Arteco Expands Low-Conductivity Coolant Options for EV Indirect Cooling Systems
Arteco has expanded its Freecor EV Milli coolant line with two patented formulations—Freecor EV Milli 20 (Si‑OAT) and Freecor EV Milli 30 (P‑OAT)—completing a three‑product portfolio for indirect cooling in battery electric vehicles. All three MEG‑based coolants maintain electrical conductivity below 100 µS/cm, satisfying China’s GB 29743.2 and ASTM D8566 standards. The new chemistries offer enhanced aluminum compatibility, inhibitor longevity, and optional bio‑based or recycled base fluids. Arteco now distributes the full lineup through its global network, targeting battery packs, motors and power electronics.
Tesla's China Sales Slump As Stock Nears Two-Month Losing Streak
Tesla’s March retail deliveries in China fell 24% year‑over‑year despite a 47% month‑on‑month rise, highlighting the market’s seasonal volatility. The Shanghai Gigafactory offset the domestic slowdown by shipping 29,563 vehicles abroad, a 529% increase from a year earlier, with the...
BYD Opens Denza Z9 GT EV Orders in Europe at over 3X the Price
BYD launched its luxury Denza Z9 GT EV in Europe, positioning it against premium rivals like Porsche. The shooting‑brake offers a WLTP range of up to 599 km and is equipped with the new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging that can...
Nominations Announced for the 2026 ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International Awards
The ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International Awards have released their shortlist, inviting AAVI subscribers to vote on nominees across five categories until May 1, 2026. Winners will be announced at a live ceremony on June 24 during the ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology...
Tesla Cracks Down on FSD Hacking Devices, Remotely Shuts Down Access
Tesla has begun remotely disabling Full Self‑Driving (FSD) on vehicles equipped with unauthorized CAN‑bus hack modules that bypass regional software locks. The €500 devices, popular in Europe, South Korea, China and Turkey, unlock FSD where regulatory approval is pending, prompting...
Opel & Peugeot Face Long Delivery Times for Long-Range EVs
Stellantis’ Opel and Peugeot brands are facing delivery delays of up to two years for their long‑range electric models, including the Opel Grandland and Peugeot e‑3008/e‑5008. Customers paying roughly €5,000 (about $5,400) for the larger 97 kWh battery will not receive...
Food and Fuel on the Go: BYD and KFC Join Hands for 'Nine-Minute' Drive-Thru EV Charging Stations in China
BYD has teamed up with KFC in China to roll out nine‑minute drive‑thru EV charging stations that let drivers refuel and eat in under ten minutes. The sites use BYD’s second‑generation Blade battery, which can reach 97% charge in nine...
First, Tesla Canceled the Model 2—Now It's Working on a New Small EV
Tesla is reportedly developing a brand‑new, sub‑compact electric vehicle measuring about 168 inches (4.3 m) in length, distinct from the Model 3 and Model Y. Sources say the car would be produced in China, which would subject any U.S. imports to a 100 percent...
Automotive Supplier Magna to Sell Lighting and Rooftop Businesses
Magna International is selling its lighting and rooftop‑systems businesses in three separate deals, splitting North American, South American and Chinese lighting to one investor and European lighting plus rooftop systems to another. The two units generated about $1.1 billion in 2025...
Stellantis Italy Output up 9.5% but Recovery Still Fragile
Stellantis reported a 9.5% year‑on‑year rise in Italian vehicle production in Q1 2026, delivering 120,366 units, with passenger‑car output jumping 22% thanks to the hybrid Fiat 500 and the new Jeep Compass. The recovery is uneven; the Cassino plant saw a 37.4%...
40 New EV Chargers & Solar Power Launched In LA Area
Rove has opened a new EV charging hub in Costa Mesa, California, featuring 40 fast chargers powered partially by 400 on‑site solar panels. The facility offers amenities such as free Wi‑Fi, a lounge, and proximity to a beach and Orange...
71,482 EV Fast Chargers Operating In The US Now
The U.S. now hosts 71,482 public DC fast EV chargers spread across 15,031 locations, according to the DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. Those fast ports are part of a broader network of 274,665 public charging points, which also includes roughly...
