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    2026 Automotive Supplier Outlook
    In the wake of another tumultuous year for the global automotive industry, this report provides unfiltered insights directly from the front lines. S&P Global Mobility’s Matthew Beecham engaged with 59 senior executives from across the automotive supply chain to capture their experiences and strategies. Now in its third year, this comprehensive end-of-year analysis outlines the operational and strategic challenges suppliers faced in 2025 and how they are preparing for 2026. The suppliers...
    2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook
    S&P Global Mobility’s 2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook presents a comprehensive collection of insights, reflections and forward-looking perspectives from our team of analysts. Drawing on a year marked by volatility, innovation and adaptation, our experts examine how the global automotive industry navigated the challenges and opportunities of 2025 — from supply chain disruptions and regulatory shifts to the evolving landscape of electrification, connectivity and consumer preferences. Throu...
    Automotive industry faces looming supply shock as DRAM makers pivot to AI-centric HBM
    The automotive industry faces renewed turbulence as the Nexperia chip shortage disrupts supply chains already strained since the 2021–2022 crisis. While the industry is only now closing out the latest shortage episode linked to Nexperia components, a more disruptive challenge is emerging: a potential shortage of automotive DRAM chips beginning in the first quarter of 2026. Suppliers are increasingly reallocating wafer capacity toward high bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI data centers, where profi...
    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 22 December 2025
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    Hubject partners with Go Electric Stations for Plug&Charge integration in Europe
    Hubject has announced a strategic partnership with Go Electric Stations (GES), an Italian electric mobility (e-mobility) service provider operating in Europe, to integrate its ISO 15118-based Plug&Charge technology across GES' NextCharge platform. This collaboration aims to deliver an automated and seamless charging experience to electric vehicle drivers throughout Italy and Europe by implementing Plug&Charge capabilities across GES' 3,000 charging points. This integration...
    Solum and I-charging expand partnership to advance sustainable electric mobility solutions
    Solum has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with I-charging, an innovator in electric mobility (e-mobility) technology. The partnership aims to enhance collaboration in next-generation product development, global market expansion, and the advancement of sustainable e-mobility solutions. As part of this initiative, I-charging CEO Pedro Silva and his leadership team visited Solum's manufacturing hub in Vietnam to explore further cooperation. This visit highlighted Solum's cap...
    Battery-swapping startup Ample files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial challenges
    San Francisco-based Ample, a battery-swapping startup, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Dec. 16. The company, known for developing fully automated, modular battery-swapping systems and charging infrastructure, aims to either sell its business or restructure its finances through the filing. Despite raising over $330 million since its inception in 2014, Ample reports assets ranging from $10 million to $50 million and liabiliti...
    Li-FT Power to acquire Winsome Resources and interest in Galinée property
    Li-FT Power Ltd. has entered a binding agreement to fully acquire Winsome Resources Ltd. through Australian share and option schemes of arrangement, contingent on fulfilling various conditions. Additionally, Li-FT has a nonbinding letter of intent with Azimut Exploration Inc. and Soquem Inc. to acquire a 75% interest in the Galinée property. The Galinée property is adjacent to the Adina project, and both are collectively referred to as Adina-Galinée. The Adina project boasts significant li...
    Jifeng Auto Parts secures contract to supply complete seats to European luxury-car maker
    Jifeng Auto Parts, a mainland China-based seat supplier, has secured a contract, valued at up to 9.8 billion yuan (about $1.4 billion), from a European luxury-car maker to supply complete seats, Yicai Global reported Dec. 22. The agreement, facilitated through Jifeng’s German subsidiary Grammer Jifeng Automotive Seating, covers the design and production of front, middle and rear row seat assemblies for the client’s passenger vehicles. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in September 2028 an...
    SAIC rolls out MG4 Anxin hatchback, world’s first mass-produced EV with semisolid-state battery
    SAIC's MG brand has announced that its new electric MG4 Anxin Edition hatchback has started customer deliveries in mainland China. The MG4 Anxin hatchback is the first mass-produced passenger electric vehicle powered by a semisolid-state battery. This vehicle boasts a China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) range of 530 km per charge and supports 2C fast charging, where C stands for the rated capacity of the battery.  Introduced at the Chengdu Mot...
    UK West Berkshire Council to install 600 new EV chargers
    The UK's West Berkshire Council is advancing toward a sustainable future by collaborating with Connected Kerb to establish over 600 new electric vehicle charge points throughout the district. This initiative is supported by £382,000 from the Department for Transport's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, alongside private investment from Connected Kerb. The project aims to facilitate the transition to EVs, particularly benefiting residents in flats or homes without driveways...
    BYD launches home charging station sharing service in mainland China
    BYD has introduced a home charging station sharing service through its official app in mainland China, targeting owners of BYD vehicles within the same community. This service allows the owners of electric vehicle chargers and end users to negotiate transaction details, including charging time slots and fees, after exchanging contact information. BYD's new initiative is designed to utilize the typically idle charging stations during the day when owners are away, providing an opportunity ...
    Rivian rolls out Universal Hands-Free via software update
    Rivian has introduced a new software update aimed at enhancing the driving experience and expanding the functionality of its assisted driving features. This update, version 2025.46, broadens the Universal Hands-Free driving capability to cover more than 3.5 million miles of roads across the US and Canada, extending beyond highways to any roads with clearly marked lane lines. The update also introduces Autonomy Drive Styles with Mild, Medium and Spicy settings, allowing drivers to customize their...
    CES 2026: Intellias to showcase AI-enabled and software-defined mobility solutions
    Intellias, a global software engineering and digital consulting company, plans to showcase its AI-enabled Engineering Maturity Model, chip-to-cloud Automotive Technology Platform, and partner-driven solutions that aim to accelerate the future of intelligent mobility at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. Intellias will be located at Meeting Space #3377 in the LVCC West Hall, Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility Area, where it will present next-generation solutions for software-defined mobility...
