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Wednesday 29 April 2026
Hotai warns hybrid vehicle shortages could persist through 2027 amid high oil prices
Hotai Motor said hybrid demand has surged as elevated oil prices pushed consumers toward fuel-efficient models, but global supply constraints could keep delivery delays in place through...
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Europe turns into battleground as Chinese automakers surge and Kia trims price gap
Competition in Europe's car market is intensifying, with Tesla's March price-driven rebound of the Model Y and record sales by Chinese brands prompting established automakers to rethink...
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Toyota leans on hybrids and affordable sedans to hit record global sales
Toyota Motor reported record global vehicle deliveries of 11.28 million units for the fiscal year ending March 31, as executives said the automaker capitalized on strong demand for...
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Lexus launches eighth-generation ES in Taiwan with hybrid share nearing 60%
Hotai Motor Co., the official distributor of Lexus in Taiwan, launched the all-new eighth-generation ES on April 28, unveiling hybrid and pure electric versions as part of a multi-pathway...
Monday 27 April 2026
Analysis: Beijing Auto Show signals new phase in China's EV race
The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition opened on April 24 with a scale that stands in sharp contrast to the contraction of many global auto shows. Spanning roughly 380,000...
Monday 27 April 2026
Tesla begins Cybercab production in Texas, targeting robotaxi revenue after 2027
Tesla began manufacturing its Cybercab autonomous taxi at its Texas Gigafactory, CEO Elon Musk said on April 24, signaling progress on the long-promised Robotaxi. The move could influence...
Monday 27 April 2026
MediaTek unveils active AI smart cockpit, advancing AI-defined vehicles
MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity Auto "active AI smart cockpit" solution at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The launch marks a significant step toward the era...
Monday 27 April 2026
Smart cockpit's next test: Can AI deliver real value?

The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition opened on April 24 with a new focal point: the rapid ascent of large language models...

Monday 27 April 2026
Exclusive: As cars go digital, cybersecurity emerges as industry's new battleground
As the global automotive industry moves toward deeper integration of electronic and electrical (E/E) architectures, a new axis of competition is emerging: digital sovereignty. Fueled...
Friday 24 April 2026
Huawei invests CNY18 billion in smart driving while European legacy brands struggle for relevance
Huawei has committed a CNY18 billion (US$2.63 billion) investment plan dedicated to research and development in smart driving technologies, in an aggressive push to dominate the foundational...
Friday 24 April 2026
GM delays electric truck plan, pivots to gas and hybrid
General Motors' decision to delay its next-generation full-size electric truck and record over US$7 billion in EV impairments signals a global industry pivot: the company is reallocating...
Friday 24 April 2026
UK BEV prices fall below petrol and diesel, reshaping competitive landscape
Falling battery-electric vehicle prices in the UK — now averaging GBP785 (US$1,059) below petrol and diesel models — could accelerate global EV competition by lowering...
Thursday 23 April 2026
UN cyber mandates force global auto rethink
New UN rules requiring EU cars to adopt comprehensive cybersecurity systems from mid-2024 will reshape global automotive competitiveness, supply chains, and digital strategies. The...
Thursday 23 April 2026
EV outlook revised downward as automakers pull back
Global forecasts of electric vehicle (EV) adoption have been lowered as automakers scale back near-term production and investment plans amid weaker-than-expected demand and mounting...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Commentary: Apple eyes iPhone camera, Vision Pro, and CarPlay advances with new CEO in charge
Apple has officially confirmed long-rumored news that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September 2026, handing over leadership of the US$4 trillion tech giant to senior vice president...