Automotive Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Testing – and How Do I Do It Right?
The article explains how software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) testing using virtual ECUs (V‑ECUs) lets automotive developers validate code without physical hardware. dSPACE’s VEOS platform integrates V‑ECUs, supports standards, and enables 24/7 automatic validation aligned with ISO 26262. Benefits include faster time‑to‑market, parallel development, scalable CI/CT pipelines, cost reductions, and early safety compliance. Recent AI‑assisted V‑ECU generation and seamless SIL‑HIL integration further accelerate development and support over‑the‑air updates.
Kia Targets 4.13 Million Global Sales by 2030 with EVs, Hybrids and PBVs at the Core
Kia announced at its 2026 CEO Investor Day a roadmap to sell 4.13 million vehicles annually by 2030, targeting a 4.5% global market share. The plan balances 1 million battery‑electric cars, 1.15 million hybrid/electric models, and roughly 2 million internal‑combustion units, while expanding its...
Lepas L6: Jaecoo 7 Sibling Confirmed for UK Launch as PHEV and EV
The Lepas L6, Chery's second UK model, is slated for a late‑year launch as a direct competitor to the Hyundai Kona. It will be available in both plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) and fully electric (EV) configurations, mirroring the 204 bhp powertrain of...
Ather Energy Shares Rally 8% While Eicher Motors, Hero MotoCorp Shares Drop up to 4%. Here's Why
Delhi’s draft EV Policy 2026‑2030 proposes up to $360 (₹30,000) subsidies for electric two‑wheelers and $600 (₹50,000) for electric auto‑rickshaws, plus tiered per‑kWh incentives and tax exemptions. The incentives have already reshaped market sentiment, sending Ather Energy’s shares up more than...
Wuling Xingguang L Debuts With 260 Km EV Range and Six-Seat Family Comfort
SAIC‑GM‑Wuling unveiled the Xingguang L, a plug‑in hybrid SUV that delivers a class‑leading 260 km (162 mi) electric range on the CLTC cycle. The vehicle features a six‑seat 2+2+2 cabin, nearly five‑meter length and a 2.95 m wheelbase for generous family space. Premium...
New Denza Z9 GT EV: £100k, 1140bhp Porsche Taycan Rival Tested
Chinese automaker Denza introduced the Z9 GT EV, a ultra‑luxury electric sedan priced around £100,000 (≈$125,000) in the UK and Europe, with lower price points of $68,000‑$75,000 in Australia and $56,000 in China. The car combines three permanent‑magnet motors for...
Can Denza Really Establish Itself as a Luxury Brand?
Denza, the BYD‑owned EV maker, launched its Z9 GT shooting‑brake at a lavish Paris opera house event, signaling its entry into the European luxury market. The Z9 GT is priced around £100,000 (about $125,000) and boasts over 1,100 bhp, positioning it...
New Bentley Bentayga Due 2028 as High-Performance PHEV
Bentley has scrapped its plan to launch five new pure‑electric models by 2030, opting instead to prioritize plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The next‑generation Bentayga SUV, slated for a 2028 debut, will sit on VW Group's PPC platform and launch primarily...
GAC Group, Haier Group Sign Strategic Agreement
GAC Group and Haier Group signed a strategic cooperation framework in Qingdao on April 10, aiming to fuse intelligent manufacturing with smart‑home expertise. The alliance will focus on building a "people‑vehicle‑home" ecosystem, leveraging GAC’s AI large‑model platform and Xingling architecture alongside...
Ma Zhixin: Nissan Will Introduce More China-Built Models Globally
Nissan’s China chairman Ma Zhixin announced a global export push anchored by the mantra “In China, for China, to the world.” The automaker has already launched five new‑energy models in 2025 and aims to roll out ten by mid‑2027, while...
Level-Three Autonomy Falters but China Fear Pushes Car Makers On
BMW and Mercedes have halted development of Level‑3 autonomous driving, citing insufficient consumer demand and high costs. Both firms noted that the technology’s strict operating conditions limited its profitability. Meanwhile, Chinese automakers are rapidly advancing Level‑2‑plus‑plus systems, prompting European manufacturers...
