virrey del Pino, Toyota in Zárate, and Volk...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

ns, and strong payload and towing capacity. The Transporter Shuttle seats eight people as standard, with an option for a ninth seat. It's perfect for hire companies or large families. Whereas the Transporter Kombi offers space for five, with an option for a sixth seat. It’s ideal for tradespeople who need to transport their crew as well as tools and equipment. Both models come with a 2.0L TDI engine which generates an output of 110 PS, paired w...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

it in Alberta. Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of the bilateral meeting before the wider G7 summit got underway, Trump said the "primary focus" of this meeting for him is "trade with Canada" and he is sure the two countries "can work something out." While Trump conceded he is a "tariffs person" who likes the simplicity of imposing broad-based tariffs on imported goods to raise revenue and try to bring jobs back to the U.S., he said Carney has...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

y 2030. These new roles will help track parts and critical materials, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements, which are vital for EV batteries. The goal is to spot risks early and maintain steady production. The specialists will work alongside JLR’s partners who conduct on-site audits of material sources and use advanced tech such as AI, machine learning, and real-time data tools to increase supply chain t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

ss production of next-generation semiconductors. Honda is expected to invest several billion yen in the second half of the fiscal year 2025 (from October 2025 to March 2026). Honda, which has been developing next-generation vehicles, aims to secure the stable procurement of semiconductors. Rapidus, who has already been invested in by Toyota Motor Corporation, expects that it will be able to secure two major customers for mass-produced products wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Musk confirms dates to begin Tesla public robotaxi service, self-delivery in Austin Tesla is set to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas in the coming days, but the first rides will be confined to those who receive invitations that the company sends out.  However on June 10, CEO Elon Musk revealed that the date that Tesla is aiming for when anyone in the general public will be able to call for a robotaxi will be June 22. Musk qualified t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

optimal role-sharing between Toyota and Hino. Hino intends to increase operational efficiency and productivity by concentrating its management resources, including funds, on the manufacturing of commercial vehicles and trucks. As part of the transfer process, Hino will establish a new company as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hino and transfer the Hamura Plant to the new company. Then, Hino will transfer all shares of the new company held by Hino ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Jatco to offer early retirement and outplacement assistance Jatco Ltd. (Jatco) has decided to implement an early retirement scheme, targeting its non-manufacturing workers who are 40 years old or older and have five or more years of service with the company. There is no set duration or goal in terms of the number of applicants to the program. Jatco will offer an early retirement bonus and outplacement assistance to the applicants. A company spoke...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10