BMW Canada Integrates Tesla Superchargers and Shell Recharge in Dashboards
BMW Canada has woven the Shell Recharge network and Tesla Superchargers into its My BMW and MINI apps, giving owners a unified charging interface for Canada and the United States. The integration adds over 30,000 public chargers and routes Tesla’s NACS...
Mercedes Q1 Sales Down in Tough ‘Transition Year’ for China Business
Mercedes‑Benz reported a 6% drop in global Q1 sales to 419,400 vehicles, driven by a 27% plunge in China. While Europe saw a 7% rise and the United States a 20% increase, the Chinese slump outweighed these gains. The decline...
Tesla (TSLA) Reportedly Developing New Smaller, Cheaper EV After Killing Model 2
Tesla is reportedly engineering a new compact electric SUV that will be priced well below the current Model 3, targeting the sub‑$34,000 segment. The vehicle, slated for production at the Shanghai plant, will be shorter and lighter than the Model Y, featuring...
Japan’s Mighty Carmakers Are in Serious Trouble
Japanese automakers are confronting a crisis, highlighted by Honda’s announcement that it will record its first net loss since 1957 for the fiscal year ending March 2026. CEO Mibe Toshihiro took personal responsibility, slashing his own salary and that of...
76 Chargers, 9 MW: An EV Truck Hub Opens Where US Freight Runs
EV Realty opened its flagship electric‑truck charging hub in San Bernardino, California, featuring 76 high‑power ports delivering 9 MW, enough for over 200 medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks daily. The site supports both CCS and the emerging megawatt charging system (MCS), offering up...
Cylib to Take Part in Sodium-Ion Battery Recycling Project
Aachen‑based Cylib has joined the 25‑partner SIB:DE Entwicklung consortium to create market‑ready large‑format sodium‑ion battery cells and develop recyclable solutions. The three‑year project, funded with €14.5 million (about $15.8 million) by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Research, will run from March 2026 to February 2029. Cylib...
Advanced iBGA Image Sensor Encapsulation
DELO introduced a PFAS‑free encapsulation material designed for automotive image sensors used in advanced driver‑assistance and autonomous systems. The formulation delivers low warpage, fine‑pitch flow control, and automotive‑grade reliability, addressing the harsh temperature, vibration, and moisture conditions of vehicle environments....
ENC Secures Place on Washington State Cooperative Transit Bus Contract Covering Diesel to Electric Models
ENC has secured a position on the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) statewide transit bus contract, giving more than 30 regional agencies access to its heavy‑duty bus lineup. The award spans eight categories, covering clean diesel, CNG, diesel‑electric...
Cyngn Accelerates Autonomous Vehicle Adoption in 2026
Cyngn reported a surge in commercial activity as its autonomous vehicle platform moves from isolated pilots to multi‑vehicle, multi‑workflow deployments across enterprise sites. In 2025 the company tripled DriveMod Tugger bookings and added customers such as G&J Pepsi, Coats and Vann...
International Business Briefs | China’s Car Sales Keep Falling as Fuel Prices Jump
China’s passenger‑car market contracted for a sixth straight month in March, with sales falling 15.2% year‑over‑year to 1.67 million units as higher fuel prices curb demand for gasoline models and EV incentives wane. South Korean automaker Kia trimmed its 2030 electric‑vehicle...
Detroit's Great Divide: Two Titans, Two Paths to Profit
Stellantis is betting on a 21% stake in China’s Leapmotor to import a proven, low‑cost EV platform, a move reflected in its forward P/E of 3.26 and a 9.93% dividend yield. Ford, by contrast, leans on the cash‑generating Ford Pro...
Ather Energy Doubles Retail Footprint to 700 Outlets in FY26
Ather Energy announced that it now operates 700 Experience Centres across India, more than doubling its retail footprint from the previous year. The expansion, driven by aggressive entry into central and non‑metro markets, lifted its national two‑wheeler market share to...
How Predictive Maintenance Is Driving the Third Wave of Fleet Technology
Predictive maintenance is the centerpiece of the fleet industry's third wave of technology, leveraging richer vehicle data and software‑defined architectures to shift from reactive repairs to proactive, insight‑driven operations. Modern platforms access hundreds of internal signals, enabling remote diagnostics, over‑the‑air...