    Applied EV partners with Japan Post Group for autonomous logistics solutions in Japan
    Applied EV has developed the Digital Backbone, a software control platform designed for Level 4 autonomous driving. This platform centralizes traditionally distributed vehicle functions such as control, perception and decision-making into a unified architecture that can be integrated into a wide range of vehicles, from passenger to commercial and specialized-purpose vehicles. Additionally, the company offers the Blanc Robot, a cabin-less tabletop electric vehicle, designed for versatility across...
    Momenta partners with Grab to advance autonomous driving in Southeast Asia
    Momenta has formed a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia's superapp, which includes an investment from Grab. This collaboration aims to introduce advanced autonomous driving technologies to the region's complex urban mobility sectors. Momenta employs a dual approach to deploying this technology, partnering with automakers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW for advanced driver assistance systems and advancing its robo-taxi technology for commercial use. The partnership with Grab focuses...
    Kodiak AI delivers first autonomous truck with Kodiak Driver to Atlas Energy Solutions
    Kodiak AI and Roush Industries, a product development supplier, recently announced the delivery of the first autonomous truck equipped with the Kodiak Driver system by Roush. This truck, prepared at Roush's facility in Livonia, Michigan, was delivered to Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. in August 2025. Since December 2024, Atlas has been receiving Kodiak Driver-equipped trucks and has commenced driverless operations in the Permian Basin, with a total of eight trucks delivered so far as part of a 100-...
    Waymo seeks $10 billion funding at $100 billion valuation amid autonomous vehicle competition
    Alphabet's self-driving vehicle unit, Waymo, is reportedly in discussions with potential investors to raise funds at a valuation of at least $100 billion, according to a report from The Information. The financing round could potentially exceed $10 billion, with plans to arrange it in early 2026. Bloomberg News has also reported that Waymo aims to raise over $15 billion, with Alphabet leading this effort.  Waymo, which was established from Google's self-driving car project in 2016, offers...
    Driving the future: NVIDIA’s vision for AI in automotive
    NVIDIA is redefining the trajectory of automotive technology, with a vision for AI that extends far beyond the traditional concept of AI-defined vehicles. In a recent interview with S&P Global Mobility, NVIDIA shared insights on the evolution and integration of generative AI, agentic AI and physical AI within the mobility sector. This multilayered approach starts with GenAI, which creates realistic scenarios for autonomous vehicle (AV) training, and advances to agentic AI — capable of auto...
    Ford recalls over 270,000 vehicles in the US due to parking issue
    Ford is initiating a recall of over 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the US due to an issue with the parking function that could potentially cause the vehicles to roll away. The recall affects specific models, including the 2022–2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024–2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025–2026 Maverick vehicles. The problem revolves around the integrated park module, which may not successfully lock into the park position when drivers attempt to shift into park. To fix the problem...
    Jaya Hind Industries invests $22.3 million to expand die casting plant in Chennai, India
    Indian supplier Jaya Hind Industries has commenced an expansion of its Chennai manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India, with an investment of approximately 2 billion rupees (nearly $22.3 million), Autocar Professional reported Dec. 18. The investment aims to significantly increase the capacity of the precision aluminum die-cast component supplier.  The expanded facility will feature high-pressure die-casting machines with capacities ranging from 1,400 to 4,400 metric tons, designed to p...
    TactoTek enters licensee agreement with ARRK SPG for its In-Mold Structural Electronics technology
    TactoTek has entered into a licensing agreement with ARRK SPG Pre-Series Tooling and Prototyping BV, a subsidiary of ARRK Corp., for its In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology. As part of the agreement, ARRK SPG's expertise in pre-series tooling, precision engineering and high-quality production will support TactoTek’s global expansion of licensed IMSE manufacturers. As a development partner to automotive, lighting and industrial brands, ARRK SPG enhances the ecosystem with c...
    Automotive suppliers sustain margins amid slower growth in 2025
    Automotive component suppliers demonstrated resilience during the first nine months of 2025 (January–September), navigating a period of moderating top-line growth while effectively enhancing profitability, compared to the strong performance in the corresponding period of 2024. While overall revenue growth decelerated from the double-digit pace observed earlier, the industry managed to expand its collective operating margins, reflecting a strong focus on operational efficiencies and cost manage...
    PowerCo launches Salzgitter gigafactory with Unified cells production
    PowerCo SE has launched the Salzgitter, Germany, gigafactory, beginning the production of the first Unified Cells entirely within Europe, bolstering Volkswagen Group's position in battery technology. The cells, once produced, will be delivered for final road tests to brands including Volkswagen, ŠKODA and SEAT/CUPRA, with a debut in the Electric Urban Car Family planned for 2026. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume emphasized the strategic importance of this development, marking Volkswagen as the fi...
    CATL signs 10-year agreement with Voyah to supply advanced battery technologies
    CATL has entered into a 10-year agreement with Voyah, a new-energy vehicle (NEV) brand under Dongfeng Motor, to strengthen its position as a battery supplier. The agreement, signed Dec. 17 in Ningde, Fujian, aims to prioritize the supply of CATL's advanced technologies such as the Qilin Battery, Freevoy Battery and Shenxing Battery, for integration into Voyah vehicles. CATL will also establish production capacity near Voyah's facilities to ensure a stable supply chain as Voyah scales up ...
    Factorial and Cartesian Growth announce merger to advance solid-state battery technology
    Factorial Inc. and Cartesian Growth Corp. III have announced a definitive business combination agreement aimed at accelerating the commercialization of Factorial's high-power, lightweight, solid-state battery technology. This agreement, which values Factorial at approximately $1.1 billion on a pre-money, pre-merger basis, includes $100 million in new capital from institutional investors in a private placement of common stock. Upon completion, the combined entity will be listed on the Nasdaq u...
