@FCA: EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Unveiled

September 30, 2025 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  The Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC) series released a request for proposals (RFP) today for university teams to participate in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge, a new North American collegiate competition that fosters the next generation of mobility innovators. The 15th installment of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC)… Continue reading @FCA: EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Unveiled

@Groupe PSA: OP main thing, the trend is right 000819

Five away wins were celebrated in the Bundesliga this weekend, and they were tough. The wildest game undoubtedly occurred in Mönchengladbach: 6: 4 in the end stood for the guest from Frankfurt – a result that seems more like handball than after football. But also impressed the 2-0 of the Dortmund in Mainz. The black… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP main thing, the trend is right 000819

Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US

Sales of electric models are expected to plummet in the last three months of the year and then remain sluggish for some time. The key factor that nudged Dan McGrath and his wife to lease a Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV in August was the impending end of a $7,500 federal tax credit available to people… Continue reading Electric vehicles face a ‘pretty dreadful year’ in the US

@VW Group: Porsche keeps WEC title bid alive with podium result in Fuji010648

On the Fuji Speedway, Laurens Vanthoor and Kévin Estre charged from 17th on the grid to secure the final podium spot in the No. 6 Porsche 963. Julien Andlauer and Mathieu Jaminet followed closely in the sister car to take the flag in fourth place. Porsche’s customer squad Proton Competition spent time in the lead… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche keeps WEC title bid alive with podium result in Fuji010648

Demand for Cybersecurity, Functional Safety Certification on the Rise, says TÜV SÜD CEO Ishan Palit

Leading independent testing, validation and certification agency TÜV SÜD says it is registering a growing demand for cybersecurity and functional safety validation from the automotive sector in India, where the company has a major presence with a robust workforce of over 2,500 people. The company, which is headquartered in Munich, Germany, says adherence to standards… Continue reading Demand for Cybersecurity, Functional Safety Certification on the Rise, says TÜV SÜD CEO Ishan Palit

What’s the ‘natural demand’ for EVs in the U.S.? We’re about to find out

A view of Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport 2 at Electrify Expo San Francisco, the largest electric vehicles (EV) event in North America at Alameda Point in Alameda, California, United States on Aug. 23, 2025. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu | Getty Images DETROIT — Automakers and investors are about to find out what the “natural demand”… Continue reading What’s the ‘natural demand’ for EVs in the U.S.? We’re about to find out

German FAZ: Red Panda baby Tian climbs outdoors010041

A young animal is not only pleased with the elephants, visitors to the Opel Zoo in the outdoor area-there has also been an animal baby on the outdoor area for the red pandas. However, it still takes a little luck, as the zoo in Kronberg reports. The female young animal named Tian had only recently… Continue reading German FAZ: Red Panda baby Tian climbs outdoors010041