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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.
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.
Baidu robotaxi malfunction causes disruption on the streets of Wuhan
On Tuesday, disruption was reported on the streets of Wuhan following a malfunction in Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxi fleet.
Videos on social media captured the vehicles as they stopped in the middle of lanes of traffic, with passengers trapped inside. Some of the footage appears to show a vehicle involved in a highway collision, although police reports suggest no one was injured during the incident.
Wayve rolls out autonomous robotaxi trails in the UK capital and MOVEmnt is invited
Earlier this month, the MOVE team had the opportunity to test drive one of Wayve’s autonomous vehicles and experience their Level 3 autonomous technology in real time.
Following their landmark $1.5 billion investment round, we caught up with the Wayve team to learn how the UK start-up is positioning itself as a serious contender in London’s robotaxi race.
Will surging oil prices reignite EV demand amid the Iran conflict?
Since war broke out in Iran on 28 February, global oil prices have soared to unprecedented highs. The spike follows disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s busiest shipping channel for crude oil.
As the global conflict unravels and the oil crisis intensifies, analysts are recognising a renewed interest in electric vehicles (EVs) as consumers attempt to shield themselves from the impact of rising energy costs.
Jaguar Land Rover shuts UK plant due to fire at supplier site in Norway
Jaguar Land Rover is once again grappling with disruption, as production at one of its key UK facilities is set to pause following a fire at a supplier site in Norway. The interruption will affect output of its flagship Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles at the Solihull plant, with operations halted until April 8. This latest grievance represents a significant setback for the automaker in a two year period punctuated by disruption.
Uber, Pony.ai and autonomous start-up Verne launch robotaxi trials in Croatia’s capital
As autonomous pilots accelerate across Europe, Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, represents the latest test bed for robotaxi trials, thanks to a partnership between Uber, Pony.ai, and autonomous technology start-up Verne.
The partnership brings together the autonomous driving technology of Chinese robotaxi developer Pony.ai with Verne’s fleet management expertise.
Automakers scale back on “luxury” EV plans as global appetite wanes
Just this week Honda and Sony have announced they are among dozens of companies scaling back plans to develop luxury EVs. The news follows recent walk backs from automotive manufacturers in the luxury segment including Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
Honda and Sony’s strategic partnership should have delivered a flagship Afeela EV with a premium price tag of $90,000 but the Japanese groups have changed course, abandoning the model altogether. Honda announced an eye-watering $16bn in EV write downs over the last two years following fluctuations in the global market, forcing the company to rethink its global EV strategy.
General Motors begins testing “hands-free, eyes-off” personal autonomy on public highways
General Motors may have taken a back seat in the robotaxi race after the collapse of autonomous robotaxi venture Cruise back in 2024, but the company is not resting on its self-driving laurels.
Since then, the Detroit automaker has turned its attention to developing autonomy in personal vehicles, announcing yesterday that it would begin testing its hands-free, eyes-off driving system on public highways this week.
Ford and Renault announce strategic partnership to co-develop small EVs in Europe
Ford may have walked back its decision to go all-electric in Europe by 2030, but its commitment to electrification persists. Today, Ford announced a landmark alliance with French automaker Renault to co-develop a series of small electric vehicles for the European market.
The strategic collaboration should see jointly developed EVs rolling out as early as 2028, with plans to expand the partnership to include small commercial vehicles.
From metal to monthly fees: How subscription services are redefining the SDV
Subscription services are, for many of us, an accepted part of modern life; from streaming platforms such as Netflix or Spotify to meal subscriptions, gym memberships, and pay-as-you-go dating apps, the paid subscription model has transformed the way we consume, replacing traditional ownership with a flexible, ongoing service relationship.
Now the world of automotive is catching up, with more and more OEMs now offering subscription services and over-the-air updates at an extra monthly cost.
Zipcar’s planned departure leaves Londoners in the lurch
If you live in London, the sight of a Zipcar is, to some, almost as familiar as a red post box or an overcast afternoon. All this is set to change come 2026, following last week’s announcement that the American-owned car-sharing company will be shutting down its London operations by the end of the year.
The app, which allowed users to rent a car for as little as £5 for periods ranging from one hour to seven days, has suspended all new bookings beyond December 31.
OEMs praise Trump’s reversal of federal fuel economy rules
OEMs such as Ford and Stellantis have stood in support of Trump’s controversial decision to roll back federal fuel economy rules for passenger vehicles. The decision, made last Wednesday, reverses many of the mandates introduced under the Biden administration that advocated for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Following the rollback of these mandates, known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules or CAFE, Americans will no longer be subject to hefty fines for violating these rules, essentially rendering them obsolete.
