Grayson Reaches 1,000+ Electric Buses Under Maintenance Contract (Almost 25% of HVAC Servicing Portfolio)
Grayson Thermal Systems announced that its Aftermarket division now services more than 1,000 battery‑electric and fuel‑cell buses across the United Kingdom, representing roughly 23% of its HVAC servicing portfolio. The company maintains a total of about 4,500 buses and coaches under contract, reflecting a rapid shift from diesel and hybrid fleets to zero‑emission vehicles. Grayson has invested in specialist tooling, technician training and EV‑specific procedures to handle high‑voltage thermal systems. The milestone underscores the growing demand for dedicated aftermarket support as UK operators expand electric bus deployments.
Volvo Opens Orders for Electric EX60 in Canada
Volvo Cars has opened pre‑orders for its all‑electric EX60 midsize SUV in Canada, with deliveries of the P10 all‑wheel‑drive version slated for late 2026. The base Plus trim starts at CAD 77,500 (≈US$57,000) and the top‑of‑the‑line Ultra begins at CAD 84,000 (≈US$61,300)....
Automotive World Magazine – April 2026
Automotive World’s April 2026 issue paints a sobering picture of the global auto sector, highlighting modest growth in light‑vehicle sales alongside widening profit gaps for legacy OEMs. EV write‑offs are accelerating, while Tesla’s leadership turnover fuels analyst doubts about a 2026...
JBM Auto Captures 24% Share of India’s Electric Bus Market in FY26
JBM Auto Limited emerged as the leading player in India’s electric bus market for FY26, securing a 24% share. The company registered 1,282 electric buses across multiple states, including Telangana, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Assam. It also dominates niche segments,...
Tata Technologies Expands Coimbatore Facility to Boost Embedded Systems, Validation Capabilities
Tata Technologies has expanded its Coimbatore facility to enhance embedded systems and automotive validation capabilities. The upgraded centre offers rapid prototyping, testing, and real‑world demonstrations for software‑defined vehicle solutions. New labs integrate expertise in embedded engineering, cybersecurity, systems engineering and...
International Business Briefs | Stellantis Eyes Opel EV with China’s Leapmotor
Stellantis is in advanced talks with China’s Leapmotor to co‑develop an Opel‑branded electric SUV that would be built at the Zaragoza plant in Spain, a move aimed at cutting EV development costs after a $25 bn writedown. Swiss watchmaker Swatch is...
Tesla Built 50,000 Cars Nobody Bought Last Quarter, and the EV Market Is Running Out of Excuses
Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles in Q1 2026 but delivered only 358,023, creating a record‑high inventory surplus of over 50,000 cars. While quarterly sales rose 6% year‑over‑year, the growth fell short of analyst expectations as the U.S. EV market stalls. The recent...
Holon Targets 60% Cost Reduction with Integrated Autonomous Shuttle Platform: Our Interview with Head of Sales Martin Lischka
Holon, the autonomous‑mobility subsidiary of BENTELER Group, is launching an integrated Level 4 shuttle platform that combines electric vehicles, Mobileye driving software and ioki mobility analytics, aiming to cut total cost of ownership by up to 60 %. The company has pilot...
Is Market Access for Large Pick-Ups Becoming Political?
US automakers claim the European Union is moving to restrict sales of large pick‑up trucks, despite the segment representing a tiny slice of the European market. The allegation, reported by the Financial Times on April 8, cites an unnamed industry executive...
Seres Delivers Strong 2025 Results, Eyes Path to Become China’s Answer to Mercedes-Benz and BMW
Seres Group reported a record 2025 operating revenue of RMB 164.9 bn (≈$24 bn), a 13.6% year‑on‑year increase, and net profit of RMB 5.96 bn (≈$867 m), marking its second consecutive profitable year. Its premium Aito brand delivered over 420,000 units, with the M9, M8 and...
Prague to Roll Out 150 ‘EV-Ready’ Street Lamps for Charging Network
Prague’s city council approved a €4.1 million (≈$4.5 million) project to retrofit 150 streetlights with built‑in electric‑vehicle (EV) charging capability. The “EV‑ready” lamps are part of a broader e‑mobility strategy that anticipates up to 180,000 EVs in the capital by 2030, requiring...
