Explaining software-defined vehicles (SDVs) as “smartphones on wheels” was convenient as it made the concept accessible, unlocked investment, and helped the industry rally around a familiar narrative. Though most people today already know that this explanation is outdated—but it continues to shape decisions anyway. That gap between knowing and accepting is where many SDV challenges… Continue reading Software-Defined Vehicles: Writing Code on a Mechanical Mindset
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Aimtron Electronics Acquires US-Based ICS Company to Strengthen Global ESDM Capabilities
Aimtron Electronics Limited announced on January 23, 2026, the acquisition of International Control Services, Inc. (ICS Company), a US-based electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) and original design manufacturing (ODM) company headquartered in Decatur. The transaction marks a significant step in Aimtron’s international expansion strategy, adding an established revenue base and specialized capabilities in high-reliability… Continue reading Aimtron Electronics Acquires US-Based ICS Company to Strengthen Global ESDM Capabilities
Video: VinFast Seeks EV Incentives, Scouts Battery Partners; 2-Wheelers, Buses Slated for 2026
VinFast’s CEO details plans to replicate Vietnam’s integrated ecosystem model in India, emphasizing local manufacturing, extensive charging networks, and diverse mobility solutions to establish the EV brand in one of Asia’s fastest-growing automotive markets. In this conversation with Prerna Lidhoo, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, outlines the Vietnamese EV maker’s ambitious plans for… Continue reading Video: VinFast Seeks EV Incentives, Scouts Battery Partners; 2-Wheelers, Buses Slated for 2026
Thar Roxx Races Past 100,000 Sales In 16 Months
The Mahindra Thar Roxx, launched on September 25, 2024, has clocked cumulative sales of over 100,000 units in the domestic market in early January 2026. This sales milestone for the five-door avatar of the Mahindra Thar brand comes a scant 16 months after its launch. Between September 2024 and end-December 2025, a total of 96,878… Continue reading Thar Roxx Races Past 100,000 Sales In 16 Months
How the Defender became a rally-raid winner
The Dakar Rally bivouac is a vast, sprawling, transient community, a ragtag collection of vans, trucks and tents sprouting from the hardscrabble Arabian Desert. Walking through the camp is like stepping into the world of Mad Max, a disparate cast of thousands tending to a bewildering array of outlandish vehicles, from bikes to buggies and… Continue reading How the Defender became a rally-raid winner
Driving in Winter? Follow These Expert Tips to Arrive Safely.
A storm is expected to bring hazardous driving conditions to much of the United States this weekend. Stay home if you can, but those who must travel should take it slow. Go to Source
Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin
A Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025 Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that his company is now running a small number of its Robotaxi vehicles in Austin, Texas, without a human driver or safety supervisor on board.… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin
Sona BLW Expects Traction Motors, Controllers to be Highest-Growth Segment Over Next Five Years
Auto component maker Sona BLW Forgings expects traction motors and controllers to be its highest-growth segment over the next five years, even as electric vehicle adoption remains uneven across segments. The company expects demand to strengthen as new programs start ramping up and the value per vehicle rises with higher-power applications. “The three-wheeler opportunity is… Continue reading Sona BLW Expects Traction Motors, Controllers to be Highest-Growth Segment Over Next Five Years
We didn’t ask for ‘smart’ cars – so why are we getting them?
Do you own a smart fridge? The probable answer is no, you don’t. In fact you’re twice as likely to have no idea what a smart home appliance is than be one of three in 100 people in the UK who own one. Smart appliances are those that are in some way connected to the… Continue reading We didn’t ask for ‘smart’ cars – so why are we getting them?
Faster and cheaper: How the Cupra Leon R beat VW at its own game
AMK. Or BAM. These are critical characters you must search for while grubbing about beneath the bonnet of any first-generation Seat Leon Cupra R on your buying horizon. They’re part of the engine’s identification code, found on its offside front, the first trio of letters denoting the 207bhp 1.8 20-valve motor of 2002, or the… Continue reading Faster and cheaper: How the Cupra Leon R beat VW at its own game