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GlobalData revises world vehicle sales forecast down on weaker China

China is the big drag on world vehicle sales, but outside China it's a brighter picture.

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China’s auto industry starts to restructure under market pressures

The rapid market transition to NEV sales puts pressure on foreign JVs.

Volkswagen future models: 2026-2036

The VW brand is phasing out older models as it faces challenging times, especially in China.

China’s Chery to enter Japanese hybrid market in 2027 – report

A company spokesperson told Nikkei Asia that the planned vehicle will be the Omoda 4 compact SUV.

Toyota to start Thai hydrogen Hilux production in 2027

The line will turn out the New Hilux FCEV, with an annual capacity of 3,000 vehicles.

MicroVision, Blue-Band partner on ITS LiDAR infrastructure

The alliance will combine MicroVision’s short- and long-range LiDAR systems with Blue-Band’s intelligent infrastructure platform.

Waymo plans driverless service launch in Spain in 2027

The company said testing will start in the coming days, using electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles across Madrid’s metropolitan network.

General Motors narrows 2026 EBIT guidance, approves $20bn share repurchase

Net income attributable to stockholders rose to $3.33bn from $1.32bn a year earlier, while EBIT-adjusted increased 21.6% year-on-year to $4.10bn. 

ECARX’s Flyme acquisition to strengthen its position in SDV market

Global technology companies and automotive suppliers are expanding their software stacks to secure a larger role in the vehicle interface.

Canada and Ontario pledge C$2.5bn to back automotive manufacturing

The automotive allocation comprises C$1.5bn from the federal administration and C$1bn from Ontario, a province in Central Canada.

Polestar 5 comes with Bcomp bio-based materials

The car features Bcomp’s flax-based materials in its front seatbacks and tailgate structure.