Ashok Leyland Targets Higher Profitability over Volume Expansion
Ashok Leyland announced a strategic shift from volume‑driven growth to profitability by moving into the premium segment of medium and heavy commercial vehicles. The company will roll out the Taurus tipper and Hippo tractor lines in Q1 FY27, followed by...
Polestar Australia and Designteam Set a New Benchmark for Automotive Launch Experiences
Polestar Australia partnered with design agency Designteam to unveil the Polestar 5 electric performance GT through a narrative‑driven "Story Studio" experience. The launch unfolded in two phases—a national reveal and a showcase at the Melbourne International Motor Show—featuring a three‑act journey...
Could EVs Hit 50% in Europe?
A draft EU regulation requiring large companies to electrify their vehicle fleets could generate about 2 million additional electric‑vehicle registrations by 2030, covering 57% of the sales volume automakers need to meet EU CO₂ targets. If the Commission leaves the proposal...
Envirotech Vehicles Inc (EVTV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
EVgo reported a strong fourth quarter and full‑year 2025, delivering $384 million in revenue, a 50% year‑over‑year increase, and achieving adjusted EBITDA breakeven for the first time with $12 million for the year. The company expanded its network to 5,100 stalls, boosting...
How AEM's 'Rare-Earth-Free' Tech Aims to De-Risk EV Supply Chains
Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has moved its rare‑earth‑free electric‑motor technology from the lab to commercial pilots, promising EV manufacturers a path away from neodymium‑based magnets. The design replaces rare‑earth materials with copper windings and optimized iron cores while maintaining comparable...
Chinese Carmakers Squeeze Out Asian Rivals in Europe as Exports Top 1 Million Units
Chinese car imports into the EU surged 30.7% in 2025, topping one million units for the first time. The import value rose only 4% to €13.7 billion (≈$16.1 billion), indicating a dominance of low‑priced models, especially EVs and hybrids. Chinese brands captured...
Your Say: Week Beginning April 13
A reader points out that Australia’s 15.7 million passenger‑vehicle fleet dwarfs the modest goal of 120,000 new electric‑vehicle (EV) sales per year over the next six years. Even a rapid uptake would barely dent the overall fleet, prompting a call for...
Hyundai's Euisun Chung on Scaling American Investment
Hyundai Motor Group announced a $26 billion investment plan in the United States through 2028, bringing its total U.S. spending to roughly $20.5 billion since entering the market four decades ago. The automaker is also rolling out Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robots,...
MG Unveils Multiple New EV Models for 2026, Including an Electric Ute
MG Motor Australia unveiled a suite of new electric models at the Melbourne Motor Show, targeting a 2026 rollout. The entry‑level MG4 Urban EV is priced at AU$31,990 (≈US$21,100) with deliveries starting this month, while the higher‑spec MG4 X‑Power now...
Draft CAFE-3 Norms: Govt Eases Penalties, Focuses on Carbon Credit Trading for Auto Sector
The Indian government’s draft Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency‑3 (CAFE‑3) norms, slated for a five‑year rollout starting April 2027, replace rigid penalties with a market‑based carbon‑credit trading system. Automakers that surpass fleet‑wide CO₂ targets can sell surplus credits, while those lagging may...
24 New EV Chargers Installed In Texas & Maine
Love’s Travel Stops announced the launch of three EV charging stations in Texas—Natalia, Encinal and Three Rivers—each equipped with four NACS and CCS chargers, and added eight Tesla Superchargers at Three Rivers. The company also opened four fast chargers near...
Slate Auto: Everything You Need to Know About the Bezos-Backed EV Startup
Slate Auto, a stealth‑mode EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, emerged in April 2025 with an ultra‑low‑cost, modular electric pickup truck. The company announced a base price under $20,000, contingent on the $7,500 federal tax credit, and quickly amassed over...
Hyundai Will ‘Always’ Use Buttons and Knobs for Volume and Climate Control
Hyundai reaffirmed its commitment to physical dashboard controls at the 2026 New York Auto Show, announcing that volume and climate knobs will remain standard across future models. The statement was made by senior VP Olabisi Boyle while unveiling the Boulder...
International Business Briefs | VW to Stop US Output of Top Electric Vehicle
Volkswagen will halt ID.4 electric SUV production at its Chattanooga plant, shifting to gas‑powered Atlas models amid a weakened U.S. EV market after the $7,500 tax credit ended. In Europe, Germany’s IG Metall urges Berlin to match France’s stake in the...