    Milepost expands EV charging services in Lund with municipal collaboration
    Milepost AB, an independent electric vehicle charging operator in Sweden specializing in everyday charging, has begun implementing its services in Lund, Sweden, in conjunction with Lund Municipality. The company was awarded the task of deploying EV charging services at multiple locations in Lund following a comprehensive evaluation by the municipality earlier in 2025. The first charging site has been launched at the Genarps Sports Centre, with more sites to become operational soon, and a broa...
    CES 2026: Siemens to unveil PAVE360 Automotive digital twin software to speed up vehicle development
    Siemens has introduced its PAVE360 Automotive technology, a digital twin software designed to address the increasing complexity of automotive hardware and software integration. This off-the-shelf solution enables automotive manufacturers and suppliers to accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles through early full-system virtual integration. It enhances the efficiency of software development for advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous driving and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI...
    CES 2026: LG to showcase AI-powered in-vehicle solutions
    LG Electronics is set to present AI-powered in-vehicle solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 from Jan. 6 to 9, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, driven by what the company calls Affectionate Intelligence. The company's new series of solutions, which has earned the CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award in In-Vehicle Entertainment, aims to transform the vehicle cabin into an intuitive and human-centered space. The exhibition will feature three main solutions: The Mobi...
    CES 2026: LG and aiMotive to unveil advanced integrated IVI/ADAS controller
    AiMotive, in collaboration with LG, is set to unveil a new high-performing computing (HPC) Lite platform at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. This platform integrates LG's in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system and advanced driver assistance system into a single controller designed to support advanced driver assistance and enhance in-vehicle experiences. The development of the HPC platform began in May, aiming to act as a central processing unit that consolidates multiple functions wi...
    CES 2026: Cinemo to showcase intelligent in-car experiences
    Cinemo, a provider of integrated digital media products, will showcase its latest AI-driven in-vehicle innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. From Jan. 6 to 9, 2026, the company plans to present live demos of new in-car experiences that offer personalized entertainment and seamless onboarding features, transforming vehicle rides for drivers and passengers. This marks Cinemo's first live demonstration of its breakthrough solutions that aim to redefine in-vehicle int...
    Mainland China grants conditional approval for Level 3 autonomous sedans in Chongqing and Beijing
    Mainland China's industry regulator, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), has granted conditional approval for two electric sedans with Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities to operate on select public roads in Chongqing and Beijing. The vehicles, developed by Changan Automobile and BAIC Motor's Arcfox, mark the first time Level 3 automation is permitted beyond testing, aligning with mainland China's initiative to leverage technology for economic growth. Level 3, kn...
    Nio ES8 faces production challenges with new chip solution amid strong demand
    Nio's third-generation ES8 electric sport utility vehicle is facing production challenges due to a shortage of a functional chip, a situation reminiscent of the automotive industry's struggles four years ago. The mainland Chinese electric-vehicle maker announced via the Nio App that the supply constraints affect the expansion chip for the rear-seat entertainment system in the ES8. Starting Dec. 22, newly produced ES8 vehicles will incorporate a new technical solution to address this issue, ensur...
    Honda plans to halt operations in Japan and China due to semiconductor shortage
    Honda Motor plans to halt operations at its plants in Japan and China between late December 2025 and early January 2026 due to a semiconductor shortage. This decision follows previous temporary production suspensions in Mexico, caused by disruptions in semiconductor supplies, in October 2025 and November 2025. The company announced that it will pause production at three automobile plants in China, operated through a joint venture with a Chinese automaker, for five days starting Dec. 29, 2025. In...
    CES 2026: ZF will present Active Noise Reduction software
    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, scheduled to take place from Jan. 6 to 9, 2026, in Las Vegas, ZF will present its new Active Noise Reduction software for vehicle chassis, setting a new benchmark in reducing in-cabin tire noise. Unlike traditional solutions that rely on added dampening hardware, ZF’s innovation uses mechatronic actuators and advanced algorithms to minimize noise directly at its source. The system leverages ZF’s Smart Chassis Sensor, which detects vibrations fr...
    Mainland Chinese supplier Foresight opens new manufacturing plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico
    Wuhu Foresight Technology, a mainland China-based automotive supplier, has officially inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The project, with a financial commitment of 899 million pesos (approximately $50 million), is expected to create 300 formal jobs and will complement the 1,250 employees the company already has in the state. The new facility covers 29,000 square meters and is designed to enhance Foresight's capabilities in advanced manufactur...
    US Justice Department settles import tariff dispute with Wanxiang America
    The US Justice Department (US DOJ) has reached a settlement with Wanxiang America, a wholly owned subsidiary of mainland China-based auto parts supplier Wanxiang Group Corp., Reuters reported Dec. 18. This settlement concerns import tariffs on wheel hub assemblies and other parts imported from mainland China over a five-year period. The US government alleged that Wanxiang America had incorrectly classified its imported wheel hub assemblies and failed to disclose that these parts were subject ...
    Japanese supplier T.RAD plans $90.2 million production facility in Tennessee, US
    T.RAD North America, the US subsidiary of Japan-based automotive thermal system supplier T.RAD, has announced a $90.2 million investment in a new production facility in Clarksville, Tennessee. The project is set to generate 928 new jobs at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Corporate Business Park South, reinforcing Tennessee’s reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing. The new plant will significantly increase T.RAD’s production capacity, enabling the company to expand its customer b...
    Fastned expands EV charging footprint in Germany
    Fastned, Europe's leading charge-point operator (CPO), has inaugurated its 50th fast-charging station in Germany. The newly opened charging facility is located in Werl-Büderich, North Rhine-Westphalia. This new addition brings Fastned's total number of charging points in Germany to over 300, reinforcing its dedication to enhancing the fast-charging infrastructure in the country. The station is part of the Germany Network initiative, which is aimed at increasing accessibility and convenience ...
