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US light vehicle market powers ahead in June

According to preliminary estimates, US Light Vehicle (LV) sales grew by 7.9% year-on-year (YoY) in June, to 1.37 million units.

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South Korea report: domestic market up 4% in June

Market driven higher by strong Kia sales, while Hyundai’s sales continued to decline.

Why L2++ might be the bridge between hype and reality for Autonomous Vehicles

At Messe Stuttgart, the 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Tech Expo brought together OEMs, suppliers, and regulators for three days of tech showcases, talks, and debate.

UK car market up 11.4% in June

UK BEV market hits new high but ZEV Mandate target gap remains.

Hyundai confirms US$27bn future technology investment

The aim is to accelerate development of AI-defined vehicles, manufacturing and supply chains.

Honda delays takeover of Astemo

Acquisition of majority stake is now expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

Continental to sell ContiTech business to Lone Star affiliate for €4bn

ContiTech produces industrial parts such as conveyor belts and air springs and has a workforce of about 22,000 globally.

Chery finalises acquisition of ex-Nissan plant in South Africa – report 

The company is now preparing to begin building vehicles in South Africa from mid-2027 after carrying out upgrades at the site. 

L-H Battery begins ESS battery production at its Ohio plant

The LGES-Honda joint venture will also produce HEV batteries at the facility.

Pirelli takes 24.99% stake in tyre-sensor start-up RIDEsense

Under the agreement, Pirelli also secures a licence to use RIDEsense's virtual sensor technology, with defined safeguards governing the extension of rights to third parties.

O’Reilly eyes $10bn bid for Genuine Parts’ auto unit – report

Bloomberg reported that the division could be worth $10bn or more in any transaction, with an announcement on a potential sale possible by late summer.