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Meet the MOVE 2026 Start-up Pitch Competition winner
The MOVE 2026 start-up village once again showcased some of the most exciting emerging tech and solutions in the auto tech space. Meet the winner of this year’s Start-up Pitch Competition, Neol Copper Technologies, the start-up reimagining technical lubricants
CEO and Co-Founder of Pony.ai James Peng speaks on European expansion and the hybrid network
Speaking with us at MOVE 2026, we heard from the brilliant James Peng, co-founder and CEO of Pony.ai, who shared his insights on global expansion, regulatory alignment, and the evolving role of AI in autonomous driving.
Future-ready autonomy and Bolt’s vision for scalable deployment with Vivetha Natterjee
At MOVE 2026, MOVEmnt.net caught up with Vivetha Natterjee, Head of Autonomous Product and Deployment for Autonomous Vehicles at Bolt.
Following her heavily attended morning presentation, we sat down to discuss the major developments taking place in the world of driverless scaling and Bolt’s upcoming plan to launch operational autonomous vehicle services across five distinct European markets within the next year.
‘The future is now’: Fastned COO on Europe’s green transition
“The transition is here — I mean, I often say it, but the future is now, and you’re rather part of now, or you’re not.”
Speaking with us at MOVE 2026, we heard from the brilliant Françoise Poggi, COO of Fastned, who shared her insights on the state of European electrification, overcoming infrastructure bottlenecks, and why the green transition is entirely unstoppable.
Rethinking automotive design: Insights from Toyota Connected Europe’s Art Director
Moses Gunarman, Art Director at Toyota Connected Europe, joins us on the MOVE 2026 sofa to share his vision for the future of automotive design, one where digital interfaces move past frivolous aesthetics to focus entirely on functionality and seamless integration.
Understanding the data behind battery trading: In conversation with Circunomics CEO Felix Wagner
Battery volumes are growing. So is the number of companies trying to buy, sell, and finance them, with no reliable way to assess what a battery is worth. Felix Wagner built Circunomics to solve that. Ahead of MOVE London 2026, he spoke with MOVEmnt about the state of battery trading, what it takes to make transactions work, and why batteries need to become a proper asset class.
Meet the press attending MOVE 2026
MOVE is welcoming a host of tier-1, independent and local press to cover this year’s event. Expect world-class moderation from some of mainstream media’s most influential players, alongside emerging voices from local press and veteran automotive podcasters.
Meet some of the top media voices on the ground at London’s ExCeL.
Meet the official partners of MOVE 2026
As the global auto tech industry evolves at pace, the role of trusted partners in informing, connecting and inspiring the industry has never been more important. At MOVE, we are proud to work alongside a diverse network of leading publications, platforms and industry voices that help amplify the conversations shaping the future of transport.
We are delighted to spotlight our valued media and association partners, whose coverage, insights and research play a vital role in supporting the event and connecting our global community with the latest innovations, trends and thought leadership across the mobility ecosystem.
Uber and Autobrains partner to develop robotaxi programme in Munich
Uber has made its autonomous directive clear in recent months following the announcement of several autonomous vehicle partnerships, including a $1.25 billion robotaxi collaboration with Rivian Motors.
The major ride-hailing platform’s latest autonomous team-up is with Israeli AI company Autobrains Technologies. Through a strategic collaboration, the two companies hope to strengthen Uber’s foothold in the European autonomous vehicle market, with plans to launch an autonomous pilot programme in the German city of Munich.
BYD accelerates its self-driving vision with first in-house autonomous chip
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has introduced a new autonomous-driving semiconductor as it angles to gain a deeper foothold in the advanced vehicle technology space. The move comes amid intensifying competition in the EV market.
During a technology showcase in Shenzhen, the automaker revealed the Xuanji A3, a 4-nanometer chip developed to power next-generation intelligent driving systems. According to the company, the processor is already being manufactured at scale and is engineered to support both Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous capabilities.
Ferrari unveils hotly anticipated first electric car, the Luce
Italian sportscar brand Ferrari has announced the arrival of its first fully electric car, the Luce, retailing for $640,000 or £474,320.
As luxury automakers Lamborghini and Porsche scale back their EV strategies, citing low demand, Ferrari is ploughing ahead with its electric vision, offering a futuristic five-seater in vibrant hues.
