Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 02 May 2025 18:58:53 +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 Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/ 32 32 Uber and Momenta announce strategic agreement for Robotaxi deployment https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/uber-and-momenta-announce-strategic-agreement-for-robotaxi-deployment/ Fri, 02 May 2025 18:18:12 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440460 Uber Technologies, Inc. and Momenta today announced a strategic agreement to introduce autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform, in international markets outside of the US and China

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]]> The Rolls-Royce Phantom at 100 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/the-rolls-royce-phantom-at-100/ Fri, 02 May 2025 15:32:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440459 Throughout 2025 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is celebrating 100 years of its most famous nameplate – Phantom

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]]> WeRide debuts first fare-charging Level-4 robobus service in the heart of Guangzhou https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/weride-debuts-first-fare-charging-level-4-robobus-service-in-the-heart-of-guangzhou/ Fri, 02 May 2025 15:21:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440458 WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has launched a paid commercial service with its Level-4 robobus in central Guangzhou

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]]> Mahindra Auto sells 52330 SUVs, a growth of 28% and total volumes of 84170, a growth of 19% in April 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/mahindra-auto-sells-52330-suvs-a-growth-of-28-and-total-volumes-of-84170-a-growth-of-19-in-april-2025/ Fri, 02 May 2025 15:11:20 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440429 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), one of India’s leading automotive companies, today announced that its overall auto sales for the month of April 2025 stood at 84170 vehicles, a growth of 19%, including exports

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]]> Škoda Auto posts strong sales and financial results in Q1 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/skoda-auto-posts-strong-sales-and-financial-results-in-q1-2025/ Fri, 02 May 2025 15:11:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440454 Continued growth: Building on last year’s momentum, Škoda delivered 238,600 vehicles to customers worldwide in the first quarter of 2025 (+8.2% year-on-year), and confirmed its strong position as the fourth best-selling brand in Europe

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]]> SEAT S.A. sales revenue grows 2.4% in Q1 2025 to 3.9 billion euros, driven by recent Cupra launches https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/seat-s-a-sales-revenue-grows-2-4-in-q1-2025-to-3-9-billion-euros-driven-by-recent-cupra-launches/ Fri, 02 May 2025 15:06:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440433 SEAT S.A. deliveries were up by 5.9% to 146,700 vehicles, with electrified vehicles growing a record 95.3% to 37,700 cars

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]]> Innovative vehicle solutions for multiple use: Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks at Demopark 2025 with Unimog, Arocs and eActros https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/innovative-vehicle-solutions-for-multiple-use-mercedes-benz-special-trucks-at-demopark-2025-with-unimog-arocs-and-eactros/ Fri, 02 May 2025 15:01:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440432 Over 20 Unimogs with attachments on the open-air site, including the new Unimog U 219 with particularly low loading height

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]]> Kia announces April 2025 global sales results https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/kia-announces-april-2025-global-sales-results/ Fri, 02 May 2025 14:58:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440450 Kia Corporation today announced total global sales of 274,437 units in April 2025, a 5.0 percent increase year over year as new models drove the company’s sales momentum

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]]> Hyundai Motor announces leadership promotions https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-announces-leadership-promotions/ Fri, 02 May 2025 14:56:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440449 Hyundai Motor Company today announced two strategic leadership promotions aimed at advancing product alignment globally and manufacturing excellence in North America

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]]> Trade war adds further turbulence to EV transition https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/turbulent-times-for-the-automotive-industry/ Fri, 02 May 2025 09:22:39 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440013 Already faced with the herculean task of navigating the EV shift, the unfolding trade war is yet another obstacle for strategic decision makers. By Roddy Martin

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]]> Rise in forecast losses accelerate Nissan’s transformation https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/rise-in-forecast-losses-accelerate-nissans-transformation/ Fri, 02 May 2025 07:43:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440319 To turn around the company’s fortunes, the new management has many difficult decisions to make. By Ian Henry

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]]> GM to lay off 750 workers at Oshawa truck plant as tariffs bite https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/gm-to-lay-off-750-workers-at-oshawa-truck-plant-as-tariffs-bite/ Fri, 02 May 2025 06:01:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440486 Unifor president Lana Payne has lambasted GM for their “reckless decision” and promised retaliation by the trade union. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> 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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