MCG Partners for 25 Battery Swapping Stations to Boost EV Adoption and Reduce Air Pollution
Madhya Pradesh Capital Region (MCG) has signed an MoU with a private agency to build 25 battery‑swapping stations across the city, covering sectors, markets and community hubs. The stations will support two‑wheelers, auto‑rickshaws, cars and heavy vehicles, while MCG supplies...
US: EV Sales Drop 27% in Q1 as Market Adjusts to Life Without Federal Incentives
U.S. electric‑vehicle sales dropped 27% year‑over‑year in Q1, totaling 216,399 units, as the market adjusts to the end of federal purchase incentives. EVs kept a 5.8% share of new‑car sales, flat from the previous quarter but well below the 10.6%...
Price Hikes, Fewer Offers Put No Dent as More New Cars Hit Road
India’s passenger‑vehicle market posted a record 4.7 million units in FY26, but the headline was not volume alone. Carmakers lifted average selling prices – 4.3% for mass‑market models and 8.9% for luxury cars – while trimming incentives, signalling genuine pricing power....
Volvo Q1 2026 Sales: EV Growth Offsets Global Market Pressure
Volvo Cars posted global Q1 2026 sales of 153,316 vehicles, an 11% drop from a year earlier. Fully electric vehicle (EV) sales rose 12% year‑over‑year, reaching 23.7% of total deliveries and pushing the combined electrified share to 47.3%, one of the...
Luxury Carmakers Hope West Asia Ceasefire Will Lift Consumer Sentiment
Luxury automakers Mercedes‑Benz, BMW and Audi anticipate a rebound in India’s high‑end car market following the recent ceasefire in West Asia. Executives said Q1 saw order postponements but no cancellations, and they have built buffer stock to offset parts‑supply delays...
Hyundai Spearheads Foreign EV Comeback Push in China with Ioniq Brand
Hyundai Motor announced the launch of a China‑specific Ioniq brand, built on local technologies and partnerships, to revive its foreign‑marque presence in the world’s largest EV market. The company reported a 15% sales rebound in 2025, moving 154,000 units after...
How Much The Average Used Car Price Has Gone Up In 2026, According To JD Power
JD Power’s 2026 automotive report shows the average used‑car price climbing to $30,166, an $860 increase over 2025. The rise stems from a lingering shortage of used vehicles that originated during pandemic‑driven factory shutdowns and chip constraints. JD Power also projects 16.3 million...
Minister Casts Doubt on Road User Tax over Concerns It Could Hurt EV Uptake
Transport Minister Catherine King signaled that a proposed road‑user charge on electric vehicles is unlikely to be introduced now, citing concerns it could dampen the rapid rise in EV adoption. The federal government faces a looming $10‑12 bn USD annual shortfall...
Faisal Islam: Why the Government Is Relaxed About Chinese Car Imports
Chinese‑made cars have surged in the UK, with the Jaecoo 7 becoming the top‑selling model in 2026 and Chinese brands now accounting for about 15 % of new registrations, up from 1.3 % five years ago. The government has deliberately avoided tariffs, emphasizing...
The Mythical Cheap Tesla Could Hurt Already Ailing Margins At The Company
Tesla is rumored to be developing a sub‑$30,000 entry‑level EV that would sit below the Model 3 and Model Y. The car would be smaller, use a reduced‑capacity battery and a single motor, and could be produced first in China to counter...
Maruti Suzuki to Launch 4 EVs by 2031
Maruti Suzuki announced it will add four new battery‑electric models to its lineup by 2031, aiming to become the top BEV player in India. The company highlighted a milestone delivery of 108 e VITARA units in a single day and noted...
Cheap to Buy and Cheap to Own: This EV Will Actually Save You Money
The 2026 Nissan Leaf has been re‑engineered as a compact crossover that starts under $30,000, making it the most affordable new EV in its segment. A larger 75‑kWh battery pushes the S+ trim’s EPA‑rated range past 300 miles, while the...
Ford Is Taking Lemons in the World's Largest Auto Market and Making Lemonade
Ford has turned a persistent loss streak in China into a profit by pivoting from domestic sales to exporting vehicles built in the country. A brutal price war, driven by a market that is now roughly 50% new‑energy vehicles, has...
