News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 02 May 2025 18:42:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/ 32 32 Mercedes-Benz to add new production tracks at Alabama plant https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/mercedes-benz-to-add-new-production-tracks-at-alabama-plant/ Fri, 02 May 2025 06:00:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440438 Mercedes-Benz joins a growing number of automakers to make new investments in US production under Trump. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Aurora launches first-ever commercial US robotruck service https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/aurora-launches-first-ever-commercial-us-robotruck-service/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:56:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440471 Aurora plans to expand its service from between Dallas and Houston to other parts of Texas later in 2025. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Uber partners with May Mobility for Arlington robotaxi project https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/uber-partners-with-may-mobility-for-arlington-robotaxi-project/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:56:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440441 Uber continues to build partnerships in the autonomous driving segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Rho Motion: BYD and Chery turn to PHEVs to bolster EU growth https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/rho-motion-byd-and-chery-turn-to-phevs-to-bolster-eu-growth/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:55:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440484 Heavy tariffs on Chinese-made BEVs are pushing the country’s automakers to focus on PHEVs instead. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Chery to launch off-road iCar brand in the UK as ‘iCaur’ https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/chery-to-launch-off-road-icar-brand-in-the-uk-as-icaur/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:53:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440445 Because Apple owns the rights to the iCar name, Chery will rebrand its off-road vehicles ‘iCaur’ instead. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Isuzu begins production of D-MAX EV pickup in Thailand https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/isuzu-begins-production-of-d-max-ev-pickup-in-thailand/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:53:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440478 Isuzu is among a growing number of automakers embracing Thailand as a production hub for their global operations. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Mercedes-Benz enters LiDAR partnership with Luminar https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/mercedes-benz-enters-lidar-partnership-with-luminar/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:50:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440443 Mercedes-Benz had previously been reported to be sourcing its LiDAR sensors from Chinese manufacturer Hesai. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Volvo hails 5,000 e-truck sales milestone https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/volvo-hails-5000-e-truck-sales-milestone/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:28:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440475 Volvo continues to lead the e-truck segments in North America and Europe, but a major challenge could be just around the corner. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla denies WSJ report about Musk succession planning https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tesla-denies-wsj-report-about-musk-succession-planning/ Thu, 01 May 2025 06:01:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440338 Tesla has publicly doubled down on Musk, but it remains to be seen whether his presence will be a net positive. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Ford kills long-planned FNV4 SDV architecture https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/ford-kills-long-planned-fnv4-sdv-architecture/ Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440343 Ford emphasised that the killing of FNV4 should not be taken as a sign of it giving up on its SDV ambitions. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Bloomberg: Rivian amassed stockpile of tariff-free batteries https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/bloomberg-rivian-amassed-stockpile-of-tariff-free-batteries/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:58:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440363 Rivian’s stockpiling of batteries from Samsung SDI and Chinese supplier Gotion actually precedes the 2024 election. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> US House votes to rescind California truck emissions rules https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/us-house-votes-to-rescind-california-truck-emissions-rules/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:57:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440351 House Republicans led the charge with the vote, which was bolstered by a handful of Democrats. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> BMW freezes US EV production amid policy uncertainty https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/electric-mobility-news/bmw-freezes-us-ev-production-amid-policy-uncertainty/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:55:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440391 The production freeze comes on the heels of multiple automakers withholding or lowering their annual guidance. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla to deploy Semi e-truck public charging network in 2027 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tesla-to-deploy-semi-e-truck-public-charging-network-in-2027/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:49:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440374 The charging stations will be concentrated largely in California and Texas. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Hyundai unveils latest Xcient fuel cell truck https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/hyundai-unveils-latest-xcient-fuel-cell-truck/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:41:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440398 Plus’ SAE Level 4 autonomous driving system will be integrated into the new fuel cell truck. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Huawei enlists 11 Chinese OEMs for AV safety pact https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/huawei-enlists-11-chinese-oems-for-av-safety-pact/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:41:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440415 Xiaomi, which is currently embroiled in a scandal involving the safety of its AV technology, was notably absent from the list. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Abu Dhabi expands robotaxi plans with Autogo and Apollo Go https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/abu-dhabi-expands-robotaxi-plans-with-autogo-and-apollo-go/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:25:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440386 Apollo Go and Autogo join a growing number of robotaxi operators looking to seize a portion of the UAE’s nascent robotaxi segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> More automakers scrap their 2025 guidance due to tariff chaos https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/more-automakers-scrap-their-2025-guidance-due-to-tariff-chaos/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:15:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440286 Trump’s erratic trade policies are making it all but impossible for automakers to give accurate guidance, let alone make long-term plans. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> GM pulls forecast amid tariff chaos, freezes stock buybacks https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/gm-pulls-forecast-amid-tariff-chaos-freezes-stock-buybacks/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:01:16 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440231 It isn’t just overseas automakers that are feeling the bite of the Trump administration’s tariffs. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Toyota and Waymo explore collaboration on AV tech https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/toyota-and-waymo-explore-collaboration-on-av-tech/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440229 Waymo’s Tekedra Mawakana indicated that Toyota vehicles will soon join Waymo’s robotaxi fleets. By Stewart Burnett

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