Chinese EV maker BYD’s YangWang U9 Xtreme hypercar has absolutely obliterated the top speed record for a production car. The sleek vehicle reached a white-knuckled 308.4 mph at the ATP Papenburg oval track in Germany, as Car and Driver reports, blowing past the previous record of 304.8 mph, which was set by the Bugatti Chiron… Continue reading Chinese Tesla Competitor Obliterates Top Speed Record for a Production Car
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HD Maps for Autonomous Driving Market worth $2.19 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The HD maps for autonomous driving market is projected to grow from USD 1.09 billion in 2025 to USD 2.19 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 10.5%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. Real-time crowdsourced updates, enabled by connected vehicles and sensor-sharing, are becoming central to autonomous… Continue reading HD Maps for Autonomous Driving Market worth $2.19 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
Global 4D Imaging Radar Market Projected to Become Billion Dollar Revenue Opportunity as Military Ops Dependency Expands
MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global 4D Imaging Radar Market has been growing in recent years at a substantial growth rate and is expected to continue according to industry watchdogs. A report from MarketsAndMarkets projects that the global 4D Imaging Radar Market, which was valued at USD 335.7 million… Continue reading Global 4D Imaging Radar Market Projected to Become Billion Dollar Revenue Opportunity as Military Ops Dependency Expands
MAHLE Appoints Michael Macht as New Supervisory Board Chairman
MAHLE’s Supervisory Board has elected Dr. Michael Macht as its new Chairman, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment comes as Professor Dr.-Ing. Heinz K. Junker steps down after serving as Chairman for 10 years and concludes his nearly three-decade association with the automotive technology group. The leadership transition was announced following the Supervisory Board meeting… Continue reading MAHLE Appoints Michael Macht as New Supervisory Board Chairman
Kinetic Green Launches Rs. 82,490 E Luna Prime Electric Motorcycle for Indian Commuter Market
Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited has launched the E Luna Prime, an electric motorcycle designed specifically for India’s commuter segment. The new model builds on the success of the company’s existing E-Luna series, which has sold over 25,000 units since its recent launch. The E Luna Prime features 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps,… Continue reading Kinetic Green Launches Rs. 82,490 E Luna Prime Electric Motorcycle for Indian Commuter Market
German Manager Magazin: BYD, Lufthansa and Volkswagen – The newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004443
Dear reader, dear reader, Where were you ten years ago today? One of our esteemed readers will certainly know that. Matthias Müller (72) competed on Martin Winterkorn (78) as Volkswagen boss in Wolfsburg on September 25, 2015. Nothing was less than getting the diesel scandal that had just become public. Zu Müller’s credo became two… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: BYD, Lufthansa and Volkswagen – The newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004443
Škoda Aims to Double Market Share in 2025, Bets on New Launches, Network Expansion
Škoda Auto India aims to double its market share in 2025 from 0.8% last year, driven by network expansion and new product launches. The company also plans to expand its retail and service footprint to 350 touchpoints across the country by the end of the year. “We are looking at doubling our market share. It… Continue reading Škoda Aims to Double Market Share in 2025, Bets on New Launches, Network Expansion
Renault: No next-generation 5 would be a ‘massive mistake’
It would be a “massive mistake” for Renault not to replace the 5 in around five years time, and the next-generation supermini must be “very carefully” evolved to preserve its wide appeal. That’s according to chief marketing officer Arnaud Belloni, who told Autocar that the reborn Renault 5 has made a huge impact on the French brand’s market… Continue reading Renault: No next-generation 5 would be a ‘massive mistake’
Renault: No next-generation 5 would be a ‘massive mistake’
It would be a “massive mistake” for Renault not to replace the 5 in around five years time, and the next-generation supermini must be “very carefully” evolved to preserve its wide appeal. That’s according to chief marketing officer Arnaud Belloni, who told Autocar that the reborn Renault 5 has made a huge impact on the French brand’s market… Continue reading Renault: No next-generation 5 would be a ‘massive mistake’
How Porsche’s EV ‘sweet spot’ turned sour
“We believe Porsche is at the sweet spot of the luxury car BEV transition.” So said Lutz Meschke, then chief financial officer of Porsche, at the company’s bullish capital markets day in 2022. Back then, optimism abounded among executives that the storied Volkswagen Group brand could springboard from its successful launch of the Taycan saloon… Continue reading How Porsche’s EV ‘sweet spot’ turned sour