Eicher Motors Launches Its First Electric Motorcycle, Flying Flea C6, at ₹2.79 Lakh
Eicher Motors, the parent of Royal Enfield, unveiled its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, priced at ₹2.79 lakh (≈$3,360) ex‑showroom. Bookings open on April 10 in Bengaluru, with deliveries slated for late May 2026, and a battery‑as‑a‑service option available for...
Tesla Changing Course? Reportedly Working On Cheap Compact SUV
Tesla is reportedly developing a compact SUV that would be smaller than the Model Y and priced below the current $37,000 base of the Model 3. The vehicle is expected to be built at Tesla’s low‑cost Shanghai factory, though a production timeline...
Mercedes-Benz Q1 BEV Sales Rise by 11 per Cent
Mercedes‑Benz Group delivered 50,400 battery‑electric vehicles in Q1 2026, marking an 11% year‑over‑year increase. The surge was led by the all‑electric CLA, which boosted BEV sales in Europe by 34% and in Germany by 36%. New electric GLC orders set...
Geely Makes Pre-Order Offer for Its New, Low Cost EX2 Electric Hatchback
Geely announced a limited‑time pre‑order offer for its new EX2 electric hatchback in Australia, running from 10‑12 April. Buyers who order online or at dealerships and receive the vehicle by 30 September will get a complimentary charger and premium paint. The EX2,...
Q&A: As Thailand Bets on EVs, What Will Happen to the Spent Batteries?
Thailand is positioning itself as a regional EV hub, with Chinese manufacturers like BYD establishing large plants and a national target that 30% of new vehicles be electric by 2030. The rapid rollout will generate roughly 200,000 tonnes of spent...
UK to Require 62,000 New Rapid Chargers by 2030 to Meet EV Demand
Knight Frank’s latest report warns that the UK will need an extra 62,000 rapid EV chargers by 2030, requiring roughly 1,900 acres of land. The country’s electric‑vehicle fleet is expected to swell to 7.6 million vehicles, representing about 20% of all...
TST Launches ‘Dragonize’ Depot Charging Network to Scale Electric Truck Operations
TST Logistik has unveiled "dragonize," a cooperative depot‑charging network for electric trucks, backed by the digital platform DepotOS. The first hub in Worms, Germany, features eight high‑power chargers (three 400 kW, three 240 kW, two 160 kW) and 7.5 MW of on‑site solar, serving...
Daimler Buses Wins VBSG Tender (Switzerland) for 26 E-Buses After Ebusco Contract Revocation
Daimler Buses Schweiz won a public tender from St. Gallen’s VBSG to supply 26 battery‑electric buses after the original award to Ebusco was cancelled for financial reasons. The order, valued at roughly CHF 77.6 million (about $84.6 million), comprises 16 standard 12‑metre and 10...
SMMT: UK Automotive Supply Chain Offers £4.6bn Opportunity as EV Shift Accelerates
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) estimates the UK automotive supply chain could generate £4.6 billion of domestic manufacturing value by 2030. This upside is driven by accelerating electric‑vehicle adoption, which is expected to boost demand for British‑made batteries,...
Rapid EV Chargers Will Necessitate 1,900 Acres of Land by 2030
Rapid EV charger demand in the UK will require roughly 1,900 acres of land by 2030, according to Knight Frank’s new report. The study projects 213,000 additional chargers, including 89,000 rapid DC units, to serve an estimated 2.1 million new EV...
Bogotá Launches Rollout of 711 Electric Buses with First 68 Units Bodied by Marcopolo Superpolo
Bogotá has taken delivery of the first 68 battery‑electric buses for its TransMiZonal routes, kicking off a 711‑vehicle rollout slated for completion in 2026‑27. The buses are assembled locally by Marcopolo Superpolo with BYD‑provided chassis and drivetrain, reflecting a fully...
Mitsubishi Appoints First Dealers Ahead of Sales Relaunch
Mitsubishi Motors UK has announced the first wave of dealer appointments, securing 33 of its targeted 60 sales sites ahead of a May launch of the new Outlander plug‑in hybrid and L200 Series 7 pickup. The appointments blend long‑standing franchisees such...