The MOVEmnt Podcast Episode 4: Mark Tapscott
Our guest this week is Mark Tapscott, Co-Founder of British automotive start-up Longbow. A pioneer in electrification, Tesla alumnus and a self-confessed ‘car guy’, Mark joins us on The MOVEmnt Podcast to discuss Longbow’s commitment to electrification and feather-weight EV design.
Mark and the Longbow team are on a mission to restore some of the theatre and emotion of the classic British sports car to the electric segment, focusing on light-weighting and the driver experience in a market that too often overlooks the joy of driving
Spain becomes key testbed for Stellantis and Leapmotor’s expanded alliance
Stellantis and Chinese electric vehicle brand Leapmotor are preparing to deepen their allegiance as both companies angle to expand their electric vehicle footprint across Europe.
The partnership began in 2023 when Stellantis purchased an approximately 21% stake in Leapmotor and launched a joint venture focused on selling and manufacturing Leapmotor vehicles outside of China. The companies now say they are exploring new ways to increase production efficiency while reducing manufacturing costs.
Speakers in the news: Meet the companies making headlines ahead of MOVE 2026
The world’s #1 auto tech event is returning to London, June 17–18. MOVE focuses on the technology that sits behind the automotive sector, specialising in autonomous, electric and software-defined mobility. MOVE is all about showcasing the leading agents of innovation and progress, from automotive OEMs, fleets, CPOs, transport operators, investors, start-ups and battery manufacturers, across 15 conference stages. Existing in a fast-paced and dynamic sector, industry change is an expectation rather than an anomaly when it comes to automotive and tech. To help you keep abreast of the latest developments, we have put together a shortlist of current news updates from some of the biggest disruptors speaking at the event this year.
UK new car market grows by almost a quarter in best April since pre-pandemic levels
The UK’s new car market registered unprecedented growth last month, expanding by almost a quarter, up 24%.
According to new data from the SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), the UK recorded 149,247 vehicles in April, the strongest growth in the sector since before the pandemic.
WeRide and Lenovo announce expanded partnership to deliver 200,000 autonomous vehicles by 2031
Announced at Auto China 2026, Chinese tech firms WeRide and Lenovo have revealed an expanded partnership to develop 200,000 autonomous vehicles over the next five years. Of these 200,000 vehicles, many will be robotaxis operating at Level 4 autonomous capability, or “driver-out.”
Based in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, WeRide has already been a leader in China’s autonomous push, with established R&D and pilot projects in 40 cities across 12 countries globally.
The world’s #1 auto tech event is back…what’s new for MOVE 2026?
We are back for our eighth edition… so what’s new for MOVE 2026?
This year’s agenda brings together 250+ speakers, 75+ sponsors and 75+ start-ups for two days of dynamic discussion. From an exciting refocus, to a wave of influential new speakers, expect some big changes at our 2026 event. So what’s new this year?
Lotus joins luxury automakers pivoting to hybrids, forecasting “long-term trend”
The luxury automotive segment has long struggled to decouple itself from petrol. In 2026 alone, several major automakers walked back their EV targets or revised their electrification timelines: Lamborghini axed plans for its fully electric model, Lanzador, whilst Rolls-Royce pledged to continue selling petrol vehicles beyond 2030.
In an interview with the Financial Times, chief executive of Lotus Group, Qingfeng Feng, said that EVs would account for under half of their entire lineup—the rest coming from hybrids. This is a much more conservative estimate than previously predicted by the company, now owned by Chinese conglomerate Geely, which had banked on a lineup of 90% EV sales by 2028.
Tesla grapples with self-driving shortfall, promising “micro factory” upgrade plan
Tesla has found itself in hot water again as it recalibrates its long-promised path to full autonomy. The electric vehicle giant recently acknowledged that millions of its older cars, equipped with what it calls Hardware 3, won’t be able to achieve fully self-driving capability, despite earlier assurances.
The statement marks a notable shift for Tesla, which had long maintained that its earlier vehicles already contained the necessary cameras and computing power pending the inevitable software advancements.
Rivian begins production of first mass-market EV, the R2
Rivian Motors has officially begun customer production of the long-awaited R2, its mid-size all-electric SUV. Originally revealed in March 2024, it has taken two years and reportedly “thousands of hands” before the first R2 rolled off the production line yesterday at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois plant.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company was “on track” to deliver the first of its five-seater EVs later this spring.