Building supply chain resiliency in battery manufacturing with CEO and Co-founder of Sila Nanotechnologies
Following his Keynote appearance, we catch up with Gene Berdichevsky, CEO and Co-founder of Sila Nanotechnologies, at MOVE America 2025. We delve into all things supply chain, unpacking the similar challenges facing U.S. and European battery manufacturers amid growing supply chain vulnerabilities.
Building resilient SDVs: The importance of integrated cyber defence
Today, cars are less a vessel to get you from A to B and more an extension of our homes, living rooms, and phone screens. As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, equipped with features such as over-the-air updates, adaptive cruise control, smartphone integration, and more, they become highly adaptable, able to fix their own bugs and update themselves without the need for third-party intervention. The global trend is set: the future lies in SDVs.
Lessons for founders: clarity, conviction and the mobility future with Michael Ronen
At MOVE America 2025, MOVEmnt.net sat down with Michael Ronen, Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group, to explore how AI is reshaping mobility and what the next chapter looks like for the autonomous vehicle ecosystem.
Completing the mass transportation jigsaw with Andy Byford and Greer Johnson Gillis
Rail stations and transit hubs are more than ways to move people from A to B, they are catalysts for community regeneration and economic growth. That message framed the closing Keynote on day two, moderated by Bob Bennett of the Cities Today Institute and featuring Andy Byford of Amtrak and Greer Johnson Gillis of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
Hyper-personalisation and connected vehicles with Tata Consultancy Services
Anupam Singhal, President of Manufacturing Business at Tata Consultancy Services, joins us on the MOVE America 2025 sofa to share his vision for the future of mobility, one where intuitive, software defined vehicles use advanced technology to elevate the consumer experience.
As cars evolve into digital platforms, Anupam challenges us to rethink what a “vehicle” truly is.
U.S. government endorses female crash dummy to close safety gap for female motorists
In the U.S., licensed female drivers outnumber licensed male drivers by about three million, and yet when it comes to safety features, the majority of vehicle testing is still carried out using outdated data and models designed to protect the average man.
According to government data, female drivers in the United States are 73% more likely to be severely injured in a car crash than their male counterparts, and are 17% more likely to die.
Future ready e-mobility with Tata Consultancy Services
Anupam Singhal, President of Manufacturing Business at Tata Consultancy Services, takes to the Keynote Stage to discuss the ever-evolving mobility landscape and the impact of increasing connectivity on the consumer experience.
WeRide and Uber launch first driverless robotaxi service in the Middle East
Uber is ramping up its investment in autonomous vehicle technology, launching its driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, the first of its kind in the Middle East.
The announcement, made on Wednesday, is part of a joint venture with Chinese company and global leader in autonomous driving technologies, WeRide.
Pony.ai and Bolt launch strategic partnership to accelerate autonomy in Europe
Europe’s transport and mobility landscape is edging closer to full automation, as Estonian ride-hailing giant Bolt announces a strategic partnership with Chinese autonomous driving specialist Pony.ai.
The collaboration marks a significant step toward introducing driverless vehicles to European roads and reshaping how urban mobility will function on the continent in the coming decade.
AI, Captain! Investing in mobility innovation with Tim Draper, Michael Ronen and Raymond Zheng
Venture capitalist legend, Tim Draper was joined on the Keynote stage by Raymond Zheng and Michael Ronen to discuss how AI is changing the investment landscape.
The panellists discussed the rise of AI in the mobility sector, contextualising 2025 as a technological precipice which would usher in big changes in the both the world of manufacturing, in-car experience and city design.
UK Government pledges to end overreliance on imports of critical materials used in EV manufacturing
In an effort to end overreliance on imports of critical materials, the UK Government has unveiled a new strategy to invest in the domestic production of the resources essential to critical industries such as automotive.
The Critical Minerals Strategy sets out the ambition to produce 10% of the UK’s mineral needs domestically and 20% through recycling by 2035.
Autonomy at scale: Insights on the future of autonomous trucking with International Motors
At MOVE America 2025, MOVEmnt.net caught up with Tobias Glitterstam, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at International Motors.
Following his Keynote appearance alongside Edwin Olson (May Mobility) and Jeremy Bird (Lyft), we sat down to discuss the major developments taking place in the world of autonomous trucking and the launch of International Motors’ first commercial autonomous fleet trials in Austin.
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