    EnBW and Alpitronic deepen partnership to focus on fast-charging technologies, service integration
    EnBW and Alpitronic are deepening their strategic partnership, focusing on fast-charging infrastructure, software development and service integration. The partnership includes Alpitronic supplying fast-charging stations, as well as developing solutions focused on future functionalities. The two companies have signed a comprehensive maintenance contract of up to five years. Volker Rimpler, chief technology officer E-Mobility at EnBW, highlighted the importance of reliable, high-perfo...
    Solid-state battery company WeLion achieves 824 Wh/kg energy density in its R&D lab
    Welion New Energy, a Chinese solid-state battery company, has announced a significant breakthrough in its solid-state battery technology, achieving an energy density of 824 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) in its laboratory tests. Notably, the company has set a future goal of exceeding an energy density of 1,000 Wh/kg. Chairman Yu Huigen shared these findings during a television program on Chinese state media, CCTV. Despite this advancement, Yu pointed out that high costs, especially due ...
    NTT to deploy more than 1,000 robo-taxis and autonomous buses in 2030s
    Japanese telecommunications group NTT aims to deploy more than 1,000 autonomous buses and cars across Japan by the 2030s to ease chronic driver shortages in the country. The company’s newly established unit, NTT Mobility, will be responsible for deploying and operating autonomous vehicles in partnership with local governments and transportation operators. NTT Mobility plans to start operating Level 4 autonomous route buses by 2028, followed by on-demand buses and robo-taxis. NTT Mobility will ...
    The global rise of autonomous trucks and last-mile delivery 
    For years, robo-taxis absorbed most of the spotlight in the autonomous-vehicle world. But if you look closely at where automation is scaling fastest and where commercial partnerships are forming, where regulators are paying attention, and where the economics are already tilting, the story is shifting. The autonomous trucks market is accelerating significantly, on the highways where autonomous 18-wheelers are beginning to run driverless, and on the sidewalks and industrial yards and ports where d...
    Stellantis secures US patent for EV battery thermal-runaway suppression system
    Stellantis has secured a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a new electric vehicle battery thermal-runaway suppression system, filed on May 28, 2024, and granted on Dec. 4, 2025. This system is designed to enhance safety by integrating an emergency fire-suppression mechanism directly within the battery pack. It aims to prevent potential fires by addressing battery cell failures promptly through a specialized foam mixture, which is particularly relevant for future ...
    Thailand Cabinet revises EV promotion strategies to prevent market oversupply and price wars
    The Thai Cabinet has approved changes to its electric vehicle promotion strategies, specifically targeting the EV3 and EV3.5 measures, to prevent potential market oversupply and price wars. The adjustments aim to offer manufacturers more flexibility while maintaining market stability as Thailand pursues its ambition to become a significant global hub for EV production. Key updates include an extension of the vehicle registration timelines, with EV3 vehicles needing to be sold by Dec. 31, 2025...
    Ford cancels $6.5 billion EV battery deal with LG Energy Solution
    Ford Motor has terminated a $6.5 billion deal with South Korea's LG Energy Solution to supply electric vehicle batteries. The cancellation was announced by LG Energy Solution in a regulatory filing, citing Ford's decision to halt production of certain EV models due to changes in policy and a shift in EV demand outlook. LG Energy Solution had signed contracts in October 2025 to provide EV batteries to Ford in Europe, starting in 2026 and 2027. Recently, Ford also announced a $19.5 billion w...
    Wallbox appoints Isabel López Trujillo as new CFO
    Wallbox has announced the appointment of Isabel López Trujillo as its new CFO, effective Jan. 7, 2026. She will take over from the outgoing CFO, Luis Boada, who will stay with the company during a transition period to ensure a smooth handover. Trujillo, who has over 20 years of international financial leadership experience, returns to Wallbox, where she previously served as vice president of Finance. During her earlier tenure, she played a crucial role in overseeing global finance operations...
    Cyngn expands DriveMod Tugger fleet for G&J Pepsi's autonomous distribution network
    Cyngn has announced that G&J Pepsi has placed a new purchase order for a multivehicle expansion of its DriveMod Tugger program, signaling G&J Pepsi's continued commitment to integrating scaled autonomy into its distribution network. The next phase of this deployment is significant as G&J Pepsi has not yet determined which facilities will receive the vehicles, indicating confidence in the consistent performance and wide applicability of DriveMod's technology across various operations....
    CES 2026: Aeva to showcase 4D lidar advancements
    Aeva is preparing to showcase advancements in sensing and perception systems at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas from Jan. 6 to 9, 2026. It plans to demonstrate a passenger original equipment manufacturer vehicle equipped with 4D lidar integrated into the windshield and introduce a new 4D lidar sensor designed for applications in robotics, automotive and smart infrastructure. This sensor marks an evolution of Aeva's lidar-on-chip platform, enhancing capabiliti...
    Xpeng’s second-gen VLA with Level 4 capabilities set for full rollout in Q1 2026
    Xpeng Motors has obtained a Level 3 conditional autonomous driving road test license in Guangzhou, mainland China, and initiated regular Level 3 testing on specified intelligent connected vehicle expressways. A vice president of Xpeng expressed anticipation for a surprise in the first quarter of the following year with the full rollout, noting that some individuals might experience the version even earlier. At its 2025 Tech Day, Xpeng revealed the second-generation VLA with Level 4 capabiliti...
    CES 2026: Innoviz Technologies to showcase latest lidar sensor platforms
    Innoviz Technologies announced its participation in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, scheduled from Jan. 6 to 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. Innoviz will showcase live demonstrations of its lidar technology, including the new InnovizThree lidar, the Innoviz lidar platform and the InnovizSMART lidar sensor. The InnovizThree is designed for behind-the-windshield placement, facilitating seamless integration into vehicle design. Innoviz will demonstrate its advanced capabilities, catering t...
