Munich/Paris. 2026 will be a special year for photography as we celebrate the bicentenary of its creation. Nicéphore Niépce, a visionary inventor from the early 19th century, is widely recognised as having produced the first permanent photograph in 1826, thereby sparking a visual revolution that continues to shape the way we see the world today.… Continue reading @BMW: The call for applications for the 2026 edition is now open. To mark the bicentenary of Nicéphore Niépce’s invention of photography, BMW Group France is launching the call for applications for the fifth edition of BMW ART MAKERS, its patronage programme dedicated to emerging creativity and contemporary imagery.004498
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Valens Semiconductor to Host Meetings at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026
HOD HASHARON, Israel, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) (“Valens”), a leader in high-performance connectivity, today announced that it will host meetings with customers, analysts and investors at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 on Tuesday, January 6 through Friday, January 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. Guy Nathanzon, Chief Financial Officer, accompanied by members of… Continue reading Valens Semiconductor to Host Meetings at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026
SANY and Pony.ai Announce Mass-Production Readiness of Fourth-Generation Autonomous Heavy-Duty Truck
BEIJING, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SANY Group announced that the fourth-generation autonomous heavy-duty truck co-developed by SANY Heavy Truck and Pony.ai is nearing mass-production readiness, with the first batch set for commercial operation next year. The milestone will strengthen China’s global leadership in autonomous freight and accelerate the logistics industry’s digital, intelligent, and low-carbon… Continue reading SANY and Pony.ai Announce Mass-Production Readiness of Fourth-Generation Autonomous Heavy-Duty Truck
Why Indian EVs Can Worry Less About Rare Earths
The global EV sector is at a critical stage, with ongoing supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions due to overdependence on China for critical minerals such as Neodymium (Nd), Praseodymium (Pr), Dysprosium (Dy), and Terbium (Tb). Rare-Earth magnets manufactured from these minerals are core for high-performance EV motors, which come with steep environmental, economic, and… Continue reading Why Indian EVs Can Worry Less About Rare Earths
ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has announced two leadership appointments to strengthen India’s automotive skilling ecosystem. Prabhu Nagaraj, Operating Head of Corporate Affairs at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., has been appointed Vice Chairperson, while Rama Shankar Pandey, former CEO of Tata Green Batteries and ASDC Governing Council Member, has been appointed… Continue reading ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
BharatBenz Launches 19.5-Tonne Heavy-Duty Bus for Intercity Routes
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has launched the BB1924, a heavy-duty bus chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight of 19,500 kg designed for India’s intercity passenger transport segment. The launch targets operators seeking higher payload capacity and reduced operating costs as India’s bus market, valued at USD 51.09 billion, expands at 5.36% CAGR through 2030.… Continue reading BharatBenz Launches 19.5-Tonne Heavy-Duty Bus for Intercity Routes
GST Cuts Cool EV Momentum as ICE Vehicle Demand Surges in November
India’s electric mobility market lost some momentum in November 2025 as GST-led affordability improvements in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles resulted in a visible shift in buyer preference across two-wheelers, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. While overall industry demand remained healthy, buoyed by festive spillover and improving retail sentiment, electric vehicle (EV) penetration slipped… Continue reading GST Cuts Cool EV Momentum as ICE Vehicle Demand Surges in November
How soon will electricity be like WiFi?
And it all rests on a surprisingly simple idea — electricity riding waves and fields instead of wires. You roll your EV onto a mat, leave it there for the night, and wake up to a full battery. No cables, no wallboxes. Sometime next year, this could become a real option when Porsche starts shipping… Continue reading How soon will electricity be like WiFi?
India’s auto sales hold post-festive momentum in November as PVs and CVs drive growth
Notably, inventory levels for passenger vehicles improved significantly, dropping to around 44 to 46 days from 53 to 55 days the previous month, signaling healthier demand-supply balance. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released November 2025 vehicle retail data where a strong growth momentum continues post-festive season. However, two wheelers and construction equipment sectors… Continue reading India’s auto sales hold post-festive momentum in November as PVs and CVs drive growth
India’s Auto Retail Shows Resilience in November Despite Post-Festive Slowdown
India’s automobile retail sector demonstrated unexpected resilience in November 2025, posting a 2.14% year-on-year growth despite typically experiencing a post-festive slowdown, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The performance is particularly noteworthy given the high comparison base from November 2024, when Diwali and Dhanteras fell late in October, pushing… Continue reading India’s Auto Retail Shows Resilience in November Despite Post-Festive Slowdown