The Indian auto landscape is rapidly changing: EVs, hybrids and connected tech have ceased being concepts of the future and have evolved into demands. Automakers are reimagining India roadmaps, and at the heart of it is Kia. With a concrete 2026 plan, it will be rolling out a line-up of EVs, Hybrids and newer generation […]
Marcello Gandini’s Enduring Legacy: 12 Designs That Shaped Automotive History
Automotive design wouldn’t be complete without mention of Marcello Gandini’s contribution. His vehicles did not just represent automobiles, they defined what automobiles were capable of. For decades he pushed boundaries of proportion, surface language and engineering ingenuity to leave a portfolio of designs that remain radical even by today’s standards. The true power of Gandini […]
Beyond the Headlines: China’s Major Auto Industry Consolidation
Beijing’s move to permanently withdraw car manufacturing permits from eight domestic brands, Zotye among them, and the struggling Brilliance Auto Group (among others) has captured significant attention around the world’s automobile business. On the surface, Beijing appears to simply be tightening standards and taking aim at car companies falling short. However, this is not just […]
Olinia: Mexico’s Bold Leap into Electric Vehicle Production
This all-electric Mexican Olinia car looks poised to give electric mobility a boost-at a very low price. The Olinia is a 6-seater all-electric car, designed and produced entirely in Mexico, and priced so low that it could make owning an electric car attainable for many Mexicans. Set to begin production in 2027, the Olinia is […]
Automakers Eye Marelli Parts in Strategic Supply Chain Rescue
The delicate collapse of Marelli Holdings, a troubled supplier of auto parts to both Stellantis and Nissan Motor Co., has set the giants circling for assets, another sign of how interconnected the global auto-manufacturing industry has become. It’s far from a typical deal as automakers seek to safeguard their supply chains during a time of […]
The World in a Point Cloud: LiDAR’s Quiet Revolution
An internal argument is brewing throughout the auto world over the ultimate approach for autonomous driving: should self-driving cars use laser-based sensors, such as LiDAR, or is that technology unnecessary, especially given XPENG’s chairman comments that “LiDAR has not yet become a prerequisite for smart cars?” Some continue to place heavy bets on laser sensors, […]
NIO Charts Growth Path Amid China’s Auto Market Downturn
Warning Chinese rival carmakers “We should give up any delusion about any future recovery” William Li, chairman, CEO, founder NIO Inc has warned the Chinese domestic auto market could shrink by 15% to 20% this year the exact opposite to the mood of previous years. NIO Inc founder and CEO has delivered a grave warning […]
Formula 1 Rebalances Future Engines for More Exciting Racing
For the entire existence of motor racing, Formula 1 has been at its most innovative. Annually, novel technologies and sophisticated concepts appear along with modified regulations that challenge the way teams participate on track. But with speed a hallmark of Formula 1, ensuring that racing remains tight and exhilarating is equally important as building ever-faster […]
Hyundai Union Approves Strike Amid Tense Wage and AI Talks
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co.’s labor union voted by a large margin to allow a strike, heightening concern over possible disruptions at the critical automaker’s local factories for a second straight year following weeks of failed contract talks aimed at higher wages, profit-sharing, and jobs Amid growing automation. The vote in the Hyundai Motor Company […]
Applied Intuition Expands Its Self-Driving System Into Japan
Demonstrating the ability to quickly scale autonomous driving software, Applied Intuition has announced the launch of its Self-Driving System (SDS) in Japan. Applied Intuition’s platform is the most sophisticated driver-assistance and autonomy software available in one of the most technologically advanced and demanding automotive markets in the world, helping usher in the next era of […]