Global attention is currently fixated on the humanoid robots unveiled by upstart automakers: Tesla's Optimus and BMW-backed Figure 02. Behind the scenes, two of the industry's most powerful incumbents, Toyota and Volkswagen, are charting a markedly different course. Rather than staging high-profile demonstrations, the giants are pursuing what amounts to a quiet, deeply rooted "invisible front" in robotics

Samsung Electronics has begun notifying senior executives nearing retirement, prompting expectations that its annual year-end management reshuffle is close. ChosunBiz and ZDNet Korea reported that Samsung began issuing retirement notices to selected executives on the morning of November 20. With the process underway, industry watchers expect the president-level reshuffle to be announced as early as November 21 or early next week

Chinese new-energy vehicles, propelled by low starting bases and rapid growth, have quickly gained visibility across Europe in recent years. The shift has been swift enough that major European auto retail groups are now accelerating the introduction of Chinese models into their showrooms. Over the past year, the 50 largest dealer groups in Europe have, on average, added at least one Chinese brand each, with some adopting as many as three or four, evidence that the penetration of Chinese automakers is advancing on all fronts