Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) will launch its track-only premium motorcycle tire, the RACING BATTLAX V03, to the European and North American markets in 2026. The new Bridgestone RACING BATTLAX V03 is designed for both professional and amateur riders who pursue speed and the highest levels of grip. The latest addition to Bridgestone's motorcycle tire range incorporates technologies refined through years of success in the world's most prestigious racing events, to deli

Geely Auto today officially launched the Geely EX5, an award-winning all-electric SUV, in the United Kingdom. This launch reinforces Geely Auto's commitment to sustainable mobility and its ambition to become a leading force in the European market. Geely Auto has set ambitious goals for the UK market, targeting annual sales of 100,000 vehicles by 2030. This growth will be supported by a nationwide network of 100 sales and service outlets by 2026, complemented by a robust parts di

Recently, the AION V successfully achieved a five-star safety rating in the stringent tests conducted by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) for 2025. This accomplishment affirms the AION V's safety capabilities and marks another milestone in AION's commitment to automotive safety. Euro NCAP's five-star rating is one of the most influential global car safety systems, covering adult and child safety, vulnerable road user protection, and safety assistance

Schaeffler has received the renowned and internationally recognized Red Dot Design Award in the category “Design Concept 2025” for its GraviKart innovation concept. GraviKart is an autonomous robotic push trolley for the shop floor that combines innovative functionality with intelligent social behaviors to enhance collaboration in industrial manufacturing and logistics environments. Designed for safe and collaborative human-machine interaction, the system assists shop floor worker

Moove, the global mobility company, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Waymo, the world's leading autonomous driving technology company, as its fleet operations partner in London. The companies will work together to lay the operational groundwork for Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service in London. The strategic partnership will continue to shape the future of mobility, and bring safe, efficient, and sustainable fully autonomous ride-hailing to one of th

Wallbox a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, today announced the successful completion of the first U.S. residential installations of its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger. American households can power their homes directly from their Kia EV9, turning the car in the driveway into a reliable and sustainable source of energy. Six Quasar 2 units were deployed in Menifee, California, through a collaboration with Kia America and the Universit

Lucid Group, Inc, maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today announced that deliveries of the Lucid Gravity have begun in Canada. "There has been great anticipation for the Lucid Gravity in Canada," said Erwin Raphael, Vice President of Revenue at Lucid Group. "It offers space for up to seven adults and their luggage. It can handle even the most challenging conditions, making it ideal for extended road trips." The Lucid Gravity Gran

Toyota is setting a new standard for in-car technology with an enhanced version of the Toyota Audio Multimedia system. It will make its debut in America's best-selling compact SUV, the all-new 2026 RAV4, before rolling out to future models in the Toyota lineup.  The latest version of Toyota Audio Multimedia includes new features designed with customers in mind, while also showcasing Toyota's emphasis on continuous improvement and quality. North America

Autoliv, Inc. and, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced its intent to form a new joint venture with Hangsheng Electric Co., Ltd. (HSAE), a leading Chinese developer of automotive electronics. The joint venture will focus on developing and manufacturing advanced safety electronics for the rapidly evolving Chinese automotive market. The joint venture is expected to be formally established in Q1 2026, pending regulatory approvals from relevant Chinese

This week, I was honored to accept the Battery Innovation of the Year award on behalf of General Motors. This award, given at the 15th annual Battery Show North America in Detroit, recognizes groundbreaking advancement in battery technology. GM and LG Energy Solution were named this year’s winner in recognition of our pioneering work on lithium-manganese-rich battery cells, or LMR. I’ve been in the battery business for more than 30 years. It’s remarkable to see how

Australian-engineered tyres designed to withstand extreme heat, heavier loads and long-distance driving. Ozzy Tyres expands its manufacturing of its Monsta Terrain Gripper tyres, purpose-built for Australia's harsh summer climate. Developed with tougher compounds and engineered tread patterns, the range is designed to handle soaring road temperatures, heavy holiday loads and mixed urban and off-road conditions where imported tyres often fall short. "Summer roads m

Custom Truck One Source, Inc. and its manufacturing arm, Load King Manufacturing, unveiled a lineup of advanced equipment at Utility Expo 2025, underscoring their commitment to innovation and customer-focused solutions across the utility, infrastructure and construction industries. At the center of the showcase was the Outback Series, a new family of tracked easement machines designed for off-road and hard-to-reach environments. With retractable undercarriages, insulated booms and L

Auto Care Plus, a Straightaway brand and New England's trusted leader in full-service automotive repair, today announced the acquisition of Ronnie's Car Care in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. By acquiring Ronnie's Car Care from longtime owner Ronnie McNulty, Auto Care Plus is strengthening its presence in the northern Massachusetts market and expanding access to trusted automotive care.  "This acquisition is another exciting step forward for Auto Care Plus

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed agreements to expand the fast-charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) in Dubai, as part of its EV Green Charger initiative, launched in 2014. DEWA signed these agreements with Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Dubai Taxi, and Parkin. “Together with our public and private sector partners, we are enhancing Dubai’s green mobility by building and developing an integrated electric vehicle charging infrastructure

GAC Group officially launched its global strategic electric SUV, the AION V, in Finland—marking the third European market to welcome GAC vehicles and representing a significant milestone in the company's "European Market Plan." This expands the footprint of high-quality Chinese electric vehicles across the Nordic region. AION V's entry into Finland is pivotal to GAC's pan-European strategy, which accelerated following the signing of a global partnership a