Global Automotive Intel

Volkswagen is launching trucks and off-road SUVs to challenge the Wrangler and Bronco, a calculated push into America's high-margin heartland now seen...

Toyota is urging the EU to classify vehicles built to run exclusively on qualifying renewable fuels as zero-emission, preserving internal-combustion...

Hyundai's new Pune smart factory and US$15.5bn India commitment directly boost local manufacturing, R&D, and supply chains.

• The facility adds...

Hyundai is recalling 94,622 vehicles due to fire risks from overheating powered front-seat motors that may run continuously after external damage to...

Volkswagen's recovery efforts are under mounting pressure from Chinese rivals and lagging BEV sales, resulting in a reiterated Sell rating amid ongoing revenue and earnings strain.

SPE finalists highlight injection-molded plastics replacing steel and multi-part assemblies across Toyota, GM, Rivian and Ford vehicles.

• Toyota...

• Centimeter-level accuracy supports ADAS through level 4 autonomy with proven OEM deployments.
• Inertial navigation and GNSS fusion maintain...

94,622 Genesis vehicles affected by power-seat switch defect.

• Models: 2017–2020 Genesis G80 (plus 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis sedans)
• Hazard:...

• Nearly 12,000 first-time buyers used the MyFirstEV instant rebate to purchase their initial ZEV.
• The program delivers $3,500 off new ZEVs (MSRP...

• Toyota plans to equip all ~50 models with Arene to create software-defined vehicles, covering 10 million vehicles yearly by 2030.
• Deployment...

Iceberg's ground-up UI redesign prioritizes speed, clarity, and personalization to streamline automotive benchmarking. Key upgrades include a...

• Confirmed moves: Next-gen shifts to SSP platform and LFP batteries to cut costs
• Software confirmed: Adopts zonal architecture via VW-Rivian...

Volkswagen's ID. Tiguan aims to fix prior EV missteps through targeted product changes.

• Software and controls: Physical climate switches, volume...

The collaboration combines EB tresos software with Microchip automotive platforms to deliver pre-integrated AUTOSAR MCAL, cutting integration...

Tesla dominates the top-selling U.S. EV rankings as electric vehicles reach 6.4% of new-car sales in Q3 2026, up from 5.8% in Q2. This underscores the brand's entrenched position in a steadily expanding segment.

Toyota's 1990s RAV4 EV program, launched under Okuda in 1995 to meet California mandates, delivered real-world battery and power-control data that...

Latest U.S. data shows consumers shifting toward hybrids rather than dropping electrification.

• Hybrids rose 2.4% YOY through September with 15.6%...

• Sales collapse: ID.Buzz U.S. sales plunged 82% in 2026 after skipping the model year entirely.
• Pricing barrier: Starting near $60,000, the van...

Hyundai Transys is investing $560 million to expand its Georgia plant, adding capacity for hybrid powertrains and 320 jobs.

Chinese OEMs are...

The ID. Buzz's retro styling and interior won praise from testers, yet steep pricing and limited range triggered an 82% sales drop in Q3 2026, with...