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Chinese vehicle sales rise 3% in November

Total volumes driven by surging exports, while domestic sales weakened last month.

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Seat and Cupra open battery system assembly facility in Spain

Output from the facility is intended to supply the Cupra Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo from 2026.

Xpeng in talks to localise production in Malaysia

Discussions being held with local components manufacturer EPMB.

BMW Group and Encory start direct recycling to recover battery raw materials

Direct recycling allows residual materials from battery cell production, including complete battery cells, to be mechanically dismantled.

VW Group launches autonomous vehicle testing in Wolfsburg

Gen.Urban is a research vehicle designed without a steering wheel or pedals.

Geely opens automotive safety testing centre with $284m investment

The facility, located in Ningbo, eastern China, is set up to run 27 categories of tests.

SK On and Ford to end US battery JV, split ownership of plants

Ford subsidiary will assume full ownership of the battery plants in Kentucky, while SK On will take over and operate the facility in Tennessee.

Rivian sets out in-house chip and autonomy roadmap

The company introduced its first-generation RAP1, a custom 5nm processor combining processing and memory within a single multi-chip module.

Pioneer develops AI agent for in-vehicle infotainment with Microsoft

Pioneer uses Microsoft Foundry to enhance the user experience (UX) of its products and services.