Tata Motors Launches Intra EV Pickup in India
Tata Motors launched the Intra EV Pickup in India, priced from Rs1.19 million (≈$12,900). Built on the Intra platform with a dedicated electric architecture, the truck offers a 28.2 kWh battery, 211 km range, 1,750 kg payload, and a 72 kW motor. It targets cargo...
Easter Timing and Surging BEV Demand Lift March Results in Western Europe
Western Europe’s passenger‑vehicle market posted a strong March, with registrations rising 10% YoY to 1.42 million units despite a lower annual selling rate. The surge was driven by an extra Easter working day and a pronounced jump in battery‑electric vehicle (BEV)...
Kia Expands Electric Car Grant Lineup with EV3 and New EV4 Motion
Kia has added its fast‑selling EV3 to the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant, shaving £1,500 (about $1,875) off the Air and GT‑Line trims, now starting at £31,555 ($39,444) and £34,555 ($43,194). It also launched a new EV4 ‘Motion’ Special Edition,...
Verne Launches Europe’s First Commercial Robotaxi Service in Zagreb
Verne has launched Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, allowing passengers to book autonomous rides via the Verne app. The fleet uses Pony.ai’s seventh‑generation autonomous driving system, with trained operators on board during the initial rollout. A strategic...
BYD Dealer Group Signs Strategic Partnership with Humax
Harmony Automotive, a UK dealer group operating six BYD showrooms, has entered a strategic partnership with Humax EV Charging. The deal lets customers bundle the Humax MX7 home charger and installation into their vehicle financing, priced at £999 (about $1,270)....
Toyota Keeps Hydrogen as a Hedge
Toyota Motor Corp is maintaining its hydrogen fuel‑cell program as a strategic hedge against the accelerating shift toward battery electric vehicles. The automaker announced plans to scale production to roughly 30,000 fuel‑cell vehicles a year by 2030 and is committing...
Renault Group Bundles Charging Activities Under New ‘Plug Inn’ Brand
Renault Group has folded its Mobilize Beyond Automotive charging business into its core operations and rebranded the portfolio as Plug Inn. The new brand covers the bidirectional Powerbox, the Charge Pass subscription and the fast‑charging network, now called Plug Inn Fast Charge....
Generational Adds Cell-Level EV Battery Testing for Dealers
Generational has introduced cell‑level voltage testing to its EV battery diagnostics platform, enabling dealers to spot individual cell imbalances before they affect overall health scores. The feature lets non‑technical staff run on‑site checks, identifying weak cells that could reduce range...
Volkswagen Pauses Rollout of Additional EV Models in the US
Volkswagen announced it will postpone the introduction of additional electric models in the United States until the late 2020s, concentrating for now on the ID.4 and the imported ID. Buzz. The delay is tied to the suspension of the $7,500 federal...
Walmart’s DC Fast Charging Network Already Has Hundreds Of Ports
Retail giant Walmart has expanded its EV fast‑charging network by 50% in just two months, now operating 31 DC fast‑charging stations with 224 high‑power connectors across the United States. The chargers are 400 kW units supplied by Alpitronic and ABB, each...
Electric Cars Drive Passenger Car Market in March 2026 in Germany: New Registrations of Fully Electric Vehicles up 66%
New passenger‑car registrations in Germany surged to 294,200 in March 2026, a 16% year‑over‑year increase. Fully electric vehicles (BEVs) led the surge, rising 66.2% to 70,663 units and capturing a 24.0% market share. Plug‑in hybrids added another 30,000 registrations, bringing...
EVE Energy Plans CN¥11bn Expansion as Q1 Profit Surges
Chinese battery maker Eve Energy announced two new plants costing about $1.6 bn, adding 110 GWh of annual capacity for EV and energy‑storage batteries. The expansion, split between a 50 GWh Jiangsu facility and a 60 GWh Fujian joint‑venture, pushes Eve to become China’s...
Geely 900V Energee Golden Brick Battery Unveiled – 10-70% in 4 Mins 22 Secs, 10-97% in 8 Mins 42 Secs
Geely's Lynk & Co unveiled the 900V Energee Golden Brick Battery, capable of charging from 10% to 70% in 4 minutes 22 seconds and up to 97% in 8 minutes 42 seconds. The test recorded a peak charging power of...