CATL unveils 1,500 km EV battery with record-breaking range
Last month, BYD made headlines with its updated Blade battery, a lithium iron EV battery boasting super-fast charging times and ranges of up to 1,000 km in a single charge.
As of Tuesday, BYD’s battery supremacy was toppled by Chinese battery manufacturer and technology company CATL, which announced its latest Qilin battery, capable of delivering a range of 1,500 km in a single charge.
Voting opens for MOVE 2026’s Women in Mobility Award
Across the mobility industry, women play a vital role in driving innovation, shaping policy and inspiring transformative change. MOVE’s Women in Mobility Award recognises the leaders, visionaries and change-makers who are accelerating innovation in automotive and technology.
Vote for your winner of the Women in Mobility Award and help us honour the women who are transforming the auto tech industry with their expertise, leadership and determination.
BMW and Mercedes scrap plans for Level 3 autonomy, citing lack of consumer demand
Two multinational OEMs, Mercedes and BMW, have decided to postpone, and likely cancel, plans for Level 3 autonomy in personal vehicles, citing regulatory challenges and a lack of consumer demand as the reasons.
Both automakers have been in the process of developing Level 3 autonomy in their vehicles, a level of assisted driving that allows consumers to take their hands and eyes off the road while remaining ready to resume control at a moment’s notice. Achieving this level of autonomy is a lengthy and expensive project that requires cars to be fitted with costly LiDAR sensors.
Wayve receives fresh backing from chipmakers Qualcomm, AMD and Arm
British autonomous driving firm Wayve is strengthening its position in the race toward driverless vehicles, announcing fresh backing from chip giants Qualcomm, AMD, and Arm. The trio contributed $60 million in a follow-on investment, adding momentum to the company’s earlier $1.2 billion raise revealed in February.
Although modest compared to that larger round, the latest funding carries strategic weight, bolstering Wayve’s tech-forward, end-to-end AI approach. Wayve is building a distinct autonomous strategy that is rooted in AI and avoids reliance on high-definition maps or hyper-localized geomapping.
Rolls Royce develops 100 highly bespoke EVs for super-rich clientele
In the world of the super-wealthy, hyper-personalisation ensures ultimate exclusivity, promising a completely unique driving experience that sometimes even money cannot buy. This is the strategy that Rolls-Royce is banking on when it comes to its luxury EV segment, pledging to produce just 100 highly bespoke vehicles for a small number of super-rich customers.
These custom-built, two-seater vehicles will be developed alongside clients in a four-year-long process that began back in 2024.
UK automotive industry expects £4.6 billion uplift by 2030, new predictions suggest
According to the latest report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK automotive industry could deliver a £4.6 billion injection to the UK economy by 2030.
The uplift is driven by the UK’s commitment to ban the sale of all new petrol vehicles by 2035, a decision that is pushing automotive manufacturers towards electric vehicles with prescriptive rule of origin laws. Much like EU content laws, the UK government will offer preferential trade conditions for cars that exceed a threshold for UK or EU manufactured content.
The SMMT forecasts that this strategy will increase demand for UK-made parts by 80% by 2030, providing considerable opportunities for investment and a healthy boost to domestic supply chains.
Government backs 8 projects to drive UK autonomous mobility sector
Eight autonomous projects have received funding from a UK government-backed initiative aimed at driving the progress of autonomous solutions in the emerging UK market.
The eight projects, announced yesterday, will receive financial backing from the government-backed £150 million CAM Pathfinder programme, as part of the Feasibility Studies 2 competition. The funding marks a significant step in advancing the country’s Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) industry—already valued at £3.7 billion.
GM’s electrification long game: The Detroit automaker still banking on EVs
As many U.S. automakers walk back on their ambitious EV targets, General Motors Co. is remaining steadfast in its commitment to expand its electric segment. Since the end of the federal EV tax credit and the rollback of fuel economy regulations, the U.S. EV industry has been clouded by uncertainty.
More recently, soaring gas prices , driven in part by the Iran War, have exposed the vulnerability of an economy built on fuel-intensive ICE engines. Against this backdrop, many automakers are turning to hybrid powertrains in an effort to meet market demands and remain profitable in an unpredictable market.
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