    Altia to enhance automotive human-machine interface development with Qualcomm chips and QNX Cabin
    Altia, a developer of automotive user interfaces, has announced support for a virtual Qualcomm SA8195P electronic control unit (ECU) running on AWS Graviton2 instances within QNX Cabin, BlackBerry’s cloud-first digital cockpit software environment. The new DeepScreen target allows automotive original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers to design, test and scale advanced human-machine interfaces (HMIs) entirely in the cloud — well before physical hardware becomes available. B...
    Panasonic Automotive Systems to rebrand as Mobitera
    Panasonic Automotive Systems has announced a rebranding initiative to change its company name and brand to Mobitera, effective April 1, 2027. This change aims to better align with its mission of creating a safe, comfortable and sustainable mobility experience. Mobitera is a name derived from "mobility," the Latin word "iter" (path), and the Japanese word "terasu" (to illuminate), collectively reflecting its aspiration to light up the future of mobility with a focus on individuals, as emphas...
    Forvia Appning and Radioline partner to deliver personalized in-car content
    Forvia's automotive app marketplace Appning has partnered with European radio and podcast aggregator Radioline to enhance the in-car content experience. Through this collaboration, Appning’s service-on-demand platform will be integrated into Radioline’s automotive application, allowing car manufacturers and application developers to provide context-aware services directly within vehicles. This collaboration incorporates live radio with personalized drive-to-store recommendatio...
    CES 2026: Valeo to showcase advance mobility technologies
    Valeo is set to participate in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, presenting its latest mobility technologies aimed at enhancing vehicle sustainability, efficiency and safety. As a key partner to global automakers, Valeo will introduce integrated solutions that improve vehicle intelligence, energy management and visibility systems to elevate the user experience.  At CES 2026, Valeo will have a presence at three locations. The main booth at Central Plaza (Booth CP145) will feature ...
    General Motors announces extended production halt at Flint and Bowling Green plants in US amid declining sales, mounting inventory level
    General Motors (GM) has announced plans to suspend manufacturing operations at its Flint Assembly plant in Michigan, US, which produces heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, for several weeks. In addition to the Flint Assembly plant, the automaker will also close its Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky, US, for a month this winter. GM has announced extended shutdowns at a time when the US automotive market is struggling with low vehicle demand, particularly for sport util...
    Hyundai Steel partners with Posco Group to build $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana, US
    Hyundai Steel has teamed up with the Posco Group to jointly establish a steel manufacturing plant in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, US. The two South Korean steel companies will invest $5.8 billion in the greenfield plant, which is expected to commence commercial production in early 2029. Hyundai Motor Group — including Hyundai Steel, Hyundai Motor and Kia — will collectively hold an 80% equity stake in the venture, with Posco Group securing the remaining 20%. The total project cost will be s...
    China Automotive Systems secures contract to supply electric power steering in South America
    China Automotive Systems Inc. (CAAS), a supplier of power steering components and systems in mainland China, announced that its subsidiary, Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group, has secured a contract for its column-assist electric power steering (C-EPS) project. The contract is for a new vehicle platform from a South American automotive manufacturer, marking CAAS' first significant entry into the South American automotive supply chain with its EPS systems. The new supply order support...
    EVgo partners with Miller Electric to boost EV charging infrastructure using prefabricated skids
    EVgo Inc., a major provider of public fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, has utilized domestically manufactured, prefabricated modular skids for more than 40% of its station deployments in 2025. The company exceeded its goals due to a high rate of new station commissionings early in the fourth quarter. Its partnership with Miller Electric Co., an electrical contractor in Jacksonville, Florida, has played a key role in reducing station installation timelines and costs by an av...
    U Power and FTT Holding to form JV for expansion in Southern Europe
    U Power Ltd., a provider of AI-powered solutions for energy grids and intelligent transportation systems, has announced a Letter of Intent with FTT Holding Co. LLC to form a strategic joint venture. This JV is focused on accelerating U Power's expansion in Southern Europe. FTT Holding, a US-based technology-focused investment firm, intends to invest up to $50 million into this venture, supporting U Power's strategic growth in smart electric vehicle charging and next-generation energy infrastr...
    Pulse Energy partners with HPCL to integrate 5,000 EV chargers into its platform
    Pulse Energy has partnered with HPe Charge, Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.'s (HPCL) electric vehicle charging brand, to integrate over 5,000 EV chargers into its platform. This integration allows drivers to locate, access and pay for charging at HPCL stations through a single interface. The partnership enables access to HPCL's charging network alongside other operators such as Shell, ChargeZone, BESCOM and Thunderplus. Akhil Jayaprakash, co-founder of Pulse Energy, remarked that India's main ...
    European Commission fines Exide, FET, Rombat and EUROBAT for antitrust violations
    The European Commission has imposed fines totaling approximately €72 million on three automotive starter battery manufacturers, Exide, FET (including its predecessor Elettra) and Rombat, along with the trade association EUROBAT, for their involvement in a cartel that violated EU antitrust rules. This cartel also included Clarios (formerly JC Autobatterie) and restricted competition, potentially leading to higher prices for automotive manufacturers in Europe. Clarios, however, was not f...
    Rivian to launch Gen 3 Autonomy Platform with custom silicon and enhanced features in 2026
    Rivian plans to launch its Gen 3 Autonomy Platform in late 2026 on the R2 model, featuring a shift to in-house silicon designed for vision-centric physical AI. This platform will be powered by the first-generation Rivian Autonomy Processor (RAP1), a custom 5-nanometer (nm) processor integrating processing and memory into a multichip module. The Autonomy Compute Module 3 (ACM3) will utilize RAP1 and boasts notable specifications, including 1600 sparse INT8 tera operations per second (TOPS) utiliz...
