Nissan to pull plug on merger talks with Honda
After taking part in talks of potential merger with Honda, Nissan has begun looking for a new partner as it tells Honda it they will no longer be participating in talks. Nissan's CEO Makoto Uchid told Honda's chief he will be ending the possibility of...
Nikola sells its California battery plant to Mullen
Electric truck manufacturer Nikola has sold its Californian battery plant to American electric vehicle (EV) maker Mullen Automotive, so the latter can "further its U.S. battery production capabilities". The Fullerton facility intends to produce American-made battery packs, modules and solid-state polymers to reduce reliance on...
GM fully-acquires and pulls plug on robotaxi company Cruise
Robotaxi company Cruise has been fully-acquired by General Motors (GM) just two months after the automaker giant said it would stop funding the autonomous ride-hailing company. In a meeting with the Cruise Board of Directors it was announced that GM would obtain full-control over the...
Trump agrees to pause import tariffs on Canada and Mexico
United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump has agreed to pause his newly-announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days. Trump initially introduced the 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico in order to halt illegal immigration and drugs from entering the nation...
Volvo partners with Waabi to build self-driving trucks at scale
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has teamed up with Canadian self-driving truck start-up Waabi to build and deploy autonomous freight transportation. The partnership aims to combine Waabi’s generative AI virtual driver system, Waabi Driver, with Volvo-built truck, the Volvo VNL Autonomous. Chief Product Officer at Volvo Autonomous...
AI across the mobility value chain and in the future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more prolific in the mobility sector, driving innovations that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. From autonomous vehicles to intelligent software platforms, AI-powered solutions are reshaping the way people and goods move in the new world. With new inventions...
Autonomous vehicles logged 4 million test miles on California roads in 2024
Autonomous vehicles under testing permits have collectively covered over 4 million miles on California's public roads in 2024, according to a new data report from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (CDMV). This year's total, officially standing at 4,498,066 miles, covers two kinds of permits:...
Hyundai and Kia invest in U.S. EV software start-up
South Korean carmakers Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have invested in WeaveGrid, an American electric vehicle (EV) software company. The start-up allows automakers to integrate EVs with the electric power grid for vehicle-to-grid charging and distribution-integrated smart charging orchestration (DISCO), built with artificial intelligence (AI)...
VinFast unveils launch plans for Indian market
VinFast has unveiled its first electric vehicles (EVs) for India at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The Vietnamese Nasdaq-listed automaker revealed two all-electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7, and claims that this is the first right-hand drive market for these models. Mr...
Meet MOVE 2025’s keynote speakers from BYD, Pony.ai, CATL and more
The entire mobility ecosystem is connected at MOVE, the world’s #1 converged mobility event, and this week we’re thrilled to unveil this year's keynote speaker line-up. These leaders represent the cutting-edge of mobility innovation, sustainability, and transformation, redefining how the world moves. From innovative executives of...
