Electricity instead of diesel – the electrification of truck traffic on the street is a challenge for commercial vehicle manufacturers. The pressure of success is correspondingly high. But the manufacturer Daimler Truck is now dampening the hopes of a quick series production of hydrogen-powered trucks. A statement by Daimler-Truck development chief Andreas Gorbach On the… Continue reading German FAZ: Daimler Trucks take care of the fuel cell009834
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German Manager Magazin: Stellantis, Volvo, Valeo: Shortseller Betting against European Auto Industrie004378
The increasing competition China And the US tariffs put the European automotive industry under great pressure. More and more shortsellers are now betting on falling courses: Since Donald Trumps (79) Return to the White House in January, short positions have increased significantly against some of the largest European companies in the industry,, reports the “Financial… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Stellantis, Volvo, Valeo: Shortseller Betting against European Auto Industrie004378
Macquarie raises $405 mn for Indian EV platform Vertelo
Abhishek Poddar said, “We’re pleased to have closed this $405 million fundraising for Vertelo, MAM’s largest investment commitment in the electric vehicle space in Asia.” Macquarie Asset Management, leading infrastructure asset manager, raised $405 million for Vertelo, a fleet electrification solutions platform in India. The funding includes $205 million from institutional investors, and $200 million… Continue reading Macquarie raises $405 mn for Indian EV platform Vertelo
LiDAR Simulation Market worth $4.01 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global LiDAR simulation market is projected to reach USD 4.01 billion by 2032, growing from USD 0.93 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 23.1%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. Rapid advancements in autonomous driving technologies are driving strong demand for automotive LiDAR simulation, a critical… Continue reading LiDAR Simulation Market worth $4.01 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
German FAZ: Daimler Trucks with the fuel cell009822
Electricity instead of diesel – the electrification of truck traffic on the street is a challenge for commercial vehicle manufacturers. The pressure of success is correspondingly high. But the manufacturer Daimler Truck is now dampening the hopes of a quick series production of hydrogen-powered trucks. A statement by Daimler-Truck development chief Andreas Gorbach On the… Continue reading German FAZ: Daimler Trucks with the fuel cell009822
Mercedes in talks to use BMW engines for future petrol cars
Mercedes-Benz is in advanced talks about potentially using BMW‘s four-cylinder petrol engines for a wide range of future cars, as part of a radical rethink of its ICE strategy prompted by slower-than-expected take-up of its EVs. A Mercedes source has told Autocar the two firms are already at high level of planning and negotiations, and an announcement on whether it will… Continue reading Mercedes in talks to use BMW engines for future petrol cars
£30,850 BYD Atto 2 to go after Volvo EX30
BYD will launch the Atto 2 crossover in the UK next month, priced from £30,850. Available to order now, it plugs the gap between the Dolphin hatch and Atto 3 SUV to give BYD a footing in the competitive electric crossover segment. Its starting price places it in the crosshairs of the Jeep Avenger and… Continue reading £30,850 BYD Atto 2 to go after Volvo EX30
July 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for July pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in July 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading July 2025 new car pre-registration figures
BYD Atto 2 to go after Volvo EX30 at £30,850
BYD will launch the Atto 2 crossover in the UK next month, priced from £30,850. Available to order now, it plugs the gap between the Dolphin hatch and Atto 3 SUV to give BYD a footing in the competitive electric crossover segment. Its starting price places it in the crosshairs of the Jeep Avenger and… Continue reading BYD Atto 2 to go after Volvo EX30 at £30,850
Will Entry Into New Markets Unlock New Growth Drivers for NIO?
NIO Inc. NIO plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan and Costa Rica in 2025 and 2026 to expand its global footprint. In Singapore, NIO will collaborate with Wearnes Automotive, a major luxury vehicle retailer in the Asia-Pacific. In 2026, the Chinese EV maker will launch the Firefly, its small and smart high-end EV, in Singapore. This… Continue reading Will Entry Into New Markets Unlock New Growth Drivers for NIO?