    The steel deal: lightweighting the future of EVs
    This analysis summarizes insights from an Autology podcast hosted by Matthew Beecham exploring the evolving role of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) in the automotive industry. Joining him are Mengyin Tao, Principal Research Analyst for Materials at S&P Global Mobility, and Ingo Olschewski, Director of WorldAutoSteel, representing a coalition of leading steel producers. Their discussion centers on how AHSS is shaping the future of vehicle design, safety, efficiency and sustainability. ...
    European Commission proposal softens 2035 ban on sale of ICE cars, now allows sale of hybrids
    The European Commission unveiled the automotive package on Dec. 16, focusing on providing flexibility for CO2 emissions of cars and vans to vehicle manufacturers, promoting affordable small electric cars, and establishing mandatory targets for corporate vehicles, as well as local development of the battery supply chain. Softening its stance on the earlier proposed ban on the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) powered passenger cars by 2035, the new proposal from the European Commission ...
    AMD Silo AI partners with Autoware Foundation to advance autonomous driving software
    AMD Silo AI has announced a collaboration with the Autoware Foundation, focusing on enhancing open-source software for autonomous driving. Autoware, utilized by over 500 companies, supports various vehicle types and countries, aiming to support commercial-grade, safety-certifiable autonomous technologies. This partnership leverages AMD Instinct and Radeon Pro graphics processing units (GPUs) to accelerate the training and deployment of Autoware's AI models, integrating AMD's scalable compute pla...
    Tier IV invests in Taiwan-based autonomous driving startup Turing Drive
    Tier IV has invested in Turing Drive, a Taiwanese startup specializing in autonomous driving systems for geofenced areas and low-speed operations. Both companies have agreed to form a capital and business alliance focused on advancing the development of autonomous driving technology and expanding their global operations. Tier IV is at the forefront of developing Autoware, a prominent open-source software for autonomous driving, supporting global testing to ensure safe deployment of the technolog...
    Luminar Technologies files for Chapter 11 to maximize lidar business sales
    Luminar Technologies has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 cases in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to facilitate value-maximizing sales for its lidar business and the equity of its subsidiary, Luminar Semiconductors. This decision has the support of approximately 91.3% of its first lien noteholders and about 85.9% of its second lien noteholders. Luminar Semiconductors is not a debtor in these Chapter 11 cases, and its operations are expected to remain unaffected. Prior t...
    Nissan begins production of third-generation LEAF EVs in the UK
    Japanese automaker Nissan has commenced production of its third-generation LEAF electric vehicles at its Sunderland-based manufacturing plant in the UK, bringing its EV36Zero plan to life, the company announced Dec. 16. Nissan first launched its ambitious EV36Zero plan in July 2021. The plan committed an investment of £1 billion in Sunderland to establish the company’s flagship EV manufacturing hub based on sustainability guidelines. The EV36Zero plan included setting up a highly auto...
    Infineon and Lenovo collaborate on autonomous driving technologies for AI-integrated software-defined vehicles
    Infineon Technologies and Lenovo are strengthening their collaboration to advance autonomous driving technologies. Lenovo's autonomous driving domain controller units, AD1 and AH1, will utilize Infineon's AURIX microcontrollers to enhance advanced driving assistance systems, energy efficiency and data exchange within vehicles. This partnership seeks to develop intelligent, high-performance automotive computing platforms that integrate AI in software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The goal is to c...
    Drako Tech announces DriveOS HyperSafety single-electronic control unit automotive platform
    Drako Tech has introduced DriveOS with HyperSafety, the automotive industry's first single-electronic control unit (single-ECU) hard real-time operating system. Initially launched in 2015 and tested in Drako GTE and Drako Dragon vehicles, DriveOS consolidates all vehicle subsystems, such as control systems, advanced driver assistance systems and digital cockpit, into a single standard PC. This innovation reduces costs, speeds up development, and provides cyber-secure over-the-air (OTA) updates, ...
    Nissan introduces Personalized Sound in-vehicle audio system that adjusts to user's hearing
    With the launch of Personalized Sound, Nissan and Infiniti brands are redefining in-vehicle audio personalization, becoming arguably the first automakers in the US to offer a listening experience tailored to each customer’s unique hearing profile. The Personalized Sound app, available on the Google Play Store since Dec. 15, can be downloaded at no additional cost on all Nissan and Infiniti vehicles equipped with Google built-in, including vehicles already on the road. After downloading the ...
    CES 2026: LG Innotek to showcase autonomous and electric mobility solutions
    LG Innotek has announced its participation in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, which will be held from Jan. 6 to 9 in Las Vegas. The company will present a portfolio of future mobility solutions focused on autonomous driving and electric vehicles. LG Innotek will showcase 35 products at the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall under the theme of future mobility. The exhibition aims to highlight integrated solutions that combine hardware with AI-based software, positioning LG Inn...
    USABC launches nine requests for proposal information to advance EV battery cell development
    The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), under the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), has announced nine requests for proposal information (RFPIs) aimed at advancing battery cell development for electric vehicles. These RFPIs are part of a $90 million cooperative agreement with the US Energy Department (US DOE), with $60 million in federal funding. The objective is to identify developers who can meet or exceed USABC's targets for EV battery cells and ...
    Mitsubishi Electric unveils technology to detect driver intoxication through AI analysis
    Mitsubishi Electric Corp. has announced the development of a new technology designed to detect intoxication levels in drivers by monitoring signs of distraction and drowsiness. This system aims to prevent alcohol-related accidents by issuing alerts and initiating vehicle-control interventions when necessary. The system utilizes non-contact pulse-rate measurements captured through a driver monitoring system alongside vehicle control data, such as steering and acceleration inputs. It integrates...
    Mitsubishi Chemical to boost carbon fiber production in Japan and US
    Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has announced plans to increase its carbon fiber production capacity in Japan and the US. The company’s decision is in response to the growing demand for lightweight and high-performance products in the sports and leisure, aerospace and automotive sectors, where carbon fiber is increasingly sought after for high-end applications. Mitsubishi Chemical's carbon fiber is noted for its exceptional strength and elastic modulus, meeting strict quality standards. To meet r...