XPENG, Fuyao Group Deepen Cooperation
XPENG announced a strategic partnership with Fuyao Group to mass‑produce an AI‑powered dimming privacy glass for its new GX flagship SUV. The glass, the world’s first privacy solution integrated with AI smart‑dimming technology, has entered mass production and delivery. XPENG...
Chery's First Overseas Operations Center Opens, European Localization Enters Functional Integration Phase
Chery Auto launched its first European Operations Center in Barcelona, paired with a Spanish research institute focused on electrification and smart mobility. The move marks a shift from market testing to systematic regional management, centralizing compliance, finance and supply‑chain functions....
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[Gasgoo Express] NIO's William Li Discusses ES9 Design, Saying Originality Is Difficult but Must Be Done; March Passenger Vehicle Exports...
NIO founder William Li highlighted the difficulty and necessity of original design while unveiling the ES9, an intelligent executive flagship SUV that blends Chinese cultural aesthetics with cutting‑edge technology. On the same day, China’s passenger vehicle exports surged to 695,000...
Mundra Becomes India's Largest Auto Export Hub, Adani Port Ships Record 6,008 Cars in Single Vessel
Mundra Port, operated by Adani’s APSEZ, set a national record by loading 6,008 cars onto a single roll‑on/roll‑off vessel, cementing its status as India’s largest auto export hub. The port now ships vehicles to more than 100 countries, reflecting the...
EAM Jaishankar Hands over 90 Electric Buses to Mauritius PM, Highlights "Green Partnership"
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over 90 electric buses to Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, marking a tangible step in the India‑Mauritius "Green Partnership" on sustainable transport. During the same visit he inaugurated Mauritius’s first dedicated renal transplant unit, expanding...
UK: Volkswagen Gives ID.4 and ID.5 Larger Batteries and V2L
Volkswagen has rolled out technical updates for the ID.4 and ID.5 in the UK, boosting battery capacities and adding vehicle‑to‑load (V2L) capability. Pure variants now use 58 kWh packs (up from 52 kWh) and other trims get 79 kWh, delivering up to 40 km...
France Doubles Electrification Aid to Cut Fossil Fuel Dependency
France announced a €10 billion ($12 billion) annual aid package through 2030 to accelerate electrification and reduce reliance on imported oil and gas. The plan targets replacing 85 TWh of gas consumption, installing one million heat pumps per year, and shifting two‑thirds of...
Canada Invests $10.6 Million in EV Charging Infrastructure
The Canadian government is allocating CAD 10.6 million (≈US$7.8 million) to 14 electric‑vehicle charging projects that will add more than 1,600 Level 2 and DC fast chargers across Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. Major installations include 262 chargers at the Greater...
Delhi to Exempt Road Tax for Electric Cars Priced Under ₹30 Lakh
Delhi’s draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026‑2030 proposes a full waiver of road tax and registration fees for electric cars priced up to ₹30 lakh (about $36,500) through 31 March 2030. Strong hybrid EVs would receive a 50 percent reduction in the same charges. Starting 1 January 2027,...
Tesla’s Supervised Self-Driving Software Gets Dutch Okay, First in Europe
Dutch regulator RDW approved Tesla's Full Self‑Driving Supervised system for highways and city streets, marking the first European authorization of the technology. The approval follows 18 months of testing and positions the Netherlands as a gateway for EU‑wide certification. Tesla...
Autel Showcases Ultra-Fast EV Charging in Thailand, Combining 780A High-Current Performance with Seamless App Experience
Autel Energy demonstrated its ultra‑fast MaxiCharger lineup in Bangkok, delivering up to 960 kW (780 A) through liquid‑cooled cables. In a live test, a Zeekr 009 jumped from 20% to 80% state‑of‑charge in just 10 minutes, matching the time needed for a coffee...
RAM 3500 Driver Switches to a Silverado EV, and the Fuel Savings Are SHOCKING
A rural driver swapped his 2023 RAM 3500 diesel for a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and documented dramatic cost differences. The diesel truck averages 17 MPG, costing about $0.35 per mile, while the Silverado delivers over 2 miles per kWh at...