Polestar Wants Tesla Owners To Jump Ship With A Massive $21,000 Discount
Swedish automaker Polestar has launched aggressive incentives aimed at Tesla drivers, slashing up to $21,000 off the 2025 Polestar 3 and up to $14,000 off the upcoming Polestar 4 when financed. The offers, which require proof of Tesla ownership and qualifying financing,...
Volkswagen Denies It's Abandoning Three-Cylinder Engines
Volkswagen has clarified that its 1.0‑liter three‑cylinder TSI engine will remain in Europe, despite earlier reports of a phase‑out. The EU’s Euro 7 draft initially forced a development pause, but relaxed legislation revived the powertrain for sub‑compact models such as the...
Trump Admin Rejects Ford Bid for Aluminum Tariff Relief
The Trump administration rejected Ford's request for temporary relief from the 50% aluminum import tariff after fires crippled Novelis' Oswego plant, forcing automakers to source overseas. Ford has already absorbed $2 billion in costs and expects an additional $1 billion in tariff...
Honda’s Global Output Fell 5% in February
Honda Motor Company reported a 5% drop in global production in February 2026, delivering 270,008 vehicles versus 284,232 a year earlier. Output in Japan rebounded, climbing 9% to 67,550 units, while overseas production fell almost 9% to 202,458 units. Over...
Nissan’s Global Vehicle Sales Fall 7% in February
Nissan reported a 7.4 % drop in global vehicle sales for February 2026, delivering 245,601 units. Domestic Japanese sales rose slightly to 41,362, while overseas volumes fell nearly 9 %, with Europe plunging 25 %. The first two months of the year showed...
Taiwan Vehicle Sales Rise 5% in March
Taiwan's new‑vehicle registrations rose 5.5% in March 2026, reaching 39,318 units, a modest rebound after a weak 2025 and a February dip caused by Lunar New Year holidays. The annual market remains down 10% from 2024, with 2025 sales totaling...
400kW EV Charger Supports Denser Charging Sites
SK Signet has launched a 400 kW all‑in‑one ultra‑fast DC charger that integrates silicon‑carbide power modules and dispenser hardware in a single unit. The design achieves 96.5% power conversion efficiency while shrinking the installation footprint by 54% compared with its previous...
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Mercedes‑Benz’s 2025‑launched CLA Electric, the reigning European Car of the Year, combines an 85 kWh usable battery with an 800 V architecture to claim a WLTP range of 462 mi and peak 320 kW charging. In real‑world testing the midsize sedan delivered 345 mi (4.6 mpkWh)...
EMT Madrid Orders 120 More E-Buses, Vehicles Awarded to Irizar, Daimler and Solaris
EMT Madrid announced a contract for 120 new battery‑electric buses, including the first 18‑metre articulated models in its fleet. The order splits into 90 standard 12‑metre buses – 50 Irizar ie bus units for €30.75 million (≈$33.5 M) and 40 Mercedes eCitaro...
ZF Launches SolarBoost Solar Retrofit for Bus Fleets
German supplier ZF has introduced SolarBoost, a retrofittable solar panel kit for medium and large city and coach buses. The system feeds the 24‑volt auxiliary network, continuously recharging the battery and cutting fuel use by up to 3.5% depending on...
Truck Battery Manufacturers Invest in Tools to Support Lifecycle
Truck battery makers are rolling out new lifecycle tools and chemistries to curb downtime and extend service life. Clarios introduced Battery Manager Pro, a remote monitoring platform that predicts failures and auto‑delivers replacements. EastPenn unveiled Fahrenheit technology, claiming a 50%...
GAC, Magna Launch EV Assembly Program In Austria To Localize European Production
GAC and Magna have begun serial production of the AION V electric SUV at Magna’s Graz, Austria plant, creating a localized assembly line for Europe. The partnership leverages Magna’s contract‑manufacturing expertise to speed GAC’s market entry and expand its supply, sales...
Mitsubishi Motors Not Facing Production Halt From Hormuz Crisis: CEO
Mitsubishi Motors says the ongoing Hormuz Strait crisis has not forced a production halt, according to CEO Takao Kato. While regional petrochemical and raw‑material shipments face disruptions, the automaker’s factories remain operational. Mitsubishi is simultaneously pushing a broader hybrid lineup...