    Lamborghini selects IHI’s turbocharger for new Temerario plug-in hybrid sports car
    Lamborghini has selected IHI Corp. to supply a turbocharger for its new plug-in hybrid sports car, the Temerario, Nikkie Asia reported Dec. 14. The Temerario, revealed by Lamborghini in 2024, is expected to begin customer deliveries in early 2026, representing a pivotal step in Lamborghini's plan to broaden its plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV) lineup. The supply order is a key development for IHI as it aims to market its turbocharging technology to other PHV manufacturers and also introduce it in...
    Interior Insight: VW Tayron
    Filling the long-standing gap between the Tiguan and Touareg, the Volkswagen (VW) Tayron arrives not as a stretched derivative — as the Tiguan Allspace once was — but as a purpose-built, full-size crossover with a more upmarket feel. That matters because customers now expect seven-seat sport utility vehicles in this class to be bespoke designs with interiors that convey substance and refinement. Measured on those terms, the Tayron’s cabin is one of the clearest areas where VW’s new appro...
    Ford introduces strategic enhancements to Ford+ plan for diverse vehicle options and growth
    Ford Motor Co. has announced strategic measures to enhance its Ford+ plan, aiming to cater to customer demands while driving profitable growth. The company plans to offer a diverse range of options, including gas-powered vehicles, hybrids and electric vehicles. Ford's Universal EV Platform will support a variety of models, with an objective for hybrids, extended-range EVs and fully electric vehicles to constitute approximately 50% of its global volume by 2030, up from 17% in 2025. Ford will f...
    Webasto and Maccor collaborate to advance battery testing systems for high-voltage applications
    Webasto Power Test Systems and Maccor Inc., both manufacturers based in the US, have formed a partnership focused on enhancing battery testing systems for high-voltage applications. They aim to provide a broad range of technologies that aid organizations in validating the performance of batteries and meeting industry demands. Their collaboration focuses on offering integrated testing solutions that encompass everything from cell and module cycling to high-voltage pack and drivetrain emulation. ...
    Hyundai Motor Group's 200-kW charger receives first EV-Q certification
    Hyundai Motor Group's 200-kW electric vehicle charger has achieved the EV-Q certification for the first time. The EV-Q certification is a private EV charging quality system co-developed by Hyundai Motor Group and the Korea Testing Certification Institute, aiming to establish standards for all domestic charger manufacturers and operators. The 200-kW dual-arm E-pit charger, developed by Hyundai Kefico, is part of Hyundai Motor Group's E-pit ultrafast-charging brand and has obtained EV-Q certifi...
    RecycLiCo Battery Materials receives permits for new lab in Canada
    RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc., a company involved in refining critical minerals and upcycling lithium-ion batteries, has announced the approval of construction permits for its new research and process-development laboratory in Delta, British Columbia. The approval by the local government allows RecycLiCo to commence construction, which is scheduled for significant completion by early 2026. With the lab design finalized and permits secured, RecycLiCo has initiated early construction prepara...
    NHTSA probes Jeep recall over faulty rear coil spring repairs
    The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the recall of 331,401 Jeep vehicles over improperly installed rear coil springs, Reuters reported. Rear coil springs play a critical role in supporting a vehicle’s weight and absorbing road impacts. If incorrectly installed, a spring can detach while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall, issued in June 2023, affected certain 2022–2023 Jeep Grand C...
    CES 2026: Renesas to showcase R-Car Gen 5 SoC-based multidomain solution platform
    Renesas Electronics Corp. is expanding its software-defined vehicle (SDV) portfolio with new offerings built around its fifth-generation (Gen 5) R-Car family. The newest member of the lineup, the R-Car X5H, is the industry’s first multidomain automotive system-on-chip (SoC) manufactured using advanced 3-nanometer (nm) process technology. Designed for next-generation vehicle architectures, the R-Car X5H can concurrently support advanced driver assistance systems, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI)&n...
    Apple Music integrates with General Motors' 2025 Cadillac and Chevrolet models
    Apple Music is now available natively in select General Motors (GM) vehicles, specifically some 2025 and newer Cadillac and Chevrolet models, offering direct access to a vast library of music and other content. This integration enhances the vehicles' infotainment systems, and further availability across more GM brands will be forthcoming. The integration allows Apple Music to leverage GM's software platform and advanced audio systems, particularly benefiting Cadillac customers with studio-grade ...
    Audi partners with Oppo for access to standard-essential patents
    Smart device company Oppo has announced a global patent licensing agreement with Audi AG. This agreement allows Audi to access Oppo's cellular standard-essential patents (SEP), including 5G technology, to improve connectivity and user experiences in its vehicles worldwide. Vincent Lin, head of Patent Licensing at Oppo, expressed the significance of this collaboration, highlighting the shared vision between the technology and automotive industries to enhance connectivity and support industry grow...
    Verkor opens its first battery gigafactory in France
    French battery company Verkor has inaugurated its first lithium-ion low-carbon battery cell gigafactory in Bourbourg in Dunkirk, France, the company announced Dec. 11. The new gigafactory will operate with an initial capacity of 16 GWh per year and is expected to create 1,200 direct jobs and 3,000 indirect jobs, with the commercialization of the first batteries planned for 2026 for the Alpine A390. Verkor plans to scale up battery production to reach 50 GWh by 2030, with an aim of becomi...
    BMW and Encory launch innovative direct recycling of batteries to recover critical materials
    The BMW Group, in collaboration with Encory GmbH, has officially commissioned the new Cell Recycling Competence Center (CRCC) in Salching, Lower Bavaria, marking a significant advancement in innovative direct recycling of electric vehicle batteries. The center aims to facilitate the reuse of battery raw materials by directly feeding residual materials from battery cell production back into the cell production cycle, eliminating the need for energy-intensive chemical or thermal processing. Onc...
