Uber, Hinomaru Kotsu partner on Tokyo robotaxi pilot set for late 2026
Uber Japan has signed an operational partnership agreement with taxi company Hinomaru Kotsu to support a robotaxi pilot in Tokyo …
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Japan’s vehicle sales rise by 7% in July
Japan’s domestic new vehicle market continued to grow in July 2026, rising by 6.8% year-on-year to 417,163 units following a …
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EU end-of-life vehicle regulation takes effect
A new European Union regulation on end-of-life vehicles has entered into force, setting mandatory recycled plastic targets for new cars …
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Ford plans US production shift for some Lincoln models from 2030 – report
Ford Motor intends to transfer manufacturing of certain Lincoln vehicles from China to the United States starting in 2030, Reuters …
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Octillion opens third EV battery plant in India
Octillion Power Systems, a US-based supplier of battery systems for electric vehicles, has launched its third manufacturing facility in India. The …
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Malaysia’s Inokom completes new paint-shop
Malaysia’s Inokom Corporation announced that it has expanded its vehicle production capabilities with the completion of a new MYR 300 …
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South Korean import sales rise 14% in July
Sales of imported light passenger vehicles in South Korea increased by 14% to 30,976 units in July 2026, up from …
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Vietnam vehicle market falls 5% in July – VAMA
Vietnam’s new vehicle market declined by a further 5% to 25,246 units in July 2026, down from 26,573 units in …
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BMW turns end-of-life vehicle materials into new car parts
BMW Group has shown that materials recovered from end-of-life vehicles can meet quality standards for reuse in new vehicle manufacturing, …
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India’s vehicle market forecast upgraded on strong first half
India's Light Vehicle (LV) market moderated on a month-on-month (MoM) basis in June 2026, primarily reflecting lower volumes from Maruti …
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Nexteer launches high-mount steer-by-wire hand-wheel actuator
Nexteer Automotive has launched a High Mount Direct Drive SbW Hand-Wheel Actuator (HMDD), which it says gives manufacturers more “flexibility” in cockpit …
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Taiwan vehicle sales rise by 9% in July
Taiwan’s new vehicle market expanded by 9% year-on-year to 38,657 units in July 2026, after declining by 22% to 35,483 …
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China’s PV retail sales fall by 20% in July
Retail sales of light passenger vehicles in China, including sedans, MPVs, and SUVs, declined by over 20% year-on-year to 1.461 …
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GM locks in $4.5bn facility to secure auto parts supply
General Motors Company (GM) has entered a $4.5bn irrevocable payment undertaking programme designed to shield its parts supply chain from …
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Toyota recalls over 655,000 Camry vehicles over turn signal fault
Toyota is recalling around 655,000 Camry vehicles worldwide after identifying a display fault capable of deactivating safety indicators, including turn …