EV Tigers BYD and VinFast Set Electric Pace in Asia
Chinese EV leader BYD and Vietnam’s VinFast are accelerating their presence in Southeast Asia, posting 95% and 90% year‑on‑year sales growth respectively and moving 100,000 and 70,000 units in the first three quarters of 2025. Their combined 7% share of...
EV Mobility Startup Trev Mobility Raises Angel Round to Expand Across Delhi NCR
Trev Mobility, an app‑first premium EV ride‑hailing service, secured an angel round of roughly $440,000 (Rs 3.65 crore) from its user base, adding to a prior Rs 20 lakh seed grant. The funding will fuel fleet expansion beyond its current 100 electric vehicles across...
Is PHINIA's Aftermarket Business the Key to Its Stability?
PHINIA’s aftermarket segment is emerging as a stabilizing force amid a slowdown in new‑vehicle production, as aging global fleets boost replacement‑part demand. In 2025 the company added roughly 5,800 new SKUs and secured distribution contracts in Europe, North America and...
EV Fast Charging Queues Are Back. Could a Kerbside Charger Network Help?
Australian EV sales jumped 40‑50% in March, reigniting concerns over charging capacity, especially for the 60% of Sydney residents living in apartments or townhouses. Public fast‑charging queues have resurfaced, prompting calls for a robust kerbside charging network that offers slower,...
Q-Free Unveils Next-Gen OBU1010
Q-Free introduced the OBU1010, a next‑generation DSRC on‑board unit designed for vehicle‑to‑everything communication. The transponder delivers ultra‑low power consumption, enhanced RF resilience and a compact, carbon‑light design while supporting all 5.8 GHz CEN DSRC protocols. It targets applications such as electronic...
Exclusive: McLaren to Reveal Its Future This Summer
McLaren, now owned by Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings after merging with Forseven, will unveil its first new model this summer, marking the first public glimpse of a post‑merger lineup. CYVN has injected roughly $1.9 billion, enabling McLaren to expand beyond two‑seat...
Kodiak Expands Driverless Trucking Beyond Sun Belt to Ohio and Indiana
Kodiak AI has launched its first autonomous trucking program outside the Sun Belt, partnering with DriveOhio to test Level 4 driverless trucks on Interstate 70. The initiative brings together Ohio and Indiana transportation departments to demonstrate the technology on a critical northern...
Used EVs Just Hit a Sales Record – a Much Bigger Wave Is Coming
Used electric vehicles (EVs) set a record in the United States during Q1, with Manheim auctioning nearly 37,000 units and Cox Automotive estimating over 100,000 retail used‑EV transactions. Wholesale volumes rose 12% year‑over‑year and 17% versus Q4 2025, while prices remained...
The Electric Van that Offers “Nostalgia Mode,” Including Diesel Smells and Noise
Farizon has launched a new optional "Nostalgia Mode" for its all‑electric SV large van, aimed at UK tradespeople who miss the sensory experience of diesel trucks. The feature releases a diesel‑like scent, plays engine‑noise through speakers, and adds seat‑shakers while...
Suzuki Gets Four-Star ANCAP Safety Rating for Its First EV in Australia
Suzuki’s first fully electric model, the e‑Vitara, received a four‑star ANCAP safety rating ahead of its Australian launch in June. The rating reflects solid performance in most safety categories but was held back by a mixed Adult Occupant Protection score,...
Why Michelin Started Putting RFID Tags In Its Tires
Michelin has embedded passive RFID tags in its tires to improve manufacturing, logistics, and end‑of‑life handling. The chips enable automatic scanning from the assembly line through distribution, inventory management at shops, and vehicle‑level identification linked to the VIN. Collected data...
Report: A New Chevy Camaro Will Join Buick and Cadillac Sedans
General Motors plans to revive the Chevrolet Camaro as a 2027 model, producing it alongside a new Buick sedan and a next‑generation Cadillac CT5 at its Lansing, Michigan plant. All three will sit on an updated Alpha platform that currently...
This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes
Geely’s Lynk & Co 10+ sedan can charge from 10% to 97% state of charge in just 8 minutes 42 seconds, thanks to a 900‑volt Shield Gold Brick battery that accepts over 1.1 megawatts of power. The 100 kWh pack delivers a...