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Lucid Group has formed an operational partnership with Swiss automotive distributor Emil Frey as it prepares to enter the French market. The US-based EV maker said the arrangement brings together its own import structure and Emil Frey France's automotive know-how and operational support. As part of the launch, Lucid and Emil Frey France plan to introduce the brand and its products at the 2026 … [Read more...]

Volkswagen Group is facing the deepest crisis in its 89-year history, driven primarily by a collapse in its traditionally lucrative Chinese market, resulting in plummeting profits, proposed job cuts of up to 100,000, and potential factory closures. The company is struggling to transition from being a market-dominating combustion engine seller to a competitor in the rapidly evolving, … [Read more...]

The UK new car market has recorded its ninth consecutive month of growth and best August since the introduction of the biannual plate change, with new registrations rising 13.7% last month, according to the latest figures published by the SMMT. Some 94,236 new cars joined Britain's roads in what is typically one of the market's quietest months of the year as many buyers defer purchases ahead of … [Read more...]

Audi and SAIC Motor have established a Shanghai-based development hub to engineer intelligent electric vehicles tailored exclusively for the Chinese market. Operating as the AUDI Innovation & Technology Center (AITC), the facility will handle full-cycle vehicle engineering with a dedicated team of around 300 staff. The initiative deepens the long-standing alliance between the German carmaker … [Read more...]

AUMOVIO has agreed to sell its washer and cleaning business to Munich-based industrial holding company CERTINA Group, as the automotive supplier continues to streamline its portfolio and focus capital on core technologies. The deal, announced on 3 September, covers production, research and development, employees and all related business activities. Closing is subject to customary conditions and is … [Read more...]

Volkswagen Group's supervisory board has approved Future Plan 2030, which includes a further group-wide workforce adjustment of about 50,000 positions, including management roles. The latest round of job cuts comes after an announcement earlier this year of 50,000 job cuts – taking the total number of VW Group planned job cuts by the end of the decade to 100,000. The latest plan was unanimously … [Read more...]

Bentley, part of Volkswagen Group, has revealed more details of its first fully electric vehicle, the Bentley Torcal. The luxury SUV becomes the fourth model line in the brand's range, joining the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga. The launch will mark a significant step in Bentley's move towards electrification. The carmaker said the Torcal is the "most powerful" and "fastest-accelerating" … [Read more...]

Suzuki Motor announced that its local distributor in Brunei, Boustead Sdn Bhd, has launched sales of the company's Alto and Every mini-cars produced at its Pakistan subsidiary, Pak Suzuki Motor Company. The Japanese automaker confirmed that this "marks the first time for Suzuki to export models from an overseas production base that have the same body size and engine displacement as Japanese (Kei) … [Read more...]

Toyota Motor Corporation plans to invest over US$ 280 million over the next few years to upgrade and expand its production operations in Vietnam, according to local reports. The Japanese automaker's local subsidiary, Toyota Motor Vietnam Company Ltd, has received approval from the Phú Thọ provincial authorities to build new facilities at its production hub in Phúc Yên. Toyota currently has a … [Read more...]

Hyundai Mobis, the main in-house component manufacturer of South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group, announced that it has begun mass production of power electric (PE) systems at its newly built plant in Nováky, Slovakia, as the company steps up its expansion in Europe's battery electric vehicle (BEV) supply chain. Hyundai Mobis describes PE systems as integrated electric powertrain units … [Read more...]

Canadian auto union Unifor has started negotiations with Stellantis on a new labour agreement covering more than 9,000 employees at sites across the country. Unifor national president Lana Payne said: "Our focus in this round of bargaining will be on Stellantis' commitment to Canada, and what that looks like. It's about positioning our members for the future." Stellantis is the final Detroit Three … [Read more...]

Uber Technologies and Wayve have launched supervised autonomous rides in London, marking the first time autonomous trips are available in the United Kingdom. Starting today, Londoners requesting an UberX, Uber Electric, or Uber Comfort may be matched with a Wayve ride at no extra cost, with upfront fares shown in-app. The initial launch phase features supervised autonomous rides, meaning a trained … [Read more...]

Uber Technologies plans to cut about 10% of its global workforce, as the company restructures to simplify operations, reduce management layers and concentrate teams in key office hubs. The move comes despite strong financial performance. For the quarter ended 30 June 2026, Uber reported revenue of $14.19bn, up 12.2% a year earlier. Operating income rose 30.3% to $1.89bn, while net income … [Read more...]

Ford is to compete – along with a range of other automotive OEMs – for a significant new UK military vehicle contract. The company is also exploring the potential for vehicle sales to other national armed forces across Europe. The Financial Times has reported that Ford is among companies interested in competing for the upcoming contract to develop a next generation Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) for … [Read more...]

South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) announced that it has signed a binding agreement with US-based Smackover Lithium to lithium carbonate for its battery manufacturing operations in the US. Under the contract, Smackover Lithium, a partnership between Standard Lithium Ltd and international energy company Equinor, will supply LGES with 8,000 metric tonnes of battery-grade … [Read more...]

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has unveiled its all-new Pajero full-size flagship SUV, the fifth-generation of the model, a full five years after production of the fourth-generation model was discontinued at the company's Sakahogi plant in Japan in 2021. Mitsubishi has continued to produce its mid-size Pajero Sport SUV at its Laem Chabang plant in Thailand, which is sold in … [Read more...]

Taiwan's new vehicle market declined slightly year-on-year to 29,222 units in August 2026, from 29,458 units in the same month last year, according to registration data compiled by Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation. Following a strong performance in the previous two months, the market struggled to make further progress, despite strong economic growth in the country in recent months. The latest … [Read more...]

VinFast has reportedly suspended local manufacturing plans for three electric vehicle models in India, instructing suppliers to halt related work while the company reassesses costs. Citing unnamed s and an internal memo, Reuters reported that VinFast had asked suppliers to "hold all activities" on three programmes: the VF 3, a two-door SUV regarded as its most affordably priced offering for the … [Read more...]

Chipmaker Nexperia has confirmed it is exploring a "strategic" partnership with Aurobay, targeting power semiconductor technology for the automotive industry. The proposed collaboration would combine Nexperia's expertise in gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors with Aurobay's experience in designing and integrating powertrain systems. Aurobay is the powertrain division of … [Read more...]

According to preliminary estimates, US Light Vehicle (LV) sales fell by 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) in August, to 1.39 mn units. There was one selling day fewer in August 2026 as compared to August 2025, so sales declined by 2.0% YoY on a selling day-adjusted basis. The daily selling rate was measured at 53.4k units/day in August, up from 53.0k units/day in July. The annualized selling rate was … [Read more...]