China EV Exports Jump to Record as Iran Oil Shock Entices Buyers
China's electric‑vehicle and hybrid exports surged 140% year‑over‑year in March, reaching a record 349,000 units, according to the China Passenger Car Association. The jump reflects renewed global interest in EVs after the Iran‑related oil shock disrupted energy markets. BYD accounted...
Vaylens Targets Dealerships with New UK Sales Lead
Vaylens, a provider of intelligent EV‑charging software, has appointed Dianne Smith as its UK sales manager to drive growth in dealership and reseller channels. Smith, who spent over two decades at Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen and Audi, will lead efforts...
Mercedes to Hike Prices Again; Luxury Market Splits with BMW
Mercedes‑Benz India will raise prices of its luxury cars by an additional 2‑4% in Q2 2026, following a 4% hike earlier this year, as freight costs, geopolitical disruptions and a 15‑20% industry cost burden squeeze margins. The move supports its...
BYD Expects Iran War Fallout to Drive Sales Growth in 2026
BYD says the Strait of Hormuz closure and soaring oil prices are driving a rapid surge in its overseas electric‑vehicle sales, prompting the company to raise its 2026 export target to 1.5 million units. While domestic profit fell 19 % amid a...
Gas or Electric? Which Models Will Save You Money and Which Won't, According to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports evaluated several electric‑vehicle models against their gasoline or hybrid counterparts and found that cost savings vary widely. The average new EV carries a $6,500 price premium, and only models with low electricity rates or sizable rebates can recoup...
China's Car Exports Accelerate Despite Disruption From Mideast Crisis
China’s passenger‑car exports surged 73.7% year‑over‑year in March, reaching almost 700,000 units, outpacing the 54.1% growth recorded in the first two months. The jump occurred despite shipment disruptions linked to the Middle‑East crisis, a key overseas market for Chinese automakers....
Why South Africa’s EV Market Is Going Nowhere Slowly
Audi South Africa’s sales chief says the country’s electric‑vehicle market is stalling because a 25% import duty makes EVs pricier than comparable gasoline cars, which carry an 18% duty. Premium‑segment EV sales fell last year, leaving battery‑electric vehicles at under...
Chaevi to Supply EV Chargers to Canada
South Korean EV charger maker Chaevi Company Ltd signed a partnership with Canadian firm Foreseeson Technology to launch its charging network in Canada. The agreement calls for an initial delivery of 100 ultra‑fast 400‑kW stations in 2026, expanding to over...
Japan’s Vehicle Sales Decline by 2% in March
Japan’s new‑vehicle registrations slipped 1.8% in March 2026 to 490,640 units, extending a broader 2.5% year‑to‑date decline. Weak consumer sentiment, modest GDP growth and recent interest‑rate hikes are pressuring demand, especially for passenger cars, which fell 5.4% year‑to‑date. By contrast,...
Kia Pushes Back SDV Launch and Lifts Investment by 30%
Kia has postponed its software‑defined vehicle (SDV) debut to 2028, pushing the timeline back by about a year. The automaker also raised its 2026‑2029 investment budget by 30% to KRW 41.4 tr (≈US$28 bn), including more than US$500 m for AI and vision‑language‑action models....
UK Supply Chain Offers £4.6bn Investor Opportunity, Says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) estimates the UK automotive supply chain can generate an extra $5.8 bn in domestic manufacturing value by 2030 as automakers shift toward electric vehicles. Demand for UK‑sourced components is expected to rise 80%,...
Domestic Policy Friction Caps Near-Term Growth in China
China’s light‑vehicle market contracted sharply in February 2026, with total sales slipping 33% year‑on‑year to 1.1 million units. A shift to percentage‑based trade‑in subsidies, delayed local matching funds and the longest‑ever Spring Festival holiday suppressed domestic replacement demand, while the seasonally‑adjusted...
Next-Generation Battery Packs Announced in Microvast–Iveco Group Partnership Expansion
Microvast and Iveco Group have broadened their collaboration to create next‑generation battery packs for a full range of commercial vehicles, from light vans to heavy‑duty trucks. The partnership builds on a 2017 pilot and now includes Gen 1 and Gen 2 packs...