    Kempower and Sowatt Solutions unveil 560-kW EV charging station in Vougy, France
    Kempower and Sowatt Solutions have announced the commissioning of the first Kempower Mega Satellite Combined Charging System (CCS) 560-kW charging station in Vougy, France, located along the Mont Blanc route. The newly opened multi-energy site features a 560-kW Kempower Mega Satellite CCS for heavy-duty trucks and six 300-kW charging points for private vehicles, providing substantial charging capacity on a vital trans-Alpine corridor. Positioned strategically before the Mont Blanc Tun...
    RippleOn Energy launches Level 2 Smart EV Charger in US for home use
    RippleOn Energy has introduced its Level 2 Smart EV Charger in the US for residential garages, aimed at providing smart, safe and accessible home electric vehicle charging. The charger, priced at $429, offers up to 50 miles of range per hour using its J1772 plug and is compatible with all EVs, including Tesla vehicles, through an included adapter. It supports both National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 14-50 plug-in and hardwired connections and is designed for simple installation ...
    Wheels India enters Technical Assistance Agreement with Topy Industries to enhance aluminum alloy wheels business
    Indian supplier Wheels India Ltd. has entered into a Technical Assistance Agreement with the Japanese supplier Topy Industries to enhance its aluminum alloy wheels business. Under the agreement, Topy Industries will provide technical expertise for the design, development and manufacture of cast aluminum wheels, thereby enhancing Wheels India's capabilities in this growing market segment. Wheels India, which ventured into the aluminum alloy wheels business in fiscal year 2020/21 with the...
    Samvardhana Motherson completes acquisition of remaining 10% stake in Motherson Lumen Systems SA
    Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. (SAMIL) has acquired the remaining 10% equity stake in Motherson Lumen Systems South Africa Pty. Ltd. This acquisition was carried out through Motherson Lumen Holding Ltd., which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of SAMIL. With this acquisition, Motherson Lumen Systems South Africa has become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company. Motherson Lumen Systems South Africa operates a design, manufacturing and sales facility loca...
    Fescaro secures five supply contracts for Key Management System amid growing focus on cybersecurity
    Fescaro, a South Korea-based startup specialising in mobility software solutions, has secured five consecutive contracts in 2025 for its Key Management System (KMS) as global automakers strive to comply with increasingly strict cybersecurity regulations, The Korea Herald reported Dec. 11. The automotive industry's shift toward software-defined vehicles enhances connectivity but also increases the risk of hacking, leading regulators in the EU, South Korea and mainland China to enforce tougher ...
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    Uber to launch robo-taxi services in over 10 countries by late 2026
    Uber's Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi has announced plans for the company to offer robo-taxi services in over 10 countries by late 2026, aiming to establish itself as the dominant platform in autonomous ride-hailing. Potential new locations include Hong Kong and Japan, with discussions ongoing for similar services across Asia. Autonomous vehicles were recognized by Khosrowshahi as one of Uber's six key areas of focus back in November, with NVIDIA's Chief Executive Jensen Huang projecting the ...
    Helm.ai introduces new framework to surpass data barriers in autonomous vehicle development
    Helm.ai has introduced Factored Embodied AI, a new architectural framework aimed at overcoming the Data Wall that challenges the autonomous vehicle industry. Unlike conventional end-to-end models that demand extensive data to learn driving physics, Helm.ai offers a scalable alternative. The company's AI Driver successfully navigated the streets of Torrance, California, without prior exposure to those roads, demonstrating zero-shot steering capabilities in a continuous 20-minute drive without dis...
    WeRide and Uber launch robo-taxi rides in Dubai with RTA's support
    WeRide and Uber Technologies, in partnership with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), have announced the official launch of robo-taxi passenger rides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, via the Uber app. This service will initially be available in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, popular tourist areas near public beaches, allowing riders to book WeRide robo-taxis through the Autonomous option on the Uber app. Tawasul will manage the fleet operations for WeRide vehicles on the Uber platform. ...
    T-Mobile Arena and Zoox form strategic partnership for autonomous ride-hailing service
    T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and Zoox, an autonomous ride-hailing company, have entered into a multiyear strategic partnership, marking Zoox's first venture with a major sports venue and introducing a unique autonomous ride-hailing sponsorship at T-Mobile Arena. This collaboration, facilitated by AEG Global Partnerships, sets new standards for venue accessibility and fan convenience. As part of a planned service expansion, Zoox will offer autonomous rides to and from T-Mobile Arena starting in ea...
    Volkswagen’s SEAT and CUPRA inaugurates battery-cell assembly plant in Spain
    Volkswagen (VW)-owned car brands SEAT and CUPRA have opened an all-new battery system assembly plant at the Martorell factory in Spain, SEAT announced Dec. 12. The move is seen as part of the VW Group's larger battery strategy to balance in-house and third-party cell supply to achieve maximum flexibility. In-house battery-cell assembly operations offer flexibility and control over the supply chain, while providing scope to innovate in technology and processes. The high-profile opening cere...
    Grab and Charge+ team up to expand EV charging infrastructure in Vietnam
    Grab Vietnam has entered into a partnership with Charge+, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions in Southeast Asia, to develop a charging and battery-swapping network in Vietnam. This collaboration aims to provide flexible charging solutions for electric cars, motorcycles and e-scooters, benefiting Grab driver-partners and EV users. The agreement aligns with the long-term commitment of both companies to promote green mobility and support Vietnam's Net Zero road map. M...
    BP Pulse expands ultrafast EV charging network across four US states
    BP Pulse is expanding its network of ultrafast electric vehicle chargers in the US with new installations in Arizona, Texas, Florida and Ohio. The expansion includes the first site in Arizona at the Petro Travel Center in Eloy, providing 16 charging bays with speeds of up to 400 kW, equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, and offering amenities such as a travel store, diner and barber shop. In Florida, a new location at...
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